Fallen of the Land
The Fallen of the Land Cultures of the Fallen
The various classes, in and of themselves, are but variations on the other classes, with better statistics here and lesser statistics there. These are not the recipe for great roleplaying experiences, but mere mechanics used to solve physical problems such as combat and stealth. More information on these countries, cultures and the people who inhabit them can be found in Conan: The Road of Kings, as well as in other Conan the Roleplaying Game products such as Conan: Across the Thunder River, Conan: Shadizar – City of Wickedness, Conan: Aquilonia – Flower of the West and Conan: Pirate Isles.
Aquilonia
Aquilonia is the wealthiest and most powerful of the Hyborian kingdoms, peopled by a proud population, better off than most in that distant epoch. In Conan’s time, Aquilonia most closely resembles Medieval France in culture and ecology. Its barons and counts maintain ancient feuds from generation to generation and the frontiers fight Picts, Cimmerians, Nemedians, Ophireans and each other. Aquilonia plays a dominant role in the history of Robert E. Howard’s epoch.
Aquilonian Pirates
Technically speaking, there are no prohibited classes for an Aquilonian character from the central provinces. However, to capture the flavour of Robert E. Howard’s world, pirates should not be allowed for 1st level natives of the central regions. Aquilonia is land-locked. A true pirate culture would be nearly impossible to sustain in central Aquilonia. Bossonia: Pirate is one of Bossonians’ prohibited classes. As a land-locked nation, few Bossonians will ever have the opportunity to meet a pirate; much less become one at 1st level. Of course, Bossonians often leave Aquilonia as mercenary soldiers, so they may have opportunity to take up the pirate class later. Pirates and military craft know the power of archery, so many Bossonians are recruited on ships as marines (soldier/pirates). Gunderland: The pirate class is prohibited to 1st level Gundermen. As a land-locked nation, few Gundermen will ever have the opportunity to meet a pirate, much less become one at 1st
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level. Despite the limitations, there are several excellent options for the Gunderman. Of course, Gundermen often leave Aquilonia as mercenary soldiers, so they may have opportunity to take up this class later. The fighting prowess of the Gundermen would be an asset to any pirate or military craft, so many are hired on to become marines (soldier/ pirates). Tauran: Pirate is prohibited to a character from the Tauran at 1st level. As a land-locked nation, few Taurans will ever have the opportunity to meet a pirate; much less become one at 1st level. Of course, Taurans often leave Aquilonia as mercenary soldiers, so they may have opportunity to take up this class later. Pirates and military craft may recruit a man of the Tauran on ships as marines (soldier/pirates). Westermarck: Unless one plans on sailing/rowing up and down the Thunder or Black Rivers on a warship, stealing from Pict and settler alike, this class is not likely to appear among natives of the Westermarck. Of course, those characters who leave the Westermarck may take this class later if the opportunity presents itself. Perhaps a borderer decides to war on the Picts along the coast, so he travels to Argos, learns the ropes of a ship and leads a pirate crew against the sea-coast tribes.
Aquilonian Temptress Temptresses prey upon the aristocracy throughout Aquilonia. Because of the importance of a ‘virginal’ appearance, many take ranks in Perform (virginity). Aquilonian temptresses may well be advised to take Iron Will as a feat or to take feats that hide Corruption. Most Hyborians feel that a woman can retain her chastity if her body is violated against her will and lose her chastity if she dresses in a lascivious dress or acts in a sexual manner, even if she does not engage in sexual intercourse, so temptresses must be careful with their overtures. Subtlety is the key in mighty Aquilonia. Temptresses must know how to work in this stifling, restrictive society. Many aristocratic temptresses follow the infiltrator role (see page 44), trying to access as much power as possible (although not in the same manner as the black widow). Bossonia: The shield maiden concept (page 102) is appropriate for Bossonian temptresses. The temptress class is favoured for Bossonian women, who are often oppressed by
