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Fleshing out the Tablelands

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#1
woobyluv
Sep 10, 2005 22:23:17 With all the talk of new places to flesh out like Ogo or Gulg, it seems a couple other City-States are quite underdeveloped even up to this point in time.

Balic - almost nothing has been printed about this city that was home to Andropinis.

Raam - Sure there is a map or 2 running around but not much other than that.

Urik - It seems that there is quite a bit around the periphery about this city but not much direct information about culture and history outside of RaFoaDK or a couple modules.

It seems to me that before we go and expand the setting it might be useful to flesh out the rest of the Tablelands first.

Just a thought and if there is information about these places I've missed then please lead the way
#2
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Sep 10, 2005 22:32:01
With all the talk of new places to flesh out like Ogo or Gulg, it seems a couple other City-States are quite underdeveloped even up to this point in time.

Balic - almost nothing has been printed about this city that was home to Andropinis.

There used to be a site that had some extensive work done on Balic.

Raam - Sure there is a map or 2 running around but not much other than that.

Urik - It seems that there is quite a bit around the periphery about this city but not much direct information about culture and history outside of RaFoaDK or a couple modules.

There used to also be someone who was working on Urik, but that seemed to die off. I have the map that was made as part of the project on my site currently.

It seems to me that before we go and expand the setting it might be useful to flesh out the rest of the Tablelands first.

Just a thought and if there is information about these places I've missed then please lead the way

Unfortunately, I don't remember where Balic and Urik's write-ups were at, I'm sure that Grummore has it on his site's links (possibly).
#3
ruhl-than_sage
Sep 11, 2005 2:29:42 Speaking of Balic:

That site is still up though I can't remember the adress, I do know that there is a link to it on the Crimsonsun.org page, if that site is still up.
#4
Kamelion
Sep 11, 2005 5:47:03 Scott's extensive Balic website is here.
You will find additional details on Raam in the Dregoth Ascending adventures, available for download at athas.org.
#5
elonarc
Sep 11, 2005 7:31:04
Scott's extensive Balic website is here.

Wow! I expected "some site", the last update probably done in the last millenium, with moderately interesting stuff.
Man, was I wrong. Why did no one mention this cool site before???

/bows down to Scott
#6
Grummore
Sep 11, 2005 10:33:30
Wow! I expected "some site", the last update probably done in the last millenium, with moderately interesting stuff.
Man, was I wrong. Why did no one mention this cool site before???

/bows down to Scott

Come on Elonarc! Did you ever open all the web sites from my list (At least those listed in 3.5)? It's been listed on my web page for age now ! Well, as I said, for about 2 to 3 weeks, my site will be down. Should be back in the end of september.

I have a old list here : yeah, here
#7
Grummore
Sep 11, 2005 10:36:45
Come on Elonarc! Did you ever open all the web sites from my list (At least those listed in 3.5)? It's been listed on my web page for age now ! Well, as I said, for about 2 to 3 weeks, my site will be down. Should be back in the end of september.

I have a old list here : yeah, here

Maybe I should post this temporarly page in a special message.
#8
woobyluv
Sep 11, 2005 11:15:02
Speaking of Balic:

That site is still up though I can't remember the adress, I do know that there is a link to it on the Crimsonsun.org page, if that site is still up.

Thanks for all the assistance everyone. It seems the crimsonsun site is indeed non-op. Either its moved or is just plain no longer available. Scott's site is a tremedous boon. I stand corrected about there not being anything printed about Balic.

Though DA is a great start for info on Raam, its still incomplete. I'm not saying I need a work like The Ivory Triangle to call it complete, but I would like to see some culture, history, perhaps some details on Abalech-Re and her templars and nobility before the Age of Heroes.

And of course, Urik still needs some help. That map that Xlorp has is great except there is no key available (I remember on another thread he was gonna get to that when he got a chance so no hurry, hehe). It also makes me wonder if that is the only map of the city running around. I'm not quite sure its dimensions are acurate considering all the clues garnered from the literature.

