Badger Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I was wondering if anybody has written up Baron Samedi? I've been thinking the last couple of weeks how he could be a perfect villain behind the scenes guy. I just dont have any ideas how to write him up. Even ideas on what powers he could have would help and greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Do you mean Brother Voodoo's nemisis? Baron Samedi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDaddy Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I've been meaning to for a New Orleans based game, but no, not yet. I think he has a form of summon, a lot of Change Environment, some mentalist powers, maybe a transform, and something in the way of adjustment powers. And a lot of presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Uhh no lemming I remember that guy and .....no. But now that you mentioned him, he could make a good diversion/decoy for the real Samedi. But actually my plan fro him is to be a sort of dealer-under-the table. Having his hands in organized crime in the area, etc. Also possibly setting up temporary alliances with other villain groups when it would suit his purposes. Also I was wondering would some loyal followers like disciples of a Death cult that may worship him. i was thinking could maybe they kind of be a few of them roaming about as slavishly loyal followers be proper for him to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_azrad Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I assume you mean the Voodoo charcter with a top hat, sun glasses and a cigar? I tried to make him about a month ago but it was a disappointment. I won't embarass myself by posting it! The Mad Arab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Just thought I'd inject this... Like the Greek deities, the Voodoo Loa (or "Lwa") are generally neither good nor evil. They are just super-powerful beings with their own agenda. Regarding them as evil is like hating the rain. Baron Samedi, while the most notorious "party crasher" at ritual possessions (people seeking to be possessed by other Loa often find themselves possessed by Samedi instead), the Baron of Saturday is generally regarded as the Christ figure of Voodoo (hero fighting for humanity who returns from the dead). Not that he wouldn't make a great NPC that the heroes occassionally have to fight, but when they do they should understand that something is really, really wrong. Also he should appear through possessing people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Good point, I guess if you look at it a certain way, a god of the dead would be a "good" guy. As in come to pick up the deadweight (pun may or may not be intended;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcholmes Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Originally posted by Supreme Baron Samedi, while the most notorious "party crasher" at ritual possessions ... Some other points: - The Bawon is extremely lewd and sexual - He is always hungry (because death is ravenous) - He wears sunglasses with one lens removed. That's because his two eyes do different things: one watches the entire universe and the other guards his food. - The Bawon is also the last hope for extremely sick children, if he can be persuaded that a child shouldn't die. - He's the head of an entire group (nanchon, or nation) of death spirits called Gedes who include Bawon Lakwa, Bawon Cemetaire, Bawon Criminel, Bawon Zonbi, and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_azrad Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Here are some links for background info on the Baron. http://www.paganet.org/pnn/2002/Samhain/Feature_Sample1.html http://www.folkart.com/misskitty/122.htm http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/v/vodoun_also_voodoo.html The Mad Arab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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