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REQUIRED BOOKS: The following WHAT TO EXPECT IN EACH ISSUE Old School Essentials books are referenced or are needed to play this Thanks for taking the time to check Travel Brochure. As space for this out this overview of The Domains of Meru.At the end I have written a product was kept limited on purpose longer Authors Note that goes more to give it the feel of a real travel in detail about this worlds inspiration. brochure, references to existing Here I would like to give a quick idea material was used instead of of what each issue will include and complete reprints. how it “plays” with the OSE rule set.

Core Rules:Contains the foundation The concept of these Issues is based rules of Old School Essentials this off our modern Travel Brochures. book is based on. Expect them to be written primarily in the voice of a local guide trying to get Classic Fantasy Advanced Genre you to vacation or adventure in their Rules:The Classes and Races in this domain. Each Issue includes book use references from Classic important locales, peoples, gods, Fantasy Advanced Genre Rules. local wildlife, pronunciation guide random charts, arch villains and Advanced Fantasy Monsters:Stat legendary items. I hope to release blocks have been provided, as well as small 2-3 page adventures for the any features of specific new monsters. world after the first 5 books are Some references to Advanced available. The first two will be Fantasy Monsters have been made. released simultaneously and the following two by end of summer Advanced Fantasy Druid and 2021, they are all written just need Illusionist Rules: These rules are art! referenced in the “Meet New People” The various races, classes and section of this book monsters are a mix of overlays of traditional classes and completely Povitrya: Isle of : Two classes, new work. I have used them in my Netlenne and Vedohon, are games and will warn you that mentioned as options and will be balance was less important to me detailed in Issue 2. than attempting to stay as loyal to the folklore as possible. I have found Old School Essentials will be some of the challenges to offer Sampleshortened in-line to savefile space. wonderful role playing opportunities. The Domain Of Meru

To the Bogi (gods) our domain is know as Yav, but to us mortals it is Meru. A land slowly expanding into the aether of the cosmos. With its view of the ’s branches, we know how special our place is in the universe. We are both blessed and cursed to live among the gods themselves. Let me give you a quick tour, if I may.

The lands bordering the aether are the Obid. A land where Bogi make their homes, and brave heroes attempt to carve out their own domains and become Knyaz or Tsars immortalized in poetry and song. You too may desire a stronghold of your own, why not one with a divine neighbor?

The ocean, Zhyttya Okeanu, holds five domains: Trypilia, Rozdollya, Sertse, Vishau Zemli and Povitrya. The islands of Trypilia sit motionless, centered between winter and summer, while the others travel around them over the course of the year. One can find adventures of all kinds among these lands: Eco-friendly excursions, wild kazyno nights, treasure hunting, spelunking, undead and demon hunting and quest for lost , the All Father created Prav, the that hold our sun and three moons. He planted wisdom to name a few. the World Tree whose leaves are home to numerous other realms. He birthed his sons and daughters, our bogs (gods), and bid them to “create something.” So, are your bags packed? What are you waiting for? See one our talented referees and book your next adventure or vacation immediately! Before someone else visits So under the shade of the World tree his first son brought forth Yav, or as we named it: and has the experience you were looking for. Meru. He began with life giving ocean’s, then raised lands around it to keep the waters from spilling out into the cosmos. He raised mountains, planted forests for shade and sowed fields for food. Lastly, he created , an to house the mortal he knew would have nowhere to go when they died. Then admiring his work he bid his younger siblings to make homes of their own there and fill it with life. And so they did, each adding something of themselves to this new domain. And for a time things were good.

What Svarog did not see was that his new realm had cast a shadow over the base of the World Tree. In this shade, a dark and evil serpent born at the creation of the cosmos, Rods opposite, had what it needed to grow and scheme. It began to whisper corrupt thoughts to any of Rods sons and daughters who would listen.

First among these was , the lord of winter. He resented his place and despised the mortals worship of him driven only by their desire to be rid of him. He recruited other bogs who felt they to deserved a more respectful lot, especially those who had been tasked with keeping track of perished mortal souls in the underworld of Nav. He recruited the most powerful mortals and gifted them a kind of immortality. Then, he set about conquering Meru.

