Madorian Character Generation

Copyright © 2003 Ken St-Cyr. All rights reserved. This is a work in progress.

• Andalor
• Braghän
• Goertha
• Kruthad
• Ralubia
• Sevalia

Explanation

Verentian Calendar

The most commonly used calendar is the Imperial Common Calendar, also called the Verentian Calendar. Dates are abbreviated E.E. or V.C. starting from the year of the founding of the city of Ascalis.

Wealth Levels

The basic unit of currency is the penny ('p'). For convenience, the '$' symbol is used to represent one hundred pennies. Generally, a penny is enough to feed one person for one day at subsistence level.

Education

Attending most schools promotes a character's learning rate (LR) to 3. Particularly rigourous training increases LR to 4. In addition, the GM may reward temporary increases to LR above 4 for creative role-playing, quality teachers/institutions, or other reasons.

Andalorian Peoples

Danfalk

Civilization Level: Manorial
Region: Belagor, Lancesor
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: -3, Eyes: -7, Skin: -3, Body: +3, Height: Medium +1d6
Languages: Lancesian, Thennish, Belmerthur (Belmerth)
Male Names: Andar, Aran, Baniscar, Chawdaban, Chenowar, Dremidor, Ervil, Ganan, Imrey, Lambur, Low, Ulgar, Velman
Female Names: Clarew, Deyrtrew
Other Names:
Society Capsule: Patriarchal, patrilineal, primogeniture
Riding Animals: None
Religion Capsule: Newrath, Bayloth

Social Classes

Education

Village Militia Training: Once a year in the summer, the boys come out and play. Adventurer/Fighter skills.

Guild Apprenticeships: Two to seven years apprenticeships are at Learning Rate 3, as future craftsmen spend time in the shop doing more work than anyone else.

Squirehood: A type of apprenticeship, only for Fighter skills.

Winarian

Civilization Level: Manorial
Region: Arthennor
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: 0, Eyes: -7, Skin: -4, Body: +2, Height: Medium +1d6
Languages: Thennish, Falthetian (Falthet)
Male Names: Amburnay, Archlaw, Bordow, Erimayce, Grist, Turlow, Wrayne, Wotharl
Female Names: Sarlew, Semarew
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: None
Religion Capsule: Flinda, Owen, Rew Ravayd

Social Classes

Use Danfalk table.

Ralubian Peoples

Jalin

Civilization Level: Semi-Nomadic
Region: The Chardrakesh
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +7, Eyes: +3, Skin: +2, Body: -1, Height: Medium
Languages: Jalin
Male Names: Bhirlak, Grifon, Jharam, Mirgahm, Tarsharon
Female Names: Dhura, Ghitha, Petla, Rezia
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Pelithyn
Religion Capsule: Marik, Mijhan, Surik

Social Classes

Phirean

Civilization Level: Pastoral
Region: Anphirai
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +4, Eyes: +1, Skin: 0, Body: -2, Height: Medium -1d6
Languages: Phirai
Male Names: Artum, Carum, Pievem, Zelmem
Female Names: Demenie, Dieret, Jephie, Phai, Thiaret
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Lancris
Religion Capsule: Gavilet, Piajet, Ansilet

Social Classes

Prulami/Cazzirian

A mixture of Cazzirian, Zulin Dolbazi, and Relorian peoples.

Civilization Level: Semi-Nomadic
Region: The Prulam
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +8, Eyes: +9, Skin: +9, Body: 0, Height: Medium
Languages: Jalin, Relori, Krishari, Ralubi
Male Names: Avclur, Diliezz, Enelt, Eomlos, Gazzrain, Hundriz, Inther, Mimunth, Palidhiz, Purhel, Relpentras, Rundlulm, Smeolazz, Terabas, Thamir, Viluezz
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Pelithyn
Religion Capsule: Pelithozzel

Social Classes

Use the Jalin table.

