THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE. FOR WARHAMMER FANTASY: ROLEPLAY: RY, SEREDOM 6 SERVITUDE ~ _MARIENBURG REVISITED RETS-OF THE WFRP WRITERS | AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. 9 rinaes ‘560016 Boxe ig 6 HY eekEDITORIAL ye ud IT'S BIG!!! Wel, bigger! Bight pages to be precise someone read my editorial fast month! So what's going on you ‘may ask yourself, seeing the almost constant changes in the ‘magazine recently. am of course referring, in the main, to the lossy interior of isue twelve and the non-glossy interior of issue thineen and this issue. As we have stated before on many dccasions we have attempted to continually improve the ‘magazine. Some ofthese improvements have been hardly noticeable whilst some have been prety dramatic. In 1999 we signed a contract with Hogshead Publishing, publishers of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (and various other titles), which effectively transfered al printing and distribution under their control. Since then we have had afew teething problems (Issue [3d prove very unlucky for us being beset by non-stop probs Jems) meaning various delays along the way. However, things are finally sewing down now (Our mission statement, if we had one, would probably start with like “To boldly go, where no..." (sorry!) "Content is ‘more important than syle" As such, we have managed £0 increase the page count (hence more content!) atthe cost of @ ‘onally siylish glossy interior. IF however you see somethin sore pro the contents page opposite shinning back at you with & lovely lossy coat, then we've managed both. But don’t hold your breath! Talabheim: The Eve ofthe Forest our background of the city. its culture, history and people has been pushed back (again!) to issue sixteen Is looking impressive and looks like it may well be the largest background to a WERP city yet published. This hhuge source material for the ety will be appearing in three parts, Part one will take almost half an issue, and will be continued in two further issues by locations and more information. It's 2 project on a grand seale and has involved many talented writers we hope you will eink it worth the wait! Just 10 whet your appetite, some future articles that are in the Pipeline are The Cult of Sigmar, some background on Lustria tnd not-Chaos Secret Societies. However, this is really just the tip of the iceberg. ‘The extra pages we now have will enable us to really expand the WFRP world in directions we have not been able to before. So ook for some unusual stuf on the way. (On that line we are on the look out for humorous and not quite sctius articles on WFRP ot gaming as a whole. If you've ‘written one or have an idea for one, drop usa Tine, We're not planning on turning the magazine into a WFRP version of Mad, ‘We'd just like to incorporate the odd easy reading article ~ so go ‘on, make us chuckle! You will notice (or not) my absence from the next issue of ‘Warpstone, due to a new arrival inthe Keane household — and ho, it's nota new sofa! I'm hoping 10 be back on staff For issue sixteen, but as they say “the best laid plans..." and all that! So, T'llsee you then! “Meanwhile, Geneon UK is hurting towards us at some speed ‘now and, whilst {will not be abe attend, some ofthe Warp- stone team will be there. So, if you've got any views on how 10 Improve the magazine or ideas for new articles go and see them - and sign up for the WFRP Tournament! If his isn't enough you can catch us all at Dragonmeer in November. Yes, you head right: Dragonmeet. More details on page five. Over the pond we won't forget to mention Gencon itself. 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Antony Raga ‘sid he Ha aot developed det but they were “vores involved in covert operations im Maven ‘Cares: AS mentions in ose 10, Not new ones but fleshed out caltres al ack gro for he eePMT ePALU CONTENTS REPORTS FROM us HEART OF CORRUPTION the ovt-of-prit Dent's Dick Shadow ® Sea offers not only a worthwhile altemative, ‘but also a potential replacement" arr We take 2 look at two sew fantaty RPGs and ee ms thicry ‘A complete scenario, set in Talabheim, that proves how importast it is not to lose your head “He isa living legend, and many stil tell of his deeds” p by (er | ‘A Gateteer style look at the people of Ostland “Ostland is a province within the Empire, which regards itself as the most advanced nation inthe world” Rooke ‘Some good reasons to take care of your trusty four-legged friend “Without specialist knowleds easy to be sold a lame horse” Fresh ideas for those thinkis Tibrates were useless