Follow TV Tropes

Following

History TabletopGame / PalladiumFantasy

Go To

OR

Added: 123

Removed: 118

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* HornyDevils: The game has both Succubus and Incubus demons that behave similarly to their mythological counterparts.


Added DiffLines:

* SuccubiAndIncubi: The game has both Succubus and Incubus demons that behave similarly to their mythological counterparts.

Added: 447

Removed: 258

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* PowerUpFood: Faerie Foods are special treats that temporarily imbue the consumer with various magical effects and abilities. Most are used for recreational purposes but a few do provide buffs (or debuffs) that could be useful in combat or other situations.


Added DiffLines:

* PowerCrystal: They come in many different shapes and sizes with each one having a unique ability or power. The core rulebook includes a brief list of them in the section on magical items.
* PowerUpFood: Faerie Foods are special treats that temporarily imbue the consumer with various magical effects and abilities. Most are used for recreational purposes but a few do provide buffs (or debuffs) that could be useful in combat or other situations.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CrystalBall: One of the rarest magical items in the whole game. (It's widely believed that less than 2000 exist in the entire world!) They are very powerful mystical treasures that have many useful abilities and are coveted by a lot of people.


Added DiffLines:

* FlyingBroomstick: They're available but they don't come very cheap and can only hold a few people each. Still, it beats having to walk everywhere on foot!


Added DiffLines:

* MagicCarpet: Very rare and expensive, especially outside the Western Empire where they originate from. They aren't quite as sturdy as the flying brooms are and cost quite a few gold coins more but provide their owners with some additional space for extra passengers.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* MagicPotions: These are also available to the players with both common and a few more exotic effects attainable depending on the type. Some noteworthy examples include:

to:

* MagicPotions: MagicPotion: These are also available to the players with both common and a few more exotic effects attainable depending on the type. Some noteworthy examples include:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* MagicPotions: These are also available to the players with both common and a few more exotic effects attainable depending on the type. Some noteworthy examples include:
** HealingPotion: Potions that restore health and vitality.
** LovePotion: Love charm potions.
** TruthSerums: Potions that force honesty and truthfulness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CursedItem: The game loves to throw these at the players in the form of seemingly harmless dungeon treasures and quest rewards. One especially noteworthy example is the [[EvilMask Helmet of Rurga]] from the ''Old Ones'' sourcebook. It grants the owner several extremely useful abilities including massively boosted healing, new skills, new powers and complete immunity to several types of attacks and negative statuses. The price for all this awesome newfound strength? [[AwesomeButImpractical A curse that binds the helmet to the wearer until death and quickly drives them completely batshit insane.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The eponymous TabletopRPG by Creator/PalladiumBooks first published in 1983.

to:

The eponymous A TabletopRPG by Creator/PalladiumBooks first published in 1983.






Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* LawyerFriendlyCameo: The "Warlock" section features an illustration of a not-so-subtle [[WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty Maleficent]] analogue.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* UndergroundCity: There exist many different types of underground settlements that are most often used by the various monster races as bases, cities or outposts, but not always. The great dwarven city of Northolme in particular springs to mind.

Added: 493

Changed: 35

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DontGoInTheWoods: The world of Palladium Fantasy is filled with ''many'' dangerous and monster infested woodlands that are known to swallow up the weak and unprepared. Several merchants have even taken notice of this and exploited it for personal profit, such as a pawn shop in the Western Empire that offers to hold onto any valuables an adventurer won't need while they go exploring in the forest. If they can make it back in one piece they get to reclaim their held loot along with a sizable gold bonus for each item returned. If they fail to return within the set time limit the pawn shop keeps all their gear and sells it off. This has resulted in the pawn shop stockpiling more merchandise that it could ever hope to move, suggesting that most folks who take them up on their offer don't ever make it back.

to:

* DontGoInTheWoods: The world of Palladium Fantasy is filled with ''many'' dangerous and monster infested woodlands that are known to swallow up the weak and unprepared. Several merchants have even taken notice of this and exploited it for personal profit, such as a pawn shop in the Western Empire that offers to hold onto any valuables an adventurer won't need while they go exploring in the forest. If they can make it back in one piece they get to reclaim their held loot along with a sizable gold bonus for each item returned. If they fail to return within the set time limit the pawn shop keeps all their gear and then sells it off. off for a quick profit. This has resulted in the pawn shop stockpiling more merchandise that it could ever hope to move, suggesting that most folks who take them up on their "generous" offer don't ever make it back.


