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		<title><![CDATA[The Comeback Inn - Mystara & Blackmoor]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Returned Blackmoor]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2926</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:14:22 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[In Threshold, the Mystara Magazine, there is a series of articles: Returned Blackmoor, by Brian Rubinfeld.<br />
I think they are very interesting and definitely worth of attention and of being played.<br />
<br />
Here is the first article, form the Vaults of Pandius, introducing the Returned Blackmoor setting: <a href="http://www.pandius.com/retblkmr.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/retblkmr.html</a> (originally published on Threshold #20)<br />
Then there is <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">The Egg be damned!</span> and it is an adventure originally published on Threshold #22: <a href="http://www.pandius.com/eggbdamn.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/eggbdamn.html</a><br />
This is Returned Blackmoor General Map Information (published on the Vault of Pandius): <a href="http://www.pandius.com/retbmmap.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/retbmmap.html</a><br />
Factions and Foes of Returned Blackmoor has not yet been transferred to the Vaults of Pandius and can be found on Threshold #26, at page  76 and following: <a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://pandius.com/Threshold_26.pdf</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In Threshold, the Mystara Magazine, there is a series of articles: Returned Blackmoor, by Brian Rubinfeld.<br />
I think they are very interesting and definitely worth of attention and of being played.<br />
<br />
Here is the first article, form the Vaults of Pandius, introducing the Returned Blackmoor setting: <a href="http://www.pandius.com/retblkmr.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/retblkmr.html</a> (originally published on Threshold #20)<br />
Then there is <span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">The Egg be damned!</span> and it is an adventure originally published on Threshold #22: <a href="http://www.pandius.com/eggbdamn.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/eggbdamn.html</a><br />
This is Returned Blackmoor General Map Information (published on the Vault of Pandius): <a href="http://www.pandius.com/retbmmap.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.pandius.com/retbmmap.html</a><br />
Factions and Foes of Returned Blackmoor has not yet been transferred to the Vaults of Pandius and can be found on Threshold #26, at page  76 and following: <a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://pandius.com/Threshold_26.pdf</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wrath of the Immortals Free on Drivethru! (Blackmoor conts!)]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2914</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:07:48 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/284479/Wrath-of-the-Immortals?src=newest" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Buy it here for 0.00 USD!</a><br />
<br />
Blackmoor fans should note that this adventure includes an expanded storyline for the crew and events of the FSS Beagle.<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/284479/Wrath-of-the-Immortals?src=newest" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Buy it here for 0.00 USD!</a><br />
<br />
Blackmoor fans should note that this adventure includes an expanded storyline for the crew and events of the FSS Beagle.<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mystara Blackmoor Products]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2561</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 03:50:06 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">OD&amp;D</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>D&amp;D Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975) - Temple of the Frog adventure<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">BECMI</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>  DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor (1986)<br />
</li>
<li>DA2 Temple of the Frog (1986)<br />
</li>
<li>  DA3 City of the Gods (1987)<br />
</li>
<li>DA4 Duchy of Ten (1987)<br />
</li>
<li>CM9 Legacy of Blood<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz3 Principalities of Glantri<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 5 The Elves of Alfheim<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 12 Golden Khan of Ethengar<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 13 The Shadowelves<br />
</li>
<li>PC2 Top Balista<br />
</li>
<li>Hollow World Boxed Set<br />
</li>
<li>Champions of Mystara<br />
</li>
<li>Wrath of the Immortals<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BECMI Vapourware</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>  DA5 City of Blackmoor (Planned for 1988?)<br />
</li>
<li>  Adventures in Blackmoor Boxed set (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
<li>  BMa1 - Blackmoor #1 of 2, The Egg of Coot (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
<li>  BMa2 - Blackmoor #2 of 2, The Doomsday Rod (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">AD&amp;D 2nd Edition</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Karameikos - Kingdom of Adventure<br />
</li>
<li>Glantri - Kingdom of Magic<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">Fiction</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Dragonlord Trilogy, by Thorarinn Gunnarson<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
See also: <ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&amp;t=338" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Blackmoor Product List</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=26777#p26777" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Greyhawk Blackmoor Product List</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
I'm sure I've forgotten quite a few here? <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">OD&amp;D</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>D&amp;D Supplement II: Blackmoor (1975) - Temple of the Frog adventure<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">BECMI</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>  DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor (1986)<br />
</li>
<li>DA2 Temple of the Frog (1986)<br />
</li>
<li>  DA3 City of the Gods (1987)<br />
</li>
<li>DA4 Duchy of Ten (1987)<br />
</li>
<li>CM9 Legacy of Blood<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz3 Principalities of Glantri<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 5 The Elves of Alfheim<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 12 Golden Khan of Ethengar<br />
</li>
<li>Gaz 13 The Shadowelves<br />
</li>
<li>PC2 Top Balista<br />
</li>
<li>Hollow World Boxed Set<br />
</li>
<li>Champions of Mystara<br />
</li>
