Zeus Encounters, Part II

Temples of Zeus

Style (d8)

1. Aeolic: windy

2-4. Ionic: regal

5. Corinthian: imperial

6-8. Doric: stately

Form (d12)

1-3. Shrine

4. Tholos (Round)

5-12. Rectangular

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.