EDSG Episode 263 - Blades in Depth: Bond Breaker

October 1

53 mins

Episode Description

* Blades in Depth: Bond Breaker

* Lou P. responds to previous Blades episode

* Origin of the interludes.

* Concerns among the writers about the curse.

* Short adventure

* Written by Robin Laws

* Interlude One: Secret of the Runes

* Open-ended, lays groundwork to kick the story into motion.

* Clearly provides what they need to learn and how they can learn it.

* Good use of higher skill test results for additional detail/insight.

* Handy NPC to provide key info if necessary.

* Designed for Journeyman-tier characters.

* Goal: To find Gnanagh to get key information.

* Discussion of notable NPCs and their stats.

* Copper Cauldron and the Wedding Feast

* Early focus on role-playing and interacting with the orks

* First meeting with Gnanagh and activating the curse.

* The assassination attempt on Moschtug and its aftermath.

* Pursuing the Righteous Vipers and Gnanagh.

* The fortress and navigating the conflict.

* Learning the Key Knowledge... and the curse.

* Open-ended resolution, classic Robin Laws structure.

* Solid adventure, but not an introduction to Earthdawn.

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