<li>Wrath of the Immortals<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BECMI Vapourware</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>  DA5 City of Blackmoor (Planned for 1988?)<br />
</li>
<li>  Adventures in Blackmoor Boxed set (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
<li>  BMa1 - Blackmoor #1 of 2, The Egg of Coot (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
<li>  BMa2 - Blackmoor #2 of 2, The Doomsday Rod (planned 1994)<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">AD&amp;D 2nd Edition</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Karameikos - Kingdom of Adventure<br />
</li>
<li>Glantri - Kingdom of Magic<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: Medium;" class="mycode_size">Fiction</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Dragonlord Trilogy, by Thorarinn Gunnarson<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
See also: <ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&amp;t=338" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Blackmoor Product List</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=26777#p26777" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Greyhawk Blackmoor Product List</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
I'm sure I've forgotten quite a few here? <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blackmoor remnants and artifacts in AC1000]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2558</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2018 04:23:11 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Making a list.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">ARTIFACTS<br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>The Nucleus of the Spheres ("The Radiance ) - The preserved reactor from the FSS Beagle<br />
</li>
<li>Artifacts destroyed by elves BC1700 <br />
</li>
<li>Jaggar's laser pistol<br />
</li>
<li>Earthshaker<br />
</li>
<li>Serraine engines<br />
</li>
<li>Dragonlord armor and sword<br />
</li>
<li>Chamber of Stars (This isn't really a Blackmoor artifact, but I think it is a kind of reassembled BM artifact).<br />
</li>
<li>Blacklore Tech (Various)<br />
</li>
<li>Falun Cavern Artifacts (If the gnomes used BM tech)<br />
</li>
<li>Meks (Mek creators are a different race, but I think you could have Blackmoor era Meks too).</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">RUINS &amp; STRUCTURES<br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Darmouk (Dragonlord Trilogy) - A city in eastern Rockhome, built by the original Blackmoor Dwarves (Kogolor).<br />
</li>
<li>Wyrmsteeth Keep  (Dragonlord Trilogy)<br />
</li>
<li>Fenhold (Blackmoor being one possible origins of the city built around a Plane of Water wormhole).<br />
</li>
<li>Old Blackmoor (How much is left of it? Prince Jaggar probably visited)<br />
</li>
<li>New Thonia (Nithians explored these lands)<br />
</li>
<li>Brokenlands Inn Between Worlds / The Comeback Inn<br />
</li>
<li>Space<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Damocles (Has an artifact)<br />
</li>
<li>Satelites from First Quest Boxed Set</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">CHARACTERS <br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Rafiel <br />
</li>
<li>Benekander<br />
</li>
<li>Asterius<br />
</li>
<li>Khoronus</li>
</ul>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Making a list.<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">ARTIFACTS<br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>The Nucleus of the Spheres ("The Radiance ) - The preserved reactor from the FSS Beagle<br />
</li>
<li>Artifacts destroyed by elves BC1700 <br />
</li>
<li>Jaggar's laser pistol<br />
</li>
<li>Earthshaker<br />
</li>
<li>Serraine engines<br />
</li>
<li>Dragonlord armor and sword<br />
</li>
<li>Chamber of Stars (This isn't really a Blackmoor artifact, but I think it is a kind of reassembled BM artifact).<br />
</li>
<li>Blacklore Tech (Various)<br />
</li>
<li>Falun Cavern Artifacts (If the gnomes used BM tech)<br />
</li>
<li>Meks (Mek creators are a different race, but I think you could have Blackmoor era Meks too).</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">RUINS &amp; STRUCTURES<br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Darmouk (Dragonlord Trilogy) - A city in eastern Rockhome, built by the original Blackmoor Dwarves (Kogolor).<br />
</li>
<li>Wyrmsteeth Keep  (Dragonlord Trilogy)<br />
</li>
<li>Fenhold (Blackmoor being one possible origins of the city built around a Plane of Water wormhole).<br />
</li>
<li>Old Blackmoor (How much is left of it? Prince Jaggar probably visited)<br />
</li>
<li>New Thonia (Nithians explored these lands)<br />
</li>
<li>Brokenlands Inn Between Worlds / The Comeback Inn<br />
</li>
<li>Space<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Damocles (Has an artifact)<br />
</li>
<li>Satelites from First Quest Boxed Set</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">CHARACTERS <br />
</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Rafiel <br />
</li>
<li>Benekander<br />
</li>
<li>Asterius<br />
</li>
<li>Khoronus</li>
</ul>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Welch's Video on DA4 Duchy of Ten]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2548</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2018 14:54:01 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51mR%2B0wSycL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: 51mR%2B0wSycL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOBkLC__xaY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOBkLC__xaY</a><br />
<br />
<br />
The last of Mr Welch's videos detailing the DA series. Mr Welch says Zeb Cook got the credits for the monsters, but it is only the Soul Eater while the other monsters were taken from the Creature Crucible and credited to those authors. Sadly, no specific credits on which designers designed which monsters which I don't believe the Creature Crucible go into either. <br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
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<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOBkLC__xaY" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOBkLC__xaY</a><br />
<br />
<br />
The last of Mr Welch's videos detailing the DA series. Mr Welch says Zeb Cook got the credits for the monsters, but it is only the Soul Eater while the other monsters were taken from the Creature Crucible and credited to those authors. Sadly, no specific credits on which designers designed which monsters which I don't believe the Creature Crucible go into either. <br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Welch's Video on DA3 City of the Gods]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2543</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 03:44:21 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2543</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fdEhTwA8-G0/hqdefault.jpg" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: hqdefault.jpg]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
<br />
