
I also tend towards using English wherever possible or in addition to a Tekumel specific word and try to use as many descriptors as possible. When in doubt just tell me what you want to do. In play I assume Tekumel society continues to function and like any society most daily happenings pass unremarked upon by its members (i.e. I focus more on presenting situations for my players to act on than setting minutiae and I prefer to add in new aspects of Tekumel during play. The key thing for me is having an enjoyable game and players playing being more important than accurately recreating Tekumel. I made these choices to make getting into the game as easy as I could while still keeping a good bit of Tekumel’s flavor and intrigue. This takes place only a few years after the end of a divisive civil war, so things are still settling down. The legion does not favor any particular faction or religion and is lead by a genuine crackpot who keeps trying to “improve” his legion’s tactics and armory. The impetus for the campaign is the moving of a legion (think Roman legion) from that city, their home base, to a fortress city in the north. The party are all members of an average extended family (clan) who tend to worship gods of fertility, wisdom, and healing. Howard.įor this campaign I’ve deliberately set it in an average trading city in the interior of the country detailed in T:EPT. Tekumel is Gonzo Byzantine Hindi Aztecs as written by Clark Ashton Smith and Robert E. I have four active players and none of them had any knowledge of Tekumel prior to this campaign and only one so far has purchased any Tekumel books. Note: not every character needs to be a soldier or directly part of the militaryĬlick to expand.Yes I think it’s possible to play for someone in your position. Bid your farewells as you prepare to leave home and embark on a great adventure for your clan, temple, occupation, and yourself.įor Lan Khomoyi, 'Good Noble Action', member of Golden Sapphire! The Regiment of Noble Ssiyor of Mrelu marches soon to the city of Khirgar, bastion and gateway of the north. PCs are members of medium level clan Golden Sapphire in the country of Tsoylanu, the Empire of the Petal Throne, shortly after a devastating civil war. Short description of the setting/campaign: Campaign has started but players are welcome at any time.Īccept Spectators? Yes, please check the game website and contact me first. This is a good game for newbies or beginners to Tekumel.Īccept Drop-In Players? Yes, if I have the meaning right. Emphasis is on roleplay and character development.Ĭurrent needs: one to four additional players. Clan, military, political, religious intrigue. Genre: Byzantine Buck Rogers Hindi-Mesoamericans. Time/Frequency: Alternating to every Saturdays, 8pm Eastern Time to whenever. Player or GM? I'm the GM in this campaign. Game/System: Tekumel: Empire of the Petal Throne (see site for house rules) For the Love of Golden Sapphire seeks additional players.
