Slayer's Guide to: Titans (d20)
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Titans have become are the archetype for size¸ beauty and might. They are powerful beyond reckoning and more skilled than any other race - but still¸ they bend their knees and serve. Some are the universal archetype of good¸ others are just as rapaciously evil¸ but all suffer from terrible rages and fits of emotion. Finally¸ and most curiously of all¸ they are said to be 'masters of their own fates' - but despite their vast power¸ the titans seem to have little impact on the world. What are titans? Any one has the power to challenge a kingdom¸ or shatter an entrenched fortress¸ but they rarely act for the goals they claim to cherish. Why?
"Who rules the titans?
Titans are shrouded in myths¸ standing as one of the most iconic of mythological races. The Slayer's Guide to Titans takes a close up look at these statuesque beings¸ their customs¸ physiology¸ habitats¸ society and their awesome methods of warfare. Titans can be both powerful allies and implacable foes¸ even for the similarly aligned given their prickly sense of honour and conduct. Rivalling even dragons in the threat they pose to the mightiest of adventurers¸ the Slayer's Guide to Titans offers players and Games Masters alike a unique insight into these mighty beings.
Titans have become are the archetype for size¸ beauty and might. They are powerful beyond reckoning and more skilled than any other race - but still¸ they bend their knees and serve. Some are the universal archetype of good¸ others are just as rapaciously evil¸ but all suffer from terrible rages and fits of emotion. Finally¸ and most curiously of all¸ they are said to be "masters of their own fates" - but despite their vast power¸ the titans seem to have little impact on the world. What are titans? Any one has the power to challenge a kingdom¸ or shatter an entrenched fortress¸ but they rarely act for the goals they claim to cherish. Why?
Who rules the titans?
Their name has become a synonym for size and might. Wielding one of their weapons has become a famous test of strength for mortals. Their command of magic¸ both arcane and divine¸ puts all other races to shame. Physically¸ they contend with giants and dragons. In matters of intellect and scholarship¸ their learning and lore are renowned throughout the world. In beauty¸ they are terrible as the storm and beautiful as the dawn. They are the Titans. They are powerful beyond reckoning¸ more skilled than any other race - but still¸ they bend their knees and serve. Titans as presented up until now are curious anomalies. While they are obviously inspired by Greek myth¸ they do not fit into the game as well as other Grecian imports like nymphs or centaurs. They seem to be outside the Celestial hierarchy¸ and are more human and less alien that most other Outsiders. They are universally good and kind - but also suffer from terrible rages and fits of emotion. Finally¸ and most curiously of all¸ they are said to be "masters of their own fates" - but despite their vast power¸ the Titans seem to have little impact on the world. What are titans? Where do they live? Any one has the power to challenge a kingdom¸ or shatter a fortress of evil¸ but they rarely act for the good they claim to cherish. Why? Who rules the titans? This book attempts to answer these questions. Where possible¸ it draws on the knowledge of the titans themselves¸ and reveals previously unknown facets of the race. In other matters¸ the titans are strangely silent¸ and mortal scholarship and speculation must fill the gaps. They are a proud and mighty race¸ but there are shadows in their past that they do not care to investigate. Herein¸ you will learn the secret histories and destiny of the Titan race. You will learn how they fight¸ and why. You will learn how to battle them - but even in the Slayer's Guide to Titans¸ we make no guarantees about killing them. Even the Gods failed at that task.