besides being a source of adventure seeds, books ean be used as @ source of new skills” that Old World ‘Aa in depth lok at the diferent types of slavery prevalent in the Old World “Old World societies are bull upon social inequalities, The weak live to serve the strong Graeme Davis shares hit intights into the creation of Washammer and the jokes with Part Ose of Two is possible to run faster than you ever thought possible if there’s a clear threat to life and limb Tobe A Ronny Aout Point GC Cole Crown Coot Ge Guilder (Mariesburg Coimige) Comply Rating GW Games Worksop Experience Pointe Toe tntigne eve Se eater ast ‘An insight into the history of slavery within Elven Society “the Elves of old simply viewed slaves as inferior beings” Marienburg Revisited We return to Maricaberg 40 expand on some p é Iocations mentioned inthe soucrcbok “Nothing tke inthe Old Worl They work with Fe the por unfortunats of Marienburg to beer heir | gh to" Strange Events in Marienburg ro Cameos to amuse and confuse pliers “Perfectly natural, albeit weird, ccurrences can be b misunderstood by the population and interpreted as ‘omens from the gods, spirits or, of course, Chaos” 1a 1 Journal dating with the yeas of 398 and 239, 4 || Nightbane writes about his crusade against a cult of Khaine | worshipers who had inflated the calf Ranal. His ist hand accouns dre chilling and surprising Ouo moses over how the Khinites managed | toinftrate the Rana elt What is shocking shat Oo speutts that | ‘he two faiths are mre lovely inked han they adit | scompanied by a noe that ced, “adé to your knowledge” | The joumals are ll 9x 6%, bound wth soft lene cove | ued othe binding. Bach bodk contains 150 page with mall leather trap that keeps the work securely closed The enie collection i || handriven and dated, ee entre ae writen in Casal and Reispie | | Game Note Tis work hs enough information tht istied fr 146 | "months and 100 Es expended, the PC wil gn the sil ae | Undead PCs wil ned to beable to read both Reape and Clasial to" | | deciper the text This work is considered Re | “Daouts ov Pe Sous Tuna, Raxco Pracnass ‘Arecent work, published in 2513 in Marienburg, Theories wae writen by ‘the reputed theblogian apd scholar Hentick von Bresbark Though recently banned in The Empire, the works available in Matienburg, Esta and Tiles, This i crite examination of many ofthe myths and {ables surrounding the deifcation of Sigmar. Yet Sigmar is only pat of this work, which also deals with defiction of other tribal leader. ‘Wit archaeological evidence, including cave paintings and sculpture, | von Besburk describes thee chieftains that predate Sigmar by 800 yet ‘These chieftains were worshipped as gods, and ifthe evidence is to be ‘shamans were abl to perform miraculous Fes the name. he key paseige that le tothe banning ofthe book snd forced von Bresburk ito hiding tessa follows | Tha it as thongh politcal connection nd ht the cof igs rachel he gsi eng ny, nen tactics { ‘The rection from Sigmarites was predictable. Some have gone a ft to acute vom Bresburk of being a inion of Choos, intent on owing discontent within the Empite in order to prepare the way fr the ‘asd forces of hs masters. Even the Ulnans have publicly |} denounced the work, though many ae secretly delighted at the havoc and upse thi book hss caused. The Marienbarg authorities have sured the Imperial Arsbastador that eveything possible is Being done [0nd a copes inthe cy. weve in ality tle scion hasbeen | taken “The work measures 87 x6" and is bound in a simple black lester |jcover The pages ae glued tothe spine, andthe 400 pages ae typeset [and easy co rend Although i has only recently been published, no cores are know wo exit in The Empire, A fe copies have been found | [in bootshops in Tiles and Esl, however and many bookshops in | Marenbur have the book forsale || Game Nove This work ads nothing but background colour to ||] campaige. However, C's could be contacted by von Besburk 0 protec Him rom a pack of Wich Hues ~ or by Wieh Hunters ealisting sd v0 Warpstone - Issue Fourteen | the pire, and Rae inside the borders of the Empire | silent frit deals with the ships voyage to and back from Last {re quite good, andthe map ofthe northeastern coast of usta | De Jecmoy oF Leas 8 Coo 4 Published in 2279 in the city of Maienbug bythe noted biographer 4 | Robart meterpemeege St Total aac Ie eT ge en ae Ss [zazreasaltin Lilet Ey sonata peer oer 1) Bast. The group arcved in Cathay and Nippon and took part inthe war || managed to escape afer sit months of imprisonment. With only seen of 4 fends with the lender. 