Like the firebird, some projects are elusive— but sometimes Christmas comes a little early! The printer delivered the print edition of Courts of the Shadow Fey over the weekend, and now the kobolds are putting together the preorder packages. Even with the delays in the holiday mail, you should see them arrive before New Year’s […]
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The patrons and designers have completed the first drafts of the The Lost City of Kadralhu patronage project, and now is a great time to jump on if you’re curious but haven’t yet signed up. This week, we continue to present pages from Logan Bonner, Michael Furlanetto, Tracy Hurley, and Quinn Murphy. We tried to choose sections that
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(Illustration by Darren Calvert) The patrons and designers have completed the first drafts of the The Lost City of Kadralhu patronage project, and now is a great time to jump on if you’re curious but haven’t yet signed up. Today and next week, we present a few pages from Logan Bonner, Michael Furlanetto, Tracy Hurley, and Quinn
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Encounter Codex presents encounters you can quickly slot into any adventure. They are system neutral and easily adapted to any edition (and other games for that matter) with little effort—just add stats from your favorite monster manual. [previous encounter] __ A three-headed skeleton encased in ceremonial plate armor surveys this pillared hall from atop a
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“I got it!” Mekken considered for a second. The sun had already begun to set, and the shadows of the forest grew darker, creeping rapidly closer to the abandoned hilltop monastery. An ominous presence could be felt in those shadows. “Thaln, gather variegated blue-leaf thyme from outside. Aildrer, I think the powdered crystal we need
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For generations, the tomb has endured as the most iconic and menacing of adventure sites. Countless campaigns have been carried out in search of relics and lore secreted away, and few creatures inspire such terror as the undead, which wait forever in a disquieting stillness and silence. However, the rumors spread by adroit explorers and
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(Art by Ashton Sperry) A few weeks ago at NeonCon 2010, I ran a workshop called Monster in an Hour. The plan was to do some crowd-sourced monster design. I wanted participants to think up the things that horrify them not only as a player but also as a person—then we’d build it together. After
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The Open Design griffon has a free gift for the lucky recipients of the Kobold Courier this time out, plus plenty of other news: • an interview with designer Dan Voyce, • playtest opportunities for patrons of several projects, • a podcast with some possibly familiar names, • two free previews for Freeport,• Taverncraft contest
Courier #11 Has Shipped Read More »
Kobolds are strange creatures. Full of tricks and traps, and then, one day, they get all mushy. Today’s that day. Here’s our Thanksgiving list, and you’re at the top. We’re thankful to our customers, each and everyone one of you who sent a few dollars our way. That vote of cash and confidence allows us
A Kobold Thanksgiving Read More »
Organizations add verisimilitude and dynamism to a campaign world. They support ongoing storylines, provide stable reference points between adventures, and make the world evolve even when the PCs are busy elsewhere. Each installment in this series will present a new organization, complete with shared attack and utility powers—akin to monster themes. Each will include variable
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Trap theme templates can be applied to existing traps to give them a distinct and shared flavor. Each theme introduces new powers—adding one does not affect a trap’s XP value, but upgrade a trap to an elite or solo if you apply two or more themes. [part 1][part 2][part 3][part 4] ___ From her blighted
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Encounter Codex presents encounters that can be quickly slotted into any adventure. They are system neutral and easily adapted to any edition (and other games for that matter) with little effort—just add stats from your favorite monster manual. [previous encounter] ___ A radiant yellow orb—like a miniature sun—gleams from beneath a veil of crushed rubies.
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The All Hallows Eve edition of the Kobold Courier was sent out yesterday (and most of them made it through the ghosts and goblins!). As always, the Courier is packed with news: the word on upcoming projects, evil gnomes, Skip Williams’ take on initiative, a big discount on some exclusive MapTools-compatible maps, a Zombie Sky
Kobold Courier #10 Has Shipped Read More »
Sometimes, editors change their minds for silly reasons. This time, it was for a good reason — we got lucky with a new cover, and it’s a looker. Those of you who examine the “Coming Next Issue” art might hve noticed that Kobold Quarterly #15 doesn’t sport the art found in issue #14. But the
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Trap themes are templates that can be applied to existing traps to give them a distinct and shared flavor. Each theme introduces new powers—adding one does not affect a trap’s XP value, but upgrade a trap to an elite or solo if you apply two or more themes. [part 1][part 2][part 3] ___ Few places
Trap Themes (Part 4 of 5): Daemonic Implements Read More »
Sigard the Woodsman was a doting father. Ever since his wife was taken by the Black Death, his children have been his whole world. But, of course, this was before the brain mold… He could hear them laughing inside their modest home, preparing for the evening meal. They took his wife. Faster and faster, he
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