A chance as the most epic TPK in the history of gaming?<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdEhTwA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdEhTwA</a> ... e=youtu.be<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fdEhTwA8-G0/hqdefault.jpg" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: hqdefault.jpg]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
<br />
A chance as the most epic TPK in the history of gaming?<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdEhTwA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdEhTwA</a> ... e=youtu.be<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[[YouTube] Mr Welch's Video on DA2 Temple of the Frog]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2534</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:49:24 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAeSnQDZHAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAeSnQDZHAA</a><br />
<br />
The second video from Mr Welch focusing on the DA series, this time looking at DA2 Temple of the Frog.<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAeSnQDZHAA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAeSnQDZHAA</a><br />
<br />
The second video from Mr Welch focusing on the DA series, this time looking at DA2 Temple of the Frog.<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Welch's Video on DA1 Adventures in Blackmoor]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2522</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:20:59 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2522</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC_IF3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC_IF3D</a> ... iurb4-2kkE<br />
<br />
Worth a watch. Gives a nice overview of the module itself. He also briefly mentions some of the stories about Dave Arneson's involvement with TSR and the DA modules. There is some mention about the module's connection to Mystara.<br />
<br />
I disagree where he says the rights to Blackmoor have been muddled over the years. As I see it, it is pretty simple. Blackmoor is owned by WotC. If they want Blackmoor to return, they can. However, they do not own the rights to the FFC and the ZGG books so they would likely not be allowed to reprint those. That's not really something that would get in their way of making a 5E Blackmoor Hardback should WotC desire to do so however.<br />
<br />
This is part of a series Mr Welch / Glen Welch has been making called Welcome to Mystara where he looks at all the Mystara products. This is the first video to tackle a Blackmoor related item however AFAIK. <br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC_IF3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC_IF3D</a> ... iurb4-2kkE<br />
<br />
Worth a watch. Gives a nice overview of the module itself. He also briefly mentions some of the stories about Dave Arneson's involvement with TSR and the DA modules. There is some mention about the module's connection to Mystara.<br />
<br />
I disagree where he says the rights to Blackmoor have been muddled over the years. As I see it, it is pretty simple. Blackmoor is owned by WotC. If they want Blackmoor to return, they can. However, they do not own the rights to the FFC and the ZGG books so they would likely not be allowed to reprint those. That's not really something that would get in their way of making a 5E Blackmoor Hardback should WotC desire to do so however.<br />
<br />
This is part of a series Mr Welch / Glen Welch has been making called Welcome to Mystara where he looks at all the Mystara products. This is the first video to tackle a Blackmoor related item however AFAIK. <br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trolls of Mystara]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:31:09 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[An earlier draft of this article has been posted at The Piazza and the Vaults of Pandius. <br />
<br />
Trolls are a unique race in Mystara. While some believe they are related to the Beastman descended races, the Northern Reaches Gazetteer suggests that this is a much older race. They may likely be related to Giants (see below). The main stronghold of the Known World Trolls is Trollhattan in the Brokenlands. It was founded by Vestland Trolls (mainly Root Trolls) in 1299 BC. The current ruler of Trollhattan is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mistress Haa'k Hordar</span>. The following Troll races are found in Mystara:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Troll Races</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Root Troll </span>(Monstrum Carnivorus Maximum). This is the most common troll race, known for its ability to regenerate.  It is possible that this gift was gained through interbreeding with Beastmen (or eating them). They are common all over the Known World, especially in the Trollhattan region of the Brokenlands. They are often found in swamps and marshlands. Sources: Gaz 10, Gaz 7.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Giant Troll</span> (Mountain Troll, Fjelltroll, Fjalltrolde). These gigantic trolls are rarely seen these days. It is possible that these were the the original troll race, perhaps descended themselves from the Jotuns or Great Giants, a near Immortal race.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Rock Troll</span> (Bergtroll, Bjergtrolde). Found in the Northern Reaches and Norwold. These trolls sometimes go into a state of long sleep where their bodies become rocklike  and indistinguishable from nature.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Earth Troll</span> (Jordtroll, Jordtrolde). Found in the Northern Reaches and Norwold.  These trolls sometimes go into a state of long sleep where their bodies become rocklike  and indistinguishable from nature.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Forest Troll</span> (Skogtroll, Skovtrolde, Monstrum Imbecilus Rex). These Trolls are fairly common, found in the woodlands and hills all over the Known World. Source: Gaz 10 - The Orcs of Thar. A variant of these were also described in Dragon #158's article An Orc is a Norke by Ethan Ham, where they were given longbows.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Arctic Troll</span> (Monstrum Eroneus Hyberianus). Found in Hyboria, Arctic regions, glaciers and high mountains.  Source: Gaz 10 - The Orcs of Thar<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">True Troll</span>. These trolls were common at the time of Blackmoor. Source: Dave Arneson: The First Fantasy Campaign.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gargantua Troll</span> Sometimes mistaken for the Giant Trolls (see above), these rare beings are the creations of the wizard Gargantua. Several of these are found in Norwold. Source: D&amp;D Companion Set (BECMI) <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Legacy Troll</span>. These trolls are unique to the Savage Coast. They have been altered through generations of exposure to Vermeil.  </li>
</ul>
<br />
Notes:<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size"><ul class="mycode_list"><li>On the humorous latin names: These are names given to his subject races by King Thar. I have not created latin names for trolls <br />
</li>
