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Regional Advantages and Templates
The united isles of the Three Kingdoms share a common heritage, but have
been shaped by various forces over the centuries that has led to a greater
diversity than would be expected for such a small nation. The following
information for the peoples of the areas of the Three Kingdoms is not
limited to only for the Nobles of these areas. The 7th SeaTM Mechanics
section gives the regional advantage for that location for character
creation in the d10 roleplaying system. The d20TM System Mechanics
section gives favored classes, skills and languages for each group. For
the Highland Marches and Inismore, the languages section replaces the
automatic languages for an Avalon character as given the in the
Swashbuckling AdventuresTM rulebook. The Cymric language given in a few
sections is the ancient language of the Three Kingdoms (which would
approximate to Celtic or Gaelic languages in our world) and is coming back
into use with the rise of Elaine and the return of the Sidhe.
Avalon
Balig
In theory a puppet state of King Piram, Balig appears more
impoverished than it actually is, all for the benefit of the Breg tax
collectors. With its main city of Canguine under a Sidhe curse, it has
become a haven for pirates and other ne’er-do-wells.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
When purchasing the Courtier Skill, Balig Heroes automatically gain
Sincerity at Rank 1, but purchasing the Noble Advantage costs 3 extra HP.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Pirate, Wanderer
Typical Prestige Classes: Andrews Swordsman, Robertson Swordsman
Class Skill: Bluff or Sense Motive
Additional Languages: None
Breg
If there was a revolt against Queen Elaine, it can be certain that the
county of Breg will be near the centre of the plot. King Piram quietly
plots against the current rule, still burning about his defeat during the
unification of the Three Kingdoms.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Heroes from Breg may purchase the Donovan School for only twenty HP. If
they do so, however, they must take a Hubris for which they only receive 8
HP.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Noble, Swashbuckler
Typical Prestige Classes: Donovan Swordsman, Saboteur
Class Skill: Innuendo
Additional Languages: None
Camlann
The ancient seat of power for Avalon, Camlann is a land ruled by its
passions and marked by influence from Inismore. With the Sea Dogs and
Explorer’s Society based out of the port of Cardican, a naval tradition
complements their abilities in Sidhe Glamour.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
If you are a Glamour sorcerer, you receive two extra points of Glamour
Knacks during hero creation, but you receive five fewer HP than usual and
must take a 1-point Obligation Background, representing a Sidhe whom you
owe a favor.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Wanderer, Glamour Mage
Typical Prestige Classes: Captain, Midshipman, Topman
Class Skill: Profession ( Sailor )
Additional Languages: Inish
Gaavane
The small province containing the sacred Grumweald forest is under the
direct control of the powerful and mysterious Derwyddon. Few outside of
the druidic orders know exactly what transpires insides its wooded
borders.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Residents of Gaavane may purchase the Druid school for 5 HP less. However,
if they do so, they may not purchase the Firearms Skill or the Streetwise
Skill at Hero creation
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Bard, Druid, Glamour Mage
Typical Prestige Classes: Goodfellow Archer
Class Skill: Knowledge ( Sidhe, legends, Glamour )
Additional Languages: Cymric
Lothian
The people of the northern Avalon province of Lothian are as wild and
untamed as the rugged countryside, no doubt due to their historical
connections with the Highland Marches. Duke Carlyle cuts a very
distinguished appearance when in Elaine’s court, with his thick kilt and
even thicker accent.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
You receive the Hunter Skill for free, but you may not purchase the
Courtier Skill under any circumstances.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Ranger, Wanderer
Typical Prestige Classes: Donovan Swordsman, Goodfellow Archer
Class Skill: Wilderness Lore
Additional Languages: Highland
Lovaine
The largest province of Avalon contains both its current capital of
Carleon and the former Montaigne capital of Luthon. Steeped in Glamour
since the return of Elaine, it is here that you are most likely to spot
the Sidhe or one of a number of fantastical beasts.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Residents of Lovain receive twice as much income as normal and receive one
Free Raise when performing Reputation actions in the Triple Kingdoms.
However, all checks to resist the effects of Glamour have their TN’s
raised by 5
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Courtier, Noble, Swashbuckler
Typical Prestige Classes: Donovan Swordsman, Knight of Elaine
Class Skill: Diplomacy
Additional Languages: Cymric
Percis
As the nearest coast to Montaigne, the county of Percis has had a long
tradition of trade that has caused it to grow rich. It is also now
populated by dozens of Montaigne emirgés, calling in old favors to escape
the terrors of the Revolution.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
All Percis’ Heroes speak Montaigne for free, but purchasing Glamour costs
two higher HP than usual.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Noble, Swashbuckler
Typical Prestige Classes: Andrews Swordsman, Donovan Swordsman
Class Skill: Profession ( Merchant )
Additional Languages: None
Inismore
Carrig
The estate of the O’Toole family is the most powerful in Inismore, and if
it were not for the O’Bannon it is likely an O’Toole would run the nation.
