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QABAL: INTENT vs IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on July 4, 2011 by matt

This thread on rpg.net asks why secret magical settings in games tend to be dumb. My problem is, it’s never made any sense to me on an absolutely fundamental. The idea in most of these settings is that humans not … Continue reading →

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QABAL – the origin of Magic

Posted on February 13, 2009 by matt

In the beginning Each culture has its own mythology, a tale of their creation. Some believe mankind came about through the spilled seed of a mighty god, whilst others believe that their maker fashioned them from the clay of the … Continue reading →

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QABAL – a history of the world

Posted on February 13, 2009 by matt

History of the world Legend has it that in ancient times, gods walked the earth beside Man and waged great wars amongst themselves that shaped the face of the lands and seas. To end all wars, the earth was divided … Continue reading →

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QABAL intro – Genre

Posted on February 13, 2009 by matt

This game can be played in one of many genres. A genre is a certain style where recurring themes show up and both GM and player are expected to perform within this style. In a low magic, high suspense game … Continue reading →

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QABAL – The essential nature of spirits

Posted on February 12, 2009 by matt

“Firm, constant faith works wonders even in the course of a flawed operation, whereas mistrust and hesitation in the soul of the worker, who holds himself aloof from all excess, leads to dissipated effort and ruin” Spirits are constructed of … Continue reading →

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