Hellfrost Land of Fire Realm Guide 14: The Scorpion Lands of Old
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Older than the race of men¸ the scorpionmen have haunted the wide
valley and steep hills for millennia. Countless times they have risen
to power and fallen into slavery. Once again they are on the ascent¸
for a new power has arisen¸ one whose will has united the divided
tribes under his banner. Once again¸ the shadow of the scorpion has
fallen across the central desert.
Few outsiders explore the realm¸ for the treacherous nature of
Chactinax has tainted the land. Within the blasted hills¸ the bond of
friendship is weakened by treacherous thoughts and deeds¸ and those
who enter has friends may emerge as bitter enemies.
Inside you'll find:
* Legends concerning the origin of the feared scorpionmen.
* Rumored powers of the dread Scorpion King.
* An overview of the hazards facing explorers.
* Details on the cult of Chactinax¸ god of assassins¸ and 2 new festivals.
* Two new Edges.
* Rules for creating herbal poisons & a list of some of the poisonous
plants and venomous beasts a herbalist might employ.
* Reasons why heroes might explore the realm and adventure seeds.
* 9 new locations¸ including the Black Idol and Temple of Malice.
* 4 major NPCs.
* 1 major deity and 1 minor deity.
* 7 new monsters.