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Hero › Recurring Lore Terms

term

A figure whose deeds have outgrown ordinary adventure.

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 …

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.

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…

Adventurers Guild

guild

…ers, travelers, mercenaries, and future heroes.

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 …

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 powe…

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.

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 …

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 u…

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 mag…

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 …

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…

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.

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…

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 …

Magnus V the Short King

ruler

… 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

ruler

…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

ruler

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

Wor-ag

figure

… 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

term

…widespread training guild for beginning heroes.

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 o…

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 …

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…

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…

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 fro…

Magnur › Crises and Social Divides

place

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

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…

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. …

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…

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 firs…

Craftsmen Guild

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

guild

…deeds mercy versus justice the price of heroism hope after catastrophe knighthood without pride the struggle with one's own …

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 applaus…

Brotherhood of Warriors

guild

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

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 …

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 ba…

Champion › Arena, Tournaments, and Glory

term

…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

term

…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

story

…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

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 T…

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 …

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…

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…

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 figu…

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…

Far East

place

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

Magnur

place

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

Umbra Profunda

place

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

Great Elven Empire

place

…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

place

…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

place

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

Frozen Stones

place

…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

rules

…e choices form the core identity of the hero, and changing them would effectively mean creating a different character rather…

Combat System

rules

…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

rules

…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

rules

…erous. In others, the game will be more heroic, fluid, and fast. What matters is not that every journey has the same length …

Summoning

rules

…amage over time toxic elite threat treacherous, patient, cruel 3d+15 40 Dragon Acid periodic_attack_hits_all_enemies_with_do…

Enchanting

rules

… a freshly sharpened sentence. It suits heroes who want every successful hit to truly hurt. melee_weapon ranged_weapon Tourm…

Dwarves

rules

… 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

rules

… 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

rules

… Adventurers Guild. They are not famous heroes yet. They are newcomers who must prove they can handle basic training. Guildm…