<li>On other naming issues: I have added Scandinavian names where appropriate. I also added the names Mountain Troll, Forest Troll and Arctic Troll to those races to create a more unified convention of naming.</li>
</ul>
</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Related Creatures:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Thoul.</span> Different theories exist on the origins of this race, but Troll Blood is most likely involved. Source: D&amp;D Basic Set. <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gnoll.</span> Created by the Nithians, Troll blood was most likely used in the their creation. Sources: D&amp;D Basic Set, Gaz2 Emirates of Ylaruam, <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Jotun (Great Giant)</span>. These near Immortal Giants may be the true ancestors of all trolls. Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Troll Immortals</span><br />
Most trolls have little interest in Immortals. The only known troll to ever reach Immortality is Bagni Gullymaw, a patron of gluttony. The few Troll Shamans in existence tend to follow Jammudaru instead. <br />
<br />
<br />
Have I missed any Troll varieties from official sources? Have you added any other Trolls to your campaigns? Are Trow (Sea Trolls) mentioned anywhere wrt Mystara? What are your thoughts on the origins of the Trolls as implied from Gaz7?<br />
<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[An earlier draft of this article has been posted at The Piazza and the Vaults of Pandius. <br />
<br />
Trolls are a unique race in Mystara. While some believe they are related to the Beastman descended races, the Northern Reaches Gazetteer suggests that this is a much older race. They may likely be related to Giants (see below). The main stronghold of the Known World Trolls is Trollhattan in the Brokenlands. It was founded by Vestland Trolls (mainly Root Trolls) in 1299 BC. The current ruler of Trollhattan is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Mistress Haa'k Hordar</span>. The following Troll races are found in Mystara:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Troll Races</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Root Troll </span>(Monstrum Carnivorus Maximum). This is the most common troll race, known for its ability to regenerate.  It is possible that this gift was gained through interbreeding with Beastmen (or eating them). They are common all over the Known World, especially in the Trollhattan region of the Brokenlands. They are often found in swamps and marshlands. Sources: Gaz 10, Gaz 7.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Giant Troll</span> (Mountain Troll, Fjelltroll, Fjalltrolde). These gigantic trolls are rarely seen these days. It is possible that these were the the original troll race, perhaps descended themselves from the Jotuns or Great Giants, a near Immortal race.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Rock Troll</span> (Bergtroll, Bjergtrolde). Found in the Northern Reaches and Norwold. These trolls sometimes go into a state of long sleep where their bodies become rocklike  and indistinguishable from nature.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Earth Troll</span> (Jordtroll, Jordtrolde). Found in the Northern Reaches and Norwold.  These trolls sometimes go into a state of long sleep where their bodies become rocklike  and indistinguishable from nature.   Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Forest Troll</span> (Skogtroll, Skovtrolde, Monstrum Imbecilus Rex). These Trolls are fairly common, found in the woodlands and hills all over the Known World. Source: Gaz 10 - The Orcs of Thar. A variant of these were also described in Dragon #158's article An Orc is a Norke by Ethan Ham, where they were given longbows.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Arctic Troll</span> (Monstrum Eroneus Hyberianus). Found in Hyboria, Arctic regions, glaciers and high mountains.  Source: Gaz 10 - The Orcs of Thar<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">True Troll</span>. These trolls were common at the time of Blackmoor. Source: Dave Arneson: The First Fantasy Campaign.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gargantua Troll</span> Sometimes mistaken for the Giant Trolls (see above), these rare beings are the creations of the wizard Gargantua. Several of these are found in Norwold. Source: D&amp;D Companion Set (BECMI) <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Legacy Troll</span>. These trolls are unique to the Savage Coast. They have been altered through generations of exposure to Vermeil.  </li>
</ul>
<br />
Notes:<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size"><ul class="mycode_list"><li>On the humorous latin names: These are names given to his subject races by King Thar. I have not created latin names for trolls <br />
</li>
<li>On other naming issues: I have added Scandinavian names where appropriate. I also added the names Mountain Troll, Forest Troll and Arctic Troll to those races to create a more unified convention of naming.</li>
</ul>
</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Related Creatures:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Thoul.</span> Different theories exist on the origins of this race, but Troll Blood is most likely involved. Source: D&amp;D Basic Set. <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gnoll.</span> Created by the Nithians, Troll blood was most likely used in the their creation. Sources: D&amp;D Basic Set, Gaz2 Emirates of Ylaruam, <br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Jotun (Great Giant)</span>. These near Immortal Giants may be the true ancestors of all trolls. Source: Gaz 7 The Northern Reaches</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Troll Immortals</span><br />
Most trolls have little interest in Immortals. The only known troll to ever reach Immortality is Bagni Gullymaw, a patron of gluttony. The few Troll Shamans in existence tend to follow Jammudaru instead. <br />
<br />
<br />
Have I missed any Troll varieties from official sources? Have you added any other Trolls to your campaigns? Are Trow (Sea Trolls) mentioned anywhere wrt Mystara? What are your thoughts on the origins of the Trolls as implied from Gaz7?<br />
<br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Giants of Mystara]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2519</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:12:12 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cross-posted from The Piazza<br />
<br />
I was reading through AC10: The Bestiary of Giants and Dragons the other day and started thinking about the special skills possessed by giants. How can these skills become a greater part of a campaign or the setting in general? <br />
<br />
First take a look at the Giants that were included in AC10:<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Common Giants</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Hill Giant - Racial Skill: Tanning hides/treating furs |<br />
</li>
<li>Fire Giant (Gundirrim)- Racial Skill:No Skill Given. Forging | Hell Hounds<br />
</li>
<li>Cloud Giant (Bromdignag)- Racial Skill: Merchants | Cloud Castles.<br />
</li>
<li>Frost Giant - Racial Skill: No skill given. Sailing? Ship building? | Polar Bears, Wolves, Ice Wolves<br />
</li>
<li>Sea Giant - Racial Skill: Alchemy /Healing | Mashers, Whales<br />
</li>
<li>Stone Giant - Racial Skill: Stone architecture. Castle Builders. |Cave Bear<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Hunakoi: Red Skinned Stone Giants of the Isle of Dawn (M5, p10). </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mountain Giant - Racial Skill: Hunting, Animal Training | Roc Pets, Allies to dwarves<br />
</li>
<li>Storm Giant - Racial Skill: Sages, librarians |May have Cyclops servants<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Half-Cloud Giant: This is the most common variety of Storm Giants. From their mixed parentage they have learned to fashion cloud and undersea castles.<br />
</li>
<li>Pure-blooded: Exceptionally strong.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />
In addition, Mystara has more giants than those mentioned in AC10. Should these have special skills as well?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Other Giants / Giantkin</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Ogre | RC |Typically listed among Humanoids in Mystara sources, but should they have their own skills anyway?<br />
</li>
<li>Athach | RC | These three armed monsters from the Master Set. Would they be able able to use their arms for something creative?<br />
</li>
<li>Cyclops | RC | - Racial Skill: Sometimes raise sheep and harvest grapes. Have the ability to use curses. Wine makers. Some serve Storm Giants.<br />
</li>
<li>Fachan | (SCA) | Only one eye, one arm and one leg.<br />
</li>
<li>Ubue (B3) - Three headed, hermafrodites. Man-sized, but possibly related to Giants and Fairies?<br />
</li>
<li>Hephaeston | (AC9) | - Racial Skill: These are clearly great at forging weapons. How to distinguish them from Fire Giants?<br />
</li>
<li>Stalwart |(AC9) | Are these even giants? The frequent comparison to Goliaths from later editions makes me include them. Do they have any specific skills? Extremely competition oriented.<br />
</li>
<li>Garl |(AC9) | These are only described as stupid. They are known to ride Wooly Mamoths. Herders?<br />
</li>
<li>Great Giant |(Gaz7) | These were mentioned in the Northern Reaches Gazetteer. See Titans entry for some ideas. Related to Eldritch Giants of later editions?<br />
</li>
<li>Titans |WotI| What relationship is there between Mystara's Titans and Giants? One idea I have is that Titans were not originally servitors of the Immortals, but rather their own, powerful Immortal race. However, after opposing the Immortals, they were defeated and swore allegiance to the Immortals. Those who refused became the lesser, mortal giants. Even so, should they be known for some unique skills?<br />
</li>
<li>Nightwalkers |RC | Entropic/Nightmarish version of Giants.<br />
</li>
<li>The Famished Giant (unique) (PC1 p 27) - This giant is one of a kind, living on the Plane of Feywood. He i 50' tall. Related to the Great Giants mentioned above</li>
</ul>
<br />
Did I forget any giants? As usual, I am sticking to BECMI and AD&amp;D Mystara sources.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Immortals - The Giant Pantheon</span><br />
(From the Codex Immortalis)<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Zalaj - Cloud and mountain giants, knowledge, magic, strength<br />
</li>
<li>Gorrziok- Sea and storm giants, oceans, extreme natural phenomena, creation and destruction<br />
</li>
<li>Hymir - Sea giants, water and liquids, alchemy, knowledge, revelry<br />
</li>
<li>Surt (Zugzul) - Fire giants, power, conquest, necromancy, war<br />
</li>
<li>Hel - Frost giants, death, darkness and cold energy, reincarnation, corruption<br />
</li>
<li>Wayland - Metallurgy, crafts, smiths and armourers, engineering and constructors, magical constructs</li>
</ul>
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cross-posted from The Piazza<br />
<br />
I was reading through AC10: The Bestiary of Giants and Dragons the other day and started thinking about the special skills possessed by giants. How can these skills become a greater part of a campaign or the setting in general? <br />
<br />
First take a look at the Giants that were included in AC10:<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Common Giants</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Hill Giant - Racial Skill: Tanning hides/treating furs |<br />
</li>
<li>Fire Giant (Gundirrim)- Racial Skill:No Skill Given. Forging | Hell Hounds<br />
</li>
<li>Cloud Giant (Bromdignag)- Racial Skill: Merchants | Cloud Castles.<br />
</li>
<li>Frost Giant - Racial Skill: No skill given. Sailing? Ship building? | Polar Bears, Wolves, Ice Wolves<br />
</li>
<li>Sea Giant - Racial Skill: Alchemy /Healing | Mashers, Whales<br />
</li>
<li>Stone Giant - Racial Skill: Stone architecture. Castle Builders. |Cave Bear<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Hunakoi: Red Skinned Stone Giants of the Isle of Dawn (M5, p10). </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mountain Giant - Racial Skill: Hunting, Animal Training | Roc Pets, Allies to dwarves<br />
</li>
<li>Storm Giant - Racial Skill: Sages, librarians |May have Cyclops servants<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Half-Cloud Giant: This is the most common variety of Storm Giants. From their mixed parentage they have learned to fashion cloud and undersea castles.<br />
</li>
<li>Pure-blooded: Exceptionally strong.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<br />
In addition, Mystara has more giants than those mentioned in AC10. Should these have special skills as well?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Other Giants / Giantkin</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Ogre | RC |Typically listed among Humanoids in Mystara sources, but should they have their own skills anyway?<br />
</li>
<li>Athach | RC | These three armed monsters from the Master Set. Would they be able able to use their arms for something creative?<br />
</li>
<li>Cyclops | RC | - Racial Skill: Sometimes raise sheep and harvest grapes. Have the ability to use curses. Wine makers. Some serve Storm Giants.<br />
</li>
<li>Fachan | (SCA) | Only one eye, one arm and one leg.<br />
</li>
<li>Ubue (B3) - Three headed, hermafrodites. Man-sized, but possibly related to Giants and Fairies?<br />
</li>
<li>Hephaeston | (AC9) | - Racial Skill: These are clearly great at forging weapons. How to distinguish them from Fire Giants?<br />
</li>
<li>Stalwart |(AC9) | Are these even giants? The frequent comparison to Goliaths from later editions makes me include them. Do they have any specific skills? Extremely competition oriented.<br />
</li>
<li>Garl |(AC9) | These are only described as stupid. They are known to ride Wooly Mamoths. Herders?<br />
</li>
<li>Great Giant |(Gaz7) | These were mentioned in the Northern Reaches Gazetteer. See Titans entry for some ideas. Related to Eldritch Giants of later editions?<br />
</li>
<li>Titans |WotI| What relationship is there between Mystara's Titans and Giants? One idea I have is that Titans were not originally servitors of the Immortals, but rather their own, powerful Immortal race. However, after opposing the Immortals, they were defeated and swore allegiance to the Immortals. Those who refused became the lesser, mortal giants. Even so, should they be known for some unique skills?<br />
</li>
<li>Nightwalkers |RC | Entropic/Nightmarish version of Giants.<br />
</li>
<li>The Famished Giant (unique) (PC1 p 27) - This giant is one of a kind, living on the Plane of Feywood. He i 50' tall. Related to the Great Giants mentioned above</li>
</ul>
<br />
Did I forget any giants? As usual, I am sticking to BECMI and AD&amp;D Mystara sources.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Immortals - The Giant Pantheon</span><br />
(From the Codex Immortalis)<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Zalaj - Cloud and mountain giants, knowledge, magic, strength<br />
</li>
<li>Gorrziok- Sea and storm giants, oceans, extreme natural phenomena, creation and destruction<br />
</li>
<li>Hymir - Sea giants, water and liquids, alchemy, knowledge, revelry<br />
</li>
<li>Surt (Zugzul) - Fire giants, power, conquest, necromancy, war<br />
</li>
<li>Hel - Frost giants, death, darkness and cold energy, reincarnation, corruption<br />
</li>
<li>Wayland - Metallurgy, crafts, smiths and armourers, engineering and constructors, magical constructs</li>
</ul>
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Threshold magazine Issue 20 about Skothar (and Blackmoor)]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2442</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:02:20 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Greetings Mystara fans!<br />
<br />
I'm very happy to announce that <br />
<a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><img src="https://digilander.libero.it/Halag/Threshold_20_cover_thumb.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: Threshold_20_cover_thumb.png]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
Issue #20</span></a> of the Threshold Magazine is available now!  <br />
 <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Skothar Revealed!</span></span><br />
The Eastern Continent of Mystara is explored for the first time in these pages, highlighting and expanding all the fan works done so far to populate and develop Skothar! Travel to the lands of the rakasta, or discover the great Empires of the East, ready to leave their mark on the whole world. Search for the dangerous technomagic items of lost Blackmoor, or fight against those who try to seize them to spread devastation and terror! <br />
Discover hidden Beholder cities, the treasures of ancient Thonia and the ruins of the Duchy of Peaks. Face the Tigers of Kuraman, or escape from Returned Blackmoor!<br />
The immense plains, the great forests, the high mountains and the ancient ruins of Skothar wait for brave adventurers ready to face ancient secrets and new threats. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Content of this issue:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Map of Skothar by Thorfin Tait, the newest map of the continent by our beloved Mystara mapper!<br />
</li>
<li>History and people of Skothar by Sturm, a timeline of the continent using all the existing canon and fan resources.<br />
</li>
<li>A Political Map of Skothar by Sturm, my maps of Skothar in 7050 BC, 3500 BC, 2300 BC and 1000 AC (using a different version of the map than the one by Thorf)<br />
</li>
<li>3 Nations of Skothar by Arnden, an Almanac style description of Jen, Lhasa (M-Tibet) and Sian (M-Myanmar). <br />
</li>
<li>Skotharian rakasta by Arnden, an article on the rakasta breeds of Skothar<br />
</li>
<li>Beholders of Mystara by Robin, about Beholders and their cities!<br />
</li>
<li>Duchy of the Peaks by The Real Nowhere Man, a campaign through the History of the Duchy from Blackmoorian to modern times!<br />
</li>
<li>Returned Blackmoor by Brian Rubinfeld, what if Blackmoor returns, powerful and evil, in present times?<br />
</li>
<li>The Tigers of Kuraman by Agathokles, an adventure with rakasta pirates in the Gulf of Tangor. <br />
</li>
<li>Playing Zhochal in Mystara by Geoff Gander, an alien, playable creature for your campaign. </li>
</ul>
<br />
And look in the issue for the beautiful full page drawings made for Threshold by Justin Pfeil (History and Maps of Skothar) and Toni Roads (Returned Blackmoor). <br />
<br />
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who answered Threshold's call for support - editors, contributors and proofreaders!<br />
We hope that you enjoy reading through this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.<br />
Issue #21 will be about Specularum, see the Call for Contributors in the issue. <br />
<br />
As always, feel free to use <a href="http://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=20138&amp;p=217334#p217334" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">this thread [at The Piazza's Mystara forum]</a> to send us comments and feedback on this issue.<br />
<br />
Happy reading!<br />
Sturm<br />
And the Threshold Editorial Team]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Greetings Mystara fans!<br />
<br />
I'm very happy to announce that <br />
<a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><img src="https://digilander.libero.it/Halag/Threshold_20_cover_thumb.png" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: Threshold_20_cover_thumb.png]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
Issue #20</span></a> of the Threshold Magazine is available now!  <br />
 <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: 50pt;" class="mycode_size">Skothar Revealed!</span></span><br />
The Eastern Continent of Mystara is explored for the first time in these pages, highlighting and expanding all the fan works done so far to populate and develop Skothar! Travel to the lands of the rakasta, or discover the great Empires of the East, ready to leave their mark on the whole world. Search for the dangerous technomagic items of lost Blackmoor, or fight against those who try to seize them to spread devastation and terror! <br />
Discover hidden Beholder cities, the treasures of ancient Thonia and the ruins of the Duchy of Peaks. Face the Tigers of Kuraman, or escape from Returned Blackmoor!<br />
The immense plains, the great forests, the high mountains and the ancient ruins of Skothar wait for brave adventurers ready to face ancient secrets and new threats. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Content of this issue:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Map of Skothar by Thorfin Tait, the newest map of the continent by our beloved Mystara mapper!<br />
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<li>History and people of Skothar by Sturm, a timeline of the continent using all the existing canon and fan resources.<br />
</li>
<li>A Political Map of Skothar by Sturm, my maps of Skothar in 7050 BC, 3500 BC, 2300 BC and 1000 AC (using a different version of the map than the one by Thorf)<br />
</li>