Eventually it is my plan to work on Urik as a pet project but who knows how long that will take. It might be quicker to watch a tree grow in the backyard.
#9
xlorepdarkhelm_dup
Sep 11, 2005 14:10:22 crimsonsun.org was Nytcrawlr's site, and yes it is down. I don't believe he has many plans for bringing it back up any time soon.
#10
jon_oracle_of_athas
Sep 11, 2005 15:52:09
Though DA is a great start for info on Raam, its still incomplete. I'm not saying I need a work like The Ivory Triangle to call it complete, but I would like to see some culture, history, perhaps some details on Abalech-Re and her templars and nobility before the Age of Heroes.

DA part 1 gave Gab and me an opportunity to develop Raam on an overview level, which we felt was required for the adventure. There is some cultural information in the Veiled Alliance accessory, though Raam could definitely see further development. Since the foundation is in place, Raam is - in my opinion - probably the most likely citystate to be further developed next.
#11
woobyluv
Sep 11, 2005 17:30:21
DA part 1 gave Gab and me an opportunity to develop Raam on an overview level, which we felt was required for the adventure. There is some cultural information in the Veiled Alliance accessory, though Raam could definitely see further development. Since the foundation is in place, Raam is - in my opinion - probably the most likely citystate to be further developed next.

I didn't mean to make it sound like people's contributions weren't good enough, just stating my observations on the matter...just in case someone took it that way
#12
squidfur-
Sep 11, 2005 23:40:59 I've actually been, slowly but surely, going through the information on Scott's Balic sight and helping him to correct the info there, so as to fit with the official products. Dawnstealer and I had been talking back and forth about him including some art, and more importantly an awesome looking map (not sure if he's still interested though). In this way we're preparing to compile it in a City-State of Balic format. Hopefully, when this is done it will be "officially" recognized.

