Scion (Atomic Array 016)
White Wolf’s Eddy Webb dropped by Moonstew Studios to talk to us about Scion. We found some cool stuff out about Scion; design background and inspiration was on the table, but we also talked about the upcoming releases as well.
And we find out that yes, Rone was named for a god. Go figr.
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Scion Home Page: White Wolf.com
Ed’s Pick: Immortal
Rone’s Rant: “Passé Humor”
We wrap up our Sherwood give away, and tell you how you can win a Scion book set.
Want to learn more about Scion? Read on…
- Atomic Array: Episode 016: Scion
- Scion Preview: Demo and Adventure
- Game Cryer: Review by Chris Perrin
- Mad Brew Labs: Scions of Celtic Mythology
- Fear the Boot: Manifestation of Ichor
- RPGAggression: Celestial Bureaucracy
- Flames Rising: Companion 4 Review
- Geekdad (WIRED): Scion: Roleplay Heroes Ascending to Divinity
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Merged Mielikki (forests and hunting, wife of Tapio) and Rauni/Akka (dubious fertility goddess, wife of Ukko). Cutting Tapio (forests) and Nyyrikki (hunting) for overlap reasons. Various other liberties taken.
Pohjola: Greater Titan of Frost
Kalevala: Jumala Overworld
Tuonela: Jumala Underworld
Merged Mielikki (forests and hunting, wife of Tapio) and Rauni/Akka (dubious fertility goddess, wife of Ukko). Cutting Tapio (forests) and Nyyrikki (hunting) for overlap reasons. Various other liberties taken.
Pohjola: Greater Titan of Frost
Kalevala: Jumala Overworld
Tuonela: Jumala Underworld
Merged Mielikki (forests and hunting, wife of Tapio) and Rauni/Akka (dubious fertility goddess, wife of Ukko). Cutting Tapio (forests) and Nyyrikki (hunting) for overlap reasons. Various other liberties taken.
Pohjola: Greater Titan of Frost
Kalevala: Jumala Overworld
Tuonela: Jumala Underworld
The Finnish Pantheon
Disclaimer: Please note that this is a work of fiction drawing upon many Finnish myths and poems as inspiration. This is not an attempt to define Finnish mythology in any way.
Pantheon Virtues: Expression, Courage, Endurance, Harmony
Pantheon Specific Purview: Haljitas
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Ahti
AKA: AHTO, IKI-TURSAS, MERITURSAS, TURISAS
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Strength, Epic Dexterity, Epic Wits, Animal (Osprey, Octopus), Haljitas, Health, Water, War
Abilities: Brawl, Command, Control, Fortitude, Marksmanship, Medicine
Rivals: ;
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Ilmatar
AKA: KUU, KUN, LUONNOTAR
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Dexterity, Epic Appearance, Epic Manipulation, Chaos, Haljitas, Moon, Psychopomp, Sky
Abilities: Awareness, Control, Empathy, Larceny, Marksmanship, Stealth
Rivals: Perkele;
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Jumi
AKA: AKRAS, PELLERVO, PELLON PEKKO, PEKO, SAMPSA PELLERVOINEN
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Charisma, Epic Appearance, Epic Wits, Fertility, Haljitas, Prophecy, Sun
Abilities:
Rivals:
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Perkele
AKA: ILMARINEN, UKKO
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Strength, Epic Stamina, Epic Charisma, Epic Intelligence, Earth, Fire, Haljitas, Magic, Sky
Abilities: Art, Craft, Fortitude, Integrity, Melee, Presence
Rivals:
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Rauni
AKA: AKKA, MIELIKKI
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Dexterity, Epic Stamina, Epic Appearance, Animal (Bear), Fertility, Haljitas, Health, Guardian
Abilities: Athletics, Awareness, Craft, Marksmanship, Medicine, Survival
Rivals:
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Tuoni
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Stamina, Epic Appearance, Epic Perception, Animal (Swan, Pelican), Darkness, Death, Haljitas, Mystery
Abilities:
Rivals:
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Vainamoinen
AKA: KALEVA
Description:
Associated Powers: Epic Intelligence, Epic Wits, Epic Perception, Haljitas, Illusion, Magic, Prophecy, Psychopomp
Abilities: Academics, Art, Awareness, Politics, Presence, Occult
Rivals: Ilmatar
Pantheon Specific Purview - Haljitas
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(Haljitas •)
Dice Pool: Cost:
Example:
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(Haljitas ••)
Dice Pool: Cost:
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(Haljitas •••)
Dice Pool: Cost: