Author Archives
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Three Things
1. Mesonyte It will start from a single bud of pulsing orange tissue. Ideally, it will be dank, but this is not necessary for its growth. It feeds on human thoughts, non-intrusively, over the course of months, days, or years…. Read More ›
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+3 Swords
I’ve been thinking about swords a lot recently. I think this is a common affliction in our hobby. I’ve also been thinking about running a campaign, an even more common and disruptive affliction in our hobby. I think the two… Read More ›
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God Made Dragons, Man Made Metal Part 2
A continuation of this post. TLDR: Dragons are all one species, except they’re all incredibly varied in ways that might preclude them being a species, except it doesn’t matter because they’re mostly dead because humanity. God Made Dragons As mentioned,… Read More ›
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God Made Dragons, Men Made Metal, Part 1
Axiom 1: All Dragons are Alike All dragons are part of the same species. They can all interbreed, no matter how far away they may be from. This is how you can tell a true dragon from various similar, lesser,… Read More ›
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d4 Non-Magical and d4 Obviously Magical Creatures
Nykera A regular house cat, but with wings and flight. They have power over fate and victory, and many consider them to be excellent luck. By feeding them yummy wet food and hoping they’re in a good mood (50-50), they… Read More ›
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Diablerie: Forms
First, some taxonomy Demons: Aliens that are recognizably alive but not derived from human stock. Carbon based lifeforms, or close enough in any case. Maybe not understandable to human sensibilities but physics and such still apply. Daemons: Bizarro shit. Sentient… Read More ›
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Wizards, their hats, and their secrets
On Hats Your image of a wizard and their associated headwear is that of a wide-brimmed cone, no? Like this: or maybe something like this: or, if you’re feeling fancy and ostentatious, this: Well, you’ve just outed yourself as an… Read More ›
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d10 Cursed Items
Cursed items. Who doesn’t love ’em? You pick them up, and they stick with you, either killing you or by simply refusing to permanently leave your inventory. Their effects are powerful and/or detrimental. Without further ado, ten for your consideration…. Read More ›
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An Enchanter’s Guide to Changing Your Mind
Enchantment is the study of magic that affects the mind. Necromancers are oft maligned, and rightly so, but if not for them, the most feared wizards would be enchanters. Hell, in certain cultures, this is already true. The ability to… Read More ›
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Fantasyworld Problems: The Invisibility Police
The Specoerciter Invisibility is addictive to most people, and particularly those with certain anti-social tendencies. The ability to act with near impunity, go places you’re not supposed to be, see things you’re not supposed to see, and do things you… Read More ›