Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tome of Tomes

Another nautical-themed tome...

The Winds of Fortune
Author: Graif Inuasar
Race: Human
Dimensions: 14x12x1.5
Weight: 5 lbs.
Materials: Leather-bound, woodboard, parchment
Rarity: Very rare
Fields of Study: Supernatural & unusual
Special Knowledge Categories: Dweomercraeft
Value: 650 gp

This ritual book is highly sought after by the many navies of the world, for it contains a method of crafting sails that increase speed 10% above normal. This year-long process blesses the sails of a single ship or boat for the life of the lead ritualist, a 7th-level cleric or druid. The lead must be accompanied by 3 1st-level assistants of the same class, and 250gp spent upon special fabrics and ritual materials.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Tome of Tomes

Another in the series...

Celestial Navigation
Author: Durak Flegmore
Race: Human
Dimensions: 16x16x2
Weight: 19 lbs.
Materials: Black dragonskin-bound, woodboard, vellum, brass corners and clasps
Rarity: Rare
Fields of Study: Physical universe
Special Knowledge Categories: Topography & cartography
Value: 525 gp

The work that earned Flegmore his navigator’s role for Captain Galdroch’s grand exploration of the far Western Continent, Celestial Navigation is a thorough dissection on the art and science of navigation from star positions. It is a true masterwork that is still unsurpassed these long decades later.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Tome of Tomes

 Continuing the series and thanks again to my generous Patreons!

Western Ways
Author: Durak Flegmore
Race: Human
Dimensions: 8x10x1
Weight: 2 lbs.
Materials: Leather-bound, woodboard, parchment
Rarity: Uncommon
Fields of Study: Physical universe
Special Knowledge Categories: Topography & cartography
Value: 325 gp

Western Ways is the companion volume to Captain Dauk Galdroch’s grand exploration of the far Western Continent. Western Ways is composed of 24 fold-out maps prepared by his navigator Durak Flegmore. It maps much of the Great Western Ocean, detailing the seasonal winds and currents of the vast water. Additionally, each of the 14 islands visited by Captain Galdroch is accurately placed and loosely sketched.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Terry Snyder and the All Stars (music)

In 1959, a group 'o gents got together and produced Persuasive Percussion, what I consider to be the ultimate early 1960's suave gentleman's record. They followed with two more albums, all excellent, IMO. Take a listen, it's what's spinning here today at Casa XRP.

And for us young 'un's, this is totally Quagmire music... (giggity!)


Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Tome of Tomes

Another in the series. Thanks again to my Patreons for their support!

Simpolo Swamp Paths
Author: Farin “Wetfoot”
Race: Dwarf
Dimensions: 6x5x1
Weight: 1 lbs.
Materials: Leather-bound, stoneboard, parchment
Rarity: Uncommon
Fields of Study: Physical universe, fauna
Special Knowledge Categories: Topography & cartography, reptiles
Value: 50 gp

Simpolo Swamp Paths is the life’s work of the dwarf Farin, nicknamed “Wetfoot.” Unusual for one of his race, Farin spent his days exploring and mapping the great Simpolo Swamp, befriending its natives and learning of the dozens of differently venomous reptiles within its damp circumference. A dated reference now, many of the paths no longer exist, but the illustrations and information regarding the venomous reptiles still save many a traveler’s life.


Sunday, September 6, 2015

Tome of Tomes

Another in the Tome of Tomes series...

Ohuluhahu Stick Charts
Author: Banood Bacharthog
Race: Human
Dimensions: 14x12x2.5
Weight: 7 lbs.
Materials: Fish-skin-bound, woodboard, vellum
Rarity: Rare
Fields of Study: Physical universe
Special Knowledge Categories: Topography & cartography
Value: 135 gp

This Rare work is composed of dozens of illustrations of the stick chart nagivational maps of the Ohuluhahu people of the Mokumao’eo Islands. These stick charts are the traditional maps of the islanders and they have been used for centuries to guide ships from far-flung island to far-flung island. This compilation work gathers the many different stick chart maps together, creating an invaluable aid for seafaring, provided one knows how to read them.


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