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#1
draggah
May 07, 2004 10:42:20 I was just kicking around Dragonlance.com and saw the cover to Key of Destiny. Nice. What I'm wondering though, is that a dragonspawn on the cover or what? It looks suspicously like a half-dragon.
#2
cam_banks
May 07, 2004 10:43:43
Originally posted by Draggah
I was just kicking around Dragonlance.com and saw the cover to Key of Destiny. Nice. What I'm wondering though, is that a dragonspawn on the cover or what? It looks suspicously like a half-dragon.

Yep, she's a red dragonspawn.

Cheers,
Cam
#3
draggah
May 10, 2004 0:02:06 Thanks for the quick response. Hmm, from their description and art in the SAGA rules I always thought they'd be more hideous and malformed. I mean, the one on the cover isn't pretty, but she's hardly a 'shambling mound of flesh' or something like that.
#4
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 1:29:24 Well....I dont remember ever having heard that dragonspawn were "shambling mounds of flesh"

Ive always seen them described as uber toughies.
#5
talinthas
May 10, 2004 2:03:19 well, i could see one of Sable's corruptions as a shambling mound =)
#6
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 7:41:46
Originally posted by Draggah
Thanks for the quick response. Hmm, from their description and art in the SAGA rules I always thought they'd be more hideous and malformed. I mean, the one on the cover isn't pretty, but she's hardly a 'shambling mound of flesh' or something like that.

I really like Jeff Easley's depiction of the dragonspawn, as she looks to be a humanoid altered to be draconic--similar but opposite to a draconian, a dragon altered to be humanlike. She looks quite menacing.

By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.
#7
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 7:59:53
Originally posted by jechambers
By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise!

Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module?
#8
cam_banks
May 10, 2004 8:03:36
Originally posted by Kai Lord
Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module?

Yes.

Cheers,
Cam
#9
sweetmeats
May 10, 2004 9:07:42 I can't find it. Any one post a link? Thanx.
#10
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 9:56:04
Originally posted by Kai Lord
Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module?

Oooo, a surprise...

I hate surprises o.o

Christopher
#11
Nived
May 10, 2004 10:40:17 You guys are evil, you know that?
#12
draggah
May 10, 2004 10:45:01 "Oh, it is a terrible sight to see, these shamblling mounds of flesh, not quite draconic, but defintely not human." Pg. 177 of the SAGA bestiary. Thle art on the page is pretty ugly. However, I like the new version better, can't wait to see what the character is all about.

P.S.
I don't think being a 'shambling mound' means you can't also be an 'uber toughie';) .

P.P.S.
What happens to a dragonspawn when their dragon master is slain. I would think they would remain the same, but get their free will back. What do you guys think?
#13
Nived
May 10, 2004 10:52:09 Considering that's a Red Dragonspawn on the cover and Maylx is dead I think we're going to find out the answer.

I think they probably get their free will back but the transformation effected more than their body, the psychological trauma is going to keep just about every one from going back to the 'way they were.'
#14
Dragonhelm
May 10, 2004 12:31:55
Originally posted by jechambers
I really like Jeff Easley's depiction of the dragonspawn, as she looks to be a humanoid altered to be draconic--similar but opposite to a draconian, a dragon altered to be humanlike. She looks quite menacing.

That has got to be my favorite pic of a dragonspawn ever. She looks a bit like a devil or demon, but that’s okay in my book. I think that gives her some flair.

Previously, I had looked at dragonspawn as “bad draconian ripoffs”. Andre’ and Tobin have talked to me quite a bit about dragonspawn, which opened my eyes to their potential. The pic sort of sealed the deal.

I think, if I were to run a DL game right now, I’d use dragonspawn as agents for the dragon overlords, and preferably an intelligent agent. I just didn’t get into the dragonspawn as presented in Dragons of a New Age.

Certainly, though, I would have them look like the Easley picture.

By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise!

Woo-hoo! Who needs Cracker Jack? ;)
#15
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 14:58:41
Originally posted by Nived
Considering that's a Red Dragonspawn on the cover and Maylx is dead I think we're going to find out the answer.

I think they probably get their free will back but the transformation effected more than their body, the psychological trauma is going to keep just about every one from going back to the 'way they were.'

There's a sidebar in KEY OF DESTINY that deals with what happens to dragonspawn upon the death of an overlord. Not the happiest time in a dragonspawn's life, I can assure you!

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.
#16
draggah
May 10, 2004 15:12:46 Intresting...

Can any dragon create a spawn if they discover the method, or was that a unique power of the overlords?
#17
cam_banks
May 10, 2004 16:05:24
Originally posted by Draggah
Intresting...

Can any dragon create a spawn if they discover the method, or was that a unique power of the overlords?

All of this information is included in the Age of Mortals sourcebook, along with information on skull totems, new draconic feats, and more.

Cheers,
Cam
#18
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 16:26:20 Who is the other female on the cover besides the red dragonspawn? A specter?
#19
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 16:59:27
Originally posted by Slapstick_80
Who is the other female on the cover besides the red dragonspawn? A specter?

She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows...

Jamie Chambers
Sovereign Press, Inc.
#20
Dragonhelm
May 10, 2004 17:04:16
Originally posted by jechambers
She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows...

*rim shot* :D
#21
sweetmeats
May 10, 2004 17:23:53 I found it at last. Thats a nice but odd cover.
#22
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 17:48:53 You found it??? Where is it. I wanna see.

Where is the final version guys?
#23
sweetmeats
May 10, 2004 19:11:01 Cover of KoD
#24
zombiegleemax
May 10, 2004 19:31:07
Originally posted by jechambers
She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows...

I wonder if that means she's learned the price of courage....

