11-17-2013, 04:30 AM
Very interesting topic!
In the First Fantasy Campaign, this realm is simply referred to as the Jungle Realm and there are a few tidbits about it:
DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor describes a race of dark skinned humans which the Thonians refer to as Bolgers. Based on this, I created a Thonian Province called Bolgerie, which I may return to in an upcoming Mini-Gaz. IMC the capital of Bolgerie is called Balfredsburg, after the Baron of Blackmoor.
The name Tangor comes from the Hollow World boxed set. The map places it south of Thonia. It also has some details on the people known as the Tanagoro, who are basically generic Africans. They follow the Immortal called Korotiku. Arneson purists may not care so much for incorporating Hollow World material into Blackmoor, but as I showed above there is already a precedence for a Jungle Realm as by Arneson.
As to creatures, any Jungle creatures will apply of course. Also, dinosaurs. Dave Arneson statted up a long list of Dinosaurs for D&D Supplement II. The Great Svenny once battled a pair of T-Rexes. The Jungle Realm would have an appropriate climate for such creatures.
IMC I also assume that various lizardfolk races working for the Serpentine Empire based on the southern continent are trying to infiltrate the Jungle Realm. The Serpentine Empire is a creation of James Mishler from his Blackmoor Epic.
Relevant Piazza threads:
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Freedom92!
-Havard
In the First Fantasy Campaign, this realm is simply referred to as the Jungle Realm and there are a few tidbits about it:
- General Marcellus, a friend of one of the early rulers of Blackmoor, was responsible for conquering a small part of the Jungle Realm and incorporating it into the Thonian Empire. He later returned to the North. In my timeline, I have these conquests take place in the late 490s.
- Balfred the Bald, another ruler of Blackmoor, adventured in the Jungle Realm (ca 950) and later brought home a strange beast from those lands. Sadly, the beast eventually ate the baron. It is unknown whether the beast was some strange magical creature or simply a lion?
DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor describes a race of dark skinned humans which the Thonians refer to as Bolgers. Based on this, I created a Thonian Province called Bolgerie, which I may return to in an upcoming Mini-Gaz. IMC the capital of Bolgerie is called Balfredsburg, after the Baron of Blackmoor.
The name Tangor comes from the Hollow World boxed set. The map places it south of Thonia. It also has some details on the people known as the Tanagoro, who are basically generic Africans. They follow the Immortal called Korotiku. Arneson purists may not care so much for incorporating Hollow World material into Blackmoor, but as I showed above there is already a precedence for a Jungle Realm as by Arneson.
As to creatures, any Jungle creatures will apply of course. Also, dinosaurs. Dave Arneson statted up a long list of Dinosaurs for D&D Supplement II. The Great Svenny once battled a pair of T-Rexes. The Jungle Realm would have an appropriate climate for such creatures.
IMC I also assume that various lizardfolk races working for the Serpentine Empire based on the southern continent are trying to infiltrate the Jungle Realm. The Serpentine Empire is a creation of James Mishler from his Blackmoor Epic.
Relevant Piazza threads:
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Freedom92!
-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