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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The Advantages, Disadvantages, and What You Can Expect in Pathfinder Dealing damage in Pathfinder can take a lot of different forms, flavor-wise. A good storyteller will look at the weapon a player’s character is using, the spell that was cast, the creature being attacked, and weave together a complete image of what that attack looked
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Do you need some more magic in your game? Maybe a few secrets would suit your fancy, but beware the price inherent in this particular spell. GMs could consider tying in elements of the knowledge gleaned to the very nightmares that prevent the caster from gaining rest. Inner Secrets School divination; Level sorcerer/wizard 1 Casting
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Stephen King describes horror as a subtle effect that uses the victim’s own mind to terrify. As GMs, we can sit back and watch the players create a horror scenario from some spare base pieces and run with it. This is some of the most fun I’ve had as a GM, and now I want
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With the release of Advanced Races 5: Ravenfolk (available at DriveThruRPG and Paizo), it’s time to take a crack at bringing this avian race into 13th Age. I enjoyed converting the darakhul and gearforged, but I’m especially excited by the ravenfolk because this book is my first solo design project for Kobold Press! Our ravenfolk are
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Few races in Midgard live amid so much rumor, suspicion and outright falsehood as the ravenfolk. They are condemned as solitary wanderers bearing misfortune, and praised as messengers from the gods. They are loyal comrades and treacherous thieves, brave warriors and contemptible cowards. But these truths, half-truths and lies conceal a greater mystery that very
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Initiates of the Mysteries wish to learn and gain power from Charun, the frightening escorts, guardians, and guides of the dead. One faction of the Initiates is led by Kyrios Kiseon (Master Undertaker) Mux. Wiping sweat from the crossed hammer and oar tattooed on his forehead, Mux flares his robe and climbs weathered stairs to
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“Four demons are painted upon the crumbling north wall. They are depicted as slaughtering warriors, then escorting the dead by chariot and boat. Carvings identify the four as Kharon, or Charun.”—The King’s High-Archaeologist (cataloging an ancient tomb unearthed during the construction of His Majesty’s Highway). What if life were just a dream? What if we
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Buried in Angst David Pedersen 465, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Paperback $18.95, Kindle $3.99 ISBN 978-1484861899 Your dreams have come true, you became the knight and hero you always wanted to be, you saved the kingdom, and you have a child on the way. For most folks, this would be enough. For Angst, though, there
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Do you need some more magic in your game? Perhaps you want your character to temporarily hinder an opponent? Steven’s curse of man spell could give you a flavorful option for imposing humanity upon a humanoid. Curse of Man School transmutation [polymorph]; Level cleric 2, druid 2, sorcerer/wizard 2, witch 2 Casting Time 1 standard
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Last week, I introduced some new concepts for bar brawlers to liven up your next dustup. I said I’d present all three if I got enough comments, and you folks delivered. It’s time to pay up! Join me after the jump for your brawler crunch.
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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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Bag of Lost Things Aura overwhelming conjuration Slot none Weight 1 lb. This unassuming brown leather bag appears to be little more than a bag of holding, albeit one with a very strong aura. Originally, that is what it was. In an attempt to make money, a misguided wizard was experimenting with a way to
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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 Walkers of the Ways A relatively small order, the Walkers of the Ways are a lawful group dedicated to exploring the dimensions. Its members
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During the Lost Magic contest, we received many interesting and fun entries, and among them was Tommaso Danti’s spell called Hasty’s gamble. This spell could lend itself to a bit of a surprise in your game, but it comes at a cost to the caster. Hasty’s Gamble A bet binds the fate of the bard
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Advanced Races 4: Dragonkin gives you everything you need to play a descendant of the greatest and most terrible monsters in fantasy roleplaying. Use it in the Midgard Campaign Setting or in the setting of your choice. Compatible with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, this 14-page book by designer Amanda Hamon includes: The dragonkin PC race,
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