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Welcome to the first Developer Diary for RuneQuest: Warlords! If you’re a fan of battle-scale turn-based strategy games, you’re in for a treat. This is a game where gods intervene, warriors clash for survival, and every battle is a test of tactical mastery. Let’s dive into what makes Glorantha the perfect battlefield.
Why Glorantha?
Our choice of Glorantha, the legendary world crafted by Chaosium, was driven by its unique Bronze Age setting. Unlike traditional medieval or fantasy worlds, Glorantha is shaped by gods, driven by myth, and ruled by powerful factions locked in constant war. It’s a place where faith is as powerful as steel, and battlefields become arenas of divine intervention and strategic mastery.
Glorantha is a world steeped in myth, where gods shape the land, magic is a force as real as metal, and every battle is part of a larger struggle for power and survival. It’s a world of warring factions, divine interventions, and legendary heroes, making it the perfect foundation for a deep and tactical war game.
Our goal is to capture the essence of Glorantha’s conflicts through turn-based battles that emphasize positioning, unit synergy, and battle mastery. Here you’ll wield god-given powers, rune magic, and divine blessings, which can quickly turn the tide of any battle.
Whether commanding fierce Orlanthi warriors from Talastar, the disciplined legions of the Lunar Empire, or even savage hordes of Chaos, players will see each faction presented in its own unique and stylistic manner.
In our work, we have remained true to the fundamental themes and creations lovingly crafted by the makers of RuneQuest. We took existing creatures and factions and sought to restore their faded splendor while preserving their uniqueness and staying faithful to their original vision.
What about our first campaign?
Warlords of Glorantha is a story of tactical battles set in the harsh times of the Bronze Age. Armies clash under the banners of their gods, fighting for dominance and survival in the diverse world of Glorantha.
Our story follows Hahlgrim, a Talastarian hero from the Bilings tribe, who ventures deep into the cursed Chaos-tainted forests of Dorastor to seek vengeance against the ruthless raider Woowandor, the one who shattered his homeland.
But this is no ordinary battle. As Hahlgrim journeys deeper, he will face twisted Chaos beasts, corrupted warriors, and ancient horrors beyond imagination. Every battle is more than just survival - it’s a test of will, faith, and tactical mastery.
We eagerly look forward to sharing new details about the plot campaign and the latest updates on the development of RuneQuest: Warlords.
Which would you lead into battle? The devoted Talastari sworn to Orlanth, the King God of Storms? The relentless Broo under the terrifying Ralzakark, devoted to Chaos? Or the unbreakable legions of the Lunar Empire fighting for the Sun Emperor in the name of Red Goddess?
Let us know your choice in the comment and join the Discord server.
