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I'm looking forward to the article on Sarenrae...I think she's probably my favorite god in the pantheon.
I just hope she doesn't seem too Osirion-based. I mean, I hope it is written in such a way that one can easily envision Andoran followers, Varisian followers, etc. So far all we've seen is Kyra, and she seems pretty much like she's from Osirion...
logic_poet
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I'm looking forward to the article on Sarenrae...I think she's probably my favorite god in the pantheon.
I just hope she doesn't seem too Osirion-based. I mean, I hope it is written in such a way that one can easily envision Andoran followers, Varisian followers, etc. So far all we've seen is Kyra, and she seems pretty much like she's from Osirion...
I'm pretty sure she's from the Arabian or maybe Persian analogue, not the Egyptian. Khelite?
Yeah, Sarenrae's very much a whirling dervish type deity, with a more Arabian Nights feel. That said, she's also worshiped throughout the Inner Sea region. She's one of the more commonly worshiped deities in Varisia, for example. She (and her cleric Kyra) are both very Qadirian (not Osirian), in any event.
I just hope she doesn't seem too Osirion-based. I mean, I hope it is written in such a way that one can easily envision Andoran followers, Varisian followers, etc. So far all we've seen is Kyra, and she seems pretty much like she's from Osirion...
Well, I personally think a god's appearance, demeanor, importance, and even the name of a deity varies from region to region. Even if she is primarily worshipped in Osirion and/or Qadira and that general region, I don't see how people in Varisia can't worship her as well. The religious symbolism and the nature of people's worship might change a bit to reflect their culture but that doesn't mean that those from Varisia, the elves of Kyonin, or even the vikings of the north can't worship Orision, or at least an aspect of the deity.
That's my take on things anyway.
I'm looking forward to the article on Sarenrae...I think she's probably my favorite god in the pantheon.
I just hope she doesn't seem too Osirion-based. I mean, I hope it is written in such a way that one can easily envision Andoran followers, Varisian followers, etc. So far all we've seen is Kyra, and she seems pretty much like she's from Osirion...
I figured that the various gods were worshipped in different ways by the different cultures, much like in the real world. Poseidon Earthshaker wasn't honored in the same way as Poseidon World-Engirdler (lord of oceans)...
But yes, I love me some deity info.
So... from the advanture summery I see that this is going to be a dungeon crawel... I'd much rather have a full Wilderness adaventure, It's so much cooler.
But then I'd need to tell James to change the name to Wilderness of the Beast.
I do assure you however, that the adventure isn't all that summery, the altitude gives it a bit more of an autumnal feel, its definitely a little cooler than one might expect given the location.
:)
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Yeah, Sarenrae's very much a whirling dervish type deity, with a more Arabian Nights feel. That said, she's also worshiped throughout the Inner Sea region. She's one of the more commonly worshiped deities in Varisia, for example. She (and her cleric Kyra) are both very Qadirian (not Osirian), in any event.
I loved the art for her on Gods and Magic.. I hope you got a great artist lined up for this article as well.
After downloading the pdf, and skimming through it I must say this looks awesome too. I will know more when I read it in depth, but I must say the Legacy of Fire AP is looking to be a great one!Wait, did #20 ship? I didn't get a notification...
I just recieved my notification about an hour ago. Maybe 2 now. But I am surprised since number 19 just showed up a few days ago and now number 20 is shipping.
Either way I am excited :D
Is there going to be a set piece? I really love those, and they've kinda become the norm for each PFAP adventure.Gark, you are my new best friend! Yes, there's a Set Piece in this issue and I got to write it. Thanks for the chance to crow about it a little.
Oh, this is the one? Yeah, boy! Can't wait to read it, Nomad!
I haven't even received my hardcopy of #19 yet and I'm already reading #20. Woohoo!Ditto that. And it's looking really, really sweet ... Can't wait for WorldWorks to come out with their new set, too :).
The few teasers seen so far look extremely good. Worldworks has done an outstanding job both on texturing detail and 3D model overall result.
I just recieved my notification about an hour ago. Maybe 2 now. But I am surprised since number 19 just showed up a few days ago and now number 20 is shipping.Either way I am excited :D
Hmmm. I just subscribed a few days ago, and my #19 just shipped yesterday. #20 has not shipped, and in my subscriptions it says #21 is my next issue. :(
But seriously, looks like another hit. I was also quite pleased to learn of Wolfgang Baur's contributions, given his high quality talent in general and his work on the Al-Qadim setting.
Or, to mention some of his more recent stuff, his article in his own magazine on how to properly design Arabian Nights adventures for D&D, and his anthology of Arabian Nights adventures for D&D 3.5 co-written with Jeff Grub. The latter was only accessible to Open Design patrons, and, if anything, I'd like one of them to come on these boards and let us know how Legacy of Fire fares in comparison with the Open Design project. I mean, it can't get better than Wolfgang redesigning Assassin's Mountain, can it?
That said, perhaps some of the Paizo designers could come on board and mention which past D&D works the current adventure path is especially indebted to :) I daresay the name of WB will come up!
It's just a divine modification to the dervish class. BAB switches to cleric, you don't get any of the feats, but you do get spells every level except for first and you get the ability to cast spontaneous healing spells and domain spells while dancing. It's worked out pretty nicely.
I ended up about 2 levels behind in spells but with a few rounds to charge up I can be pretty devastating. The ability to take 10 on tumbles and balance checks through combat and move and get a full attack have been pretty useful but unless I have two rounds of spells up I'm not nearly as effective as our main fighter. It also means by 4th level I can cast healing spells on my friends or even against undead through my swords. So it keeps the utility of healing in combat while still being able to shell out a little damage.
I have low hitpoints for a front liner, but I have a great AC to help make up for it, which isn't always helpful but usually means I can hold my own for a little longer up front than I would be. I have to say, the current end power is really pale in comparison to the default paizo one so I'd have to change that for Pathfinder and I'm thinking on it.
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