Jex Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Okay, I'm probably getting a bit ahead of things since I haven't finished my Marshedge project yet (I'm working on it, I swear; I hope to have it done by the end of the month—at least the writing if not all the illustrations), but I've been mulling over some ideas for future projects, and I had a possible idea for one of them for which the matter in the topic of this title is relevant. Do Maidstone Archers have normal human lifespans, or do they live significantly longer than humans? Or is this something that hasn't been established in canon? (I kind of want to use a Maidstone Archer in my next RuneQuest project, but given the nature of that project it would only work if Maidstone Archers could live for at least a century and a half. If not, though, no big deal; the Maidstone Archer was just a fun detail I wanted to include, but it isn't essential to the concept, and the project can still work fine without it.) (Side question: In earlier editions Maidstone Archers were called "grotarons", but as far as I can tell this term has been dropped from the latest edition (maybe it's used somewhere, but not that I could find). Is "grotaron" an officially deprecated term, or is it still used in some contexts? Or is it, for instance, a rude nickname to which Maidstone Archers would take exception?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGoth Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I've checked the guide and the bestiary and can't see anything there about lifespan. But so what if it did? You want them to live for 200+ years, then that's how your Glorantha works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRE Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 As descendants of a mountain and probably a God's War remnant, I would have them long lived. Most large criatures are, so I do not expect them to be an exception. Overpopulation is mentioned as one of the reasons for wandering as well, and that fits with longevity. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jex Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 6 hours ago, JRE said: As descendants of a mountain and probably a God's War remnant, I would have them long lived. Most large criatures are, so I do not expect them to be an exception. Yes, I was kind of thinking along those lines, but it's good to hear that someone else has similar reasoning. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soltakss Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 6:01 AM, Jex said: Do Maidstone Archers have normal human lifespans, or do they live significantly longer than humans? Or is this something that hasn't been established in canon? I just assumed that they lived longer than humans, maybe for centuries. On 6/5/2023 at 6:01 AM, Jex said: In earlier editions Maidstone Archers were called "grotarons", but as far as I can tell this term has been dropped from the latest edition (maybe it's used somewhere, but not that I could find). Is "grotaron" an officially deprecated term, or is it still used in some contexts? Or is it, for instance, a rude nickname to which Maidstone Archers would take exception? In my Glorantha, Maidstone Archers call themselves Grotarons. 1 Quote Simon Phipp - Caldmore Chameleon - Wallowing in my elitism since 1982. Many Systems, One Family. Just a fanboy. www.soltakss.com/index.html Jonstown Compendium author. Find my contributions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfbrandi Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 7 hours ago, soltakss said: Maidstone Archers The phrase always makes me think of “an everyday story of Kentish folk.” So it goes … 1 Quote NOTORIOUS VØID CULTIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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