Fonrit Background and Culture for Players

Fonrit Background

Fonrit is one of the most intriguing places in Glorantha.

The authoritative source is of course Guide to Glorantha. In Volume 1 there exists a detailed description of the culture of Fonrit and in Volume 2 description of the places.

Fonritan Culture for Mythras

Fonritan greeting: “I am a slave of mighty (name), from the city of (X). Who is your master, stranger?”

Culture

Social Class

01-05 Masarin

01-05 Treat as Ruling from Civilized for possessions

06-30 Treat as Aristocracy from Civilized for possessions

31-95 Treat as Gentry from Civilized for possessions

95-00 Treat as Outcast from Civilized for possessions

06-10 Slave Soldier

Treat as Slave from Civilized for possessions

11-30 Yad Slave

01-40 Landowner or Steward (treat as Gentry from Civilized for possessions)

41-60 Outcast

61-00 Professional (treat as Freeman from Civilized for possessions)

31-00 Kaddam Slave

Treat as Slave from Civilized for possessions

“The people of Fonrit have blue, black, or white skin, as well as any possible mixture thereof. Most of the ruling class is dark-skinned Agimori, while the most miserable slaves are predominantly blue-skinned Veldang. The majority of the population is of mixed blue and black origin, called the Torabs.” . GtG

Language

All main Fonritan languages (Afadjanni, Banamban, Kareeshtan and Mondoran) are related but are not mutually intelligible.

All speak of course

Tradetalk INT+CHA+40

Magic

All varieties of magic are practiced in Fonrit

Fonritans receive +30 bonus to Folk Magic

Standard Skills

Conceal, Deceit,Customs,Influence, Insight, Locale, Willpower.

Professional skills

Commerce, Craft (any), Courtesy, Language (any), Lore (Slavery), Musicianship, Streetwise. Lore(Politics)

Careers

All civilized generally but following are available per social class. Bolded careers are more common within social class.

Masarin

Agent, Alchemist, Courtesan, Courtier, Entertainer, Merchant, Official, Priest, Scholar, Sorcerer, Thief, Warrior

Kaddam

Beast handler, Courtesan, Crafter, Entertainer, Farmer, Fisher, Herder, Miner, Thief

Yad

Agent, Alchemist, Beast handler, Courtesan, Crafter, Entertainer, Farmer, Hunter, Merchant, Miner, Official, Physician, Priest, Sailor, Scholar, Sorcerer, Thief

Slave Soldier

Warrior

Combat Styles

Kadam Slave Scuffle

Combat Style Traits – Impromptu Weapons, Street Mob

Weapons – Club, Knife, Thrown Stone, Unarmed

Yad Strife

Combat Style Traits – Street Mob

Weapons – Whip, Knife, Club, Thrown Stone, Unarmed

Slave Soldier

Combat Style Traits – Batter Aside, Intimidating Scream(formation))

Weapons – Falchion,Barbed javelin, Heavy hide scutum shield, Heavy crossbow, Fonritan sword spear

Harem Protector

Combat Style Traits – Unarmed Prowess, Defensive Minded

Weapons – Falchion,Barbed javelin, Heavy hide scutum shield, Heavy crossbow, Fonritan sword spear, Unarmed

Calari Grip

Combat Style Traits – Mancatcher, Throw Weapons

Weapons – Falchion, Short Spear, Whip, Target Shield, Crossbow, Barbed Javelin, Unarmed

Afadjann Blade Dance

Combat Style Traits – Daredevil

Weapons – Falchion & Knife/Dagger, Long Spear, Whip, Target Shield, Barbed javelin

Kareeshtu Doublecross

Combat Style Traits – Do or Die

Weapons – Falchion & Knife/Dagger, Long Spear, Whip, Target Shield, Barbed javelin

Ompalam Overseer

Combat Style Traits – Mancatcher

Weapons – Dagger, Whip, Staff, Falchion, Light Crossbow, Unarmed

Shovel Tusker/Elephant Cavalry

Combat Style Traits – Mounted Combat

Weapons – Shortbow, Barbed javelin, Spear

Folk Magic

Appraise, Calm, Find Slave, Glamour, Heal, Incognito, Tire, Shock, Vigour, Voice

Passions

Hate Disobedience
Loyalty to Master
Attitude to Slavery: Renewed or Oldster
Masarins always have in addition the Passion Dressed to the Nines

Fonrit Character creation sheet is available as a pdf in a different format.

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There are pregenerated characters for many of these in Pregenerated Characters for Fonrit if you need some for a quick run. Searching in the Encounter Generator for Fonrit you will find many NPC’s and other encounters for your game – take a look at both the parties and enemies tab.

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Fonrit Background and Culture for Players