05-03-2013, 06:37 AM
First introduced in the Last Fantasy Campaign, the idea that the Viridians are related to the Sar-Aigu, is a theory with interesting consequences for those wishing to use Blackmoor and the Wilderlands of High Fantasy together.
Now the LFC has The North be an early colony of the Viridians. The way I see it, the Viridians as we know them today are descendants of the Sar-Aigu. Its just a matter of perspective I guess. Potatoe-Potaahtoe.
The Sar-Aigu were introduced in Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor. They were a Sahuagin-like race associated with the Deity later worshipped in the Temple of the Frog, which is located on the island where the Sar-Aigu first appeared. The Sar-Aigu then went on to perform their evil ritualnear the modern location of Castle Blackmoor before being driven into the sea by an unknown force.
The Viridians, the race of green skinned semi-aquatic humanoids of the Wilderlands setting were created 4433 years ago by the deity known as Armadad Bog before eventually building the Empire of Viridistan. The Wilderlands has several deities with some similar traits:
Now the theory in this post is that all of these deities are the one and the same as The Frog God of Blackmoor.
My theory is that after the Sar-Aigu had been driven into the Black Sea, Armadad Bog lead some of them through the Firefrost Channel and onto the West Coast where they eventually reached what would become the Empire of Viridistan. The Sar-Aigu who arose in Viridistan had been changed and now appeared as True Viridians.
Other Sar-Aigu remained behind in the north, but what happened to them is story for a different thread.
Some interesting implications of this:
Thoughts?
-Havard
Now the LFC has The North be an early colony of the Viridians. The way I see it, the Viridians as we know them today are descendants of the Sar-Aigu. Its just a matter of perspective I guess. Potatoe-Potaahtoe.
The Sar-Aigu were introduced in Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor. They were a Sahuagin-like race associated with the Deity later worshipped in the Temple of the Frog, which is located on the island where the Sar-Aigu first appeared. The Sar-Aigu then went on to perform their evil ritualnear the modern location of Castle Blackmoor before being driven into the sea by an unknown force.
The Viridians, the race of green skinned semi-aquatic humanoids of the Wilderlands setting were created 4433 years ago by the deity known as Armadad Bog before eventually building the Empire of Viridistan. The Wilderlands has several deities with some similar traits:
- Armadad Bog
- The Toad, God of the Mermist Swamp
- Tsathoggus
Now the theory in this post is that all of these deities are the one and the same as The Frog God of Blackmoor.
My theory is that after the Sar-Aigu had been driven into the Black Sea, Armadad Bog lead some of them through the Firefrost Channel and onto the West Coast where they eventually reached what would become the Empire of Viridistan. The Sar-Aigu who arose in Viridistan had been changed and now appeared as True Viridians.
Other Sar-Aigu remained behind in the north, but what happened to them is story for a different thread.
Some interesting implications of this:
- PCs from Blackmoor can travel to the Wilderlands and discover an entire Empire devoted to their enemy, The Frog
- Viridistan can send expeditions to aid and protect the Temple of the Frog.
- PCs from the Wilderlands can be sent on a quest to Blackmoor to destroy an ancient Viridian Temple.
Thoughts?
-Havard
Currently Running: The Blackmoor Vales Saga
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign
Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign