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Hero › Recurring Lore Terms

term

A figure whose deeds have outgrown ordinary adventure.

Current Era (1470) › A World Ready for Heroes

story

…m places no army can reach. Not because heroes are stronger than empires, but because empires are slow and the world changes faster tha…

Cerbert

figure

Cerbert was a dwarven king who led the defense of the Stonecrown during the first great war with the cave goblins. His d…

Enhih

figure

Enhih was an elven warrior who defeated Pender the Strong at the decisive moment and ended the first goblin empire. His …

Adventurers Guild

guild

…ers, travelers, mercenaries, and future heroes.

Adventurer › Recurring Lore Terms

term

A person who voluntarily goes where others flee from.

Living Legend › Recurring Lore Terms

term

A person whose fame in their lifetime has already passed the ordinary measure.

Otto I. The Fierce › The story that gave him his name

ruler

…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 a long time…

Magnus IV Merciless › The death of the Sorcerer and the fear of a new power

ruler

… rather than an organized power. Magnus recognized the threat in the Sorcerer. Not because he understood exactly what magic could do, b…

Magnus V the Short King

ruler

…nts an unusual type of ruler: a man who recognized his own limits.

Magnus V the Short King › A place in family memory

ruler

… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes, tyrants and reformers. They are also made up of people who were born to power, but neve…

Otto III Weak › Elves, Southern Accords, and Other Failures

ruler

…mentum and the nomads later found a new hero in Jaromir, the Magnur crown did not emerge stronger from this episode.

Otto III Weak › Monetary policy and economic collapse

ruler

… weakness of his government. Otto often recognized a problem but chose a solution that did not correspond to the true nature of things.…

Ignatius III Weaver of intrigue › A child of the system his father created

ruler

…onment where magic had already become a recognized tool of the state and the military had become accustomed to new tactics and the idea…

John III Prolific › Emperor's Wives and Children Act

ruler

…t to sit by his side. Other unions were recognized but did not carry the same symbolic weight. At the same time, however, he decided th…

Engelbrekt I. The Restorer › The tax system and the wealth of the empire

ruler

…ining of precious metals and stones. He recognized that mining could take place throughout the empire, but at the same time stipulated …

Elianes I. Open

ruler

…hort, uncertain and initially not fully recognized, yet she managed to leave a significant mark within two years. She opened universiti…

Valendor I Steward › The calm authority and legacy of the Administrator

ruler

…n a time of great romantic victories or heroic campaigns. His power was different. Due to his natural authority, he managed to maintain…

Lich of the North › The Awakening of 1177

figure

…ve them immortality in the only form he recognized: as undead service. He broke their will, bound them to his power, and made them the …

Cerbert › A legacy of defeat

figure

…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 understand i…

Nuriak › Prophet of new power

figure

… useless. But he saw something else. He recognized the potential in elemental magic that could push the kobolds further than physical s…

Wor-ag › Battle On the Velvet Meadows

figure

… they stepped right into the soft, treacherous ground they began to get stuck in. At that moment, arrows, fire and other magical missil…

The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King › Battle of the Hultwin River

event

… cohesion. During the battle, the elven hero Enhih appeared and challenged Pender to a duel. In the course of the clash, he lost his ar…

The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King › Link Enhia

event

After the victory, the elven hero Enhih became Protector of the Elves, the highest title that could be given to a non-ruler.…

Abdication of Magnus V. › The psychological weight of government

event

… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes and tyrants, but also people who recognize their limits in time.

The crisis of the rights of nomads in the East › Nobility against the old rights

event

…s and a certain degree of traditionally recognized autonomy. The pressure from the nobles affected the property, movement and social st…

Battle of the Hultwin River › A battle of legends

battle

…t of the chaos of the battle, the elven hero Enhih stepped forward, determined to end the conflict personally. He dismounted and challe…

Otto I. The Fierce

ruler

…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 a long time…

Magnus IV Merciless

ruler

… rather than an organized power. Magnus recognized the threat in the Sorcerer. Not because he understood exactly what magic could do, b…

Otto III Weak

ruler

… weakness of his government. Otto often recognized a problem but chose a solution that did not correspond to the true nature of things.…

Ignatius III Weaver of intrigue

ruler

…onment where magic had already become a recognized tool of the state and the military had become accustomed to new tactics and the idea…

John III Prolific

ruler

…t to sit by his side. Other unions were recognized but did not carry the same symbolic weight. At the same time, however, he decided th…

Engelbrekt I. The Restorer

ruler

…ining of precious metals and stones. He recognized that mining could take place throughout the empire, but at the same time stipulated …

Valendor I Steward

ruler

…n a time of great romantic victories or heroic campaigns. His power was different. Due to his natural authority, he managed to maintain…

Lich of the North

figure

…ve them immortality in the only form he recognized: as undead service. He broke their will, bound them to his power, and made them the …

Nuriak

figure

… useless. But he saw something else. He recognized the potential in elemental magic that could push the kobolds further than physical s…

Wor-ag

figure

… they stepped right into the soft, treacherous ground they began to get stuck in. At that moment, arrows, fire and other magical missil…

Magnursia — Early Emperors › Martinec I and the end of the war

period

…nec I the Merciful became a monarch who recognized the limits of meaningful expansion. Despite further territorial gains and military s…

Official School of Magic › Laws, Reforms, and Institutions

term

A state-recognized institution for the teaching of magic.

Master › Guilds, Orders, and Secret Societies

term

An experienced member recognized in their field.

Adventurers Guild › Guilds, Orders, and Secret Societies

term

…widespread training guild for beginning heroes.

