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Written by: Swordsman, DuBobO, Cara, Gatharion,
General Bullet, Nin, Arkanix, Shukura, Loyal One, Kalirush,
Sandchigger, GeezOona, Tink, Lantis, Alieron, Xolarin,
Rhiannon, Dragon-of-Eternal, Ellis, Poe, Spanglemaker
Editing: Swordsman
Layout and Typsetting: PookaKnight
Artists: Sturmschwinge, Dungeon Keeper, Arkanix,
Daevid, Jahanjahan, NibbleKat, Hyacinth, Lia, Pathgalen, Miss
Gizmo, Satyr, Cara, LostSoul
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Introduction 4
Contents 3
INTRODUCTION
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended:
That you have but slumbered here,
While these visions did appear;
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend.
If you pardon, we will mend.
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Nights Dream
For a brief time, the shadows have parted, and we are During the four weeks of the event, we held contests,
given a glimpse into what is beyond. Be not afraid, my child. promotions, and raffles. Entrants earned prizes, as well as special
Some of the visions you will see are inspiring, while others are titles and designations. Much Glamour was generated during
frightening. But through this window they cannot harm you. April. Numerous entries vied for limited awards. There were
However, should you choose to join them in their world, such some clear winners, as well as some difficult decisions by the
assurances cannot be given. The risks are great, but the rewards judges. Yet all entries were valuable and worth viewing. When
are greater. the month was almost over, we realized that we would miss
Welcome to the Changeling. Welcome to the Dreaming. the fun, joy, and camaraderie that we found during our special
And so began the Month of the Changeling on April 1, month. Fans of Changeling: The Dreaming are a vocal and
2005. Shadownessence is a web site dedicated to everything dedicated lot, and we found ourselves unwilling to simply give
that is the World of Darkness. Created, moderated, and grown up one of the biggest sources of Glamour we had found.
by dedicated fans, SnE (as we like to affectionately call it) is This desire lead to the very words that you are reading.
on its way to becoming the foremost Internet site for World of This book is a compilation of the entries, titles, and awards during
Darkness resources, other than White Wolfs official web site. SnEs Month of the Changeling. Many members worked very
As part of our desire to promote and showcase the games we hard and creatively to produce the entries that you are about to
love so much, during 2005 we set aside a full month dedicated to see. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we did.
each game system. Changeling was the third month.
Introduction 5
CHAPTER ONE:
THE WEEK OF
WINTER
Gather by the fire my children, and perhaps these dancing
flames will chase the chill away. What? Oh, ignore those shadows
Changeling Fiction Competition
on the wall. They merely seek warmth and companionship as Prove to all of us that Changeling fans are the most
well. Would you deny them that which you hold dear? I thought creative around! I know that there are plenty of you who like
not. to write, and are excited to explore the world of Changeling. So
We huddle here in the cold of Winter, and look out show what you can do! The rules are simple.
the windows to see the snow-covered fields and skeletal trees. 1500-2500 words long
Depressing? No, children, no. You see, the world is merely Must include a chimera
asleep, not dead. We are granted this period to rest and ponder. Must include the words winter and autumn
Ponder on what you ask? On ourselves, on each other, on our Other than that, anything goes! The stories will be judged
world. Our past, our present, and our future all come together on on creativity, originality, and writing ability. The winner will
nights like these. This is a time for introspection and planning. receive the title of Master Bard, and will win a copy of Kithbook:
You say that the shadow touched you? Well, that is strange. Nockers signed by the author, Christopher Howard, and artists
What are you hiding, child? The shadows contain secrets, and Tony DiTerlizzi and John Dollar!
seek more hidden lore. Have you something to share with
them? Book Review Challenge
What? Yes, there is death here as well. Does that frighten
You may love them, or you may hate them, but I know
you? It shouldnt. For rebirth follows death, just as death follows
you have opinions about them. So share! This competition is
life. Its all a part of the cycle of seasons. And the year begins
all about who can make the most reviews of Changeling books
with this season.
on Shadownessence. There are 32 books up for review. How
many can you do? The rules are simple. Whoever gives the most
The Week of Winter reviews wins. Remember, this is for quality reviews, where you
actually detail the good and bad points. Simply stating that it
Welcome to our first week in the Month of the Changeling! is good or bad isnt sufficient. So what does the person win? A
Heres where we get the ball rolling, and really start things off. copy of War in Concordia and the title of Master Scribe.
So what do we have in store for you? Just listen!
