Saturday, February 7, 2015

The origins of Moldvay's Known World revealed:



The origins of Moldvay's Known World revealed:
"Plus in every land there would be hidden cults that worshiped Lovecraftian Elder Gods". The post on Black Gate is by Lawrence Schick, who played with Moldvay & shares some original documents.

Originally shared by Peter Fröhlich

Wow. Via Shane Murphy on Facebook. http://www.blackgate.com/2015/02/07/the-known-world-dd-setting-a-secret-history/
http://www.blackgate.com/2015/02/07/the-known-world-dd-setting-a-secret-history

3 comments:

  1. I love that the list of languages includes "Shoggoth".

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  2. Thanks for sharing that. I enjoy reading behind-the-scenes accounts of the early days of the hobby/industry.

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  3. I've often thought of placing Holmes' Portown in the Known World and taking it in a darker direction. Seems that everything I think of has already been thunked! ;)

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