Looking at the Ancient Eorna and the Zebulon System

One of the favorite topics it seems on the starfrontiers.us website appears to be the Volturnus modules, the Eorna and their “starspawn.”

Written by Mark Acres, Tom Moldvay and Doug Niles, these adventures provide a rollicking entry into the game, introducing the players to a planet of many wonders and dangers that lead to the climactic battle with the Sathar. But what is really the background of the Eorna?

Though the modules stress they are a peaceful race that worships beauty, they also had advanced weapons including the ability to make security and warbots. Just look at the Mechanons’ capabilities as an instance of where the Eorna’s past isn’t quite as serene as they present to the players.

What follows are some speculations about this ancient, high technology race based on examination of the canon materials in the Volturnus modules plus observations that have been in the Frontier Explorer and Star Frontiersman magazines along with the fan opinions on the starfrontiers.us website. Then I have a good dose of my own musings.