Bilingüal Guide to the Exhibition: Torture Instruments

Hoy disponemos de un libro ameno e interesante sobre los diversos instrumentos de tortura que se han creado desde la Edad Media hasta la Edad Industrial que se pudieron ver en una Exposicion que estuvo presente en varias ciudades del mundo desde 1983 hasta el 2010. El libro viene presentado con fotos e ilustraciones de los diversos instrumentos, con explicaciones en español e ingles.

Bilingüal Guide to the Exhibition: Torture Instruments This catalogue captures with words and images a unique collection in the world: 95 instruments designed for torturing and executing. In the introduction to the catalogue, the origin and the purpose of the exhibition is explained in detail. It is accompanied with a brilliant and lucid explanation of the evolution of torture in Europe. There are few phenomenon like the one that is presented here in this exhibition which have changed so little essentialy trough the ages, ehile having undergone such diverse and variable historic concretions. From the Rack to the Headcrusher, to electric shocks, to the administration of drugs affecting the psyche and body control, a long series of novelties appear, (in this case it does not seem right to refer to advances or progress) but they all share an equal thread of ignominy, or public disgrace, in which the detention of an individual serves to exploit human suffering. Without further ado, what I really want to emphasize es that the sinister thread has not been broken, the practise of torture is far from extinct in our world. The sample of techniques seen here could not complete the modernization of outrage. Various forms of torture do not require specific instruments, and some spine chilling formulae do not rely so much on the instruments used. This exhibition, "INSTRUMENTS OF TORTURE", bring us up to the beginning of our century. The century that is now drawing to a close would provide ample material for a separate display. But if we do not provoque decided and tenacious indignation against this barbarism, the coming century will bring, without a doubt, its rich harvest of devices, monstrosities of torture and death.

[NL] MRQ Slaine

Bueno, pues esta es la ultima ambientacion para MRQ que comparto con vosotros, y que va a resultar bastante curiosa, ya que esta basada en una serie de comics, y ya tuvo su encarnacion en juego de rol utilizando el sistema D20 en la misma editorial Mongoose -que por cierto, edito en su dia Edge en España. Los comics de Slaine aparecieron en la revista 2000AD, y estan basados en las historias y mitos celtas, narrando las diversas aventuras y peripecias de este peculiar heroe...

MRQ Slaine Core Rules Tir Nan Og – The Land of the Young – is a place of myth and legend, where the warring tribes of Celts fight one another constantly, except when joining forces to combat invaders. It is here that Slaine mac Roth built his legend in the pages of the comic 2000AD and now you can also adventure in his world, with the new RuneQuest rules system. In this new RuneQuest setting your character can learn many new skills unique to the world of Slaine (such as the Salmon Leap and Shield Biting), have immense warp spasms that can lay waste to his foes and use the power of the earth to cast magical spells to defeat your enemies. Inside you will find: Character Creation --Not only can your character come from Tir Nan Og, where each of the four tribes all have their own unique abilities, but he can also hail from Midgard or the Tribes of the Drune Lords, be a dwarf or even be descended from the inhabitants of drowned Atlantis. New Skills and Legendary Abilities --The varied tribes in Slaine all have access to their own unique skills. An Atlantean might have knowledge of the forbidden Serpent Staff weapons, a Midgard berserker may be able to pilot a sky chariot or a member of the Sessair tribe could throw the dreaded Gae Bolga whilst upon the ground by using his foot. Magic --Most characters have access to minor spells to fight their foes but there are powerful sorcerers amongst the druids and Drune lords that can call upon far more power than these feeble enchantments, able to raise entire armies from the other planes or strike down their foes with a single gesture. Bestiary --The creatures unique to Slaine’s world are detailed within. With Shoggey Beasts, Titans, the Half-Dead and many more all presenting dangerous challenges to overcome. In Slaine you will have the opportunity to adventure in a world rich in Celtic myths battling terrible foes at the behest of your tribe and gods. NOTE: The RuneQuest main rulebook is required to use Slaine.

