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Podcast: Earthdawn Survival Guide
Episode: EDSG Episode 99: The Messenger
Description: * Episode 99! Next week our 100th episode with special guest Opti, aka Scratch.
* Paths in Depth: The Messenger
* Development history; first appearance in RedBrick’s Namegiver’s Compendium.
* Setting origins as obsidiman messengers being highly desired for inter-city communication.
* Original version didn’t feel like its role in a game was considered.
* Pop culture inspiration: The Postman, Book of Eli, pony express.
* Strong thematic presence in the setting and historical resonance.
* “A collective of dedicated wanderers.”
* Unsworn to any individual in a position of power; ded...