Added DiffLines:

* HiddenElfVillage: The secret settlement of Glade mentioned in ''Eastern Territory'' is a mix of this and a MonsterTown (see below).


Added DiffLines:

* MonsterTown: The hidden settlement of Glade is a mix of this and a HiddenElfVillage found somewhere within the vast wilderness of the Eastern Territory. Roughly two thirds of the population are various types of fairies while the remainder is a mix of other monster races such as gnomes, elves, wolfen, drakin, orcs and even a small handful of regular humans.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* DontGoInTheWoods: The world of Palladium Fantasy is filled with ''many'' dangerous and monster infested woodlands that are known to swallow up the weak and unprepared. Several merchants have even taken notice of this and exploited it for personal profit, such as a pawn shop in the Western Empire that offers to hold onto any valuables an adventurer won't need while they go exploring in the forest. If they can make it back in one piece they get to reclaim their held loot along with a sizable gold bonus for each item returned. If they fail to return within the set time limit the pawn shop keeps all their gear and sells it off. This has resulted in the pawn shop stockpiling more merchandise that it could ever hope to move, suggesting that most folks who take them up on their offer don't ever make it back.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent: The ''Land of the Damned 2: Eternal Torment'' sourcebook has a brief section on werebeasts that includes some data on the classic werewolf as well as more unexpected werecreatures such as weretigers, werelizards and wererats.

to:

* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent: The ''Land of the Damned 2: Eternal Torment'' sourcebook has a brief section on werebeasts that includes some data on the classic werewolf as well as some more unexpected werecreatures such as weretigers, werelizards and wererats.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BrutalBirdOfPrey: Giant bird creatures called Slaughterhawks can regularly be found stalking the skies over the Darkest Heart, a primordial forest region found deep within the Land of the Damned. They're each about the size of an adult human and can appear in small groups, making for a rather dangerous potential encounter.
* BrutishBulls: The Udok or "Armored Bull" is basically what happens when you take a rampaging bull, cross it with a wild boar and give it a suit of battle armor. [[BloodKnight They're known to be diehard warriors with a strong sense of bloodlust and a taste for vicious combat.]]


Added DiffLines:

* FairySexy: There are over a dozen different types of fae to be found in the game, but nearly all of their visual depictions in the artwork are as tiny pretty humanoids with butterfly wings.


Added DiffLines:

* OurWerebeastsAreDifferent: The ''Land of the Damned 2: Eternal Torment'' sourcebook has a brief section on werebeasts that includes some data on the classic werewolf as well as more unexpected werecreatures such as weretigers, werelizards and wererats.

Added: 1090

Changed: 14

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DragonHoard: Many types of dragons covet treasure and good items and equipment can often be found in their immediate vicinity. There are also some optional encounters where players are given the chance to fight a dragon for some extra loot.

to:

* DragonHoard: Many types of dragons covet treasure and good high quality items and equipment can often be found in their immediate vicinity. There are also some optional encounters where players are given the chance to fight a dragon for some extra loot.


Added DiffLines:

* {{Mordor}}: The aptly named [[IDontLikeTheSoundOfThatPlace Land of the Damned]] is a hostile and dangerous region in the north-western corner of the continent sealed off from the rest of the world by miles of untamed wilderness, a rugged mountain range and a couple of monster-infested bodies of water called The Sea of Despair and The Sea of Dread. It's home to several types of vicious monsters and ancient evils and is one of the more challenging places to adventure in and explore. Just making it there in one piece is often a trial in and of itself... to say nothing of what the party will actually have to face in regards to the terrain and inhabitants of the cursed place when they arrive...


Added DiffLines:

* ScaryStingingSwarm: Beedles are nasty little insectoid creatures native to the Land of the Damned that only take a single strike to kill but almost always appear in massive stinging swarms of over a thousand. Particularly large swarms will make quick work of unprotected and careless adventurers and even experienced players will need to deal with them quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BasiliskAndCockatrice: The ''Dragons & Gods'' sourcebook counts them both as a different subtype of dragon.