His opposite, Belbog the lord of summer, rose up and opposed this affront. Many battles ravaged the lands, but in the end Chernobog was defeated when Svarog intervened and defeated the great serpent behind the . Chernobog went back to his home in the east, while Belbog retired to the west. Now each watches the other and works in Meru through heroes, villains, witches and tsars. After all, a Rod is family, and sometimesSample families disagree what is best. file PACKING FOR WEATHER OZEM: Bog of the Under-earth, Protector of Shadows Travelers Guide The weather in Meru is rather The Bogi predictable. Chernobog lives in the : Bog of the Sky and BOOKING YOUR TRIP west, and there winter rules year BELBOG: Bog of Summer, round. Belbog, living in the east Lightening, Protector of Rods Protector of Knowledge If you are not lucky enough to have keeps the weather a warm summer been born in Meru, there are many year round. As you move towards the ROD: The All Father, Creator of All options available when planning your center, these two extremes even out. BEVO: Boginya of Exploration, vacation or next adventure here. In the north , boginya of spring Protector of Learning SEVA: Boginya of Autumn, rules and in the south Seva, boginya Protector of Youth THE WHIGHTMANA: Cosmos of autumn holds sway. CHERNOBOG: Bog of Winter, traveling merchants that travel Spreader of Knowledge through the World Trees leaves and The four lands that circle Trypilia take : Bog of Wind, Spreader visit all the universes known to the one year to make a complete an orbit. of Curiosity and Diversity gods. Reference the map to see where each CHISLOBOG: Boginya of Time, would be according to season. Protector of Crops SVAROG: Protector of all, First NAV: Our underworld shares many son of Rod edges with other lands resting places Rain, rains. Snow, snows. Only DAJ’BOG: Bog of the Sun, for souls that have passed on. Not can answer the as to when Watcher of Weddings and Unions always the safest route, but possible. and where these will occur. SVYATOBOH: Bog of Forests, Protector of the Wilds LEOPOLIS: The Kishka maintain DAJD’BOG:Bog of Wisdom, several portals to their kin found Protector of the Written Word SYRA ZEMLYA:Bog of Earth, throughout the cosmos and often TIME Protector of Growth and Nature arrange travel. DODOLA: Boginya of Rain, 1 Week/9 Days, 1 Month/36 Days, 1 Protector of Fertility THE LEAP OF ROD: Rod has a soft Year/ 12 Months : Bog of Nav, Watcher of the place in his heart for those willing to World Undersea, Font of all Magic, sacrifice everything for a greater HOVALO: Bog of Fire, Protector of Month Names (January-December): Giver of Cattle cause or love. Often brave heroes that Sichen, Lyutyy, Berezen, Kviten, the Eternal Flame are on the brink of dying or those that Traven, Cerven, Lypen, Serpen, VESNA: Boginya of Spring, Giver commit to the ultimate price will wake Veresen, Zovten, Lystopad, Hruden KUPALA:Bog of Change, Provider and find themselves on one of our of Rebirth shores. Not the easiest way to plan a of Cleansing trip, but it may get you here. VIY: Protector of the Separation of LEL: Boginya of Love, Protector of Yav and Nav DISTANCE Harmony Currency Meru is roughly 5600 miles east/west VOLUH: Bog of Warriors, Protector and 3800 miles north/south. MARA:Boginya of Night and of Yav Eternal Life and Sleep, Guider of Standard coinage in Meru is simple Trypilia: Covers roughly 750 by 500 small disks of gold, silver, and copper miles Deceased Souls YNDRA: Bog of Thunder, Protector called Obmin. Some areas will have Povitrya:400by450miles of the Starry Skies, Keeper of the MYESYATS: Bog of the Moon, Whightmana currency exchanges to Heavenly Swords Rozdollya: 600 by 450 miles Protector of Magic help make sure you get a good rate. Vishau Zemli: 600 by 300 miles ZEVANA: Boginya of Animals, Trade is also preferable throughout NIY: Bog of the Sea, Protector of Protector of the Wilds many areas. SampleSertse:700by450miles Sailors file Trypilia: Land of Seven Islands