Alternate Traits and Actions The following changes allow GMs to alter a gloomflower without modifying its challenge rating. Focused Scream. Whenever the gloomflower takes damage, if the creature dealing the damage is within range of the gloomflower’s blindsight, the creature must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or take 10 (3d6) psychic damage.
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Courts of the Shadow Fey! The stand-out adventure of shadowy fey and courtly intrigue, Courts of the Shadow Fey is now available on Roll20. And it has lots of cool, deluxe components included: Over a hundred hours of game preparation 65 full-art tokens with click-to-roll character sheets. 12 fully dynamically lit maps with openable doors
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It’s August, and everyone’s gaming! So here’s a magical set of wallpapers for your computer, your smartphone, or whatever electronic device you’ve got. This month, we’ve got a piece from Deep Magic (artist Marcel Mercado).
Deep Magic Wallpapers Read More »
A GM’s work is never done, so to make things easier on you, we’re providing a series of tables to help you flesh out your encounters, adventures—your world. First up is everyone’s favorite: loot! Gold is good, but it gets boring after a while. Need to add some interesting items to a bag of holding?
Dungeon Tables: Trinkets and Treasures Read More »
The inquisitors of Kammae know how to strike at their foes’ weakest spots. The priests of the Moon Goddess know where and when to attack those foes. The oracle knows how defeating those foes leads to a chain of events culminating in Kammae’s ultimate triumph. It is all foretold.
Welcome to Midgard: Theocracy of Kammae Straboli Read More »
Everything must go! Prices slashed 100%! Please just take these items. I don’t want them anymore. Free me!
The Amber Bazaar: Double-Edged Magic IV Read More »
MAGIC! You know all those new spells from Deep Magic? They’re all available for use on Fantasy Grounds now: available through their store or through Steam.
Deep Magic Now Available on Fantasy Grounds Read More »
Gaming companies, especially Kobold Press, often hold design contests, asking contestants to submit a creature, encounter, or spell. These can be fun and exciting and a possible way to gain some attention and break into gaming publication. I managed to gain the attention of Kobold Press in 2013 by winning their Lost Magic contest. I
Entering a Contest? Here Are Some Helpful Tips Read More »
Chances are you’ll only take a trip to Midgard’s Blood Kingdom if your gaming group enjoys a fair bit of horror in your shared roleplaying experience. If this is the case, you’re in for a treat, for the Blood Kingdom is rife with dread. If you’re relatively new to the horror genre or simply reluctant
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Alternate Traits and Actions The following changes allow GMs to alter a fulminar without modifying its challenge rating:
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Welcome back to Midgard Ley Magic, a series where we explore the mysticism and mechanics of ley lines, the powerful magical effects that can be drawn from them, and the daring spellcasters who study and manipulate these sources of raw power. If you have not had a chance to read prior entries in the series,
Midgard Ley Magic: Expanded Ley Line Effects Read More »
Dr. Megan Connell, the GM for Clinical Roll and a psychologist who uses D&D in her work, sent the Kobolds the following message this morning:
Baby Shark Bowl Ooze Read More »
Hide armor and scraps of mail are nailed onto this scarred and tattooed mole-like beast. A ring of tentacles sprouts above its mouth, which is dominated by spade-like incisors. The beast has no visible ears and only tiny, cataract-filled eyes. Blood and foam fleck from its tentacled maw.
Tome of Beasts: Dogmole Juggernaut Read More »
In our last post, we talked about how one-on-one play works best when the PC is flexible in both melee and ranged combat. Today we are going to round out the party by talking about how you can provide the PC with a worthy and supportive adventuring companion. In this post, you’ll find three primary
One-on-One Roleplaying: Creating Your GMPC Read More »
Empire of the Ghouls is the latest offering from Kobold Press and their first hardcover 5th Edition adventure. It’s a tour de force, over three hundred fifty pages of setting guide, spells, creatures, NPCs, magic items, and an epic quest that takes players from 1st to 13th level. It’s been released alongside two related books,
An Interview with Empire of the Ghouls Lead Designer Richard Green Read More »
Some news from the warrens! Starting today, I have the privilege of stepping into the role of Editorial Director for Kobold Press. I absolutely cannot wait to get started working with all of my fellow minions to bring the best and scaliest gaming material to your tables!
Hiring Update: A Kobold Comes Home Read More »
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