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Heroes of Hyberborea RP
"Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!"
--- Akiro the Wizard (Conan the Barbarian, 1982)
The Introduction
For the past five years now, King Conan has ruled the kingdom of Aquilonia. He has seen horrors beyond the wildest nightmares, fought men and beasts alike and conquered kingdoms and hearts of the women across Hyberborea – yet after his greatest victory, King Conan cannot rest, even in his own palace. Xetalca the Stygian, a merciless sorcerer, genius alchemist and a name darker than a Cimmerian night sky without stars, has sworn revenge against King Conan. It is said that the Xetalca's gaze alone can break the best Aquilonian steel. Thank the gods, then, that King Conan has a capable witch hunter by his side, looking at things more than ordinary, and King Conan is recruiting people to help in hunting down Xetalca.
The Setting
The game uses Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age setting, and the RP is set a few years after Conan has become the King of Aquilonia. He has settled down, but his enemies lurk in the shadows, plotting his downfall. Nobles squabble day and night, and only barely King Conan has survived two attempts on his life. He has married Duke of Poitain's daughter, but still hasn't sired an heir, which has set of some concerns to spreads in Conan's allies.
Basic grasp on Hyborian lore required. I will not be requiring remembering every published Conan the Barbarian story of the top of your head (because I haven't even read all of the Howard's work), but the feeling and atmosphere of a sword and sorcery adventure are important in this game.
Magic will play a role, but remember, it is extremely rare. It often takes years to master, and even modest power comes at great price. And King Conan probably doesn't like wizards, thanks for his superstitions and more or less violent experiences with wizards in his youth.
Heroes of Hyberborea RP
"Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!"
--- Akiro the Wizard (Conan the Barbarian, 1982)
The Introduction
For the past five years now, King Conan has ruled the kingdom of Aquilonia. He has seen horrors beyond the wildest nightmares, fought men and beasts alike and conquered kingdoms and hearts of the women across Hyberborea – yet after his greatest victory, King Conan cannot rest, even in his own palace. Xetalca the Stygian, a merciless sorcerer, genius alchemist and a name darker than a Cimmerian night sky without stars, has sworn revenge against King Conan. It is said that the Xetalca's gaze alone can break the best Aquilonian steel. Thank the gods, then, that King Conan has a capable witch hunter by his side, looking at things more than ordinary, and King Conan is recruiting people to help in hunting down Xetalca.
The Setting
The game uses Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age setting, and the RP is set a few years after Conan has become the King of Aquilonia. He has settled down, but his enemies lurk in the shadows, plotting his downfall. Nobles squabble day and night, and only barely King Conan has survived two attempts on his life. He has married Duke of Poitain's daughter, but still hasn't sired an heir, which has set of some concerns to spreads in Conan's allies.
Basic grasp on Hyborian lore required. I will not be requiring remembering every published Conan the Barbarian story of the top of your head (because I haven't even read all of the Howard's work), but the feeling and atmosphere of a sword and sorcery adventure are important in this game.
Magic will play a role, but remember, it is extremely rare. It often takes years to master, and even modest power comes at great price. And King Conan probably doesn't like wizards, thanks for his superstitions and more or less violent experiences with wizards in his youth.