Rune symbols are a form of ancient writing system that were used by various Germanic peoples from the 1st century AD until the Middle Ages. These symbols were typically carved or engraved onto stones, wood, or metal and were used for various purposes, including writing, divination, and protection. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in rune symbols, with many people incorporating them into their personal practices and belief systems. However, there is also a growing concern about the misuse and misinterpretation of these symbols, particularly by far-right and white supremacist groups who have adopted certain runes as symbols of hate and extremism. In response to this, efforts have been made to "remaster" rune symbols, reclaiming them from these negative associations and promoting a more accurate and balanced understanding of their historical significance. This remastering involves researching and educating people about the authentic meanings and uses of rune symbols, as well as encouraging respectful and responsible engagement with them.
Rune symbol remastered
What are Rune Bottles? Rune bottles can be found throughout certain dungeons, and you can get them from killing (and or) stealing from Chimaeras on the Fooji Mtns, Undertakers in Gaoracchia Forest, Storm Claws in Ymir Forest, the big snake "Silver" in the Flanoir area, and other enemies that I'm just too lazy to list. But if you kill easier enemies, you can get a higher GP, and have a easier time obtaining items. Well now to answer my question.
Rune Bottles can be found in your "Gel Section" of your inventory. They are used to transform normal items in your inventory, to more powerful versions, or alternate versions of the original item. For example, an Apple Gel will turn into a more "powerful" form; a Lemon Gel. While Energy Tablets will turn into their "alternate" form; Spirit Bottles, which recovers Tp as opposed to Hp.
So you may be thinking, is it really worth it? Yes it is. Even though you still can find the "transformed" items, its much more useful early in the game. You can change Sages (which raises max Hp by 5%) to Red Sages (which raises max Hp by 10%), obviously a better choice. After such a lengthy explanation of what Rune bottles do, this is how to use them. Just go in your inventory, and click the Rune Bottle, and it will bring you to a seperate little menu with items that you are able to transform (Don't go looking for possible weapon transformations, as far as I know, you cannot do it).
| Original | Transformed | New Effects | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Gel | Lemon Gel | Recover 60% Hp | Any |
| Orange Gel | Pineapple Gel | Recover 60% Tp | Any |
| Melange Gel | Miracle Gel | Recover 60% Hp & Tp | Any |
| Energy Tablets | Spirit Bottle | Recover 30% Tp all | Any |
| Panacea Bottle | Miracle Bottle | Cures all status (except KO) | Any |
| Acuity Bottle | Guard Bottle | Defense up 10% | Battle |
| Flare Bottle | Acuity Bottle | Accuracy up 10% | Battle |
| Guard Bottle | Flare Bottle | Attack up 10% | Battle |
| Shell Bottle | Syrup Bottle | Protects against physical status & attack down by 20% | Battle |
| Syrup Bottle | Shell Bottle | Protects against magical status & attack down by 20% | Battle |
| Original | Transformed | New Effects | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellbane | Red Bellbane | Raise Max Def by 3 | Non-Battle |
| Lavender | Red Lavender | Raise Max Str by 3 | Non-Battle |
| Saffron | Red Saffron | Raise Max Eva by 3 | Non-Battle |
| Rosemary | Red Rosemary | Raise Max Acc by 3 | Non-Battle |
| Savory | Red Savory | Raise Max Tp by 10% | Non-Battle |
| Sage | Red Sage | Raise Max Hp by 10% | Non-Battle |
| Original | Transformed | New Effects | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Quartz | Purple Quartz | Adds Lightning element to attacks | Battle |
| Blue Quartz | Red Quartz | Adds Fire element to attacks | Battle |
| Green Quartz | Yellow Quartz | Adds Earth element to attacks | Battle |
| Purple Quartz | Aqua Quartz | Adds Water element to attacks | Battle |
| Red Quartz | Blue Quartz | Adds Ice element to attacks | Battle |
| Yellow Quartz | Green Quartz | Adds Wind element to attacks | Battle |
| Original | Transformed | New Effects | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ring | Spirit Ring | Recovers 1% Hp during fights | Equipment |
| Spirit Ring | Holy Ring | Recovers 1% Tp during fights | Equipment |
| Spirit Symbol | Holy Symbol | Recovers 3% Hp during fights | Equipment |
| Holy Symbol | Spirit Symbol | Recovers 3% Tp during fights | Equipment |
