EDSG Episode 97 - Purifier

* Paths in depth: Purifier * Dan calls out his favorite quote from the essay. * Development history of the Purifier. * Current version is no longer exclusive to obsidimen, but still owes a lot of its lore and concept to those Namegivers. * Original version concepts were split into two paths (Brother of Stone, Purifier) and one Discipline (Gauntlet). * Focus on the natural balance of the natural world. * Strong concept on appropriate stewardship and care of the land. * Space within the concept for different approaches and extremes. * Does not have as much narrative gravity in terms of shaping a campaign’s direction. * Purifiers and the Blood Wood. * Secondary goal of educating people in proper care of the land. * Kaliff sites; places reclaimed from corruption and damage. * Initiation and advancement; Ritual of Cleansing. * Naturally aligned Disciplines: Beastmaster, Elementalist, Scout. * Strong affinity with questors of Jaspree, though there could be some causes for conflict. * Karma Ritual modification. * Half-Magic additions. * Purifier advancement bonuses. * Path talent options; related to themes of investigation and healing. * New talents: Earth Bond allows adept to heal themselves or the land. * Purification: Dispel or remove negative effects, like a souped-up Remove Curse. * Path karma knacks. * Path spells – Patterncraft knack gives magicians access to thematic spells they might not otherwise be able to learn. * Earth Bond knacks. * Purification knacks. * Sidebar about healing or support roles in Earthdawn. * Pop culture and real world inspirations for Purifiers. 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