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[NL] MRQ Pirates

Tambien para MRQ disponemos de una ambientacion que gusta a mucha gente, pero que no estuvo disponible en su momento para el antiguo RuneQuest... La epoca de la pirateria en el Caribe Español dio numerosas y famosas figuras -algunos con patente de corso- que se dedicaban al asalto de barcos que circulaban en la famosa Ruta de Indias, o incluso de algunos puertos de la zona, como Maracaibo o Veracruz, cuando todavia no contaban con defensas...

MRQ Pirates Core Rules A Pyrate is Hostis humanis generis, a common Enemy, with whom neither Faith nor Oath is to be kept- if Pyracy be committed on the Ocean, and the Pyrates in the attempt be overcome, the Captors may, without any Solemnity of Condemnation, hang them up at the Main-Yard; if they are brought to the next Port, & the Judge rejects the Tryal, or the Captors cannot wait for the Judge, without Peril or Loss, Justice may be done upon them by the Captors. RuneQuest Pirates brings the golden age of piracy to life! Lay hand to your cutlass and stick your pistols in your belt, friend- adventure’s waiting for you offshore. Band together with other scurvy dogs and take command of a ship and a crew. Lead them to victory and plunder, or to a watery grave! Win fame and fortune, or dangle at the end of the yardarm when the Navy catches you! The shining blue waters of the Caribbean lie before you, and the wind is in your sails. What you do next is up to you!

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[NL] MRQ Land of Samurai

Claro, no podia faltar. Tierra de Ninjas, una de las ambientaciones creadas para el antiguo RuneQuest, deberia de encontrarse tambien en la nueva version MRQ, y aqui esta, desarrollando toda la historia y cultura medieval japonesa para alegria de muchos. Y esta vez incluso tenemos una magnifica campaña que acompaña al libro de ambientacion ¿que mas podemos pedir?

MRQ Land of Samurai Core Rules Set in the Heian Period of Japanese history, when the Shinto faith was starting to give way to Buddhism, when the Samurai were making their climb to power, in a land of legends; Land of the Samurai is a stand alone setting, designed for those of you who enjoy a huge pile of reality mixed in with your fantasy. Included are new professions and backgrounds along with advice on creating exciting characters, with which to explore this fascinating period. Also an in-depth look at the Shinto and Buddhist faiths, along with the variety of other factors that influenced life in Japan at this time. Predominantly, this book covers the rise of the Samurai and other martial classes and even gives the option of introducing Ninjas…not technically of this period but a whole lot of fun to utilise none the less! Encounter the monsters and myths that have been the stuff of legend for over a millennium. Experience the Imperial life or that of a Samurai. Understand the importance of defending the honour of you and yours- no matter what it costs. A scenario, along with extra advice for Games Masters, ensures that Land of the Samurai will provide players with an exciting, enlightening and even sometimes spiritual experience time and again. Players may find a copy of Legendary Heroes helpful, though not essential, to using Land of the Samurai

MRQ Land of Samurai Price of Honour Japan, 999 A.D. --Emperor Ichijō rules Japan and the Imperial Court is dominated by the Fujiwara clan. The power base they have slowly built over the last two centuries is now being threatened by two rival clans, the Minamoto and the Taira. These two ambitious clans have gained much standing in the Imperial Court and their influence continues to grow. In the midst of this political conflict the bakemono Lord, Enezga, has seized several territories in the Iwami province. Both Minamoto and Taira have lost territories and resources to this invasion and in an unexpected move, they have formed an alliance to drive Enezga’s forces from their lands. The ranks of Enezga’s army have grown at an astonishing rate and to make matters worse, the sorcerer Sushigawa has also joined with Enezga. Sushigawa has summoned the fabled Sword of Seven Cuts which Enezga has used to slay local kami and defile Buddhist temples. Although their losses have been great, if they defeat Enezga then both Minamoto and Taira will gain significant standing and influence in the Imperial Court for such a victory. Minamoto and Taira now face a war on two fronts, for not only must they defeat the invading army in Iwami province, but they also play a deadly game of politics in the Imperial Court against the Fujiwara clan.