Spurned by the Sidhe, the O’Toole family constantly look for new allies
and resources to take the power they see as rightfully theirs.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Whenever more than one of your dice explode during a single roll, your GM
receives a Drama die that may only be used against you. You gain the
Scoundrel Advantage for free.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Pirate, Spy, Swashbuckler
Typical Prestige Classes: Buccaneer, Robertson Swordsman
Class Skill: Gather Information
Automatic Language: Inish
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Highland, Vendel
Donegal
The Lynch family control the lands around the capital of Tara and have
traditionally been blessed with powerful Glamour sorcery, either from
their connection to the Sidhe or the O’Bannon.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
If you are a Glamour sorcerer, you receive two extra points of Glamour
Knacks during hero creation, but you receive five fewer HP than usual and
must take a 1-point Obligation Background, representing a Sidhe whom you
owe a favor.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Wanderer, Glamour Mage
Typical Prestige Classes: Finnegan Boxer, Robertson Swordsman
Class Skill: Sense Motive
Automatic Language: Inish
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Montaigne, Vendel
Dreenan
Formerly a prosperous area under the Avalon lords, the estate of the
O’Brien family has deteriorated into crime and poverty in recent times.
The ruling family still has a tradition of sending its sons to Thean
universities and so become advisors to the High King and other important
figures.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Dreenan natives receive the University Advantage for free. However, they
may not purchase any Swordsman Schools from any nation other then the
Triple Kingdoms.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Courtier, Pirate, Wanderer
Typical Prestige Classes: Bucaneer, Finnegan Boxer, Naval Marine
Class Skill: Appraise or Forgery
Automatic Language: Inish
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Castille, Montaigne
Leister
A lightly populated and very traditional area, the MacKennas are well
known for their love and patronage of the arts.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
Leister residents receive the Artist Skill for free, but they receive 100
G
less income each month.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Bard, Wanderer
Typical Prestige Classes: Finnegan Boxer, Topman
Class Skill: Profession ( Artist or Musician )
Automatic Language: Inish
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Highland, Vendel
The Highland Marches
Clan MacDuff
The ruling clan of the Highland Marches since the victory of Robert the
Dark over the Avalon lords, the MacDuffs are staunch supporters of the
united rule of the Three Kingdoms. Minor members of the family often serve
as ambassadors or generals in the army of the nation.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
They receive twice the normal monthly income and the Noble Advantage for
only eight points. However, they may never hold political office and may
not take the Merchant Skill under any circumstances.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Swashbuckler, Noble, Courtier
Typical Prestige Classes: MacDonald Swordsman, Naval Marine
Class Skill: Diplomacy
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Vendel, Eisen
Clan MacBride
The firmest opponents to the alliance with Avalon, the MacBride brood
constantly debates against the MacDuffs in Parliament. Some are even
thought to be taking more drastic steps than simple discussion.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
The MacBride’s receive the Courtier Skill for free, but receive one fewer
Reputation die (minimum 1), when in Avalon, Inismore, or the Highland
Marches.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Swashbuckler, Courtier, Spy
Typical Prestige Classes: MacDonald Swordsman, Robertson Swordsman
Class Skill: Gather Information
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Inish, Vendel
Clan MacCodrum
A minor family that would not be noted except for their strong
relationship with selkies, a type of marine Sidhe that is thought to be
behind their strong tradition as sailors and fishermen.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
You gain the MacCodrum Heritage Advantage for only 4 points, but you must
take a 1-point Vow Background, representing your alliance with the Selkies.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Glamour Mage, Pirate, Wanderer
Typical Prestige Classes: Helmsman, Midshipman, Topman
Class Skill: Swim or Knowledge ( Sidhe )
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Cymric, Vendel
Clan MacDonald
One of the strongest of the Highland clans, the MacDonald are sworn
enemies of the MacLeod and seek any way of overcoming their Sidhe
protection. With a strong military background, they stood firm against the
Montaigne invasion but have more recently lost to the MacLeod.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
MacDonald’s begin the game with a 2-point Defeated Background, and
purchasing Glamour costs them two extra HP. In exchange, they receive the
Spy skill for free and may purchase the Indomitable Will Advantage for
only 1 HP.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Swashbuckler, Noble
Typical Prestige Classes: MacDonald Swordsman, Naval Marine
Class Skill: Intimidate
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Vendel, Eisen
Clan MacIntyre
Viewed by many as an anachronism or the worst stereotype of a Highlander,
the isolationist MacIntyre keep to their rural valley and have little
exchange with the other clans.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
You receive the Hunter Skill for free, but you may not purchase the
Streetwise Skill under any circumstances.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Ranger, Swashbuckler
Typical Prestige Classes: MacDonald Swordman, Finnegan Boxer
Class Skill: Wilderness Lore
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Inish
Clan MacLeod
As enemies of the powerful MacDonald clan, the only thing keeping the
small MacLeod estates intact is their close alliance with the Sidhe.
However, this familiarity is rapidly making them distrusted by most of the
other Highland clans.
7th SeaTM Mechanics
If you’re a Glamour sorcerer, you receive two extra points of Glamour
Knacks during hero creation, but you receive five fewer HP than usual and
must take a 1-point Obligation Background, representing a Sidhe whom you
owe a favor.
d20TM System Mechanics
Favored Classes: Wanderer, Glamour Mage
Typical Prestige Classes: MacDonald Swordsman, Goodfellow Archer
Class Skill: Knowledge ( Sidhe )
Automatic Language: Highland
Bonus Languages: Avalon, Vendel
Original d10 material by Rob Vaux
d20 System and Additional Writing by Mark Stanton Woodward
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