The Old Gods of the universe are unspeakably ancient, old before the world was born. They embrace primal emotions, more more fundamental than thought or philosophy. Their desires are vaster and wider than morality.
The Old Gods were cast out in the Dawn War, when their children were born. Stars aged and died in the Old Gods' banishment. But they have patience, and cunning, and billions of years to plan, in addition to powers that snuffed out suns and gods alike. Their weapons included the Nightserpent, a beast that hides in the dark between the stars, and even stranger things. But perhaps they are not prepared for how the world has moved on without them, and what forces might be arrayed against them. How you can use the Old Gods in your game: - Much like the Reapers of Mass Effect, one of the Old Gods returning can bring whole kingdoms to dust. Worlds will tremble as they begin their awakening, and no force can stand against them. Only a few plucky heroes in the right place can unbalance the magics that will return them, and surely no-one is dumb enough to sign up for that much of a suicide mission? - Perhaps the awakening of the Old Gods brings their minions, ur-demons from the deepest depths of the Abyss, realms of pure insanity and unreasoning hatred. Like Dragon Age's Blight, this can wreak havoc across the world and allow lower-level adventurers to fight their way to positions as experienced combatants. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 12 December 2019. Comments are closed.
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