The Saga: April 2023
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The Saga Zine Published by Lone Wanderer Entertainment A zine for the Sagaborn Roleplaying System and other old school RPGs.
This issue is all about magic! We discuss our favorite magic systems¸ talk about magic groups in Atheles¸ and have a mini adventure caused by a magical artifact.
Table of Contents Systems of Power VCR - Vintage and Contemporary Roleplaying Renown Downtime Appendix i: Magic From the Readers: Favorite Magics Into the World: Magic Institutions of Atheles Fiction: The Keep on the Coast Mini Adventure: The Chase
Articles:
Systems of Power: I examine the concept of systems of power and how it can be used to create a more complex world in storytelling and gaming. Rather than just having a singular bad guy¸ the system that allows them to rise to power and cause problems should be examined. Including power systems in campaigns can add depth to the story¸ and while they can be abusive¸ they should not be glorified.
Renown: As heroes gain in power¸ they should also gain in fame and infamy.
Downtime: A quick reference for game masters and players to bring some roleplaying to their downtime.
Appendix i: Magic: In this article¸ Dane and Mike discuss their favorite magical systems in fiction and how those systems have influenced their own work. Dane prefers magic that is mysterious and dangerous¸ with a cost that is meaningful and consequential¸ while Mike enjoys magic systems with a grounded reality that reflects the real world. They both agree that a cost must be involved. Topics from Dark Sun to Midkemia¸ Elric to Pumpkinhead are covered. They also discuss how their love of fantasy and magic has influenced their own writing¸ with Mike incorporating "magical science" into his magical system in his SagaBorn series.
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