Ralubian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Vathir, Aribind, Tharam, Delanthel, Caracand
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +6, Eyes: +2, Skin: +1, Body: -1, Height: Medium
Languages: Ralubi
Male Names: Jophlar, Milant, Pharajan, Rhaiss
Female Names: Alinie, Dedrie, Milanie, Nemie, Rhalinie
Society Capsule: Non-dominant kinship, patrilineal, primogeniture
Riding Animals: Aviland
Religion Capsule: Maldai, Jaldrali, Dranzzar, Nintar

Social Classes

Education

Ralubian War Temple: An intense (Learning Rate 4) Fighter school that lasts about four years.

Relorian

Civilization Level: Nomadic
Region: Relorian Desert
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +7, Eyes: +3, Skin: +2, Body: -1, Height: Medium
Languages: Relori
Male Names: Jarigol, Rhenzar, Smintar, Zephai
Female Names: Silmir
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Aviland
Religion Capsule: Maldai, Jaldrali

Social Classes

Braghar Peoples

Bleinkazar

Civilization Level: Pastoral
Region: Braghan, Hovar, Lankarth
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: -8, Eyes: -10, Skin: -7, Body: +5, Height: Tall
Languages: Hovar, Lankar
Male Names:
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: None
Religion Capsule: Balteuss, Rigaia, Firga, Hrost, Olot, Malkrin, Thalg, Vol Olffakar

Social Classes

Goerthan Peoples

Aristing

Civilization Level: Manorial
Region: Galfmor, Worlorn, Cro-Carlon
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: 0, Eyes: +1, Skin: -4, Body: +1, Height: Medium
Languages: Saerish, Verentian
Male Names: Athrun, Hastrun, Tathrun, Brannath, Brosian, Calbran, Drunhar, Glanneth, Gaidrach, Garhaith, Gurhard, Gurhas, Gurmaith, Gurnith, Lodrian, Lodrigan, Lorrigan, Lodroth, Lonhar, Lor, Lorhan, Modroth, Mordraith, Morhaith, Sionnach, Sionneth, Surgorn, Tirrian, Trisian, Weblor, Webran, Webroth, Westlan
Female Names: Ansia, Ardella, Arianna, Athna, Ethna, Drosianha, Froenna, Glenna, Goedella, Hirtha, Penna, Riadanna, Rionna, Rolga, Rosionna, Tainna, Tarra
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Gardell, Hueglach
Religion Capsule: Malladun

Social Classes

Daling

Civilization Level: Manorial
Region: Gedringale
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: 0, Eyes: 0, Skin: -4, Body: +2, Height: Medium
Languages: Dalish, Saerish
Male Names:
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Hueglach
Religion Capsule: Riga, Rolkinform

Danthing (Fardic)

Civilization Level: Manorial
Region: Fearthlond
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: -3, Eyes: -7, Skin: -5, Body: +3, Height: Medium +1d6
Languages: Fearthic
Male Names: Waell
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Gardell, Hueglach
Religion Capsule:

Social Classes

Kruthad Peoples

Harnak/Other Hill Peoples

Civilization Level: Pastoral
Region: Harnak Highlands, Malesh Highlands, Basturan
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +12, Eyes: +9, Skin: +5, Body: 0, Height: Medium -1d6
Languages: Harnak et al, Krishari
Male Names: Gambris, Kablan
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: None
Religion Capsule:

Social Classes

Krishari

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Kruthedan, Rashan, Tenket
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +12, Eyes: +9, Skin: +5, Body: -1, Height: Medium -1d6
Languages: Krishari, Ristuli (Rashan)
Male Names: Balbir, Fafet, Huna, Kalan, Kanshar, Maklat, Mudikan, Nemkar, Ofir, Pirpik, Ranshat, Shanik, Shedanet, Sulik
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Vardelen, Yanta
Religion Capsule: Shinaket

Social Classes

Education

Legionnaire Training: Six months out of the year, legionnaires are trained at Learning Rate 3. The remaining six months is spent at Learning Rate 2 (except for individuals pursuing their own training).

Sevalian & Aurelian Peoples

Ellicarian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Lirsalis, Morivaine, Savideche
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: 0, Eyes: -2, Skin: -3, Body: +3, Height: Medium +1d6
Languages: Verentian
Male Names:
Female Names:
Other Names: Achelance, Andelide, Axin, Belrache, Birntelen, Craxelid, Enanderin, Emmorien, Ersache, Mornella, Rivarax, Tiranverche, Videlle
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Eugla, Vardelen
Religion Capsule: Maladun

Social Classes

Use the Verentian table.