4 malnourished, sick and close ro death. Once recovered, both Lommel and Teac the miscrean down, This work is considered Uscemmen ouside oF “ie ome Sea Sem (246.2469), f ‘This lage tome i the tee er lop of he Estlin Ship The Se Spit ‘Wine bythe sis apn, Jose Jee gives 3 pod nih oe ‘onboatd 3 merchant ship Normally ashi og woul be of meet Cr | the weather and atoromia ata icon. Hower ison | “his ely counts ainting eng. Win on less that} Jimenez ma ied by the Esta merchant house Domingue Vesa to voyage to Lessa, Once there he wat to obi anything that could be seid nthe OM Worl The log comin notes onthe peepatatins for he Hpuney anda complee al la the ew. Aso incaded re a chat Ind navgtonal sie edt arrive a asia, The cartographers surprisingly accurate ‘Also inthe log ae 2 numberof accounts of clashes with the mites. ‘There i also a description of a city teeming wth frog ik cezares and ‘heir minions, and of 2 runin witha group of pirates who atempred 10 seize The Sea Spi’ cago In al took Jose snd his crew theee yea to ‘complete thie journey, ‘The journal isa ange tome, measuring 20" x 14", covered wich 3 deep, sich re leather. The binding is good, the 1000 pages are both glued ak Seed tothe spine. The work s written in Bstslisn in a wing sri ‘There isan intieae sliver clesp onthe frat coves, which locks, Historical Note Jose voyaged towards Lustia 2 second time, and was Jas sten in 2472 sling out ofthe harbour of Los Cabos. Jove snd thea Spirit were never sen again. " ‘Game Not: This og wil offer PCs enough information 1 voyage 1 Lust. The charts and maps ae accurate, and a navigetor will ain «+10. vol marigerion ts undertaken during the journey. As to the aru ‘ofthe content, Jose and his cew only saw alle of Lusra and thete will be many surprises instore fo the PCs. The work i sill wale without Knowing the langue, due tothe accuracy of the navigational sid However unless the PCs can read the tex they will bave no idea mlat they are about to fae. This wotk is considered Rare ‘Alfons van der Sten, tis two-volume work details the overland journey ‘of the explores Lommel md Cloos. Unlike the other works of van der ‘Stee, this account is very accurate, fr several primary sources were ase Duween the two countries, They were captured in Cathay in 2366 bat the crew sil alive, the survivors managed ro make thet way to Nippon. | In Nippon the crew were treated wel, Bu viewed 25 oddities. They helped the armies oF ee shogun defest an invasion from Cathay. Tit act af bravery proplled the group to fame, snd they were viewed 28 hetoes. Lommel, because of his rescue ofthe Shogun's daughter, became close i The pp srenly decided to eto hone string in Wil orl els fhe my, aplyng any othe wink thay | Song nak “ler me eo explo wie hy avd in Marburg in 237} nol age otaig oe nen ctonotegedion Ge Be ten fp tap ale oy interne art vied too tie wer Te ef) priming ia wo wet aonb 0 opr pages Each book ment 14°10 ands coven we Le j[cole wits nee Ente pate bated on drags made by sho DY txplorr. Alto oeladed in the wok re a auber of eolored plates, | | Sepitngdrwinge an scenes of Cathy and Nippon Therese seo | productions ofthe mamerour map hate group dew dng thle = txpedison Only 1000 cope of ths work were pub and a ow Copies can sil be found manque bookshops and in Universi torrie Game Noter Te pmy at of this ex would bet allow PCs co strane thet ow outy ina te Ese If they ep to dos, anyone who bas suded the book should be allowed Ineligence st (the Gs dsreton at key points on thei journey. A sucess wil tir op pssage mcounng sr situation, ad he consequences ofthe actos of Lommel and Clos This gah should pve = Done | Werween-+Sand #20, ana te GMs cretion wot such a8 Filentip, Obverr a anon The books wren i Rll set | eayorad asic Published in ilea in 2453, Ars Masia ws written byte sings composer snd condactor Mars Cina (2443-2509 Tate Best, aed Some aue the best, eval examination of musical they. The work ‘covers msc in ll forms and even includes well-escrched chapers ‘on Eland Dear styles Also ineladed are numerous seangements and ‘cores ranging fom opens o sola erumentation, Yer the bet section ie undoubeedly the one chat deals with Tan cute eyes, | (Art Basics x Sovaume st, each volume numbing 1500 typeset | ges. Scores tnd rangement ae lnladed, sony in the 3 volar] (which forms kid of musica appends) The work is wien in “Tea, and no known tanition exis. It ws rt published in 2473, sand rested once before Mare’ death, Currently her fon, Leonardo it prpssing a2" edition and thi willbe published both in Tosa ad Reikspie: However, wien the work wl be Gnished i unknowa. Ie