Exotic Places PAHORB BANI Relax at these outdoor lava spas, and The Seven Islands we named Trypilia began as a retreat for our beloved DALEKO ISLAND have your fortune told by . goddess Syra Zemlya, a place she could be alone and find peace away from SMIYA FALLS her ever-warring lovers- Veles and Perun. For the adventurous, Daleko offers the Two Towers of Kniez, home of the Home to the . Not Alas, lonely she birthed life into her little realm, and eventually created our mortal demon and enemy of the Odyn, recommended for tourists. people, the Odyn. Peaceful years passed and we learned about nature and the King Nibel. satisfaction hard work brought. Then one day the boys searched out their OZERO ISLAND wayward lover. Veles, ever jealous, felt another rival for his loves heart was This volcano is home to Veles, bog of unacceptable and should be shown to be undeserving of her affections. Perun, The picturesque city of Muzyk, home Nav, when he walks the lands of Meru. sworn to ever challenge Veles, aided us. to the Odyn and Kar. Mythic location of the Portal of Byr, where the THE DRUM The troubled times that followed are over now, and we have five beautiful legendary Klave Sword lies. islands for adventurers to rest, relax and if they choose- adventure in. A drum the size of a mountain once TSENTR ISLAND used by Perun to woo Syra. Attempt the race to the top, and be granted a “Do not cry, morning is wiser than evening” folk wisdom Visit the Feya, Vedmid and the village wish. of Vitsi. Procure passage to Staryi Island for even more adventures. In This Issue OSTRIV HROMU NEW RACES Domvoi: Shape-changing halfling- Thunder Island, home of Perun. Epic esque people prone to epic heroism and epic depression challenges, with epic rewards. Feya: Born of water, forest or cloud ASHSA these fey tend to nature and battle evil Kar:Underground people who are compulsively greedy and clockwork Destroyed by the fires of Veles’s smart volcano over and over, our ancestral NEW CLASSES home is now a strange city of the Mystra:The mystical magic-users of undead. Meru NAVKA Zduhac: Nature attuned warrior mages The entrance to the underworld, for NEW MONSTERS those that enjoy underdark Chemer, Lake Somen Monster, adventures. , Popeliuha, Rusalka, Vodnik, Sample fileVu’Stat Ghul, Yogosha MRIYA LIS Povitrya: Isle Of The Wind In The Wind Interested in the people who dwell The travel through the cosmos, free of constraint. They see and MT SMERCH between worlds? Visit this forest experience everything. Rod gifted dominion over them to our lord Stribog. For home of sprites, , and all many years he drifted along with their whims exploring the farthest of fars. Home to The Gentleman Demon, Tsar manner of . Then, seeing the home his siblings were creating, he decided to construct one Tomislav. This tornado protected KORINNYA for himself upon it. And Povitrya was born. island is one of Meru’s most hated places. City built from floating wood. The Eventually, he grew restless and decided the time to explore again was at craftsmen here are unparalleled in all hand. It was then he asked his sister Syra Zemlya to create us, the Vetry, to VYSIACHE MISTO of Meru. Its markets host the watch over his home. Inspired by his travels we are diverse, filled with a desire Home of the Vetry! The city that Wightmana. to live life to its fullest and a belief that we shape our own destiny. hangs in the air, nestled among the IN THIS ISSUE Povitrya, our home, is filled with this joy towards life, as well as mysteries from mighty Vyty Mountains. Spend your across the universe. Come explore your desires, and if you dare, pit your wit evenings in one of the many Kazyno’s NEW RACES against an otherworldly puzzle. and your days recovering in one of The Vetry:Aerial race comprised of the many restaurants or cafes. six species: Burivnyk, Litnyk, Siver, “ If thou dost want to find the Wind, seek him on the open steppe. He can go Stryga, Vitroico, Vitrylo ten different ways to thy one” folk wisdom SOJENICA’S