Publication:The Atruaghin Clans

[  The Atruaghin Clans]

System: Dungeons and Dragons 1e Levels: –   Author: William W. Connors  Publisher: TSR  Publication Date: 1991  Format: Paperback  Page Count: 96

Product Blurb From the ashes of an ancient culture of proud warriors rises a race of people unlike any other in the Known World. Long ago, the power of Blackmoor all but destroyed the mighty Azcans. Some of them, the bravest of the brave, sought refuge under the shadow of a great plateau. For decades, they struggled to preserve their lives and their culture. Now, centuries later, their secrets are revealed. From the buffalo hunting Horse Clans and the whaling Turtle Clans to the pueblo dwelling Children of the Bear and the evil Children of the Viper, five distinct Atruaghin Clan cultures are laid out in detail. The Atruaghin Clans is the fourteenth book in the best-selling Gazetteer series. It provides a complete description of the culture, history, and goals of the noble Children of Atruaghin. Included in this product are: - A 64-page Player's Book that provides rules for Atruaghin character creation and introduces the Shamani, a new character class. - A 32-page DM's Guide that details the history of the Atruaghin Clans, the unique Immortals that they worship, and several sample characters. - A large, full-color map that details the geography of the Atruaghin Plateau and the lands around it. This text is quoted from promotion material. Text and images are copyrighted by the original publisher.

Plot Summary

The book describes the territory of the Known World/Mystara known as "the Atruaghin Clans", which are a society loosely based on American Indian tribes.

The publication consists of two booklets, a fold-out map and a cardboard cover. The 64-page booklet "Player's Guide" describes the realm of the Atruaghin Clans within the D&D world for the players. After the introduction, the book is divided into the following sections: The Story of Atruaghin, Character Generation, Shamani, Spell Descriptions and sections on the individual tribes (Children of the Horse, Children of the Bear, Children of the Turtle, Children of the Tiger, Children of the Elk). The second 32-page booklet ("Referee's Guide") is for the DM. It contains information on the history timeline, the Immortals ("Gods") involved in the Clans' history, some Non Player Characters, sections on "Totem Magic", on "Atruaghin's Mystical Conveyor" and a note on how to adapt the content to 2nd Edition AD&D.

Publication History

GAZ14 The Atruaghin Clans was written by William W. Connors, with a cover by Clyde Caldwell and interior illustrations by Stephen Fabian, and was published by TSR in 1991 as a 64-page booklet, a 32-page booklet with a large color map and an outer folder. It is the last of the Gazeteer series of source books.

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