Locations: Worminghall
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An Institute of Flyer Learning
The university represents the formative years in the lives of many -- and that can go doubly so for mages! GURPS Locations: Worminghall describes one such institution¸ ready to serve as the focus for adventure and excitement in any fantasy world.
- Learn about the real-world historical workings of a medieval university -- where classes were held¸ who taught them and how¸ and who took them. Understand the curriculum and the specific steps in mastering lessons.
- Discover the town where this magical institution of learning is located¸ including the vagaries of local politics¸ life for ordinary citizens¸ and the methods for dealing with civil disorder. Uncover specifics with the supplied GURPS City Stats details and a timeline that will prove edifying for potential students and teachers.
- Explore the town and its suburb through descriptions of key locations and their more noteworthy personalities¸ including GURPS modifiers for finding each place. In addition to obvious establishments -- such as taverns and shops -- the supplement reveals several secret spots and notes about a mystery beneath the campus itself! It provides two maps of the town and its environs: one marked for the GM's reference and one unlabeled for maximum freshman frustration.
- Meet several of the most prominent scholars and townsfolk of Worminghall¸ with key GURPS stats. Get details on their backgrounds¸ personalities¸ and even a few secrets.
- Find tips for adding Worminghall to your favorite medieval campaign -- including GURPS Banestorm -- plus several sample encounters that the GM can use once the locale is in place.
- Get insight into the new variant magic system introduced in this supplement: image magic. Learn which spells are available¸ which are modified¸ which are forbidden¸ and how to gain and use image magic.
The forge that forms many a mage's backstory no longer needs to be relegated to the margins. With GURPS Locations: Worminghall¸ you can learn the secrets of the universe in the morning and take a tavern trip with friends in the evening. Class is about to begin!