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Here is a list of links which were
used during the construction of the world of Eyru. They provide
great campaign reference material whether adeventuring in Eyru or elsewhere.
3.5 SRD
This site is a MUST see. Under the Open Gaming License, several
DnD fans have cranked out some spectacular compilations of the 3.5
source documents. (As someone who has already spent $100+ on the
three core books, I was very happy to find this gem on the
web.)
ScreenMonkey Play DnD and
other pen and paper RPGs online with this nifty tool. NBOS also
makes Fractal Mapper which is relatively easy to use cartography
software that produces high quality maps.
BabyNamesof
Ireland is a great site to give inspiration for character and
NPC names.
Irish
Literature, Mythology, Folklore and Drama: One of the best and
most extensive collection of links I've seen. Some excellent links
to translations of old Irish tales, and more info, mythical and
historical, than you can shake a fey stick at!
Stone
Pages: As best described on their site: "Stone circles,
dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hill forts: welcome
to the first and most comprehensive online guide to European
megaliths and other ancient sites." From Ireland to Italy!
Wonderful for a GM to use during sessions to illustrate the land
of Eyru.
Internet
Medieval Sourcebook: An
excellent source of links to all things Medieval. Well indexed and
up to date links.
History
of Medieval Towns: This is
a wonderful site that details the history of two medieval towns.
Everything from early maps, town legal code and even the town's
seal are included here. A great source for a GM planning a
medieval town and the inspiration behind the Eyrian city of Lynn.
The
Arador Armour Library: A
dictionary of terms, construction techniques, pictures, and even a
forum to share ideas about medieval armour and weaponry. Wonderful
source for GMs and players who want to add realism to their
campaign.
Heraldry
on the Internet: Just what
it says! While Eyru is modeled after a
historical period that greatly pre-dates heraldry, this site's
information is too useful to pass up.
Historic
Roots: A wonderful page
containing a database of clans and a very brief history of the use
of the tartan. Excellent for GM's and PC's looking for family
names to use in game.
The
Grey Labyrinth: While not
historically related, this site is perfect for keeping players on
their toes. A good riddle or a mind-bending puzzle is all but
irresistible to many people of Eyru. This collection of puzzles is
sure to give the GM something to challenge the players with aside
from bands of angry giants and ill-tempered beasts.
The
World of Celtic Art: A
collection of ancient and modern Celtic art links with some useful
historical information on Celtic culture as well.
Online
Gaelic Dictionaries:
Searchable Gaelic dictionaries! Many place names and proper names in Eyru have been taken
from (or in part, derived from) Gaelic dialects. Irish Gaelic is
most prominent in these proper names though there is a smattering
of Manx and Scottish.
Open
Gaming Foundation: A link
to information on the OGF which provides a copy of the OGL which
Wizard of the Coast's d20 system is published under.
Brigantia:
Iron Age Celtic Re-Enactment:
A historical re-enactment group that is serious about its work. A
good deal of research has gone into their roles and much of their
findings are posted on the site.
Beginner's
guide to Irish Gaelic Pronunciation:
Not sure how to pronounce the name's of some of Eyru's important
figures and characters? (That makes two of us! :) This guide will help since most of the
linguistics of the campaign are based on Irish Gaelic.
Celtic
Art and Cultures: This is a
fabulous collection of images. Inspirational for GMs and players
who want to add some authenticity to their game.
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