Tyr Encounters, Part I

TYRIAN PHILOSOPHY

Duty brings the wolf to heel.

Main Emphasis (d20)

1-2. Be prepared to give whatever is necessary in the name of the Law 

3-4. Keep one’s word, even unto death

5-6. Purge that which is unclean before Lord Tyr’s eyes

7-8. Bring fiery doom to all witches

9-10. An idle wit leads to the heretic’s spit

11. War

12. Germanic Leader, Sky Father

13. The T Rune

14-20. All are emphasized

Thor Encounters, Part III

Quests of Thor
Who has the might to do what's right? Roll 1d20.

1-2. Stand up to giants and other oppressors: A strongman has taken control of a local settlement, forcing the common folk into virtual enslavement. That he is actually a giant too only makes it worse (roll 1d6): [1-2] frost giant, [3] fire giant, [4] stone giant, [5-6] hill giant. See also the upcoming Volume V for additional options. 

3-4. Show honor and courage! The next party member to do a straightforward thing or bravely stand their ground is gifted by Thor with +1 Strength for the next 24 hours. Of course, they also become aware of a local threat that Thor would like to be crushed too (roll 1d4): [1] a giant (see #1-2 above), [2] a troll, [3] a follower of Loki (link), [4] a giant snake!

Thor Encounters, Part II

Temples (Hofs) of Thor

Form (d6)

A fitting location for those who are down-to-earth and strong!

1. Mead hall

2. Tavern

3. Horgr (stone shrine)
4. Lone tree

5. Hut

6. Shrine

Node (a Natural Place of Power, see Volume II)

- Chance of hof actually being located in one (25%)

- Chance of hof having one nearby instead (33%)

Thor Encounters, Part I

THORIAN PHILOSOPHY

Mighty sinews might adjust in their direction.

Main Emphasis (d20)

1-2. Stand up to giants and other oppressors

3-4. Show honor and courage!

5-6. Become strong, not some girly-man

7-8. Enjoy strong drink and sport too!

9. Hallowing, Borders

10. Fertility

11. The oak

12-20. All are emphasized

Skadi Encounters, Part III

Quests of Skadi
Freedoms shows clear upon the mountain expanse. Roll 1d20.

1-2. Honor the cold and highlands: A dream comes to a chosen party member to cast off their winter gear. A cold snap comes too, but if the dreamer and others they notify oblige, they will be quite chilly for 1d3 hours, but will receive a blessing from Skadi along with a natural and comfortable warmth in the interim, not needing to beg the frost giants for protection.

3-4. Find freedom through rugged independence: A group of Franks has taken up residence in a mountain cabin. That they wish to not serve another might be understandable, that they insist on calling it a "chalet" might not.

5-6. Hunt & ski: ‘tis the way of life: Certain hunters range in the area, outcompeting all others. Though skilled, their harnessing of the snowy slopes has given them a great advantage, until one of their number has gone missing. Those who search will well find that thurs frost giant has taken exception to their use of the wintry ways.

Skadi Encounters, Part II

Temples (Hofs) of Skadi

Form (d12)

Likely upon a mountain, if not one entirely.

1. Mountain
2-3. Mountain Peak

4-7. Horgr (stone shrine)
8-10. Hut

11-12. Lodge

Node (a Natural Place of Power, see Volume II)

- Chance of hof actually being located in one (20%)

- Chance of hof having one nearby instead (30%)

Skadi Encounters, Part I

SKADIAN PHILOSOPHY

Giant mountains rise, what will her faithful follow most?

Main Emphasis (d20)
1-2. Honor the cold and highlands
3-4. Find freedom through rugged independence
5-6. Hunt & ski: ‘tis the way of life
7-8. Avoid the sea
9. Choosing mates, Having an icy heart
10-11. Setting things right
12. Noble giants, Risir

13. Scandinavia
14-20. All are emphasized

Poseidon Encounters, Part III

Quests of Poseidon
Watery adventure awaits. Will the tides cause such endeavor to become an odyssey? Roll 1d20./

1-2. Set your sails for adventure! The place the party next revisits seems different. The reason is (roll 1d4): [1] It has been occupied by followers of Athena or some of Poseidon's other rivals, [2] The tide has come in, rearranging things a bit,  [3] It is actually an otherworld (see table listed under Manannan in Volume II), [4] It is actually the same, the party has just been adventuring too long.

3-4. Respect the sea, ‘tis Lord Poseidon’s domain: Sailors speak of beautiful women arising at a certain stretch of sea. Those who seek them out will find them to be (roll 1d5): [1] oceanids (see Part II),
[2] nereids (see Part II), [3] mermaids, [4] sirens (see below & link), [5] various types- reroll twice.

5-6. 'Tis good work in avasting ye scallywags! 1d3 vagabonds are in the area, doing such vagabond things (see Volume I). 2d3 nautical types (see Part II) will soon show up too, likely doing even worse things to the vagabonds.

Poseidon Encounters, Part II

Temples of Poseidon

Style (d8)

1. Minoan: palatial

2. Mycenean: cyclopean
3. Aeolian: free-flowing

4-5. Ionian: graceful

6. Corinthian: exotic

7-8. Dorian: stately

Form (d12)

1-3. Shrine

4. Tholos (Round)

5-9. Rectangular

10. An island

11-12. Underwater