234 episodes
Earthdawn Survival Guide Josh H & Dan B
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4.8 • 15 Ratings
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A semi-official podcast dedicated to the Earthdawn role-playing game, hosted by Dan Boice and Earthdawn developer Josh Harrison.
Whether it's rules basics, setting lore, or behind-the-scenes insights, this is the place to start building your legend.
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EDSG Episode 217 - Parlainth Adventures: Threads
* Parlainth Adventures: Threads
* Return to form; facing a Horror threat.
* Higher challenge.
* Roots lie in Parlainth's history and is now threatening Haven.
* Does not require as much established NPC relationships as earlier adventures.
* Can benefit from some foreshadowing and build-up.
* Hired to investigate escalting violence in Haven.
* Fairly linear, can run into "mystery adventure" problems.
* Some guidance into how the adepts can notice weird magic.
* Not so much about the investigation, just following the thread to the cause.
* How these adventures sidestep the "investigation" phase.
* Some ideas for expanding the early stages.
* Excursion into the ruins.
* The Cult of Pain and what has gone before.
* The Abomination and its plans.
* "Kaer crawl" in the Western Catacombs.
* Analyzing the Horror's stat block.
* Linear and traditional, but not bad for it.
* Sidebar about mystery and investigation plots.
* Gumshoe, Brindlewood Bay, and Apocalypse Keys.
* Levels of success on Perception tests.
* Final thoughts.
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EDSG Episode 216 - Shosara: The Navolok Ranelle
* Shosara: Navolok Ranelle
* Foil or rival to the Laryskova.
* Focused on helping adopt non-elven ideas.
* Not concerned with the opinion of the Elven Court.
* Internal dynamic of the "liberal" elven nation.
* Enough information to inform, not too much to overwhelm.
* More willing to share titles and promote non-elves.
* Remained behind after the Separation where the Laryskova left.
* Forging identity as Shosarans.
* Name is a human word; declaring independence from the Court.
* Did much to grow and establish the nation and its political structure.
* Cultural friction with the Laryskova due to differing objectives.
* Only a third of the ranelle are elves.
* Post-Scourge history and activities.
* "Radicals" from an elven perspective.
* Changes to the elven Wheel philosophy.
* Support of arts and culture.
* Grand Prince Zinoviy
* Takes some inspiration from Throal's Council Compact.
* Thinking of nominating a human as his successor.
* Final thoughts.
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EDSG Episode 215 - Parlainth Adventures: Desire Box
* Parlainth Adventures: Desire Box
* Lighthearted adventure; Josh thinks it's "a hoot"
* Potential farce, funniest of the Parlainth Adventures.
* Most easily transported to another location.
* Slow build to a frenetic conclusion.
* Premise: Politics, Archiana Smoothskin, and Torgak.
* The Desire Box: Chorrolis-infused artifact from the ruins.
* For best effect, requires relationships in Haven.
* Planning and forethought on the GM's part.
* Not much GM guidance on the conclusion.
* More possible adventure prep.
* Final resolution; appearance of a Passion.
* Expanding the ways PCs might solve the mystery ahead of time.
* Dan talks about his experiences with the adventure.
* Contrasting writing and design styles.
* Playing with expectations.
* Embrace the weird!
* Rare example of an actual Passion being involved in a published adventure.
Find and Follow:
Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast
Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant
Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com
FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc
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Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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EDSG Episode 214 - Shosara: The Laryskova Ranelle
* Shosara: The Laryskova Ranelle
* Kickstarter for the next expansion for Aetherstream is live!
* The ranelle inspired by Jaspree to travel north, founding Shosara.
* Shosara might not exist if not for the pilgrimage.
* Largest single political power in Shosara.
* Prefer trade and diplomacy over military force.
* Ranelle's main objective is to move the seat of the court to Shosara.
* History of the Laryskova and the Court in Wyrm Wood.
* The ranelle tends to act more quickly than traditional elven ranelles.
* Due to history, don't want to just go their own way; still elven culture.
* Balancing act between elven tradition and innovation.
* Natural explorers and merchants.
* Common Disciplines among the ranelle's adepts.
* Relationship with Thera and broader political philosophy.
* Patron of magical and scholarly research, artistic pursuits.
* Close-knit and loyal family.
* Grand Prince Beranis Laryskova.
* Oak Heart as the key to becoming the new Elven Court.
* Wrap up.
Find and Follow:
Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast
Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant
Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com
FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc
FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u
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EDSG Episode 213 - Shosara's Capital City
* The Capital City of Shosara
* Shosara's approach to traditional elven philosophy.
* Overview of the city layout.
* Great Lighthouse - North end of the bay.
* Seat of magical study and scholariship.
* Symbol of knowledge as light and guidance.
* Berths for airships.
* Grand Arsenal - South end of the bay.
* Keep, smithies, armory.
* Base for the Free Companies
* Dockside - Along the shore between the Lighthouse and Arsenal.
* Busy district with inns, shops, residences.
* Large central market with shrine to Chorrolis.
* Old City - East of Dockside; inland.
* Government offices and palace.
* Wealthy merchants and fancier residences.
* Basic overview of the city government.
* Garden District - East of the Old City.
* Estates of the Shosaran ranelles.
Find and Follow:
Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast
Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant
Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com
FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc
FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u
Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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EDSG Episode 212 - Mailbag!
* Diving into the mailbag!
* Panels from FreedoniaCon 2024 are available on the FASA Games YouTube channel
* Email from Rob: Update on actual play podcasts.
* Declaration phase at start of each round.
* Bringing on other GMs to answer questions?
* Email from Leamon: Kaer breached and survived?
* Battle Shout: Increased DN based on target, or the talent user?
* Non-adept humans and Versatility? Learn skills more easily?
* Story time! Character death and consequences.
* Josh sidebars about obsidiman sky raiders and air sailors.
* Email from Konrad: Any restrictions on armor for magicians?
* Thoughts about using Generative AI for personal use?
* Josh rants about art and late stage capitalism.
Find and Follow:
Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast
Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant
Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com
FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc
FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u
Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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Customer Reviews
So much great info
Dan and josh have a good dynamic. In early episodes there was some denigration of other systems, but they corrected that habit. Now they reference and compare more objectively. My only real suggestion would that Dan give josh a chance to laugh (or not) at Dan’s jokes before always immediately laughing at them himself. I always appreciate the in character readings and legends Dan mixes in. Also wish the legends crew would take up Dans offer to help edit and post episodes. Josh makes reference but I think we’re years behind.
Excellent deep dive
The explanations into the lore and the mechanics are wonderful. Earthdawn is a wonderful system, and this podcast makes an excellent case for why more people should play.
Indispensable Information
There is no better place to find information on Earthdawn.
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