EDSG Episode 39 - Nethermancer

* Nethermancers! * Spooky, unsettling. * Josh plays Virag, a Nethermancer in the Legends of Earthdawn game. * Not Necromancers. An Earthdawn twist on a well-worn archetype. * Focus on denizens of the astral realm and netherworlds. * Karma Ritual example and the symbolic importance of ritual. * Significance and symbolism of bones. * Nethermantic Grimoire “Chain of Skulls” * Half-Magic knowledge coverage and detection of spirits. * Pop culture inspirations for Nethermancers. * Commonly villains in pop culture. * Progression Breakdown * Durability 3 and two free standard matrices. * Novice Discipline Talent discussion. * Frighten is a potent talent and Virag does not use it enough. * Spell synergies with Frighten. * Novice talent options. * Command Nightflyer and more spell synergies. * Possible development lines: spell focus, scholar, survival. * Journeyman tier abilities * Enhanced matrix * Karma to increase spell penalties. * Blood Summon to make ally spirits last longer. * Journeyman Discipline talent discussion. * Journeyman talent options. * Nethermancers as healers or physicians. * Nethermancer style and role-playing tropes. * Follow Virag’s adventures in the Legends of Earthdawn podcast. * Keep in mind presence of ally spirits if you have a Nethermancer in the group. * Make sure you aren’t hindering a Nethermancer too much with in-setting distrust. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice 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 Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW