r/starfinder_rpg • u/20sidedknight • 15d ago

Misc Dromada

https://youtu.be/6XTrDPwSVps

Do you want to know more about the tastiest Xeno this side of the pack worlds?

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u/Dismal-Vanilla1878 15d ago

Even though the Annunaki and Elohim aren't part of 1st Edition lore (as far as I know), I like the idea of this 'Hyper War' between the two 😄

I even wonder how you could work them into 2nd Edition lore, with the birth of the Newborn (did one, either, or both have something to do with it, from the shadows?).

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u/20sidedknight 15d ago

Well they (Annunaki and Elohim) are in Pathfinder lore (did a video on them if your are interested, not to brag but im pretty sure i'm the only one who has looked into them)

I heard to through the grape vine that the Grey and the Reptoids won't be showing up in 2E because Piazo doesnt want to attract skitzo lore players (AKA real truthers)

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u/ArchpaladinZ 15d ago

Well, the Greys are popular enough (and have less cultural baggage) that they're considering bringing them back...

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u/20sidedknight 15d ago

But no reptoids? I guess they didn't like that I put them on blast with my Reptoid video lol

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u/ArchpaladinZ 15d ago

One of my favorite Starfinder species! I've played my dromada envoy in SFS for a few years now, and I can't wait for them to eventually get updated to 2e!

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u/20sidedknight 15d ago

oh wow that's super cool? As an experienced Dromada player is there anything that I missed?

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u/ArchpaladinZ 15d ago

You got the important stuff! The only thing not there was the dromada's cultural export, the god Romgul. Easy oversight, though, since he appeared in Galactic Magic instead of the primary dromada article. Romgul is the only dromada god that's caught on in non-dromada cultures, as a god of retreat and self-preservation.

At first glance, his ethos may SEEM perfectly in line with dromadan cultural norms; safety is hard-earned, one has to be cautious, vigilant and constantly planning escape routes and contingencies, gather in a herd for mutual protection to survive at any cost. But that's the thing: at ANY cost. He whispers to dromada in moments of panic or despair, encouraging them to abandon stragglers "for the good of the herd." And if that whole herd must be abandoned to save your own skin, then so be it. To the dromada he's a bogeyman, the devil on your shoulder. To other species, he's a god for scoundrels, cynics, and downtrodden folks just trying to eke out another day. In 1e terms, he's Neutral Evil. There's even unsubstantiated rumors that the rest of the dromada's gods are gone because Romgul left them for dead...

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u/20sidedknight 15d ago

DAM guess I need to scrap the whole video lol