took Marin 29 year to finch the I edition, and many speculate it will take Lzonaedo as long to compile the 2 Are Aaa tequited ‘ealing fora students of museleheory and composition, Many others Ive ted t wote a more compeehensive wor, but Marie's remains the definitive tee thie ares, ach volute measures 10" 8", bound with smple bow lathe, the le ood int eh cover The pages are sewn ino te opine, and have been bnowa to fll om. The Work hasbeen reprinted a number OF | timer, bat no corrections have been made tothe text The work | pled in Lucca! by che publishing owse of Bonet &e Soato | hot been updaed since 2496 when the revised version was pate Game Note: A aur of shils ea be gained from studying this work, APC can learn: At Conducting Att-Masoal Conpasiting and Ar Tier Mave, Bach suites 14 nthe of say and 100 BPs Aaditon thes, characters can lath 4 umber of musical eomposi= tions (he work contains 509 of them). Learning 4 short musi! pece wil take 146 days tnd successful Intelligence text (10 forthe Masieiesbip sk) 1 uccesfl the PC has memorsed the piece: ‘otherwise, they wil Have to peectice for «forthe 146 days before 1) taking eb es agin. Langer or more eifiel pieces may, athe GM 11 iseretion, ake up wo 146 months to mate This work seein the 1} empire, sling for 1000 Crowns in the Emit, bur canbe purchased ia “Ten fort meager 400 Crowne. When the 2 Edvon ir eventually published wl be published in both Tile and the impie,and | 4 q 4 Should be nore affordable asa result |) Toe emall ome ira work ofthe mot vile A handwritten dary by an [| snnared pret of Nore the 5” 3" book i bound in sick green I} lente "The $00 page, enc rand Eom bares aki, are etn into the binding The water, though debased, writes legal. These are aot || Seeing ofeimaman bat ofa welded, roy pene : I) The work describes the site and nal f the faith of Nugple.t \ é : Q 2 : @ te clason of ft pteon accounts ofthe incursion of Chaos blew. Theve paenges poste too much devi and derebe events that ‘nly the foremos echoes kro. “There neo spall nluded inthis woe, though there are many desceiptions of cal crams and practices. The passages ate howe to rend, but oer dear view of he bei of thie group. ‘They make ‘ascnatng eeding, especialy the chapters dealing with che wege an sacking of Praag, Other sections deal withthe demons that serve Nog, fn are filed with 20 mach fine and knowledge shat some renders {gor the mtbr mun hve beens high-ranking pees fn the cl "A few ofthe beans tn bave ane his work have conned [Nani Rot Consequentiy, the book ir now kepe sored in lead box, sly hod in des of great need und even then with he Urbs Game Note: The woot writen in Dark Tongne If character ea hit ‘work, hey wil gain 198 Insanity Point, Nome, they wil also be able ton the ol Theolagy-Nargle This ea unigue work, of which 0 fl copies exis Reading the work may giv the PC Negi Ret FRR, 318) For every weck spent studying, the GM shoul seemtly make 2 Wipowst text forthe characte Fale indicts dha the PC contract the mt shin rida ina inci Se eee te “saa no ha Ts pagan an ra watikeleatoandhy tly Pe epthen sedate cnt All, case a is force of nature tha ce deliver the masts frm the enna rae aeseeaeee nein raters ee eee perme repeat oceetanyrat Warpstone - Issue FourteenSLAVERY, SERFDOM AND SERVITUDE IN THE KNOWN WORLD by the Rev. Garett Lepper [P Joocconsssasssasacs The Nature of Slavery and Servitude ‘The WERP world is harsh and relentless place, where everyday Hie i Fraughe with danger, and the weak are at the mercy of all manner of predators. Bretonnian Anarchists and the like may offer visions of some future uropia, bur the tuh fe that Old World societies ae built upon social inequalities. "The weak live 10 serve the strong. Many have willingly surrendered their freedom to the strong for safety and security, while ‘others have had ther freedom taken without their acquiescence. Most people in the known world separate their society into nobles and ‘commoners bur that division neglects co expose the differences exiting amongst the cammon folk, Por not all commoners are freemen, artisans, and teaders the power and prestige of the well do is built slzo upon the about oF slaves, tres, end serfs det aa op the great majority of society Shivery Slavery stn instoton tht hat never atin mach popula in the Old Word, Being more popular onthe Finges ofthe Known orld, Arby, Nore, andthe Southlands Many counts in the Od World have orlawed most forms of shiver, and ren upon the practice in other lands tn the Ol Word and ewhere slavery is areca rebionship bed on waerahpn Becine the cae the postesion of