At night, you see the cat walking on its back legs, glowing with evil magic, split tails waving in concentration, jumping over a fresh grave. The earth beneath its paws rumbles. Many animals, whether through a racial link to the First World or another mystical snafu, have dormant supernatural abilities. Cats are such animals, and […]
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In this final installment of the transmutation series, David provides you with several new spells. Beholder’s Gaze Wizard Attack 27 You suddenly sprout several eye stalks like a beholder and unleash an attack against your foes. Encounter * Arcane, Implement, Polymorph, Transmutation; Varies Standard Action Ranged 20 Target: One, two, or three creatures Attack: Intelligence
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Compared to high-level characters, low-level ones are poor, and the rewards for their efforts meager. Slaying that ogre might have been a great challenge for an intrepid group of 2nd-level adventurers, but its treasure hoard isn’t anything to write home about—coins, an acid flask, some semi-precious gems, and another scroll of cure light wounds. The
Master Pett’s Your Whispering Homunculus presents only the finest in British gaming. Indeed, you are not likely to find a more comprehensive assortment of miscellany anywhere. (So much more than just another bloke in a dress.) “Master!” “Again, slimesides, what now?” “There is a woman at the door.” “A woman? But it’s not Thursday.” “No, no,
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Meet the Trollkin… and drive them into the sea! MA3: The Raven’s Call is the latest in our Midgard Adventures series: a new introductory adventure from Wolfgang Baur that brings mythic power and a true rescue story for starting 1st-level characters in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. This adventure introduces locales and NPCs that players will
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Last week, Tom provided us with the cyborg sorcerer bloodline. Take a look at what he offers you lovers of clockworks this week! Although a cyborg sorcerer’s connection with the mechanical is literally in her bones, with her body slowly transforming into an arcane amalgam of flesh and metal, the industry oracle looks outward to
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In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! Last week, Jerry tackled tools of the trade. This week, take a look at gear. Gear What people wear often reflects what dwells in their hearts, even among the piece-mealed underbellies and clandestine oligarchies of the world. These
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The design of many D&D Essentials classes attempts to capture some of the rich history of past editions. With its emphasis on schools of magic, the mage makes a great chasis upon which to add transmutation effects. All the spells presented as part of this series are available as options for the mage. You can
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The National Weather Service is reporting that a blizzard of unusual size and ferocity might be heading for the Northeastern United States. According to Bloomberg the storm has the potential to dump two feet of snow on Boston and eastern Massachusetts, potentially causing power outages and leaving 10 inches in New York City. Curled up in our
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The results are in. The kobolds have spoken. The results we have at the end of this post are not what I expected, but kobolds are sneaky and unpredictable by nature. And the winner is…
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“Congratulations! You slay the dragon.” “Sweet, we loot its lair!” “Unfortunately, you’re nowhere near its lair. Looks like you’ll have to settle for the XP.” “Forget that! Our cleric casts find the path. We will not be denied triple treasure!” “Oh dear…” Player characters can be a greedy bunch. What is a GM to do
Although a clockwork mage or gear priest may elect to devote a career to understanding the intersection of the magical and mechanical, other magic users have far less choice in the matter. For the industry oracle and cyborg sorcerer, machinery and other elements of the modern, urban world are inextricable parts of their being, granting
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In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! This week, take a look at some tools and tricks of the trade. Tools and Tricks Where would rogues be without all their tools? Sure lock picks and the occasional crowbar are practically a thief’s best friend, but
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With so many transmutation powers focusing on using a wizard’s transformed anatomy to make melee attacks, defense is a key concern for transmuters. The Staff of Defense class feature is the best place to start and armor proficiency feats help as well. The melee focus of these spells also makes them great options for those
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We all have times when we are knee deep in orcs and the mage sputters. A cleric swings a mean hammer, and the druid can maul somebody when they go fuzzy, but the mage and the sorcerer are often left holding the bag (of holding). But wait a second! You can do some things, you
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“What is a wizard? A wizard is a cold, calculating mind ruled by reason. A wizard possesses untold power.” After his little speech, Thersus proudly looked down on his pupil. “So, Gavin, do you want to be a wizard when you grow up?” The boy looked Thersus up and down and answered, “You’re just a
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