<li>3 Nations of Skothar by Arnden, an Almanac style description of Jen, Lhasa (M-Tibet) and Sian (M-Myanmar). <br />
</li>
<li>Skotharian rakasta by Arnden, an article on the rakasta breeds of Skothar<br />
</li>
<li>Beholders of Mystara by Robin, about Beholders and their cities!<br />
</li>
<li>Duchy of the Peaks by The Real Nowhere Man, a campaign through the History of the Duchy from Blackmoorian to modern times!<br />
</li>
<li>Returned Blackmoor by Brian Rubinfeld, what if Blackmoor returns, powerful and evil, in present times?<br />
</li>
<li>The Tigers of Kuraman by Agathokles, an adventure with rakasta pirates in the Gulf of Tangor. <br />
</li>
<li>Playing Zhochal in Mystara by Geoff Gander, an alien, playable creature for your campaign. </li>
</ul>
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And look in the issue for the beautiful full page drawings made for Threshold by Justin Pfeil (History and Maps of Skothar) and Toni Roads (Returned Blackmoor). <br />
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A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who answered Threshold's call for support - editors, contributors and proofreaders!<br />
We hope that you enjoy reading through this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.<br />
Issue #21 will be about Specularum, see the Call for Contributors in the issue. <br />
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As always, feel free to use <a href="http://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=20138&amp;p=217334#p217334" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">this thread [at The Piazza's Mystara forum]</a> to send us comments and feedback on this issue.<br />
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Happy reading!<br />
Sturm<br />
And the Threshold Editorial Team]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Guidarezzo and Blackmoor Bards]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2262</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:58:21 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=44">Havard</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[The topic of Guidarezzo came up again in a Piazza <a href="http://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=17414&amp;p=192333#p192333" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">discussion about Mystaran saints</a> where Mike mentioned that this immortal is referred to as Saint Guidarezzo by his followers.<br />
<br />
Guidarezzo is first mentioned in the Immortal Set (Gold Box) p 49 and he also appears in IM1 p 13. He is mainly known for changing the sound based creatures known as "tonals" into lawful creatures and rejecting the "atonals". <br />
<br />
In the Codex Immortalis, Marco <a href="http://www.pandius.com/guidarez.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">expanded upon the character's background</a>, making him a mortal of the Blackmoor Era:<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Pandius.com Wrote:</cite>History: LIKELY THEORY: Guidarezzo was a monk and a particularly gifted composer who lived in Blackmoor during Uther the Black's reign. He was the first to codify music according to modern canon (using the pentagram and the music keys) and he composed great operas like the Universal Canticle and the Requiem Mass. Thalia, patroness of Arts and Harmony, made him his protégé and led him onto the path of immortality. After defeating many other bards and composers in musical matches, after founding the first Conservatory (a school for music arts where he trained his successors and left a whole library of musical documents) and after creating the Symphonic Organ of Celestial Harmony (or Harmonium), a huge magical instrument whose mundane copies became the organs in Blackmoor's and Thonia's richest cathedrals, he finally became immortal in BC 3930 and was worshipped as Saint Guidarezzo. <br />
<br />
His main goal became then bringing order inside the Chaotic sphere of Energy (he was responsible for the creation of the Faenare race and collaborated with Thalia in creating the Tonals), and after Thalia's mysterious disappearance, he became the universal patron of arts and especially of music and harmony. His cult later spread to the northmen (under the identity of Brage) and the Savage Coast, where he is known as Guy d'Aret in Renardie and Bellayne. In the Known World the only cult worshipping him is based in Darokin: the Church of Universal Harmony, where he is revered together with Koryis and Asterius.</blockquote><br />
Ascension in BC3930 means he ascended to Immortality in the Thonian Year 1070. <br />
<br />
The World of Blackmoor contains the following Bardic Organizations:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Brothers of the Dark Vision:	Anywhere	(BMPG)<br />
</li>
<li>Dwarven Songmasters:	Crystal Peaks	(BMPG) - Dwarves only<br />
</li>
<li>Jocular Jongleurs:	Anywhere	(BMPG) - Mainly Gnomes and Halflings<br />
</li>
<li>Northern Collegium Musicium:	The North	(BMPG) - Originally a branch of the Thonian Collegium Musicium (See below)<br />
</li>
<li>Northern Heralds:	The North	(BMPG) - Spreads information for the Northern Alliance<br />
</li>
<li>Order of the Sun and Harp:	Anywhere	(BMPG) - Followers of the God Baldin<br />
</li>
<li>Royal Society of the Lyre and Lute:	Redwood	(BMPG) - Elves only<br />
</li>
<li>Silver Circle, Blue Circle:	Blackmoor University	(BMPG) - Overseeen by The Fetch<br />
</li>
<li>Society for the Preservation of the Northern Record:	Blackmoor University	(BMPG)<br />
</li>
<li>The Rhymers:	Blackmoor/Thonia	(GH) - Almost extinct. Formed by Valemen?<br />
</li>
<li>Thonian Collegium Musicium:	Thonia	(BMPG) - Based in Mohacs<br />
</li>
<li>Voice of the People	Plains of Hak	(BMPG) - Peshwah only</li>
</ul>
<br />
Could Guidarezzo be the one who established the Northern Collegium Muscium? Could it even be the name assumed by Alwyn Morland (DA1, DAB)? Morland is a woman, though Immortals have been known to switch genders whenever they feel like it. Or if not Morland herself, could there be a connection between Guidarezzo and Moreland?<br />
<br />
Are there other ways we can use this information to expand on the way we see Bards in Blackmoor? <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
-Havard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The topic of Guidarezzo came up again in a Piazza <a href="http://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=17414&amp;p=192333#p192333" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">discussion about Mystaran saints</a> where Mike mentioned that this immortal is referred to as Saint Guidarezzo by his followers.<br />
<br />
Guidarezzo is first mentioned in the Immortal Set (Gold Box) p 49 and he also appears in IM1 p 13. He is mainly known for changing the sound based creatures known as "tonals" into lawful creatures and rejecting the "atonals". <br />
<br />
