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Hi !

Here is my translation about one canvas I had made. I've doing my best with english so be indulgent please

It's a short story about demorthèn thinking more like an interlude than a great story. I hope you'll appreciate it and I'd be glad to read your returns.

iz

PDF File : The Legend of Raven

Hi,

Thank you for translating this into English for us! It's a great short Canvas and would work well by being inserted into an ongoing adventure, I think.

I particularly like the idea of the evolving effects of having possession of the Raven Stone. You could even have the Player emit the occasional 'caw' during moments of excitement as they become more raven-like!

Cheers,
Z

This is an interesting canvas, iznurda. I think you did a good job of including psychological stressors to keep the PCs on their toes (preventing them from getting any sleep).

Yes, it's the point. Here the objective is not an heroic ride but the opportunity to show that life is tough trails off. Thank you for your back, I'm glad that you like it small canvas.

iz

Hullo, Iz,

iznurda a écrit :Yes, it's the point. Here the objective is not an heroic ride but the opportunity to show that life is tough trails off. Thank you for your back, I'm glad that you like it small canvas.

iz

It really is a lovely, small canvas that can be used for various purposes, and inserted into a campaign at interesting times.

Btw, I haven't heard back from you about the re-translation that I did of the canvas. Have you had a chance to look at it yet?

Hi John !
I just send you a mail with some question. I will update the link after yours answers.

iz

Hullo, Iz,

iznurda a écrit :Hi John !
I just send you a mail with some question. I will update the link after yours answers.

iz

Pas de probleme!

Text updated. Thanks to you John !

iz

Iz,

I love this and will be adding it as I was just posting about needing somewhere to send my Group in the Northern Reizh Region. I will definitely be using the option to have the newly found power manifest over time almost in the same way that I have played out Awakenings in the past. It will not always be the same affect and it will not be when they want it but eventually with enough time, patience, and luck they will be able to control the power(s) bestowed upon them.

I also like the idea of their overall actions and body structure starting to resemble That of a Raven.

This whole thing makes me think of Howl's Moving Castle when Howl takes the "Bird Form" but must ensure he does not stay in it for too long lest it take him over. That is a concept I would adapt over into my game.
Any ideas on how to best do that aside from the obvious direct carry over of the longer he stays in the "bird form" the greater the chances are that he will forget who he truly is and be imprisoned in the bird form (or rather the bird form would become who he is and returning to Human form would be impossible.) Could it be an added insanity of Mimicry but instead of a person it would be a Raven/Crow maybe. I am not sure that is the only part of it I am not sure really what to do as I love the Idea but do not know how to facilitate it into the game.

Also introducing certain aspects of this transformation/acquisition of powers much like Black Swan could lead to some serious questions about the psychological well being of the Initiate.

Well, the transmission of Raven's powers is describe to be very slow. See it like a second story on your campaign and a spiritual/magical tool to help you in. I give no explanation in order to let the gamemasters free to adapt and because this kind of power is lost in the game's timeline. Use the ogham like another one (the eagle for example, adapted to crow) but this ogham is more powerfull (less rindath is needed ? Bonus with circles of power ? As you want) The is no-one can help the her to understand this runic stone => training will be long and dangerous.

I'm glad you appreciate this canvas and I will be happy to read the feedback if you plan to lead it.

iz