Champion › Arena, Tournaments, and Glory

term

Winner or notable fighter recognized in the arena or tournament.

Introduction to the World › A World of Many Peoples

story

…stories and laws. Every people has its heroes and crimes, its myths and practical needs. In Howl of Eternity, race is not only a chara…

Continent of Ulvenor › A Continent of Stories

story

…nce leaves room for danger, wonder, and heroes.

Nations and Realms › Alliances, Old Wrongs, and Living Borders

story

…can become bridges, spies, traitors, or heroes depending on the story.

The Rise and Fall of the First Goblin King

event

… cohesion. During the battle, the elven hero Enhih appeared and challenged Pender to a duel. In the course of the clash, he lost his ar…

Abdication of Magnus V.

event

… that dynasties are not only made up of heroes and tyrants, but also people who recognize their limits in time. The shortest reign and …

The crisis of the rights of nomads in the East

event

…s and a certain degree of traditionally recognized autonomy. The pressure from the nobles affected the property, movement and social st…

Battle of the Hultwin River

battle

…t of the chaos of the battle, the elven hero Enhih stepped forward, determined to end the conflict personally. He dismounted and challe…

Mystic

race

…y with distrust or disdain, the mystics recognized it as a new source of power. This knowledge changed the history of the Great Plains.…

Far East › Ghur-Khadan Through Orc Eyes

place

…orebears, of trails, of tribal wars, of heroic tales, and of old burial grounds. In orc memory the land is not separated from honor. Ev…

Magnur › Crises and Social Divides

place

… have their own history, culture, local heroes, criminal groups, small shrines, taverns, workshops, and stories. Even the lowest layers…

Umbra Profunda › Thal Veyr

place

…t sail. Its waters are deep, dark, treacherous, and full of creatures beyond the ordinary experience of coastal peoples. The drow respe…

Green Sea › A Sea the Land Does Not Understand

place

…d unease, because its currents are treacherous, fogs frequent, and the shallows can wreck a ship before the crew sees land. Even so, it…

Green Sea › A Sea of Trade and Discovery

place

…se the coast is demanding, the sea treacherous, and the local power relations often invisible to foreigners. It is precisely for this r…

Frozen Stones › The Undead and the Coming of the Lich

place

…f death can bring, they will hope for a hero able to stop him.

Brotherhood of the Blood Moon

guild

…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 first shadow ma…

Craftsmen Guild

guild

…one's own products with a personal mark recognized by the guild. Such a mark strongly raises the trust of buyers and the value of the i…

Fellowship of the Protective Torch

guild

…deeds mercy versus justice the price of heroism hope after catastrophe knighthood without pride the struggle with one's own inaction no…

Fellowship of the Silver Hand

guild

…ake that the founder buried, because he recognized that some truths carry too high a price. stabilization of the strongest elixirs tran…

Guild of Hard Fists

guild

…, and the strong step, but out of which heroes may walk, heroes sung of in inns and at royal courts. Behind the loud applause, the iron…

Pilgrims of the Endless Path

guild

…way out only thanks to marks they later recognized as the signs of the Endless Path. The basic condition is not fighting, magic, or bir…

Brotherhood of Warriors

guild

…avelers, seekers of fame, and beginning heroes, the Brotherhood concentrates above all on those who already actively fight or want to b…

Magnursia — Early Emperors

period

…nec I the Merciful became a monarch who recognized the limits of meaningful expansion. Despite further territorial gains and military s…

Borundar › World and Geography

term

…e name of Borundar is therefore tied to heroism, horror, and the question of how far magic may go. World and Geography jack of veremor …

Support Unit › War, Army, and Defensive Systems

term

… it the front rank often discovers that heroism without supplies has a short shelf life. War, Army, and Defensive Systems battle mages …

Legend › Recurring Lore Terms

term

…or legends can lead to treasures, wars, heroism, and to very bad expeditions to places where people would have done better to stay at h…

Introduction to the World

story

…stories and laws. Every people has its heroes and crimes, its myths and practical needs. In Howl of Eternity, race is not only a chara…

Continent of Ulvenor

story

…nce leaves room for danger, wonder, and heroes. Continent of Ulvenor

Nations and Realms

story

…can become bridges, spies, traitors, or heroes depending on the story. Trade Routes, Cities, and the Edges of Civilization Trade keeps …

Current Era (1470)

story

… is no longer enough. A World Ready for Heroes The present era is ideal for adventuring stories because great powers cannot be everywhe…

Kobolds

race

…y with distrust or disdain, the mystics recognized it as a new source of power. This knowledge changed the history of the Great Plains.…

Traps, Poisons, and Diseases

rules

…nd. Many threats are quieter, more treacherous, and often arrive at the moment a character feels safe. A hidden trap under a stone, a p…

Introduction to Howl of Eternity

rules

… player controls their own character: a hero with unique abilities, a past, and personal goals. The game is not about w

Adventurers' Guild

rules

The Adventurers' Guild is where most heroes begin their journey. Every larger city has a branch that serves as a training center, a …

Bard

rules

…c, and diplomacy makes them a versatile hero who can turn battles and fill allies' hearts with courage and hope.

Disarm Weapon

ability

…nents. Every fighter becomes a lot less heroic when they suddenly have nothing to wave around.

Damage Reduction

spell

…e kind that saves lives without looking heroic.

Strength

stat

…e when shields break and steel sings. A hero with a strong arm can carry the weight of an expedition both literally and figuratively. M…

Vhorax – Judge of the Last Judgment

deity

…he one who receives the souls of fallen heroes, martyrs, and all who dedicated their lives to others. He is one of the three Lords of t…