In his continuing adventures with Deep Magic artists, our artistic maven Marc Radle recently contacted Bryan Syme, who shares some insights into himself and his art. When did you decide to become an illustrator, and why did you make this choice? I really find it difficult to talk about myself in these sort of things. […]
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Another year has passed, and the Kobolds wish you the best in the months ahead. Many thanks go to those who have contributed to the website, read the blog articles, and commented on the work of others here—we appreciate all of you! Now, for a bit of fun, here’s a quick little table you can
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The Kobold Guide to Magic is written by a star-studded cast of designers and authors. Here’s an excerpt about prophecies from Ed Greenwood’s essay, “The Quest for Great Lost Magic.” Pre-order The Kobold Guide to Magic at the Kobold Store! In the divine lore, local folklore, and magical lore of any fantasy setting, it’s important to
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All heroes need foes to vanquish. Myths from a variety of ancient cultures involve people overcoming great odds to save their loved ones, to fight against the whims of gods, and to defeat the minions of those gods. This article introduces foes from classic tales of Greek mythology to Green Ronin’s Dragon Age system. Some
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . 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
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . 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
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . 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
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Until Deep Magic comes out, James Eder continues to provide us with groups and more to help satisfy our craving for magic. Take a look… The Order of Saint Reinya In magic-rich worlds, even a small church is likely to have at least some capability toward dealing with injuries and the like, but for a select
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Deities play a large role in fantasy games in both direct and indirect fashions. Amarok, the Lord Alpha and Mighty Huntress, can add a touch of the wolf to your game. Titles: The Spirit of the Wolf, Lord Alpha, Mighty Huntress Symbol: A regal wolf’s head with bloodied jaws Portfolio: Hunting, leadership, physical and mental
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Voting has closed for our Monarch of the Monsters design contest, and we have a winner! With 107 votes it’s the mask wight designed by Sersa Victory for the 13th Age RPG. Sersa’s commitments for 2014 prevent him from taking on any new freelance projects. So we’re awarding a freelance design commission from Kobold Press to the second
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With Deep Magic on the horizon, author James Eder has provided us with some orders and more to satisfy the craving for more magic for our games. Take a look… The Wonderful Wizards of the West It takes a special sort of folk to devote themselves to the study and practice of magic, and then
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The dice land and, according to your random encounter, it’s one of those classics your crew has become way too familiar with. Zombies, trolls, giant spiders, goblins, and worgs can fail to excite more experienced players. Maybe you scroll through some of my old templates and add a twist to the monster, but frankly there’s
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Our artistic maven Marc Radle recently contacted Deep Magic artist Guido Kuip and asked him a few questions about his art. Guido is a freelance illustrator from the Netherlands, although he currently lives in Toronto, Canada. Come see what Guido has to share with you! When did you decide to become an illustrator, and why
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From the genesis of the D&D game, random lists have been used to create, inspire, and complicate games everywhere. A GM is essentially keeping all the knowledge of a fabricated world inside his or her head, along with all the relevant laws of physics and mechanics, which are transformed into a living story around the
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Now that you’ve seen the five finalists for the Monarch of the Monsters contest, you can vote! We’re opening the polls so that you can help crown the 2013 Monarch of the Monsters. [poll id=”4″]
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In the past few weeks, we had many wonderful entries to the Monarch of the Monsters contest, and our talented and skilled judges chose five finalists from among the entries. We now present those five finalists to you so that you can enjoy them, and, at the end of the week, vote on your favorite.
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