GoldenAge Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Long ago TSR came out with a campaign setting book called Al-Qadim I've been invited to create a character for a HERO Fantasy game that comes from a classic Arabian setting. While the city already exists in this world it's underdeveloped and I will also have a chance to further develop city details.... Could be REAL fun!!! The character I've been asked to create is a Rogue/Mage solidly based in the unique Arabian Knights mold - Meaning that Rogue and Magic User profiles from standard fantasy don't exactly apply. It's a BIG fantasy campaign based on 400 pt constructs (wow). So... has anyone attempted to create or adapt any form of Arabian Knights to a HERO Fantasy game. I'd love to look at any examples of unique Arabian magic (beyond Rope Trick, of course ) or specialty skills/powers/talents - etc. If anyone has a cool suggestion, jot it down here!!! Fun Pics I found (add your own!): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Hm, now what did I do with my Campaign Classics Arabian Nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights I just downloaded GURPS Arabian Nights pdf (for $7.99) - But I'm still looking for HERO options and ideas - Anyone have any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights If you have access to Hero's sourcebook The Valdorian Age, the magic system there should work well for the summoning of jinn and other spirits that often appears in Arabian Nights stories. Apologies to Michael Surbrook for usurping his privilege , but here are a couple of relevant creature write-ups from his website. Ghul: http://surbrook.devermore.net/adaptationscreatures/myth/ghul.html Jinn: http://surbrook.devermore.net/adaptationscreatures/myth/jinn.html Here are some warrior templates from Al-Qadim converted to Hero: http://www.herogames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39015&highlight=Al-Qadim Via this link you can download a free PDF of a Fantasy Hero conversion of the classic AD&D Middle-Eastern-styled adventure module, Desert of Desolation/Pharaoh!: http://www.kestrelarts.com/text/Pharaoh.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights No one else??? I really thought that this genre (Arabian Nights) would have more source material in HERO. Looks like there's very little to none. More work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsoul Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights I have not adapted any Arabian Nights material to Hero. But I do have one suggestion. Several of the 1,001 Nights involve robotic creatures such as mechanical horses. A horse automotan would be a useful and flavourful steed for an Arabian Nights character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Great idea!!! Arabian myths are absolutely filled with golems of all kinds, from tiny clay cherubs to gigantic mechanical monsters and just about everything in-between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbriar Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights There was an old cartoon called Arabian Knights on the Banana Splits Show and a cartoon called Shazzan if you find them you could find interesting ideas. one AK character could shift into any animal form, imaginr that for a rogue/ mage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights There was an old cartoon called Arabian Knights on the Banana Splits Show and a cartoon called Shazzan if you find them you could find interesting ideas. one AK character could shift into any animal form' date=' imaginr that for a rogue/ mage.[/quote'] In all of the research I've been doing I've found certain memes; Golems, Shrinking, and especially Shape Change are consistently prevalent in the Arabian stories along with the usual flying carpets, magical gemstones/jewelry, djinn, demons and the like. In fact, the dueling mystics who challenge each other to an escalating shape-changing battle originates from Arabia. And there always seems to be a small princess obediently hiding in a jewel box somewhere around the tent. Interestingly (out side of cinema) swordplay is somewhat downplayed as the heroes tend to be thinkers above capable fighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights There was an old cartoon called Arabian Knights on the Banana Splits Show and a cartoon called Shazzan if you find them you could find interesting ideas. one AK character could shift into any animal form' date=' imaginr that for a rogue/ mage.[/quote'] One of my favs when I was a kid:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ1XDzF2TTg&feature=PlayList&p=AEEE06DC20D565FE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights one of my favs when i was a kid:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq1xdzf2ttg&feature=playlist&p=aeee06dc20d565fe&playnext=1&playnext_from=pl&index=54 fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights I run an Arabian Knights game every year at the local convention. But I don't really know how useful my notes would be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights I run an Arabian Knights game every year at the local convention. But I don't really know how useful my notes would be for you. Did you ever write up any interesting characters that could be shared? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Sure. But I'm not sure how useful they'd be... they're really high powered (epic "fairy-tale" style characters). But if you want 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights High powered is NO PROBLEM! This game has characters based on 400 Real Points with no serious Active Point limit. Thanks for sharing! [EDIT]... "Trackless Step" "Charming Tale Teller" :thumbup: These are great! I may even introduce these characters to the GM to help flesh out his Arabian city!!! (with your permission, of course). BTW: The city's name is Shai-Hulud in homage to the great worms of Dune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Cool. Glad they're helpful! These guys were built on between 250-300 points total, give or take, so I guess they'd fit in just fine in your game. Here's their background info, if you're interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Cool. Glad they're helpful! These guys were built on between 250-300 points total, give or take, so I guess they'd fit in just fine in your game. Here's their background info, if you're interested... Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alverant Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights There's an anime called El-Hazard the Magnificent World that had an Arabian theme which someone converted to Hero system. There was an RPG book by BESM but is long out of print (your local game store MIGHT have a copy). It's not pure Arabian Knights but it does provide an interesting setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Actually, that was our own Surbrook! - El-Hazard the Magnificent World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Querysphinx Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Hmmm... I ran a multi year campaign set in an Arabian knights style fantasy setting back in fourth ed, but it was built on relatively low point totals compared to what you're looking for. Mostly what made it unique was the cultural rather than mechanical. I will hesitantly recommend the Crescent Empire book from the 7th Sea game as a source of possible material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister E Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook was my fav Al-Qadim suppliment. It's all about strange new ways of approaching magic. The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook:http://www.scribd.com/doc/24912761/The-Complete-Sha-Ir-s-Handbook [blurb on back cover]: Discover the secrets of sha'irs, who counsel and cavort with genies. Unravel the mysteries of elemental mages, who bend flame and sand to their will! This magical tome holds a wealth of new information about Zakhara's exotic wizards and their dazzling enchantments. Within you'll find new kits, from clockwork mages to spellslayers. Here too are new spells and proficiencies, plus clandestine and nefarious societies - exposed at last! A must-have for all Dungeon Masters and wizard players in the AL-QADIM campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenAge Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Hercules Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Originally Posted by teh bunneh Here's their background info, if you're interested... If you don't mind, I might swipe these as NPC in a Sword & Sorcerey game I'm working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherSkip Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights Here is some art. note, Ackelgard (sp) has some NSFW art on the same site I THINK the link I posted is safe but be warned one and all.................. http://ackegard.com/gallery/v/campaigns/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Re: Arabian Knights If you don't mind' date=' I might swipe these as NPC in a Sword & Sorcerey game I'm working on.[/quote'] Swipe away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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