Porelian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Loria, Tirandes
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: 0, Eyes: -2, Skin: -3, Body: +3, Height: Medium +1d6
Languages: Verentian
Male Names:
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: None
Religion Capsule: Dervidorn, Lodretta, Mannilor, Maray, Carcas

Social Classes

Use the Verentian table.

Sardian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Aurelia, Tasseris
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +4, Eyes: +4, Skin: +2, Body: 0, Height: Medium -1d6
Languages: Verentian
Male Names: Aubrant, Dide, Euride, Hileche, Mardas, Regin, Selter, Sirdenti, Tharant, Tividant, Triventi, Truscalle
Female Names:
Other Names: Calardenne, Cardean, Cerginer, Deleine, Dunnseter, Gavines, Encladean, Endonnes, Endregenes, Lirdonne, Mallinten, Merides, Sallegenes, Solseter
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Eugla, Vardelen
Religion Capsule: Maladun

Social Classes

Use the Verentian table.

Education

Bourdonnese Gladiator School: Gladiators for arenas all over the Empire are trained here by the best. Since most gladiators are slaves, their training is paid for by their masters. Fees are fairly high, about 1% typical upper class income; more for the most rigourous training. Gladiators are trained at Learning Rate 4 and pushed beyond the limit, so injuries may occur. Also, since live weapons are used, trainees who do not spend at least 75% of experience earned on the skills being taught also increase the chance for injury. No compensation is given for injuries that occur during training, so buyer beware.

The gladiator school teaches real fighting techniques with a variety of duelling weapons, as well as wrestling and fisticuffs, acrobatics, and theatrics. Some physical training also takes place, allowing gladiators to improve strength, endurance, and agility.

Legovis's School of Fencing: A hole in the wall in a lower middle class neighborhood, Legovis's School of Fencing nevertheless has many a noble patron. Despite offers to relocate or host his school, Legovis has steadfastly remained in the old neighborhood. Maybe because his favorite tavern is across the street.

Legovis teaches three different fencing weapons, as well as the general Fighter field. In fact, he specializes in teaching the Fighter "art" more so than the weapon techniques, which he disdains as "details."

University of Tirreter: Targetted toward the upper middle class and nobility, the University of Tirreter offers classes in all Scholar skills, as well as some Caregiver, Merchant, and Magician skills. The rigourous educational environment can also improve Intelligence, Perceptivity, Willpower, and Charisma.

The University is expensive, but students can learn at Learning Rate 3 to 4. Research can also be performed here, particularly in Histories and the Sciences (e.g., there are several alchemical labs available for research assistants). In addition to its normal library, the UofT also has a complete collection of the Tales of the Carnelian Coast.

Scanirian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Scadria, Rivardea
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +9, Eyes: +9, Skin: +5, Body: -1, Height: Medium -1d6
Languages: Verentian
Male Names:
Female Names:
Other Names:
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Eugla
Religion Capsule: Maladun

Social Classes

Use the Verentian table.

Verentian

Civilization Level: Civilized
Region: Sevalia
Appearance Modifiers: Hair: +3, Eyes: +9, Skin: 0, Body: 0, Height: Medium
Languages: Verentian
Male Names: Ascomar, Bardalis, Darintis, Hachtor, Mardas, Vilentis
Female Names:
Other Names: Avarlis, Brevis, Cassilis, Crevardelis, Ellis, Endarin, Ellorsen, Errebethis, Eursis, Immilis, Licard, Lumbris, Sadarn
Society Capsule:
Riding Animals: Vardelen, Eugla
Religion Capsule: Maladun

Social Classes

Education

Clerical School: These schools teach official priests or priest candidates theology, ritual, literacy, and astrology.

Military Academy - Naval School: This school teaches fleet tactics, navigation and piloting, leadership, and general swordsmanship.

Military Academy - Rider School: These schools teach riding (vardelens), mounted combat with the javelin and longsword, leadership, strategy and tactics, and general swordsmanship.

Universities: These schools are primarily concerned with training scholars, philosopjers, and politicians in law, literature, history, geography, mathematics, and theology.