Winners
Submitted by Sandchigger
Most Changelings make up bunks as they go, tossing
together bits and pieces from pop culture, ancient mythologies,
and random ideas willy-nilly. This is fine and good for the vast
majority of Kithain, but some have found power in honing their
bunks to a fine focus.
Trolls, for instance, are commonly thought of as being
powerful, honorable warriors and while this is a true and fine
tradition in Trollish culture, there also exists a fine tradition of
Spamen and Spawives, or Runemasters and Mistresses. These
trolls and their dark counterparts, the Seidr, study the ancient
lore of the Runes, learn the eddas, seek out the wisdom of the
gallows god and his kin for the betterment of their community
(or, for their own personal gain in the case of the Seidr).
Those songs I know, which nor sons of men
nor queen in a kings court knows;
the first is Help which will bring thee help System: The character sings the runes of Perthro and
in all woes and in sorrow and strife Naudhiz. Convincing locks to open or chains to loosen up is a
System: The Troll sings (for a level 1 bunk) or carves or simple Primal 1, Willow Whisper and Prop Cantrip. One can
engraves or etc. (for progressively higher level bunks) the runed untie them using Legerdemain 1, Gimmix or Legerdemain 2,
of Naudhiz and Sowilo. Primal 3, Oakenshield with Actor, Fae, Ensnare.
Prop... really depending on the Help you need. A fortified body A fifth I know: when I see, by foes shot,
is a fortified soul to the steadfast Trolls. speeding a shaft through the host,
A second I know, which the son of men flies it never so strongly I still can stay it,
must sing, who would heal the sick if I get but a glimpse of its flight.
System: Again the runesinger sings or... you know the System: The troll sings the runes (since theres rarely
deal... the runes of Wunjo and Laguz. Primal 4, Heather Balm time enough to carve or engrave them when bullets, arrows,
with Actor, Fae, or sometimes Nature (to Heal animals which or spears are flying your way) of Kenaz and Eilwas. Again with
have been hurt). the Gimmix and Prop effects. If youre not worried about whats
behind you, Hopscotch could toss the bullets, arrows, or spears
A third I know: if sore need should come up into the air without causing them to lose their forward
of a spell to stay my foes; momentum.
when I sing that song, which shall blunt their swords,
nor their weapons nor staves can wound. A sixth I know: when some thane would harm me
System: The character invokes the runes of Uruz and in runes on a moist trees root,
Kenaz. Disarming an opponent is Wayfare 1, Hopscotch plus on his head alone shall light the ills
Prop or Fae of the appropriate level. Causing weapons to do no of the curse that he called upon mine.
harm is Sovereign 2, Dictum with the aforementioned Prop or System: Counterweaving is easily accomplished with
Fae. Gremayre, as stated in the C:tD core book. The runes Raidho
and Othalo serve as a means of performing the Countermagic.
A fourth I know: if men make fast
in chains the joints of my limbs, A seventh I know: if I see a hall
when I sing that song which shall set me free, high oer the bench-mates blazing,
spring the fetters from hands and feet. flame it neer so fiercely I still can save it,
I know how to sing that song.
Winners
If you say my name, I cannot be there. Only one color, but not one size,
What am I? Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies.
- silence Present in sun, but not in rain,
Doing no harm, and feeling no pain.
What is it?
- a shadow
What falls but never breaks?
Submitted by Ellis
The spring is dawning anew, and again all is well, for
the flowers are blooming, this much all can tell! And even the
serpent amongst the grassroots is only in its infancy; For now its
treachery is moot.
As summer comes, the birds are chirping happily. There is
no end in sight for the forest, swaying merrily. But all the time,
the serpent grows stronger in its hate, in its malice, in its length,
growing longer.
And as autumn comes, with falling leaves and change
the serpent goes to work, its mission to exchange happiness for -Love. Love can burn with passion, bring strong men to their knees,
bitterness, to gather tears from joy and so it wraps around a tree, is universal, strikes your heart and can make you cry.
its mission to destroy.
And now, in winter, the serpent smiles a lipless smile; God Submitted by Poe
alone know what it thinks, but surely it must be vile! For by its
I am Everywhere
side, withered and black, lies the once-beautiful tree its trunk
and nowhere.
still stands, but even this is naught but mockery.
I am everything
The cycle is thus, no-one can deny, and anyone wise in
and nothing.
years will gladly tell their tale, albeit a tale of pain and tears. For
I keep you awake at night.
all of those who wed call senior, from high-lord down to thrall
I tug at your heart stings.
have, at one point or another, in one way seen their tree fall.