Added DiffLines:

* DragonHoard: Many types of dragons covet treasure and good items and equipment can often be found in their immediate vicinity. There are also some optional encounters where players are given the chance to fight a dragon for some extra loot.
* DragonVarietyPack: The ''Dragons & Gods'' sourcebook has profiles for just about any kind of dragon imaginable from the classic flame breath Fire Dragons to western style Great Horned Dragons, eastern style Chiang-Ku Dragons, multi-headed Hydras, furry Wooly Dragons and many more.

Added: 159

Removed: 146

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ALoadOfBull: Minotaurs are added as a powerful R.C.C. in the ''Old Ones'' sourcebook, which even features a minotaur warrior on the front cover.


Added DiffLines:

* OurMinotaursAreDifferent: Minotaurs are added as a powerful R.C.C. in the ''Old Ones'' sourcebook, which even features a minotaur warrior on the front cover.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* SlaveMarket: Slavery is a fairly big part of the economy and most major cities will have some form of slave market or slave pen available to help out with manual labor or other simple tasks. This is mostly limited to the nonhuman races such as orcs, ogres and goblins but human slaves can also be found with a little bit of searching. (Though it should be noted that human slavery is often the result of unpaid debts or punishments for a crime.)

to:

* SlaveMarket: Slavery is a fairly big part of the economy and most major cities will have some form of slave market or slave pen available to help out with manual labor or other simple tasks. This is [[WhatMeasureIsANonhuman mostly limited to the nonhuman races such as orcs, ogres and goblins goblins]] but human slaves can also be found with a little bit of searching. (Though it should be noted that human slavery is often the result of [[WorkOffTheDebt unpaid debts debts]] or [[PrisonersWork punishments for a crime.crime]].)

Added: 447

Changed: 1

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** UnbreakableWeapon: Near complete indestructibility.

to:

** UnbreakableWeapon: UnbreakableWeapons: Near complete indestructibility.


Added DiffLines:

* SlaveMarket: Slavery is a fairly big part of the economy and most major cities will have some form of slave market or slave pen available to help out with manual labor or other simple tasks. This is mostly limited to the nonhuman races such as orcs, ogres and goblins but human slaves can also be found with a little bit of searching. (Though it should be noted that human slavery is often the result of unpaid debts or punishments for a crime.)
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* MagicalWeapon: The game has a very wide variety of magical effects that weapons can be enchanted with, including:
** ElementalWeapon: Elemental powers such as:
*** FlamingSword: Swords enveloped in magical fire.
*** ThunderHammer: Blunt weapons that unleash a powerful thunderclap upon impact.
** SummonToHand: Weapons that return to the user after being thrown.
** WeaponOfXSlaying: The ability to deal double damage against certain types of foes, such as dragons or demons.
** UnbreakableWeapon: Near complete indestructibility.
** PowersViaWeapon: New special abilities for the wielder.
** PowerGlows: A cool glowing effect for intimidation. [[GoodColorsEvilColors Comes in a variety of colors.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NotSoSafeHarbor: Probably too many to list. ''Adventures on the High Seas'' in particular has a focus on these types of towns and settlements.


Added DiffLines:

* OceanOfAdventure: This is the main focus of the third major sourcebook ''Adventures on the High Seas'' which is all about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin adventuring on the high seas.]] It includes information on exotic islands, maps of oceanside towns and communities, new pirate and sailor classes, lists of ships, various sea creatures and just about everything else players would ever need or want to know about Palladium Fantasy's vast ocean.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* IslandOfMystery: Several of these show up in ''Adventures on the High Seas'' which mostly focuses on exploring the vast ocean surrounding the world and its various port towns and harbors.


Added DiffLines:

* LadyLand: The tiny island nation of Lemaria is an isolated matriarchal society that was created when a group of female captives and male pirates ended up stranded there years before. After the women took charge under a charismatic and resourceful leader it slowly grew into the matriarchy it is today. It's fairly civilized overall but outsiders, particularly men, are generally treated with suspicion and looked down upon by the residents.


Added DiffLines:

* LighthousePoint: Mostly used as background flavor for port cities and towns (particularly in ''Adventures on the High Seas'') but there are a few noteworthy ones as well, such as one in Lemaria that's guarded by a third level fire warlock and her family.

