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'''The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal''' is a [[Fifth Edition]] [[Tribunal book]], the first ever to detail the [[Theban Tribunal]]. | '''The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal''' is a [[Fifth Edition]] [[Tribunal book]], the first ever to detail the [[Theban Tribunal]]. | ||
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The [http://www.atlas-games.com/pdf_storage/ThebesToC.pdf Table of Contents] for this book is online. | The [http://www.atlas-games.com/pdf_storage/ThebesToC.pdf Table of Contents] for this book is online as is a [http://www.atlas-games.com/pdf_storage/ThebesTimeline.pdf timeline]. | ||
This book portrays the [[Theban Tribunal]] as rich in magical resources, both [[raw vis]] and ancient lore<ref>"Byzantine Landscape," ''[[The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal]]'' page 6</ref> | This book portrays the [[Theban Tribunal]] as rich in magical resources, both [[raw vis]] and ancient lore.<ref>"Byzantine Landscape," ''[[The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal]]'' page 6</ref> The Tribunal has many nature spirits and other supernatural denizens, and a deep connection to the magic of classical antiquity. | ||
Compared to some other Tribunal books, this supplement has a comparatively brief treatment of [[hedge wizard]]s<ref>"Magical Traditions," ''[[The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal]]'' page 123</ref> | Compared to some other Tribunal books, this supplement has a comparatively brief treatment of [[Hedge Magic|hedge wizard]]s.<ref>"Magical Traditions," ''[[The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal]]'' page 123</ref> | ||
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Greece is a wonderful setting for mystical atmosphere. Your magi may want to visit the Theban Tribunal to investigate its magical secrets, perhaps as Seekers or as initiates into a Mystery Cult. Similarly, the great city of Constantinople is a natural destination for magi. Even if your magi live in a distant Tribunal, there are plenty of in-character reasons for them to visit the Tribunal of Thebes. | Greece is a wonderful setting for mystical atmosphere. Your magi may want to visit the Theban Tribunal to investigate its magical secrets, perhaps as Seekers or as initiates into a Mystery Cult. Similarly, the great city of Constantinople is a natural destination for magi. Even if your magi live in a distant Tribunal, there are plenty of in-character reasons for them to visit the Tribunal of Thebes. | ||
== This Book Might Fit Your Game If ... == | == This Book Might Not Fit Your Game If ... == | ||
The Theban Tribunal is a lot different from Western Europe. The cultural differences might make seem too "foreign" for some Troupes' liking. | The Theban Tribunal is a lot different from Western Europe. The cultural differences might make seem too "foreign" for some Troupes' liking. | ||
== Reviews and Comments == | == Reviews and Comments == | ||
Please add your own comments about the book. | Please add your own comments about the book. | ||
The mystical coverage of this book is satisfying. It's nice to see each of the four Realms getting explicit treatment. ''--Andrew Gronosky'' | The mystical coverage of this book is satisfying. It's nice to see each of the four Realms getting explicit treatment. ''--Andrew Gronosky'' | ||
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The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal is a Fifth Edition Tribunal book, the first ever to detail the Theban Tribunal.
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| Rules Edition: | Fifth |
| Abbreviation: | tSE |
| Product Type: | Tribunal book |
| Author(s): | Chris Jensen-Romer, Matt Ryan, Mark Shirley, Andrew Smith |
| Publisher: | Atlas Games |
| Product Number: | AG0295 |
| ISBN: | 1-58978-116-3 |
| Release date: | August 2010 |
| Format: | Hardcover, 144 pages |
| Availability: | In print, PDF available |
Subject and Contents
The Table of Contents for this book is online as is a timeline.
This book portrays the Theban Tribunal as rich in magical resources, both raw vis and ancient lore.[1] The Tribunal has many nature spirits and other supernatural denizens, and a deep connection to the magic of classical antiquity.
Compared to some other Tribunal books, this supplement has a comparatively brief treatment of hedge wizards.[2]
Opinion and Reviews
What This Book Will Add to Your Saga
Greece is a wonderful setting for mystical atmosphere. Your magi may want to visit the Theban Tribunal to investigate its magical secrets, perhaps as Seekers or as initiates into a Mystery Cult. Similarly, the great city of Constantinople is a natural destination for magi. Even if your magi live in a distant Tribunal, there are plenty of in-character reasons for them to visit the Tribunal of Thebes.
This Book Might Not Fit Your Game If ...
The Theban Tribunal is a lot different from Western Europe. The cultural differences might make seem too "foreign" for some Troupes' liking.
Reviews and Comments
Please add your own comments about the book.
The mystical coverage of this book is satisfying. It's nice to see each of the four Realms getting explicit treatment. --Andrew Gronosky
References
- ↑ "Byzantine Landscape," The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal page 6
- ↑ "Magical Traditions," The Sundered Eagle: the Theban Tribunal page 123