2003 · Campaign Setting (game world)
Orphaned Races: Ascorbites & Hironem
This sourcebook examines the insectoid Ascorbites of Severus and the reptilian Hironem of Cadiz, two sentient races in the Fading Suns universe. It details their histories, cultures, planets of origin, religions, social structures, and relationships with humanity from multiple perspectives. The Ascorbites are a hive-minded people suspected by the Church of serving dark entities, while the Hironem follow a caste system and God-Kings established by mysterious beings believed to have been renegades of the Vau. The book includes dual statistics for Holistic’s Victory Point System and the d20 System.
Sourcebook (rules/options to enhance play)Skill Based (buy or gain skills)Point Based (allocate points to get skills, powers, etc)Trait / Aspect Based (personality affects gameplay)
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