Writing in Carcosa

tkdco2
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Writing in Carcosa Aug 20, 2014 3:11:12 GMT -6

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Post by tkdco2 on Aug 20, 2014 3:11:12 GMT -6

Most natives in Carcosa are illiterate, but sorcerers and other scholars have learned the writings of the Snake Men in order to study rituals and other forbidden lore. And while history and legends are generally passed down orally, some vainglorious chiefs and heroes may wish to have a scribe record their deeds for posterity (for anyone with the skill and inclination to read about their exploits).

Human scripts would be derived from Snake Man alphabet, modified according to their needs.

Some sorcerers have been able to decode the alphabet of the Old Ones in order to help them learn more rituals. B'yakhee, Deep Ones, and Primordial Ones understand and use this script.

Space Aliens are civilized and have their own alphabet. They doubtless keep detailed records of their civilization and their experiences on Carcosa.

Last Edit: Aug 20, 2014 3:12:26 GMT -6 by tkdco2

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jcstephens
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Writing in Carcosa Aug 20, 2014 9:58:48 GMT -6

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Post by jcstephens on Aug 20, 2014 9:58:48 GMT -6

The way I see it the Space Aliens are post literate, communicating mostly by telepathy (both natural and electronic). If information must be presented in graphic form, it's done by illustrations and autoplaying holograms; this is the reason most Space Alien technology is so easy for the Men of Carcosa to use.

Any fool of a DM can kill his players, it's as easy as "Rocks fall, everybody dies". The Art lies in giving them the opportunity to kill themselves, in as entertaining a manner as possible.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,561	Writing in Carcosa Aug 20, 2014 16:15:33 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Aug 20, 2014 16:15:33 GMT -6 That's a good idea. I can incorporate that into my campaign. Thanks.
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket, Sojisk Ulmevi. I wish I could have played you longer.

eaterofkittens Level 3 Conjurer Don't drink liquid gods Posts: 71	Writing in Carcosa Sept 18, 2014 2:06:32 GMT -6 tkdco2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eaterofkittens on Sept 18, 2014 2:06:32 GMT -6 Glagolitic Script is pretty funny looking. Like Space invaders. Attachments:

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,561	Writing in Carcosa Sept 18, 2014 2:11:13 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Sept 18, 2014 2:11:13 GMT -6 Nice find, thanks for sharing this!
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket, Sojisk Ulmevi. I wish I could have played you longer.

Post by tkdco2 on Aug 20, 2014 3:11:12 GMT -6

Post by jcstephens on Aug 20, 2014 9:58:48 GMT -6

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Post by tkdco2 on Sept 18, 2014 2:11:13 GMT -6