Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia is an indispensable reference to the many gods and goddesses, monsters, locations, artifacts, and events that have shaped Gloranthan mythology since its making!
What's Inside
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The Encyclopedia of the Gods
Hundreds of entries describing these beings and forces in brief, informative prose, cross-referenced where appropriate. Each entry describes the subject’s name, pronunciation, other titles, associations, and other references, with a description of how that being is depicted within the world of Glorantha.
Combine this with the other books in the Cults of RuneQuest series for quick references across all volumes.
The Art of Gloranthans
Full color illustrations and design by Katrin Dirim bring the divine world to vivid life! Showcasing the art that is created in Glorantha by the many worshippers of the various gods, the art throughout Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia is a display of Gloranthan culture, and can be used to inspire players and Gamemasters alike.
A System-Free Sourcebook
Rules-agnostic descriptions of the gods and locales throughout Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia make it an invaluable resource for RuneQuest players, any fans of Glorantha, players of other roleplaying games, and anyone with an interest in creative mythology.
Note: This supplement is an enhancement to the books of Cults of RuneQuest. It is not a standalone product and is intended to provide a greater understanding of the rich and textured mythological world of Glorantha.
What The Critics Say
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“A beautiful introduction to the pantheons and mythological figures of Glorantha. Superbly comprehensive, it sets up and serves as a companion to the Cults of RuneQuest series and if the rest of the titles are going to look as good and delve deeper into their subjects, then the RuneQuest fan is going to very pleased with each new volume.”
— Reviews from R’lyeh, Gods & Sods.
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"The single most comprehensive survey of Glorantha's rich mythology that we have ever seen."
— Andrew Logan Montgomery, THE CULTS OF RUNEQUEST: Part One, Some Thoughts on Chaosium Cults and the Prosopaedia.
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“If I were to measure the depth of the community’s collective drool, I’d need a yardstick...”
— Akhelas, REVIEW: The Prosopaedia for RuneQuest.
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“A wonderfully illustrated encyclopedia of the entire mythical landscape of Glorantha, a proof that RuneQuest isn’t like any other fantasy game.”
— The Godlearners, Review: Cults of RuneQuest, The Prosopaedia .
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"In this day and age, RuneQuest‘s best bet is in emphasising the distinct and unique flavour of Glorantha and these books do a wonderful job with it... Though much of the material here was developed before his death by Greg Stafford, the job of finishing the project has fallen to Jeff Richard, who has made it a labour of love, along with a wealth of collaborators, including artists who’ve made some of the nicest and most flavourful-looking art I’ve ever seen in a RuneQuest book."
— Refereeing & Reflection, a RuneQuest Encyclopedia.
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“What Greg Stafford, Jeff Richard, and the team at Chaosium are doing with these books is nothing short of brilliant, and The Prosopaedia and Mythology, have to come highly recommended, not just the depth they add to Glorantha, but for sheer readability and entertainment value.”
— EurocultAV, Cults of Runequest Prosopaedia Review.
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- Publisher:
- Chaosium
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- RuneQuest
- Year Released:
- 2023
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- Full Color Hardcover
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- Greg Stafford, Jeff Richard, Sandy Petersen, Katrin Dirim
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- Katrin Dirim
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- Simeon Cogswell
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- 978-1-56882-466-6
- Page Count:
- 148
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The Prosopaedia
I have been slowly simmering myself in the lore of Glorantha since I first picked up White Bear Red Moon many years ago. What drew me to Glorantha was, above all else, the mythology. I didn't understand it that well at first, but over the years (now decades) that love of the mythology has only grown deeper. This book is not the first of its kind, not even for this line. There was a version of it that was created under 3rd edition, but this is so much deeper, fuller, richer. This is not The Gods of Dragon Pass. This is a guide to the gods of Glorantha, east to west, north to south, two continents, multiple island chains, and many conflicting and blending pantheons. This is not just a list of the gods. This is a dive into as many of the gods of Glorantha as possible, listed alphabetically, but you will find yourself paging back and forth, cross-referencing pantheons, Runes, and areas. This is the starting point for a deep dive into the divinity of this setting. Embrace it.
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The Prosopaedia
A vibrantly illustrated first volume of the Cults of Runequest series, full of details old and new of the deities, demi-gods, and heroes of the Gloranthan cosmos.
