Re: The God Finagle

In <URL:news:local.spelljam> on Sun 05 Dec, David Shepheard wrote:
> From: "Dreamer" <dreamer@??????.?????.??.uk>
> Subject: [SPELLJAMMER] The God Finagle
>
>
> > I was reading some of my archives of this list, and I noticed the
> > reference to an asteroid of this name. You might like to know
> > that there is a god called Finagle, who has been used in UK
> > roleplaying since the late 1970s. In general, it's a god you
> > want to steer clear of... Unfortunately, that can attract his
> > attention...
>
> It is also on BtM. In case anyone is interested here is the URL:
>
> http://spelljammer.org/worlds/Bralspace/Finagle.html

Thanks!


> > I found it interesting that this was an asteroid, and wondered if
> > this was a nod to science fiction author Larry Niven's 'Belter'
> > culture, which is believed to be the origin of the god.
>
> Paul Westermeyer wrote the page. Maybe he can chip in and tell us.
>
> According to his write up the asteroid was given the name by Lady Mourne
> because:
>
> "...of the skilled bargaining of its previous owner, a scarred,
> ancient dwarven prospector who had finally accepted the asteroid
> held no gems or precious metals."

This sort of interaction with people would not be beyond the sort
of behaviour anticipated of the god Finagle (it's never a good
idea to use the term 'expected' around him...), including
creating a backstory for the 'ancient dwarven prospector', at
least as far as various people previously recalling him. Maybe
with some strange hints that not everthing is quite right...

He is responsible for improbably good luck, if people work hard
enough, as well as implausible chains of mis-chance. At least,
that's what his priests tell you...


> His "Finagle" doesn't mention any gods and is a farming
> community, so it looks like this is just a coincidence. However,
> maybe Paul could use what you said to write something new about
> this community.
>
> :-)

I don't think anyone would object to that! [grin]


> David "Big Mac" Shepheard
> Virtual Eclipse Role Playing Club
> http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/virtualeclipselrp/links/d20_system_001071937434/Spelljammer_001071430476
> http://virtualeclipse.aboho.com/

BTW, the link to (a slightly revised) Finangle:

http://www.romsys.demon.co.uk/frpg/dnd/cleric/finagle.htm


There's another god or two in there, but these may be of less
interest.

--
Dreamer
dreamer@??????.?????.??.uk
http://www.romsys.demon.co.uk/