| Blue Talisman | Talisman | Raises Def by 5% | Equipment |
| Warrior Symbol | Guardian Symbol | Raises Def by 10% | Equipment |
| Talisman | Blue Talisman | Raises Def by 15% | Equipment |
| Guardian Symbol | Warrior Symbol | Raises Str by 10% | Equipment |
| Protect Ring | Resist Ring | Reduce magic damage but raise physical damage | Equipment |
| Resist Ring | Protect Ring | Reduce physical damage but raise magic damage | Equipment |
| Spirit Bangle | Heal Bracelet | Recover 10% Hp on kill | Equipment |
| Heal Bracelet | Spirit Bangle | Recover 5% Tp on kill | Equipment |
| Reverse Doll | Sephira | Receive 50% more gald after fights | Equipment |
| Sephira | Blue Sephira | Receive 100% more gald after fights | Equipment |
| Blue Sephira | Reverse Doll | Automatically Revive after death | Equipment |
Confused on how to read the table? Well the first column, Original, is the Original Item that you are wishing to transform. The second column, Transformed is the new item that the original one changed into. Then the third column, New Effects is the new effect of the item that was changed (not the original item's effects). And finally the fourth column, Type is when you can use your newly made items. The types are;
Any: These items can be used at anytime you wish. These are normally healing items like Gels or Life Bottles
Battle: Simply put, useable only in battle, and the effects will wear off when the fight is done.
Non-Battle: You can not use these items in battle, and can only be used when you are wandering the world map, or towns.
Equipment: Are accesories that can be equipped during battle, as well as out of battle.
Runecairn: Wardensaga
This remastering involves researching and educating people about the authentic meanings and uses of rune symbols, as well as encouraging respectful and responsible engagement with them. One key aspect of the remastering process is emphasizing the cultural and historical context in which rune symbols were originally used. Rune symbols were part of a complex and rich cultural tradition and were never intended to be used as hate symbols.
The Runecairn Bestiary is now available, with 100 new monsters!
In a long-forgotten age, a raging war shattered and devastated the worlds of gods and men. Now green life blooms amidst the ruins of the lost worlds. Wondrous and terrible beings roam the Nine Realms. Civilisation stumbles forward, fresh and reaching.
Fate carves the skein anew but there are loose threads, lost long ago in the wars, with no place in the tapestry. These threads must seek the fire within and weave their own path.
Strap on your bearded axe and linden wood shield, delve into the forsaken barrow and cleanse the draugr within. They will overwhelm you at first so prepare to die. But when you wake up at the bonfire, you'll know what to expect for your next attempt. Parry their attacks, disarm them, and hack them to pieces. Defeat the mad jotunn within and claim the soul remnant they protect.
Death is not the end.
What is Runecairn: Wardensaga?
Runecairn is a Soulslike Norse fantasy RPG by Colin Le Sueur for 1-3 players. Character creation is quick and intuitive, dynamic combat is intense and reactive. Wardensaga combines the Runecairn: Core Rules, introductory dungeon crawl adventure Beneath the Broken Sword, and newly introduced Advanced Rules in an 84-page deluxe hardcover edition with a cover from ground-breaking artist CROM. Runecairn: Wardensaga is published by Exalted Funeral and is available in hardcover and softcover.
Wardensaga Features:
- Set in a Norse fantasy world some time after Ragnarok
- Core gameplay designed for 2 players, one Warden and one Adventurer
- Streamlined d20 roll-under rules based on Cairn, Into the Odd, and Knave
- Soulslike mechanics such as resurrecting at bonfires, respawning monsters, and dynamic combat
- Quickstart dungeon crawl adventure Beneath the Broken Sword, perfect for new players
- 4 core starting classes: Warrior, Scout, Seer, Skald
- 2 new advanced classes: Berserkr, Pyre
- New options for solo play with a rune-based oracle
- New random delve generator for creating Norse dungeons
- New options for 3 or more players with summoned allies (jolly cooperation!) and invasions
Links
- Exalted Funeral
- Runecairn: Core Rules
- Beneath the Broken Sword
- System Reference Document (SRD) and 3rd Party License: https://runecairn.byodinsbeardrpg.com
- Paper character sheet
Social Media Links
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Art Assets
The primary art & promotional assets for Runecairn: Wardensaga can be found here.