Added: 516

Changed: 527

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


The eponymous {{tabletop RPG}} by Creator/PalladiumBooks first published in 1983. It was initially called "The Palladium Role-Playing Game", but was later amended to "Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game" by its second edition in 1996. The setting of "The Palladium World" is fairly generic for a fantasy RPG, taking place on a massive Pangaea-esque continent which has {{Ley Line}}s shared with other ''[[{{Crossover}} Megaverse]]'' games. There's also over fifteen follow-up books that flesh out the basic setting, surpassing even some ''[[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons D&D]]'' settings in scope.

to:

The eponymous {{tabletop RPG}} TabletopRPG by Creator/PalladiumBooks first published in 1983. 1983.

It was initially called "The Palladium Role-Playing Game", but was later amended to "Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game" by its second edition in 1996. The setting of "The Palladium World" is fairly generic for a fantasy RPG, taking place on a massive Pangaea-esque continent which has {{Ley Line}}s shared with other ''[[{{Crossover}} Megaverse]]'' games. games.

There's also over fifteen follow-up books that flesh out the basic setting, surpassing even some ''[[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons D&D]]'' settings in scope.



!!This tabletop RPG provides examples of:

to:

!!This tabletop Tabletop RPG provides examples of:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AdjectiveAnimalAlehouse: The game gives us countless examples, from more mundane animals all the way up to classic fantasy creatures. Almost every large town or city has at least one or two with names like The Golden Dragon Restaurant, Bird of Paradise Tavern, Silver Dragon Inn, The Fallible Feline, Red Cobra Saloon, The Amorous Armadillo and Mermaid's Lust.

to:

* AdjectiveAnimalAlehouse: The game gives us countless examples, from more mundane animals all the way up to classic classical fantasy creatures. Almost every large town or city has at least one or two two, typically with names like The Golden Dragon Restaurant, Bird of Paradise Tavern, Silver Dragon Inn, The Fallible Feline, Red Cobra Saloon, The Amorous Armadillo and or Mermaid's Lust.Lust. Usually the title gives some indication of the overall quality of the place and what goods and services it might offer.



* PublicBathhouseScene: Many towns and cities contain public bathhouses that the party can visit. Some even offer special services to patrons who can pay for extra fees, such as hiring some servants to clean them for a little bit of additional gold.

to:

* PublicBathhouseScene: Many towns and cities contain public bathhouses that the party can visit. Some even offer special services to patrons who can pay for extra fees, such as hiring some servants to clean them for a little bit of additional gold.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AdjectiveAnimalAlehouse: The game gives us countless examples, from more mundane animals all the way up to classic fantasy creatures. Almost every large town or city has at least one or two with names like The Golden Dragon Restaurant, Bird of Paradise Tavern, Silver Dragon Inn, The Fallible Feline, Red Cobra Saloon, The Amorous Armadillo and Mermaid's Lust.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ALoadOfBull: Minotaurs are added as a powerful R.C.C. in the ''Old Ones'' sourcebook, which even features a minotaur warrior on the front cover.


Added DiffLines:

* PublicBathhouseScene: Many towns and cities contain public bathhouses that the party can visit. Some even offer special services to patrons who can pay for extra fees, such as hiring some servants to clean them for a little bit of additional gold.


Added DiffLines:

* WateringDown: Several low quality taverns, inns and gambling halls are explicitly stated to do this with their booze.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* HornyDevils: The game has both Succubus and Incubus demons that behave similarly to their mythological counterparts.
* IntrepidMerchant: Merchants are available as an adventurer O.C.C. for players to select.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* FantasticDrug: The game has a large section dedicated to various types of exotic drugs covering everything from simple hallucinogens to more useful and potent effects like improved healing. Some are fairly common, some are so rare only a small handful of people know how to create them and some are so addictive that you'd probably be better off swallowing a mug of week old pond slime.


Added DiffLines:

* GorgeousGorgon: Zigzagged a bit. Gorgons are described in the text as being ugly monsters that hate anything beautiful while the actual illustration depicts... a SexySilhouette that heavily implies super model proportions and {{Stripperriffic}} attire. Maybe she's just a ButterFace?
* HarpingOnAboutHarpies: The game includes a nasty demonic race of creatures called Dire Harpies that typically serve the Greater Deevils. Unlike regular harpies they are described as having fiery glowing eyes and drooling boiling hot lava... ''yikes''.

Top