What am I?
But be this as it may, the forest will always stand. For
- Desire
thought the Serpent is a powerful creature, do understand that
a single dead tree is only there to those who hold it dear. And What has a tongue but never speaks?
after all, who knows, there might be another next year. - A Shoe
- Love in bloom and decay.
Submitted by Gatharion
Submitted by Sandchigger I am mans treasure, taken from the woods,
A dragons breath can harm me not, Cliff-sides, hill-slopes, valleys, downs;
For I can burn twice as hot, By day wings bear me in the buzzing air,
The strong can be brought to bended knee, Slip me under a sheltering roof-sweet craft.
At the merest hint of me, Soon a man bears me to a tub. Bathed,
I live in common and noble alike, I am binder and scourge of men, bring down
Beneath your breast is where I strike, The young, ravage the old, sap strength.
Many a tear I have brought to eye, Soon he discovers who wrestles with me
What, my friend, am I? My fierce body-rush-I roll fools
Flush on the ground. Robbed of strength,
Winner
Attributes
Physical Social Mental
Strength OOOOO Charisma OOOOO Perception OOOOO
Dexterity OOOOO Manipulation OOOOO Intelligence OOOOO
Stamina OOOOO Appearance OOOOO Wits OOOOO
Abilities
Talents Skills Knowledges
Alertness OOOOO Crafts OOOOO Computer OOOOO
Athletics OOOOO Drive OOOOO Enigmas OOOOO
Brawl OOOOO Etiquette OOOOO Gremayre OOOOO
Dodge OOOOO Firearms OOOOO Investigation OOOOO
Empathy OOOOO Leadership OOOOO Law OOOOO
Inimidation OOOOO Melee OOOOO Linguistics OOOOO
Kenning OOOOO Performance OOOOO Lore OOOOO
Persuasion OOOOO Security OOOOO Medicine OOOOO
Streetwise OOOOO Stealth OOOOO Politics OOOOO
Subterfuge OOOOO Survival OOOOO Science OOOOO
Advantages
Backgrounds Arts Realms
Resources OOOOO Sovereign OOOOO Actor OOOOO
Holdings OOOOO Chicanery OOOOO Fae OOOOO
Title OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO
Contacts OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO
OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO
Banality Birthrights/Frailties
OOOOOOOOOO Awe and Beauty
Experience: Noble Bearing
Flaw: Banalitys Curse
Submitted by Cara
Tethys
Court: Seelie
Legacies: Arcadian/Rake
Seeming: Nix (Wilder)
House: Syrinx
Kith: Mer
Pysical: Strength 1, Dexterity 3, Stamina 2
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 3, Appearance 4
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 3, Wits 3
Talents: Alertness 2, Athletics 2, Empathy 2, Kenning 4,
Persuasion 3, Subterfuge 1
Skills: Crafts 3, Performance 2, Stealth 2, Survival 2
Knowledges: Enigmas 1, Gremayre 4, Lore 3, Politics 1
Backgrounds: Title 2, Treasure 3
Arts: Skycraft 3
Realms: Scene 2, Fae 1, Prop 4
Glamour: 4
Banality: 3
Willpower: 3
Merits: Eidetic Memory (2pt), Voice of the Sirens (2pt)
Flaws: Curiosity (2pt), Slipped Seeming (2pt)
Very exotic to the eyes of fey and humans alike she exudes
Apsara: Redband Parrotfish This is the fish the Mer is
an inhuman beauty. But unlike the beauty of the fey it is not an
connected to, from which she gains various bonuses see details
untouchable type of beauty, but more inspires desire. Her hair
below. Gained extra Wits, and merit Coral Shaper (can form
is long and auburn, appearing more red in the sun, brown in
small items out of coral but is especially good at tearing apart
shade. Her eyes are very dark, so one can hardly see her pupils.
coral, or other sea formations)
In her Mer form she has a long green tail ending in a wide, thin
Treasures: Pearl Necklace does level 2 Aphrodisia Yearn.
fan, and wears a light white top and a string of pearls. On land
Large flat polished (reflective) shell, upon looking at person/
she has long thin legs, and wears a light gauzy dress leaving little
items reflected image w/in can do level 1 Soothsay Omen
to the imagination it does not fit w/ styles of the time period
Quote: But how can we ignore the humans? Even though we (on land) and makes her stand out quite a bit. Slipped seeming
rule the Earth they are still affecting our lives. We must understand their means that the green tinge of her skin shows through a bit, and
dreams to survive! something about the way she moves reminds one of the sea. She
Background: A member of House Syrinx, Tethys has been carries the smell of saltwater wherever she goes.
