Adding On (Ricasa Supplement)

Notice from the Editor

Alright, I appear to have once again underestimated myself and done what seems to be generally considered a damn fine job here. But, help in tuning the fine points is always appreciated and nothing will be deleted on sight- just if it's spammish or really seems out of place.

To clear up any confusion, though its history is vast, Ricasa campaigns are meant to be played at a 16th-18th century level- the MSRD's Progress Level 3 describes it perfectly. Archery has just died out. Guns are new, expensive, and bulky. Cartridges, rather than ball and shot, are the most common ammunition, but still use black powder as a propellant. For all intents and purposes, the sword is still king- but it's about to be hurled, violently, off the throne.

The important thing to remember is that, while this campaign is for all intents and purposes a serious campaign that any hardcore player could have a blast in, it's also not intended to take itself all that seriously. It's not a "cameo of the week" thing, either- more of a fun poke in the ribs of all the old stereotypes and standbys of D&D.

Also, I'm gonna toss in a few helpful tips for the DM here (one for now, maybe more later)- anything that doesn't deserve a full section. Each of the eight human countries in Ricasa have their own specific feel to them, which can be matched up to some real-world countries.

Table: Country Cheat Sheet

Country	M. Common Race	People	Real-World Counterpart	Nickname	Official Armed Forces	Gen. Alignment
Bastion	Humans	Bastites	Israel (Dutch sound/look)	Ironhills	Bastion Armed Forces, BDW security teams	Neutral Good
Calthoras	Humans	Calthorans	Russia	The Starlands, the North	The Star Knights, Cal. Militia	Lawful Good
Canadia	Humans	Canadese	England/Ireland/Canada	Kingdom of Insanity, Kingdom of the Sun	Crown Legions, Canadese Army, C.A. Shock Troops	Chaotic Good
Capraht	Humans/"Evil" Races	Caprahti	None	"There", the Lost Lands	The Black Army	Lawful/Neutral Evil
Kalantar	Elves	Elves	None	the Forests, Elflands	Unknown	Lawful Good
Lamelloth	Humans	Lamells	Poland	The Plains	Army of the Plains	Lawful/Neutral Good
Malania	Humans	Malanese	United States	The Silver Duchy	Border Guards, Gray Knights	Neutral Good
Opridenik	Dwarves/Humans	Oprids	None	The Cliffs	Tunnel Watch	Lawful Good
Serlithana	Humans	Serliths	Germany	The Southlands, the White Country	The White Army	Lawful Neutral
Styalenuth	Humans	Styaleni	Sweden	None	Merchant's Council Commando Forces, Styaleni Militia	True Neutral

(Interestingly enough, the White Army and the Black Army have never even come close to fighting as of yet- the White Army focuses to the east in their squabbles, and the Black Army doesn't really have a focus. Maybe someday.)

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