EPISODE · May 4, 2022 · 47 MIN
EDSG Episode 119 - Emails and The Hand of Corruption
from Earthdawn Survival Guide · host Josh H & Dan B
* Email from Aaron: Adventure inspired by “Needful Things” without using a Horror? * Email from Andy: Update on new group. Questions about becoming an adept. * Legend Point costs involved with increasing Circle. * Email from Chris: Permanent pattern threads and Mystic Paths. * Secret Societies: The Hand of Corruption * Great villainous organization for just about any campaign. * Excellent thematic foil for heroic player characters. * Dedicated to worshipping oblivion. * Comparisons to Keys of Death. * Philosophy that the Horrors are part of the natural cycle to cleanse the earth. * Believe the Theran rites interrupted that cycle. * Pop culture reference: Harrow from Moon Knight TV series. * Three branches. * The Brokers: Agents and informants in society. * Wide-spanning, difficult to eliminate entirely. * The Assassins: Enact specific (murderous) plots to further goals of destabilizing society. * Often Journeyman-tier or higher adepts. * Ritualistic methods in contrast to Keys of Death. * Importance of the message delivered by their killings. * The Nihilists: Fanatics and planners. * Convert or subvert others into the cult (sometimes through magical means). * Motivations are important for all cults, not just this one. * Pop culture references: Ozymandias from Watchmen. * The Operative from Serenity. * Moriarty from Robert Downey Jr Sherlock Holmes films. * Magneto or Lex Luthor * Develop a specific character to build as a long-term rival or antagonist. * The Hand of Corruption are suitable for any number of foul plots for your campaign and make a great long-term enemy organization. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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