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 draggah May 07, 2004 10:42:20	I was just kicking around Dragonlance.com and saw the cover to Key of Destiny. Nice. What I'm wondering though, is that a dragonspawn on the cover or what? It looks suspicously like a half-dragon.
#2 cam_banks May 07, 2004 10:43:43	Originally posted by Draggah I was just kicking around Dragonlance.com and saw the cover to Key of Destiny. Nice. What I'm wondering though, is that a dragonspawn on the cover or what? It looks suspicously like a half-dragon. Yep, she's a red dragonspawn. Cheers, Cam
#3 draggah May 10, 2004 0:02:06	Thanks for the quick response. Hmm, from their description and art in the SAGA rules I always thought they'd be more hideous and malformed. I mean, the one on the cover isn't pretty, but she's hardly a 'shambling mound of flesh' or something like that.
#4 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 1:29:24	Well....I dont remember ever having heard that dragonspawn were "shambling mounds of flesh" Ive always seen them described as uber toughies.
#5 talinthas May 10, 2004 2:03:19	well, i could see one of Sable's corruptions as a shambling mound =)
#6 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 7:41:46	Originally posted by Draggah Thanks for the quick response. Hmm, from their description and art in the SAGA rules I always thought they'd be more hideous and malformed. I mean, the one on the cover isn't pretty, but she's hardly a 'shambling mound of flesh' or something like that. I really like Jeff Easley's depiction of the dragonspawn, as she looks to be a humanoid altered to be draconic--similar but opposite to a draconian, a dragon altered to be humanlike. She looks quite menacing. By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc.
#7 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 7:59:53	Originally posted by jechambers By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise! Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module?
#8 cam_banks May 10, 2004 8:03:36	Originally posted by Kai Lord Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module? Yes. Cheers, Cam
#9 sweetmeats May 10, 2004 9:07:42	I can't find it. Any one post a link? Thanx.
#10 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 9:56:04	Originally posted by Kai Lord Final version of what? Cover? Character? Module? Oooo, a surprise... I hate surprises o.o Christopher
#11 Nived May 10, 2004 10:40:17	You guys are evil, you know that?
#12 draggah May 10, 2004 10:45:01	"Oh, it is a terrible sight to see, these shamblling mounds of flesh, not quite draconic, but defintely not human." Pg. 177 of the SAGA bestiary. Thle art on the page is pretty ugly. However, I like the new version better, can't wait to see what the character is all about. P.S. I don't think being a 'shambling mound' means you can't also be an 'uber toughie';) . P.P.S. What happens to a dragonspawn when their dragon master is slain. I would think they would remain the same, but get their free will back. What do you guys think?
#13 Nived May 10, 2004 10:52:09	Considering that's a Red Dragonspawn on the cover and Maylx is dead I think we're going to find out the answer. I think they probably get their free will back but the transformation effected more than their body, the psychological trauma is going to keep just about every one from going back to the 'way they were.'
#14 Dragonhelm May 10, 2004 12:31:55	Originally posted by jechambers I really like Jeff Easley's depiction of the dragonspawn, as she looks to be a humanoid altered to be draconic--similar but opposite to a draconian, a dragon altered to be humanlike. She looks quite menacing. That has got to be my favorite pic of a dragonspawn ever. She looks a bit like a devil or demon, but that’s okay in my book. I think that gives her some flair. Previously, I had looked at dragonspawn as “bad draconian ripoffs”. Andre’ and Tobin have talked to me quite a bit about dragonspawn, which opened my eyes to their potential. The pic sort of sealed the deal. I think, if I were to run a DL game right now, I’d use dragonspawn as agents for the dragon overlords, and preferably an intelligent agent. I just didn’t get into the dragonspawn as presented in Dragons of a New Age. Certainly, though, I would have them look like the Easley picture. By the way, you'll see the final version of the has a surprise! Woo-hoo! Who needs Cracker Jack? ;)
#15 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 14:58:41	Originally posted by Nived Considering that's a Red Dragonspawn on the cover and Maylx is dead I think we're going to find out the answer. I think they probably get their free will back but the transformation effected more than their body, the psychological trauma is going to keep just about every one from going back to the 'way they were.' There's a sidebar in KEY OF DESTINY that deals with what happens to dragonspawn upon the death of an overlord. Not the happiest time in a dragonspawn's life, I can assure you! Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc.
#16 draggah May 10, 2004 15:12:46	Intresting... Can any dragon create a spawn if they discover the method, or was that a unique power of the overlords?
#17 cam_banks May 10, 2004 16:05:24	Originally posted by Draggah Intresting... Can any dragon create a spawn if they discover the method, or was that a unique power of the overlords? All of this information is included in the Age of Mortals sourcebook, along with information on skull totems, new draconic feats, and more. Cheers, Cam
#18 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 16:26:20	Who is the other female on the cover besides the red dragonspawn? A specter?
#19 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 16:59:27	Originally posted by Slapstick_80 Who is the other female on the cover besides the red dragonspawn? A specter? She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows... Jamie Chambers Sovereign Press, Inc.
#20 Dragonhelm May 10, 2004 17:04:16	Originally posted by jechambers She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows... rim shot :D
#21 sweetmeats May 10, 2004 17:23:53	I found it at last. Thats a nice but odd cover.
#22 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 17:48:53	You found it??? Where is it. I wanna see. Where is the final version guys?
#23 sweetmeats May 10, 2004 19:11:01	Cover of KoD
#24 zombiegleemax May 10, 2004 19:31:07	Originally posted by jechambers She's definitely a ghostly-type of some sort--but kind of sad. You might even say she's a spectre of sorrows... I wonder if that means she's learned the price of courage....