trained primarily as a Spiritual Leader of Sorts her title reflecting Role-Playing Hints: You are fascinated by humans and
more a level of status gained from this than the traditional sidhe the land, not something looked well upon by the other Mer.
interpretation (more like title in KB: ESHU). Also trained to Though your house approves of this more than most you still
protect her people from the dangers above: Skycraft to affect face a lot of disapproval over your actions. Still, you feel that the
mortal ships, and her voice to lure men to their deaths. Her Mer have distanced themselves too much from the other species
treasures came to her w/ the station she holds. However, her of the Earth. You are determined to relearn how to gain glamour
studies have led her to a concept long untouched by the Mer; from humans and seek land fey to help you.
the gaining of glamour straight from human dreams. When they
forsook the land the Mer no longer gained Glamour straight from
this most potent source, but from the sea itself. Curious Tethys
Baroness Amarilli
disobeys edicts to the contrary, and claims to be leaving on a Court: Seelie
spiritual/educational journey of sorts - to contemplate alone in Legacies: Courtier/Fiend
the wilderness as it were. Instead she heads towards the human Seeming: Wilder
habitations in the area, having reviewed the texts on land fey House: Fiona
and what little is known of humans So, she can run into the Kith: Sidhe
sailing ship, or meet people on land, she is woefully ignorant of Pysical: Strength 1, Dexterity 2, Stamina 3
land culture, but well versed in fey lore. Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 3, Appearance 5
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 3
Brigid
Court: Seelie
Legacies: Arcadian/Riddler
Seeming: Wilder
Kith: Satyr
Physical: Strength 3, Dexterity 4, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 1, Appearance 3
Mental: Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 2
Talents: Alertness 2, Athletics 3, Brawl 2, Empathy 3,
Kenning 3
Skills: Crafts 1, Performance 2, Stealth 2, Survival 4
Knowledges: Enigmas 2, Lore 3
Backgrounds: Enchanted Tattoo 1, Retinue 1, Treasure 4
Arts: Chicanery 5
Realms: Actor 3, Fae 1, Nature 2, Scene 1
Glamour: 4
Banality: 2
Willpower: 3
Flaws: Wyld Mind (2pt), Procrastination (1pt)
a bit of a challenge to her.) Silis has bad reputation that she Treasure: Engraved penny whistle, Talecraft 4
rather enjoys. The unseelie court come to her with information
and the seelie are more cautious around her. The silent Eshu at Quote: Well Joe thinks its the Unseelie fae stealing milk from
her beck and call tends to put most commoners and seelie on the cows. Huh? Oh no, hes my dog! Say hi, Joe.
edge immediately. The fact that she knows Oneiromancy is also Character Background: You were born on the rolling
pointed out as evidence of her unseelieness. Many whisper that hills of Ireland. At a young age your mother died leaving you to
she lost her eyes in the dreaming trying to learn things those be raised by your father alone. A busy farmer he never had much
good Seelie changelings should leave alone. In the past she has time for you. He gave you a sheep dog and set you to herding
used her easy rapport with the unseelie to uncover shadow court
secrets detrimental to her House. This reputation, however,
is quite false; in truth she is fervently seelie. Her own interests
and studies revolve around pre sundering changeling lore as she
believes the answers to preventing the coming Winter lie in
the past. She studies ancient Changeling history through those
with high remembrance, often through viewing their dreams.
When necessary Silis finds that blind and strange gets you a
good reputation as a psychic and dream interpreter if mortal
money becomes necessary. Numaan has left his family in Africa
to fulfill his oath. His only money comes from some investments
which he keeps a sharp eye on. Most of that money goes home to
his wife, a Satyr, and their child. Silis and Numaan each have a
cobalt blue glass eye pendant that allows Silis to temporarily see
through his eyes. She also has a ring that does Omen. Numaan
has a chimerical Scimitar.
Role-Playing Hints: Having broken ties with your mortal
family early you avoid the mundane world where possible. Most
of your time is spent in the fae world trying to learn more about
the true history of the fae and how it could apply to the coming
winter. You are fanatically loyal to your house and often work
for them ferreting out unseelie and shadow court elements in
freeholds you are sent to as a historian. Always at your side is