Old Skulling

In a violent and savage world inhabited by ancient beasts and monsters spawned in the deepest abyss, traveling is a feat in which few people regularly engage. Going from one City-State to the next is an adventure all on its own. Many dangers can befall travelers in their journeys, not only monsters and bandits, but many other hazards such as storms, wildfires and fetid swamps. Additionally, when adventurers explore savage and unknown lands, any raging river, steep mountain, or tortuous trail can become an obstacle. In game terms, each character needs to make a Luck Roll for each leg of the journey. If the majority of the group succeeds, nothing bad happens. However, if most of them are unlucky, something unfortunate befalls the group. When this happens, roll on the table below. d20 Travel Hazards 1. Mundane animals of the region are strangely agitated and act in weird and disturbing ways during the night. The group cannot sl...

I will start sharing some of the text I wrote for the various cultures of humanity in Anttelius - A World of Warlocks & Barbarians. Arthasians The sons of Arthasia, the goddess of earth, the mother of all living beings. The most common and widespread people in Anttelius. They are the common men and women, descendants of the many ethnicities that mingled under the rule of the Empire of Zartar. They are a varied lot, with individuals of almost all builds, complexions and colors of hair and eyes. Their most characteristic trait, whoever is the easy assimilation of other culture’s customs, traditions and habits, showing a great capacity for adaptability and tolerance, which sets them apart for most of other people of Anttelius. Recently, however, a new development has changed this characteristic on the Arthasians, as a large group of them founded the first free and democratic City-State in Anttelius, Esperas. The city is growing fast and prosperous, but its future is uncerta...