EDSG Episode 70 - Passions: Lochost and Vestrial

* Final entry in our series on Passions and Questors! * Lochost: Passion of Rebellion, Change, and Freedom * Often associated with adventurers, and with games that feature anti-slavery themes. * Symbols: strong winds, uprooted trees, open gates. * Powers: Inspire rebellion, comfort the imprisoned, unlock doors, transform into wind. * Rebellion can be awkward; ideals don’t always live up to reality. * Lochost could be drawn to anybody who is seeking to upset the status quo, even of an egalitarian or progressive society. * Places in Barsaive that could draw Lochost or be a focus for their questors. * Discussing “The Lady of Chains” essay in the Questors book. * Bringing followers and devotees of Lochost into your game. * Devotions available to Questors of Lochost. * Vestrial: Passion of Manipulation and Deceit * Trickster before the Scourge, not as drastic a change as other Mad Passions. * Inspiration from other mythological tricksters: Coyote, Loki, Anansi. * Focus shifted from trickery as a way of conveying moral lessons to secrets for secret’s sake, or holding power over others. * Is Vestrial actually Mad, or just playing a long con? * Powers: To confuse or beguile with lies, learn someone’s secret desires, travel to anywhere somebody has said a lie. * Pop culture reference: Nick Fury * Player characters as followers of Vestrial. * Discussion of essay “Vestrial Revealed” and self-justification for following a Mad Passion. * Devotions available to Questors of Vestrial. * Lots of overlap with talents and knacks available to Thief adepts. * Looking back at the Passions series and lessons learned. * Check out the Questors book! * Rate and review at your podcast place of choice! 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