HEART Kazhennik:Other-worlder that struggles with luck, controls cosmic Deep in the Vyty Mountain Range lies winds and carries one special keepsake this hole in the ground. Legend says it holds the heart of a god. NEW CLASSES CHEREP CHAPEL Netlenne:Powerful druids trained in the wild from youth This mysterious chapel is constructed Vedohon: Blessed warriors who fight completely of bones. Popular for for the cause of law in multiple realms adventurous souls as it holds the ARCH VILLAIN remains of many unlucky recipients, The Gentleman: collecting and their treasures. demon who brings misery to Meru NEW MONSTERS OSVIZHYTY TOWER Hykavka, Perelsnyk, Svitylka, Vyrovik, Zerkalytsia Osvizhyty was constructed to guide the universes winds to Povitrya for LEGENDARY ARTIFACTS rest and recharging. It lies in ruins Sojenica’s Heart: The heart of a god after a strange surge blew in from the The Cup, Spoon & Clock: Powerful cosmos and destroyed it five years magic that summons 25 helpers Sample ago. file OLDSTAUN Rozdollya: The Wildlands In The Wild This sanctuary lies in a great Rozdollya was for much of time the marriage home to Voluh, bog of warriors, MYR RAZOM Elderberry forest. It is harvested by and his wife Lel, boginya of love. Then the vile Tsar Ariadyk began his rise to the good Buznyshye and protected by power and swept through Meru with a mysterious demon horde in an For visitors to our domain this is more than one bog of law. attempted coup. Put down by the forces of light, it was discovered he had where one finds accommodations and accomplished the feat of immortality. The decision to imprison him was made OTHER HIGHLIGHTS information about the wildlands that as well as to construct a home for the souls of the brave warriors who perished battling him. The Valley of Ispyt where the final battle took place was chosen dominate the landscape. • Tovan Peaks: These mountains for this honor. hide more secrets than truths CHERVONYY LAKE know about them To guard these sacred places, Voluh blessed the surviving warriors of the final battle with the ability to transform themselves into powerful animals. Equal to It is no secret that this lake is home to • Valley of Ispyt: The site of the final any demon Ariadyk may summon to him, my noble ancestors now known as Svarog’s legendary ship, the Korabel Vovkodlak were born. Now, Rozdollya is a domain for those with adventure battle with Ariadyk and adrenaline in their hearts. A place to test ones skills and mettle against of Nadiya. But knowing where nature and beast. Or if you are brave enough, at the yearly Kulachni Ihry, the something is and being worthy of its IN THIS ISSUE Game of Fists held by the Volosini warrioress. And for those in need of use are two different things. NEW RACES protection from evil, one can consult the wise healers of Oldstaun. Vovkovoyin: Shape-shifting (wolf, “Fear is worse than misfortune itself.” folk wisdom THE VYSOTY great cat and bear) warriors The final resting place for a warrior Vovkolaw: Shape-shifting (wolf, great who dies bravely or for his rod/family. cat, bear) magic-users Watched over by Lel and Voluh Volosini: Warrior daughters from the personally. Pleiades galaxy ARCH VILLAIN ARIADYK’S TOWER Ariadyk:Compatriot to Koshei the and leader of the second Prison to Tsar Ariadyk and his demon uprising of chaos on Meru scum. We use their chaos to hone our NEW MONSTERS own strength and complain to no one. Bogynka, Buznyshye, , Huka, Scheznek, Zagnshysina STOZHARY LEGENDARY ITEMS Home of the Volosini, a skilled and Ash Horn: Mythic instrument that noble warrior race of daughters from summons courage and heroes past the Pleiades galaxy. Drawn to our Elderberry Magic: Sacred Elderberry island to challenge and hone their Trees and the magic derived from skills in battle, we welcomed them them with open hearts and have lived in Korabel of Nadiya:Svarog’s planer Sampleagreement with themfile ever since. traveling ship of heroes

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