12-16-2013, 03:57 AM
Cool seeing so many people participating in this topic! 
Here's something I have been thinking about when it comes to how to present such items:
GODWORKS
These items are believed to originate from the legendary City of the Gods. Many heroes of Blackmoor have met their fate questing for this City and its treasures, and the items are surrounded by fear and superstition. Most believe them to be creations of the Gods themselves. The Peshwa believe it to be a sin to remove such items from the City of the Gods. The Peshwah Monks known as the Order of the Fallen Star see it as their purpose to return these items to their source. On the other hand, some Monks of the Fallen Star have been seen wielding weapons of this origin. Among the Wizards Cabal and the Inventors of Blackmoor University, some speculate that these items work on the same principles as their own steam and clockwork technology combined with magic. They are extremely interested in discovering more Godworks items for study.
Godworks items appear as objects of strange geometric shapes (pyramids, eggs or more complex) or long rods or staves. They are usually only of a single color such as pitch black or bright silver. Sometimes shining colored lines run across their surfaces, often indicating that the item has been activted.
-Havard
RobJN Wrote:It's interesting work, re-thinking modern tech with a sci-fantasy approach. It's tough, as you say, avoiding the cheese-factor.
Here's something I have been thinking about when it comes to how to present such items:
GODWORKS
These items are believed to originate from the legendary City of the Gods. Many heroes of Blackmoor have met their fate questing for this City and its treasures, and the items are surrounded by fear and superstition. Most believe them to be creations of the Gods themselves. The Peshwa believe it to be a sin to remove such items from the City of the Gods. The Peshwah Monks known as the Order of the Fallen Star see it as their purpose to return these items to their source. On the other hand, some Monks of the Fallen Star have been seen wielding weapons of this origin. Among the Wizards Cabal and the Inventors of Blackmoor University, some speculate that these items work on the same principles as their own steam and clockwork technology combined with magic. They are extremely interested in discovering more Godworks items for study.
Godworks items appear as objects of strange geometric shapes (pyramids, eggs or more complex) or long rods or staves. They are usually only of a single color such as pitch black or bright silver. Sometimes shining colored lines run across their surfaces, often indicating that the item has been activted.
-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