I've also been working to do the same with Urik, compiling all the official material along with some ideas of my own. Still have a ways to go on this though.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 woobyluv Sep 10, 2005 22:23:17	With all the talk of new places to flesh out like Ogo or Gulg, it seems a couple other City-States are quite underdeveloped even up to this point in time. Balic - almost nothing has been printed about this city that was home to Andropinis. Raam - Sure there is a map or 2 running around but not much other than that. Urik - It seems that there is quite a bit around the periphery about this city but not much direct information about culture and history outside of RaFoaDK or a couple modules. It seems to me that before we go and expand the setting it might be useful to flesh out the rest of the Tablelands first. Just a thought and if there is information about these places I've missed then please lead the way
#2 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Sep 10, 2005 22:32:01	With all the talk of new places to flesh out like Ogo or Gulg, it seems a couple other City-States are quite underdeveloped even up to this point in time. Balic - almost nothing has been printed about this city that was home to Andropinis. There used to be a site that had some extensive work done on Balic. Raam - Sure there is a map or 2 running around but not much other than that. Urik - It seems that there is quite a bit around the periphery about this city but not much direct information about culture and history outside of RaFoaDK or a couple modules. There used to also be someone who was working on Urik, but that seemed to die off. I have the map that was made as part of the project on my site currently. It seems to me that before we go and expand the setting it might be useful to flesh out the rest of the Tablelands first. Just a thought and if there is information about these places I've missed then please lead the way Unfortunately, I don't remember where Balic and Urik's write-ups were at, I'm sure that Grummore has it on his site's links (possibly).
#3 ruhl-than_sage Sep 11, 2005 2:29:42	Speaking of Balic: That site is still up though I can't remember the adress, I do know that there is a link to it on the Crimsonsun.org page, if that site is still up.
#4 Kamelion Sep 11, 2005 5:47:03	Scott's extensive Balic website is here. You will find additional details on Raam in the Dregoth Ascending adventures, available for download at athas.org.
#5 elonarc Sep 11, 2005 7:31:04	Scott's extensive Balic website is here. Wow! I expected "some site", the last update probably done in the last millenium, with moderately interesting stuff. Man, was I wrong. Why did no one mention this cool site before??? /bows down to Scott
#6 Grummore Sep 11, 2005 10:33:30	Wow! I expected "some site", the last update probably done in the last millenium, with moderately interesting stuff. Man, was I wrong. Why did no one mention this cool site before??? /bows down to Scott Come on Elonarc! Did you ever open all the web sites from my list (At least those listed in 3.5)? It's been listed on my web page for age now ! Well, as I said, for about 2 to 3 weeks, my site will be down. Should be back in the end of september. I have a old list here : yeah, here
#7 Grummore Sep 11, 2005 10:36:45	Come on Elonarc! Did you ever open all the web sites from my list (At least those listed in 3.5)? It's been listed on my web page for age now ! Well, as I said, for about 2 to 3 weeks, my site will be down. Should be back in the end of september. I have a old list here : yeah, here Maybe I should post this temporarly page in a special message.
#8 woobyluv Sep 11, 2005 11:15:02	Speaking of Balic: That site is still up though I can't remember the adress, I do know that there is a link to it on the Crimsonsun.org page, if that site is still up. Thanks for all the assistance everyone. It seems the crimsonsun site is indeed non-op. Either its moved or is just plain no longer available. Scott's site is a tremedous boon. I stand corrected about there not being anything printed about Balic. Though DA is a great start for info on Raam, its still incomplete. I'm not saying I need a work like The Ivory Triangle to call it complete, but I would like to see some culture, history, perhaps some details on Abalech-Re and her templars and nobility before the Age of Heroes. And of course, Urik still needs some help. That map that Xlorp has is great except there is no key available (I remember on another thread he was gonna get to that when he got a chance so no hurry, hehe). It also makes me wonder if that is the only map of the city running around. I'm not quite sure its dimensions are acurate considering all the clues garnered from the literature. Eventually it is my plan to work on Urik as a pet project but who knows how long that will take. It might be quicker to watch a tree grow in the backyard.
#9 xlorepdarkhelm_dup Sep 11, 2005 14:10:22	crimsonsun.org was Nytcrawlr's site, and yes it is down. I don't believe he has many plans for bringing it back up any time soon.
#10 jon_oracle_of_athas Sep 11, 2005 15:52:09	Though DA is a great start for info on Raam, its still incomplete. I'm not saying I need a work like The Ivory Triangle to call it complete, but I would like to see some culture, history, perhaps some details on Abalech-Re and her templars and nobility before the Age of Heroes. DA part 1 gave Gab and me an opportunity to develop Raam on an overview level, which we felt was required for the adventure. There is some cultural information in the Veiled Alliance accessory, though Raam could definitely see further development. Since the foundation is in place, Raam is - in my opinion - probably the most likely citystate to be further developed next.
#11 woobyluv Sep 11, 2005 17:30:21	DA part 1 gave Gab and me an opportunity to develop Raam on an overview level, which we felt was required for the adventure. There is some cultural information in the Veiled Alliance accessory, though Raam could definitely see further development. Since the foundation is in place, Raam is - in my opinion - probably the most likely citystate to be further developed next. I didn't mean to make it sound like people's contributions weren't good enough, just stating my observations on the matter...just in case someone took it that way
#12 squidfur- Sep 11, 2005 23:40:59	I've actually been, slowly but surely, going through the information on Scott's Balic sight and helping him to correct the info there, so as to fit with the official products. Dawnstealer and I had been talking back and forth about him including some art, and more importantly an awesome looking map (not sure if he's still interested though). In this way we're preparing to compile it in a City-State of Balic format. Hopefully, when this is done it will be "officially" recognized. I've also been working to do the same with Urik, compiling all the official material along with some ideas of my own. Still have a ways to go on this though.