Zeus Encounters, Part I

ZEUSIAN PHILOSOPHY

Rulership shines above.

Main Emphasis (d20)

1-2.  Exercise your leadership in the name of Zeus

3-4. Usurp those who are unfit

5-6. Rule justly 

7-8. Sow your royal oats

9. The Greeks Themselves

10. Heroic Adventure

11. Syncretism with another sky and/or storm god

12. Local variation

13. Archaic, Mycenaean 

14. Eagle spirit

15-20. All are emphasized

Tyr Encounters, Part III

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

1-2. Be prepared to give whatever is necessary in the name of the Law: One party member's father (who happens to be a giant) has an enormous keg that is required by the Gods. It must be acquired at any cost, even if one's multi-headed grandmother intervenes (a base 75% chance).

3-4. Keep one’s word, even unto death: The next quest a party member agrees to must be completed, even if they and the rest of the party die trying. To do otherwise would be to provoke a divine test of Tyr.

Tyr Encounters, Part II

Temples (Hofs) of Tyr

Form (d6)

A dutiful dwelling is required for pure faith.

1-4. Chapel

5-6. Stave Church

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

- Chance of hof actually being located in one (5%)

- Chance of hof having one nearby instead (15%)

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%)