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[NL] MRQ Lankhmar

Bienvenidos a la ciudad de Lankhmar, una de las ciudades mas grandes e importantes que existen en el mundo de Nehwon, en donde podremos encontrar a Fafhrd y al Ratonero Gris, ambientacion y personajes creados por Fritz Leiber para su serie de novelas de Espada y Brujeria. Como sucede en este tipo de ambientacion, la magia no es algo comun, y los pocos que la utilizan y dominan son muy poderosos y peligrosos. De hecho, los principales enemigos de los dos antiheroes creados por Leiber son dos poderosos hechiceros.

No es la primera adaptacion a juego de rol que existe de esta ambientacion, ya que antes de la creada para MRQ existio una para AD&D creada por TSR. Tambien tuvo un par de adaptaciones a juegos de tablero.

MRQ Lankhmar Core Rules Lankhmar City of Thieves. City of Adventure. City of the Black Bones. City of Seven-Score Thousand Smokes. The Imperishable City. Lankhmar. It is here that the dynamic heroes of Fritz Leiber's tales plied their trade and used as a base for their many adventures. Now you too can experience the thrill of adventure in a world populated by thieves, madmen and evil sorcerers. Lankhmar provides everything you need to explore the world of Nehwon. Contained within are rules covering character creation, the unique creatures of the world and for black magic, against which the heroes Fafhrd and Grey Mouser were often in conflict. Packed full of detail it covers the city in detail with its major factions and individuals plus many of the locations found within the stories. The rest of the world is not neglected, from the frigid barrens of the Cold Waste to the stinking rat-worshipping city of Ilthmar and the grim, underground domain of Quarmall, the neighbouring lands are all covered allowing new heroes (or scoundrels) to seek their fortunes and create new legends beyond the city itself.. Follow in the footsteps of the two heroes and track down the fabulous treasures of half-forgotten myths and legends! Welcome to Lankhmar! To make full use of this product you will require the RuneQuest core rulebook.

MRQ Lankhmar Nehwon It seemed to Fafhrd that mirages of all those unknown cities and places filled the brightening horizon. ‘Travel, love, adventure, the world!’ he shouted, hugging Vlana to him with his right arm while his left slapped the horses with the reins. – The Snow Women This essential book contains the expanded details on the wide world of Nehwon, adding to the information presented in the main Lankhmar book, which primarily dealt with the City of the Black Toga and the possible adventures therein. It is part-appendix to that first tome and part-expansion. Ilthmar, with all its filth and poverty; Quarmall, with all its dark and hidden sorceries; the northlands, where the temperature falls with each step north – these realms are revealed in greater detail between the covers on this book, combined with the first part in a multi-scenario adventure that takes characters from Lankhmar across Nehwon and back again. Finally, taking up the latter half of the book is the scenario Swords Across Nehwon. This scenario is designed for characters to leave the walls of Lankhmar behind them and travel the length and breadth of the wider world in their quest for adventure. It is also designed to link directly into the forthcoming scenarios such as Swords Against Sorcery, serving as the first steps on a much longer path. A number of story hooks and plot devices that occur in the adventure here tie into later scenarios, allowing Games Masters to connect the tales in one epic campaign. For use with Lankhmar, the Roleplaying Game.

MRQ Lankhmar Swords Against Sorcery There was a very fine and very noble reason this faith was banished from the Street of the Gods and from Lankhmar itself. If you would willingly stop this loquaciousness for long enough to allow me the time to tell you why, you might find yourself considerably enlightened. Swords Against Sorcery immerses Games Masters and players in the world of Nehwon, in the first full-length scenario for the Lankhmar campaign setting. The characters find themselves caught in a sorcerous civil war between two cults that have risen in the slums of Lankhmar - each dedicated to bringing about the worship of their own foul deities which were cast from the city centuries ago by the mandate of the Great God. Under the guidance (and with the unreliable assistance) of the mighty archimages Ningauble of the Seven Eyes and Sheelba of the Eyeless Face, the characters will pit themselves against these newly-risen cults before all of Lankhmar suffers under their ascension.

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