is owner tis nation invariably clades a ter of eta + Since the save is considered the property of its owner, the slave is eatiely dependent upon thei lord or owner for everything including food, housing, and an education + Since the dave isa possession rather than an individual, cus slave cannot expect the same rights others enjoy, or the same privileges unde the lie. The onl law slaves know is what their ff ‘aster tells them. To disobey ther lord means to suffer whatever [i punishments the master deems deserving, Few can inrervene. tn ff os wheres slave-owner has a liege ot lord, the liege may cchoore to exert their influence and punish or pass judgement fon a slave-owner who is accused of Magrant misconduct. + A slave thit chooses 10 run away is considered stolen property, and any that house, ad, oF abet a runaway slave on and punishment. The eseaped oF ‘ebelious slave is subject to all manner of punishment, op wand inelading pusitive amputation or seating “The means by which an individat becomes a slave ave varied, and depend upon the culture of the slave tind its ossner, Most eammonly slaves ae taken in ware ff mids, Algo relatively common ate slaves who have aac siecle tk ‘heir life, In hierarchical societies such as Araby, many x Servitude Most ld Warlders ook with distaste upon the nsitation of savers horrfed Warpstone = Issue Fourteen a cn sono] ¥ by the loss of feedom, yet blind to the inequalities existing within their own societies» For the Old World relies heasly upon servants, Prevalent practices include indentured and coatract servitude, in which an individual surrenders freedom and legal rights in exchange fr food, shelter mini pay and in some cases taining. “There are three main forms of servinde: domestic servants appreaices and indentored servants, Domestic servants age common in castles, manors and town houses. In eetuen for being bound by a common law contract to perform domestic chores, they receive room, board, and a small remuneration. The degree to which the domestic rervant is contractually obligated depends on the prevailing attitude of society Another widespread form of servitude is the apprenticeship system that atsans, sists, and exafismen the | world over employ. In the apprenticeship sytem, sn artisan will ake ina young chil, usually feom a family thar has 0 many children to care for. Artisane wally prefer to tai thie ‘own children, but high death rates in towns snd cities leave many childlest and wiling to take in other people's children. The obligations of becoming an apprentice are considerably ore comples. In exchange for the zpprentice’s labour, the artisan must reach their apprentice ther trade by the end ofthe apprenticeship, which is typically a pre-arranged date aroand their sixteenth bisthday. Since one’s etaft is considered a trade secret and an integral past of ther livelihood, apprentices are required to keep thei taining secret, Any who abuse tix confidence face severe repercussions, Furthentore, apprentices are compelled to practice their rade elsewhere, so as not to compete with thele former mentor, oftheir mentors offspring oF relatives, who also pctic the de The thi exert iso nei varie, Whessin ibe otter formvof servi rege ome commie. indented serge | oer peat a and rea eSnth,Apidbred Bern cnet ve sewcilgny ba ates ts exchange for tnecy hd or especie An tmp of Vin the O28 Woriderr who sell themelves into indentured servitude to lendoonzix slong the New Coat of the Sautleda Tn exchange for canpory they offer their eves fru prod of around seven sears becoming the propery of the fandowne uni thee were over aler hich they are given a prearranged amount of money oF ian A ers common (ot gets Fsta) form of indented servi iedabr erin Ther ee uenyi hour oh dough engines f| rit forune, find tremeelves nae to per thle deb, These tnfoturasarenentto ddnor pton whew hey ote ha une citer their Tailor fiends pay thelr debt of, or they do 50 through tele ow labome In dchior's prima, the je debtor i offen lowed to continue thei rade or practice, Theft oftheir Inbours are given ro thoxe they are indebted to, eypically ata greatly rediuced value. It is Feequont that a debe that could be paid off by one year's work may be extended up to.a decade by the greatly reduced value that ther lender places on the debtors labous. ‘There is one Inst form of servitude, which is poorly defined and ‘which existe ina grey area of legaliy: maritime service. During ines of plague and other crises, rade often comes toa ale, since trained slore ‘can hold out their services for greater pat, vexing merchants and nobles 13