So, any updates on a time frame?

I was thinking about this supplement coming out and was totally stoked about it. It’s like being a teenager again and waiting for a new AD&D boxed set coming out!

The difference back then compared to now is that there were no internet and forums that you could bug the creators about products!

rhialto wrote:

Vetus Miles wrote:

rhialto wrote:

That's one possible interpretation. I'd be inclined to rule that a failed SV means the character is entangled for the duration of the spell, so treated as prone for the duration. In other words: it's a deadly spell, especially as it's only 1st level.

Ah, interesting, yes that make's it quite deadly!

I was thinking targets would have to roll a save every round for the whole turn.

Generally you roll a SV once, unless it's stated otherwise. And while deadly under the right circumstances, there is the requirement for some vegetation to be in the area of effect to work at all.

Noted, I like it. Makes low level druids quite effective.

So, if a target fails its save  and is entangled is that considered prone until a save is passed?

I’m fixing to play a paladin. One of the party members is a neutral necromancer. Is there an issue with a paladin working with someone who practices the necromantic arts?

I don’t feel that there is since the character in question isn’t necessarily evil but does practice a questionable form of magic.

Thought and opines?

I use the 2E screen with no problems.

I have been playing and running Hyperborea 3E since January 2023.  Excellent game for anyone new but particularly if you came from 1 and 2E Ad&d, it is a joy!

I imagined the same. But having a necklace or some such with several runes on it. That made me laugh and think of a kid with a charm bracelet and scrambling to find the right rune in an dangerous dynamic situation.

So, is it just a verbal poem to release the magic of runes once prepared?

Does that take a whole round or can you release it with a verbal and attack?

BlackKnight wrote:

It's probably not canon, and I doubt Jeff will flesh out anymore, but maybe the next revision? I've started digging through other games and incorporating some rune magic from other RPG sources (For example, Mystic Secrets_ The Lore of Word and Rune - Monte Cook has some great ideas on Rituals and runic magic). I also use some Historical references for Runes, like "Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic," which I have on PDF, and others. Then there is the possibility of combining runes to get a secondary output. 
I'd start there and Expand as you like. Just remember, It's your game, the rules are just suggestions...
For example, I've started looking into Leylines and adding some of them across the maps of Hyperborea. Locations where magic is heightened, and the possibilities of Portals to other places and times, I use this as a method to pull historical races into Hyperborea, not unlike the Cannon Winds of Hyperborea pulling peoples into the world.

Great ideas! Yes I believe we are in the process of adding as well. I was just wondering if there was anything on the horizon.

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For the Identify spell that consumes treasure Is that any treasure equaling 100 gold or just coins and jewels?

BlackKnight wrote:

Vetus Miles wrote:

Here’s a warlock question. If a warlock gets up in level to have 2 attacks. Can one be the casting of a spell and the other a melee attack?

I’m going to guess no one would allow the casting of 2 spells. I wouldn’t.

Multiple melee attacks, yes. Two spells No. Spells require time and it takes a full round to cast a single one (some even take more than one), multiple melee attacks in a round are representative of Physical prowess, and thus the extra attacks in a round as you level and gain skill and speed...

I totally understand what you are saying rules and mechanics wise.

You  could use that argument with any skill. As people get more experience and time doing a skill they become more efficient with the skill they are far above someone just starting out in that skill.


Why wouldn’t magic be any different?

Of course we know why. It’s a game bound by rules and mechanics. If we don’t have some rules then chaos will rule!

Thanks for your opinions though. I like to see what others are doing in order to get ideas and best practices.