In the Codex Immortalis, Marco <a href="http://www.pandius.com/guidarez.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">expanded upon the character's background</a>, making him a mortal of the Blackmoor Era:<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite>Pandius.com Wrote:</cite>History: LIKELY THEORY: Guidarezzo was a monk and a particularly gifted composer who lived in Blackmoor during Uther the Black's reign. He was the first to codify music according to modern canon (using the pentagram and the music keys) and he composed great operas like the Universal Canticle and the Requiem Mass. Thalia, patroness of Arts and Harmony, made him his protégé and led him onto the path of immortality. After defeating many other bards and composers in musical matches, after founding the first Conservatory (a school for music arts where he trained his successors and left a whole library of musical documents) and after creating the Symphonic Organ of Celestial Harmony (or Harmonium), a huge magical instrument whose mundane copies became the organs in Blackmoor's and Thonia's richest cathedrals, he finally became immortal in BC 3930 and was worshipped as Saint Guidarezzo. <br />
<br />
His main goal became then bringing order inside the Chaotic sphere of Energy (he was responsible for the creation of the Faenare race and collaborated with Thalia in creating the Tonals), and after Thalia's mysterious disappearance, he became the universal patron of arts and especially of music and harmony. His cult later spread to the northmen (under the identity of Brage) and the Savage Coast, where he is known as Guy d'Aret in Renardie and Bellayne. In the Known World the only cult worshipping him is based in Darokin: the Church of Universal Harmony, where he is revered together with Koryis and Asterius.</blockquote><br />
Ascension in BC3930 means he ascended to Immortality in the Thonian Year 1070. <br />
<br />
The World of Blackmoor contains the following Bardic Organizations:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Brothers of the Dark Vision:	Anywhere	(BMPG)<br />
</li>
<li>Dwarven Songmasters:	Crystal Peaks	(BMPG) - Dwarves only<br />
</li>
<li>Jocular Jongleurs:	Anywhere	(BMPG) - Mainly Gnomes and Halflings<br />
</li>
<li>Northern Collegium Musicium:	The North	(BMPG) - Originally a branch of the Thonian Collegium Musicium (See below)<br />
</li>
<li>Northern Heralds:	The North	(BMPG) - Spreads information for the Northern Alliance<br />
</li>
<li>Order of the Sun and Harp:	Anywhere	(BMPG) - Followers of the God Baldin<br />
</li>
<li>Royal Society of the Lyre and Lute:	Redwood	(BMPG) - Elves only<br />
</li>
<li>Silver Circle, Blue Circle:	Blackmoor University	(BMPG) - Overseeen by The Fetch<br />
</li>
<li>Society for the Preservation of the Northern Record:	Blackmoor University	(BMPG)<br />
</li>
<li>The Rhymers:	Blackmoor/Thonia	(GH) - Almost extinct. Formed by Valemen?<br />
</li>
<li>Thonian Collegium Musicium:	Thonia	(BMPG) - Based in Mohacs<br />
</li>
<li>Voice of the People	Plains of Hak	(BMPG) - Peshwah only</li>
</ul>
<br />
Could Guidarezzo be the one who established the Northern Collegium Muscium? Could it even be the name assumed by Alwyn Morland (DA1, DAB)? Morland is a woman, though Immortals have been known to switch genders whenever they feel like it. Or if not Morland herself, could there be a connection between Guidarezzo and Moreland?<br />
<br />
Are there other ways we can use this information to expand on the way we see Bards in Blackmoor? <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
-Havard]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Project Mystara 2300BC]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2240</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:46:32 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=376">Yaztromo</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I think that this project is so fascinating and knits even more closely Blackmoor and Mystara that I'd like to see it in the sticky topic of this section, the one that contains all the links to web resources.<br />
Hopefully we'll be always well informed of its developments and maybe some of us will be able to contribute as well. <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I think that this project is so fascinating and knits even more closely Blackmoor and Mystara that I'd like to see it in the sticky topic of this section, the one that contains all the links to web resources.<br />
Hopefully we'll be always well informed of its developments and maybe some of us will be able to contribute as well. <img src="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[A More Authentically Mystaran "Dungeons of Blackmoor Castle"]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2234</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:10:15 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=1084">jonklement</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I understand that by the time Zeitgeist Games was publishing Blackmoor, the licenses for Blackmoor and Mystara had been legalistically separated. However, for those of us for whom Mystara and Blackmoor are inseparable at our game tables, I have made the following Mystaran creature substitutions to "The Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor" product when it calls for creatures that are definitely NOT Mystaran.<br />
<br />
Instead of duergar, I use Modrigswerg dwarves.<br />
<br />
and instead of aboleth, I use kopru.<br />
<br />
I think these substitutions keep the spirit of the written dungeon adventure while also staying true to the classic Mystara/Blackmoor continuity.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I understand that by the time Zeitgeist Games was publishing Blackmoor, the licenses for Blackmoor and Mystara had been legalistically separated. However, for those of us for whom Mystara and Blackmoor are inseparable at our game tables, I have made the following Mystaran creature substitutions to "The Dungeons of Castle Blackmoor" product when it calls for creatures that are definitely NOT Mystaran.<br />
<br />
Instead of duergar, I use Modrigswerg dwarves.<br />
<br />
and instead of aboleth, I use kopru.<br />
<br />
I think these substitutions keep the spirit of the written dungeon adventure while also staying true to the classic Mystara/Blackmoor continuity.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Threshold - The Mystara agazine #13: Blackmoor and Mystara]]></title>
			<link>https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/showthread.php?tid=2200</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:22:43 -0600</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.us/forums/member.php?action=profile&uid=376">Yaztromo</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_13.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://pandius.com/Threshold_13.pdf</a><br />
Fantastic fan-publication!!! 8) <br />
I really appreciated Havard's article about using Blackmoor in your Mystara campaign!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://pandius.com/Threshold_13.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://pandius.com/Threshold_13.pdf</a><br />
Fantastic fan-publication!!! 8) <br />
I really appreciated Havard's article about using Blackmoor in your Mystara campaign!]]></content:encoded>
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