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Hero › Recurring Lore Terms
A figure whose deeds have outgrown ordinary adventure.
Cerbert
Cerbert was a dwarven king who led the defense of the Stonecrown during the first great war with the cave goblins. His d…
Enhih
Enhih was an elven warrior who defeated Pender the Strong at the decisive moment and ended the first goblin empire. His …
Adventurer › Recurring Lore Terms
A person who voluntarily goes where others flee from.
Living Legend › Recurring Lore Terms
A person whose fame in their lifetime has already passed the ordinary measure.
Current Era (1470) › A World Ready for Heroes
…m places no army can reach. Not because heroes are stronger than empires, but because empires are slow and the world changes…
Adventurers Guild
…ers, travelers, mercenaries, and future heroes.
Otto I. The Fierce › The story that gave him his name
…d by Otto I because of a great war or a heroic deed on the battlefield, but because of a personal scandal that was told for …
Magnus V the Short King › A place in family memory
… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes, tyrants and reformers. They are also made up of people who were born to powe…
Otto III Weak › Elves, Southern Accords, and Other Failures
…mentum and the nomads later found a new hero in Jaromir, the Magnur crown did not emerge stronger from this episode.
Valendor I Steward › The calm authority and legacy of the Administrator
…n a time of great romantic victories or heroic campaigns. His power was different. Due to his natural authority, he managed …
Cerbert › A legacy of defeat
…nvincible. To this day, he is seen as a hero, but also as a warning - that even the strongest empire can fall if it cannot u…
Wor-ag › Battle On the Velvet Meadows
… they stepped right into the soft, treacherous ground they began to get stuck in. At that moment, arrows, fire and other mag…
The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King › Battle of the Hultwin River
… cohesion. During the battle, the elven hero Enhih appeared and challenged Pender to a duel. In the course of the clash, he …
The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King › Link Enhia
After the victory, the elven hero Enhih became Protector of the Elves, the highest title that could be given to a…
Abdication of Magnus V. › The psychological weight of government
… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes and tyrants, but also people who recognize their limits in time.
Battle of the Hultwin River › A battle of legends
…t of the chaos of the battle, the elven hero Enhih stepped forward, determined to end the conflict personally. He dismounted…
Otto I. The Fierce
…d by Otto I because of a great war or a heroic deed on the battlefield, but because of a personal scandal that was told for …
Magnus V the Short King
… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes, tyrants and reformers. They are also made up of people who were born to powe…
Otto III Weak
…mentum and the nomads later found a new hero in Jaromir, the Magnur crown did not emerge stronger from this episode. Monetar…
Valendor I Steward
…n a time of great romantic victories or heroic campaigns. His power was different. Due to his natural authority, he managed …
Wor-ag
… they stepped right into the soft, treacherous ground they began to get stuck in. At that moment, arrows, fire and other mag…
Adventurers Guild › Guilds, Orders, and Secret Societies
…widespread training guild for beginning heroes.
Introduction to the World › A World of Many Peoples
…stories and laws. Every people has its heroes and crimes, its myths and practical needs. In Howl of Eternity, race is not o…
Continent of Ulvenor › A Continent of Stories
…nce leaves room for danger, wonder, and heroes.
Nations and Realms › Alliances, Old Wrongs, and Living Borders
…can become bridges, spies, traitors, or heroes depending on the story.
The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King
… cohesion. During the battle, the elven hero Enhih appeared and challenged Pender to a duel. In the course of the clash, he …
Abdication of Magnus V.
… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes and tyrants, but also people who recognize their limits in time. The shortest…
Battle of the Hultwin River
…t of the chaos of the battle, the elven hero Enhih stepped forward, determined to end the conflict personally. He dismounted…
Far East › Ghur-Khadan Through Orc Eyes
…orebears, of trails, of tribal wars, of heroic tales, and of old burial grounds. In orc memory the land is not separated fro…
Magnur › Crises and Social Divides
… have their own history, culture, local heroes, criminal groups, small shrines, taverns, workshops, and stories. Even the lo…
Umbra Profunda › Thal Veyr
…t sail. Its waters are deep, dark, treacherous, and full of creatures beyond the ordinary experience of coastal peoples. The…
Green Sea › A Sea the Land Does Not Understand
…d unease, because its currents are treacherous, fogs frequent, and the shallows can wreck a ship before the crew sees land. …
Green Sea › A Sea of Trade and Discovery
…se the coast is demanding, the sea treacherous, and the local power relations often invisible to foreigners. It is precisely…
Frozen Stones › The Undead and the Coming of the Lich
…f death can bring, they will hope for a hero able to stop him.
Brotherhood of the Blood Moon
…ay be more useful as a shadow than as a hero. Quri Quri was a famous desert goblin, a tracker, a warrior, and later the firs…
Craftsmen Guild
…The board in the guild tends to be less heroic than in the Adventurers Guild, but for craftsmen, merchants, and adventurers …
Fellowship of the Protective Torch
…deeds mercy versus justice the price of heroism hope after catastrophe knighthood without pride the struggle with one's own …
Guild of Hard Fists
…, and the strong step, but out of which heroes may walk, heroes sung of in inns and at royal courts. Behind the loud applaus…
Brotherhood of Warriors
…avelers, seekers of fame, and beginning heroes, the Brotherhood concentrates above all on those who already actively fight o…
Borundar › World and Geography
…e name of Borundar is therefore tied to heroism, horror, and the question of how far magic may go. World and Geography jack …
Support Unit › War, Army, and Defensive Systems
… it the front rank often discovers that heroism without supplies has a short shelf life. War, Army, and Defensive Systems ba…
Champion › Arena, Tournaments, and Glory
…rnament, or battle. A champion can be a hero, a symbol of a city, the property of a patron, or all of these at once, which i…
Legend › Recurring Lore Terms
…or legends can lead to treasures, wars, heroism, and to very bad expeditions to places where people would have done better t…
Introduction to the World
…stories and laws. Every people has its heroes and crimes, its myths and practical needs. In Howl of Eternity, race is not o…
Continent of Ulvenor
…nce leaves room for danger, wonder, and heroes. Continent of Ulvenor
Nations and Realms
…can become bridges, spies, traitors, or heroes depending on the story. Trade Routes, Cities, and the Edges of Civilization T…
Current Era (1470)
… is no longer enough. A World Ready for Heroes The present era is ideal for adventuring stories because great powers cannot …
Traps, Poisons, and Diseases
…nd. Many threats are quieter, more treacherous, and often arrive at the moment a character feels safe. A hidden trap under a…
Introduction to Howl of Eternity
… player controls their own character: a hero with unique abilities, a past, and personal goals. The game is not about w
Adventurers' Guild
The Adventurers' Guild is where most heroes begin their journey. Every larger city has a branch that serves as a training…
Bard
…c, and diplomacy makes them a versatile hero who can turn battles and fill allies' hearts with courage and hope.
Disarm Weapon
…nents. Every fighter becomes a lot less heroic when they suddenly have nothing to wave around.
Damage Reduction
…e kind that saves lives without looking heroic.
Strength
…e when shields break and steel sings. A hero with a strong arm can carry the weight of an expedition both literally and figu…
Vhorax – Judge of the Last Judgment
…he one who receives the souls of fallen heroes, martyrs, and all who dedicated their lives to others. He is one of the three…
Far East
…orebears, of trails, of tribal wars, of heroic tales, and of old burial grounds. In orc memory the land is not separated fro…
Magnur
… have their own history, culture, local heroes, criminal groups, small shrines, taverns, workshops, and stories. Even the lo…
Umbra Profunda
…t sail. Its waters are deep, dark, treacherous, and full of creatures beyond the ordinary experience of coastal peoples. The…
Great Elven Empire
…r is tied the legend of Enhia, an elven hero or heroine whose story is told in several versions. Some say that Enhia dealt t…
Great Elven Empire › Hultwin River
…r is tied the legend of Enhia, an elven hero or heroine whose story is told in several versions. Some say that Enhia dealt t…
Green Sea
…d unease, because its currents are treacherous, fogs frequent, and the shallows can wreck a ship before the crew sees land. …
Frozen Stones
…f death can bring, they will hope for a hero able to stop him. Northern Gate of the Stone Crown fortified_gate active /image…
Character Creation
…e choices form the core identity of the hero, and changing them would effectively mean creating a different character rather…
Combat System
…ed with a surprise attack. The party of heroes then decides its own internal order. If only some characters are part of the …
Experience and Leveling
…becoming an experienced and exceptional hero. What a Higher Level Means lore A higher level does not mean only bigger number…
Travel, Exploration, and Running Adventures
…erous. In others, the game will be more heroic, fluid, and fast. What matters is not that every journey has the same length …
Summoning
…amage over time toxic elite threat treacherous, patient, cruel 3d+15 40 Dragon Acid periodic_attack_hits_all_enemies_with_do…
Enchanting
… a freshly sharpened sentence. It suits heroes who want every successful hit to truly hurt. melee_weapon ranged_weapon Tourm…
Dwarves
… crafting +3 to Crafting Mountain Dwarf Heroic warriors and protectors of the mountains. Their toughness makes them resistan…
How to Run the First Session and the First Campaign in Howl of Eternity
… Adventurers Guild. They are not famous heroes yet. They are newcomers who must prove they can handle basic training. Guildm…
How to Run the First Session and the First Campaign in Howl of Eternity › Trials of the Adventurers Guild
… Adventurers Guild. They are not famous heroes yet. They are newcomers who must prove they can handle basic training. Guildm…