How can you fill in a crime-ridden city or slum in your game? Take some cues from Zaun, drawn from Arcane Season 2 on Netflix.
Arcane Season 2. Five great ideas to steal for your game from the city of Zaun Read More »
The deity known as the White Goddess is a creature of battle and slaughter, and the deity of trollkin, orcs, and bloody warriors.
Terrifying Temples: The Fastness of the White Goddess Read More »
Your character’s lineage is a cornerstone of deep roleplaying, not just a mechanism for gaining some bonuses you’d like to have. Elves, dwarves, smallfolk, and the crew aren’t just humans with pointy ears or lush beards. So let’s talk about smallfolk.
Howling Tower: A Study of the Smallfolk Read More »
We’ve been tuned into our fans and supporters’ discussions regarding comparisons we’ve made, and we hear you.
A Statement on Comparisons from Kobold Press Read More »
While popular medieval pastimes like jousting and archery often feature in campaign settings and adventures, other organized sports barely rate a mention. It can be a fun change of pace to get PCs involved in a game within the game!
Sporting Goods: Run your character ragged in Dungeon Chase! Read More »
With the release of Arcane Season 2 on Netflix, we are once again thrown into the streets of Piltover and Zaun as factions vie for power in the wake of a devastating attack. The conflict and intrigue in these cities is captivating and, ,crucially, provides wonderful inspiration for your own TTRPG designs.
Arcane Season 2. Five great ideas to steal for your game Read More »
Here are our first impressions of the D&D 2024 DMG (and how it compares to the Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide).
Comparing the ToV Game Master’s Guide to the Dungeon Master’s Guide Read More »
Pilgrims cross rivers and mountains, brave war zones and bandit attacks to feel the touch of the divine. This week we consider the sacred spaces of a god familiar to many who have faced The Empire of the Ghouls, Sif the Swordmaiden.
Midgard Monday: take a pilgrimage to the temple of Sif Read More »
While the lore for many undead speak to a certain craving, there are few mechanical implications for their hunger. By adding game mechanics to these undead, the Tales of the Valiant framework offers more nuanced foes to challenge the players—but all the more so, to tell more interesting tales for their valiant heroes.
Hungry Undead: beat swords into smaller swords Read More »
Let’s talk about creatures in a wizard’s tower. Besides the mysterious wizard, witch, sorcerer supreme, etc., there should probably be something else to encounter.
You Find Yourself in a Wizard’s Tower: magical rats in the walls Read More »
The multiverse is a diverse and wonderful place. Why settle for stock stone temples and vaulting churches when your holy sites can be as varied as the planes themselves?
Havens of the Holy: Crystal Caves of Khespotan Read More »
If you ever wanted to swing a goblin like a flail at his friends, armbar the dark wizard into submission, or suplex an owlbear, consider trying this grappler build for the Tales of the Valiant roleplaying game.
Let’s Build! Make a grappler for your next Tales of the Valiant character Read More »
The gargantuan Sky Stairs of Beldestan are famous throughout eastern-central Midgard. According to legend, they were built up the side of the tallest mountain in Beldestan and the Red Wastes by giants and genies as a way to reach the sky of stars and achieve god-like powers.
Terrifying Temples: Temple of the Ravening Void Read More »
A crack team of Kobold Press regulars, each with their own perspective, answers questions on how to play and run a better game. This month: how do I handle romance in the game?
Pack Tactics Advice: What Happens to the Villains? Read More »
A mysterious figure known only as the Culinomancer, is a widely travelled individual of renowned skill. Their stated purpose? To create delicious and magical food from every known monster that can be considered edible.
Magical Meals—crispy fried cockatrice . . . tastes like chicken! Read More »
Agatha All Along is the latest hit series from Marvel of Disney+ streaming. Here are some witchy takes on the characters to use as opponents in your game!
Agatha All Along: More Witches to Take on the Road Read More »
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