Team Members
Colin Le Sueur (@byodinsbeardrpg) - Writer/Illustrator/Designer
CROM (@bitsofcrom) - Cover Illustrator
Jonas Lau Markussen - Viking Age Illustrations
From Colin
Runecairn started as the kernel of an idea: could I turn Dark Souls into a TTRPG? After early tests with different systems and approaches, I had a rickety skeleton. I just needed some Norse magic to bring it to life!
Combining Norse fantasy and Dark Souls was the key combination I'd been searching for. Cairn is an efficient and streamlined system built for hacking and it sings with additional mechanics like weapon abilities and item as class. As the game developed, I realised it worked best when played with just two players, to allow the Adventurer to get closer to a Soulslike experience.
The response to Runecairn has been amazing and I'm so proud of how far this little game has come in the last year.
What People Are Saying
Chris McDowall (@Bastionland), designer and creator of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland:
I absolutely love Runecairn! As soon as I read it I wanted to steal its ideas. It changed the way I think about the type of games that the Into the Odd system can run.
Rich August (@RpgAugust), designer and writer at Steamforged Games (Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game):
Thank you for such an awesome game - I loved reading Runecairn and it’s on my list of 2022 games to get to the table. And the layout is lovely too.
Richard Kelly (@SprintingOwl), designer:
If you're looking for a moderately crunchy duo TRPG, or if you're a fan of Souls games, or if you want to see a stellar adaptation of video game mechanics to tabletop, I would strongly recommend giving Beneath the Broken Sword (and Runecairn) a shot.
Sebrina Calkins (@EntwifeXP), reviewer:
This is a quality game, adapting Cairn to an apocalyptic Norse setting with a greater emphasis on arms, armour and combat without losing the deadly and considered tone of its forebear.
Runecairn: Wardensaga is available in hardcover and softcover exclusively from Exalted Funeral:
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Reviews and Actual Plays
Actual Play with Tony from PlusOneExp for Beneath the Broken Sword, the introductory dungeon crawl adventure in Wardensaga:
Review of Wardensaga from Roll 4 Initiative:
Read through and kind words from Chris McDowall, creator of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland:
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (77 total ratings )By highlighting this historical context, it becomes clear that the misuse of these symbols by extremist groups is a distortion of their original purpose. Another important aspect of the remastering process is promoting a more inclusive and diverse understanding of rune symbols. The Germanic peoples who used these symbols were not a homogenous group, and their use of runes varied across different regions and time periods. By highlighting this diversity, it becomes clear that there is no single "correct" interpretation of rune symbols, but rather a range of meanings and perspectives. Finally, the remastering of rune symbols involves fostering a responsible and respectful engagement with these symbols. This includes discouraging the use of rune symbols as tattoos or clothing accessories without a deep understanding of their cultural and historical significance. It also involves promoting accurate and evidence-based interpretations of rune symbols, rather than relying on unfounded claims or pseudoscience. Overall, the remastering of rune symbols is an ongoing process that seeks to reclaim these ancient symbols from their misuse and misinterpretation. By promoting a more accurate and balanced understanding of rune symbols, the aim is to ensure that they are respected and appreciated for their historical and cultural significance, rather than being co-opted for negative and extremist purposes..
Reviews for "Discovering the Spiritual Significance of Rune Symbols in Meditation"
1. John - 2/5 - As a fan of the original "Rune Symbol," I was highly disappointed with the remastered version. The graphics have indeed improved, but the gameplay feels clunky and unpolished. The controls are not as responsive as they should be, and the combat mechanics feel repetitive. Overall, it feels like a step backward rather than an improvement.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I cannot express my frustration enough with "Rune Symbol Remastered." The game is riddled with glitches and bugs that ruin the overall experience. I encountered numerous crashes and freezes while playing, which made it almost unplayable. The developers should have dedicated more time to quality assurance before releasing this half-baked remaster. Save your money and skip this one.
3. Mark - 2.5/5 - While the graphical upgrades in "Rune Symbol Remastered" are commendable, the gameplay remains virtually unchanged. I was hoping for new levels, extra content, or even improved enemy AI, but there was none of that. It feels like a cash grab rather than a genuine attempt to enhance the original game. The lack of innovation and the feeling of playing the same old game left me disappointed.
4. Lisa - 3/5 - "Rune Symbol Remastered" is a decent attempt to bring a classic game to modern platforms. However, I feel that the developers missed an opportunity to truly elevate the experience. The remastered version lacks the immersive atmosphere and sense of wonder that made the original so captivating. It's not a bad game per se, but it fails to capture the magic of its predecessor. Fans of the original should temper their expectations.