EDSG Episode 39 - Nethermancer - a podcast by Josh H & Dan B
from 2020-08-19T05:00
* Nethermancers!
* Spooky, unsettling.
* Josh plays Virag, a Nethermancer in the Legends of Earthdawn game.
* Not Necromancers. An Earthdawn twist on a well-worn archetype.
* Focus on denizens of the astral realm and netherworlds.
* Karma Ritual example and the symbolic importance of ritual.
* Significance and symbolism of bones.
* Nethermantic Grimoire “Chain of Skulls”
* Half-Magic knowledge coverage and detection of spirits.
* Pop culture inspirations for Nethermancers.
* Commonly villains in pop culture.
* Progression Breakdown
* Durability 3 and two free standard matrices.
* Novice Discipline Talent discussion.
* Frighten is a potent talent and Virag does not use it enough.
* Spell synergies with Frighten.
* Novice talent options.
* Command Nightflyer and more spell synergies.
* Possible development lines: spell focus, scholar, survival.
* Journeyman tier abilities
* Enhanced matrix
* Karma to increase spell penalties.
* Blood Summon to make ally spirits last longer.
* Journeyman Discipline talent discussion.
* Journeyman talent options.
* Nethermancers as healers or physicians.
* Nethermancer style and role-playing tropes.
* Follow Virag’s adventures in the Legends of Earthdawn podcast.
* Keep in mind presence of ally spirits if you have a Nethermancer in the group.
* Make sure you aren’t hindering a Nethermancer too much with in-setting distrust.
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