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== References ==
== References ==
* In the description of [[Ghostbane]] it says "''Who you gonna call?''". This is a reference to the film [[Wikipedia:Ghostbusters|Ghostbusters]].
* The description of [[Ghostbane]] says "''Who you gonna call?''". This is a reference to the film [[Wikipedia:Ghostbusters|Ghostbusters]].
* In the description of the [[Iron Greataxe|Iron]] and [[Steel Greataxe]] it says "''Like the song says: careful with that axe''". This is a reference to the song ''Careful with that axe, Eugene'' by [[Wikipedia:Pink Floyd|Pink Floyd]].
* The description of the [[Iron Greataxe|Iron]] and [[Steel Greataxe]] says "''Like the song says: careful with that axe''". This is a reference to the song ''Careful with that axe, Eugene'' by [[Wikipedia:Pink Floyd|Pink Floyd]].
* In the description of the [[Ring of the Star Traveller]] it says "''Useful for all kind of galaxy hitchhikers''". This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]. Fittingly, the mana and resistance values of this item equal 42!
* The description of the [[Ring of the Star Traveller]] says "''Useful for all kind of galaxy hitchhikers''". This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]. Fittingly, the mana value of this item equals 42!
* In the book at the entrance to the Traitors area of the [[Mausoleum]], there is a text passage reading "''War, War never changes''". This is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Fallout (series)|Fallout series]].
* In the book at the entrance to the Traitors area of the [[Mausoleum]], there is a text passage reading "''War, War never changes''". This is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Fallout (series)|Fallout series]].
* One of the password options for opening the door to the [[Tower of Tremadan]] is "''Say Mellon''". This is a reference to the book or film [[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]].  
* One of the password options for opening the door to the [[Tower of Tremadan]] is "''Say Mellon''". This is a reference to the book or film [[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]].  
* One of the proposed character names during the initial dialogue of [[The World is a Stage]] in [[New Anthur (City)|New Anthur]] is "''I am the Pineapple Man!''". This is a reference to the comic [[Wikipedia:Pineapple Man|Pineapple Man]]. The same line also appears when talking to the [[Guardian Golem]] in the [[Cave of Echoes]].
* One of the proposed character names during the initial dialogue of [[The World is a Stage]] in [[New Anthur (City)|New Anthur]] is "''I am the Pineapple Man!''". This is a reference to the comic [[Wikipedia:Pineapple Man|Pineapple Man]]. The same line also appears when talking to the [[Guardian Golem]] in the [[Cave of Echoes]].
* In the [[Ark of Lothasan]], each time you go to one of those frustrating computer terminals, you see that the OS is "ArcOS V3.1".  This might be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Windows 3.1|Windows 3.1]], the version of Windows famous for the "screen of death". Appropriate when you are surrounded by robot agents of death.
* In the [[Ark of Lothasan]], each time you go to one of those frustrating computer terminals, you see that the operating systems is "ArcOS V3.1".  This might be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Windows 3.1|Windows 3.1]], the version of Windows famous for the "screen of death". Appropriate when you are surrounded by robot agents of death.
* [[My Little Vorator, by Terezza]] is perhaps a reference to the toy line [[Wikipedia:My Little Pony|My Little Pony]], with the main difference that ponies usually don't tend to be fearsome monsters who could maul you to death.
* [[My Little Vorator, by Terezza]] is perhaps a reference to the toy line [[Wikipedia:My Little Pony|My Little Pony]], with the main difference that ponies usually don't tend to be fearsome monsters who could maul you to death.
* The books in the [[Secrets of the Dead]] quest might make you grin if you recognize the references:
* The books in the [[Secrets of the Dead]] quest might make you grin if you recognize the references:
** In the description of [[Vampires, the Myth]] it says "''This book makes no sense. It just covers many complicated ways to throw a lot of dice''". This is a reference to the tabletop RPG [[Wikipedia:Vampire: The Masquerade|Vampire: The Masquerade]].
** The description of [[Vampires, the Myth]] says "''This book makes no sense. It just covers many complicated ways to throw a lot of dice''". This is a reference to the tabletop RPG [[Wikipedia:Vampire: The Masquerade|Vampire: The Masquerade]].
** In the description of [[Of Ghosts and Spectres]] it says "''In a surprising final twist, all the protagonists of the story are alive''". This is probably a reference to the film [[Wikipedia:The Sixth Sense|The Sixth Sense]] or [[Wikipedia:The Others (2001 film)|The Others]].
** The description of [[Of Ghosts and Spectres]] says "''In a surprising final twist, all the protagonists of the story are alive''". This is probably a reference to the film [[Wikipedia:The Sixth Sense|The Sixth Sense]] or [[Wikipedia:The Others (2001 film)|The Others]].
** The description of the [[Tolassian Embalming Codex]] says "''Everything you wanted to know about mummies but were too afraid to ask''". This is a reference to the film [[Wikipedia:Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) (film)|Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask)]].
** The description for [[On Imperial Necromancy]] says "''How to make Skeletons and influence Zombies.''" This is a reference to bestselling self-help book [[Wikipedia:How to Win Friends and Influence People|How to Win Friends and Influence People]].


== Character Naming ==
== Character Naming ==
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** [[Ronaëf]] = [[Wikipedia:Feanor|Feanor]].
** [[Ronaëf]] = [[Wikipedia:Feanor|Feanor]].
* Another source of inspiration has been the [[Wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] by [[Wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov]], from which [[Sage Amaryl]], [[Bishop Bayta]], [[Blacksmith Dornick]], [[Trader Hardin]], [[Brother Palver]], [[Captain Pelorat]], and [[Seldon]] in [[Nivarian]] received their names.
* Another source of inspiration has been the [[Wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] by [[Wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov]], from which [[Sage Amaryl]], [[Bishop Bayta]], [[Blacksmith Dornick]], [[Trader Hardin]], [[Brother Palver]], [[Captain Pelorat]], and [[Seldon]] in [[Nivarian]] received their names.
* Two Golden Hand Traders have their names reflecting their prices:
** [[Trader Orac]] "Orac" is an anagram of Spanish "caro", which means expensive. This reflects the fact that Trader Orac sells (but also buys) wares at 8% higher prices.
** [[Trader Otarab]] The name "Otarab" is an anagram of Spanish "barato", which means cheap. This reflects the fact that Trader Otarab sells (but also buys) wares with a 15% discount.


== Miscellaneous ==
== Miscellaneous ==
* The value of the [[Demonic Skull]] is 666, the [[Wikipedia:Number of the Beast|Number of the Beast]]. However, as it sells for only 1/4 of its value, this number is actually never observed in the game.
* The value of the [[Demonic Skull]] is 666, the [[Wikipedia:Number of the Beast|Number of the Beast]]. However, as it sells for only 1/4 of its value, this number is actually never observed in the game.
* The structure of [[New Anthur]] is based upon Act 3 of ''The Winter's Tale'' by ''William Shakespeare'' which is ''Exit, Pursued by a Bear''.
* The structure of [[New Anthur]] is based upon Act 3 of ''The Winter's Tale'' by ''William Shakespeare'' which is ''Exit, Pursued by a Bear''.

Latest revision as of 15:44, 23 January 2023

References

Character Naming


Miscellaneous

  • The value of the Demonic Skull is 666, the Number of the Beast. However, as it sells for only 1/4 of its value, this number is actually never observed in the game.
  • The structure of New Anthur is based upon Act 3 of The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare which is Exit, Pursued by a Bear.