People hold many superstitions, and often follow them even if they’re not sure they’re true. In a fantasy setting, where the unbelievable can easily happen, people are even more likely to follow such superstitions.

This supplement has 100 different superstitions that can be dropped into a setting. They may or may not be true but can add background colour and flavour as well as potential complications for characters.

To use the list, either roll d100 for a random result or select appropriate ones manually.

Here are some sample results:

31. Merchants in Barishan believe that keeping a pearl beneath one’s tongue will help negotiate a better bargain because it will mean they must be thoughtful when they speak. If the pearl is swallowed while in the midst of a deal, though, it’s said to curse the bargain. This superstition is the reason so many merchants have pierced tongues, keeping their pearls firmly anchored in place, and hidden from any casual observers who many not know what it is they’re looking for.

32. In the wild lands known as the Ragged Hills one of the most potent beasts is the auroch. Huge, shaggy and untamed, their powerful charge can smash through an entire house, and they seem to have no fear of men, fire or steel. It’s said that eating the raw heart of an auroch brings great strength and health. It’s also a tradition at weddings in the area for an auroch heart to be served to the bride and groom, as it will bind them together and help them conceive strong children on their wedding night.

33. Among the soldiers of the Fein-Shin, it’s traditional to attach a promise scroll to the inside of one’s shield, held in place with a wax seal. If the wax seal is pressed in place by someone the soldier loves, then it’s said to provide them extra protection from the enemy and the elements alike. However, if the wax crumbles unexpectedly, or it comes loose without warning, it’s an omen of ill tidings. Whether it means there is death waiting on the next battlefield, or one’s lover hasn’t been faithful to them, is something the soldier won’t know until their march ends.

Released: 18th July 2020 Pages: 17

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