It was with a chill of excitement that I opened up Kobold Press’s latest offering. Empire of the Ghouls is the product I’ve been dreaming of since I first discovered the Midgard setting—a hardcover adventure, and one which takes PCs all the way from 1st to 13th level.
Dark Delicacies: Biting into Empire of the Ghouls Read More »
Why should any enterprising GM settle for any old +2—hey, what are you—
The Amber Bazaar: Orc Weapons Read More »
No creature epitomizes the art of graceful service like the courtfolk, an accomplishment these halflings take with great (but quiet) pride. Courtfolk are defined by their dedication and deference to the great elven courts of old, but their identities are in flux in the wake of the Great Retreat. Now their oaths are sworn to
Warlock’s Apprentice: Courtfolk Halflings, the Quiet People of the Covenant Read More »
To help brighten your days, here are some video conferencing backgrounds, completely free for use in your favorite web conferencing software.
Free Midgard Video Conferencing Backgrounds Read More »
It’s May, and everyone’s gaming! So here’s an undying set of wallpapers for your computer, your smartphone, or whatever electronic device you’ve got. This month, we’ve got a piece from the Empire of the Ghouls (artist Egil Thompson).
Empire of the Ghouls Wallpapers Read More »
After you’ve covered the basics of running 5e one-on-one, you’re ready to move on to step number two, adapting your game’s PC for this smaller-party play style! In terms of mechanics, one-on-one works best when you make sure the PC is flexible in both melee and ranged combat. This post covers a few different options
One-on-One Roleplaying: Adapting PCs Read More »
This hunched, man-like figure lurches with a strange, half-hopping gait. Tattered clothing hangs from its muscled shoulders, and its legs are those of a ram, ending in cloven hooves.
Tome of Beasts: Goat-Man Read More »
Great news! GAMA’s recently created a friendly local game store (FLGS) locator to help you find nearby stores, saying… During these changing times, stores have begun offering alternate shopping experiences such as curbside pick-up or local delivery for purchased items. Some stores are also offering gift cards as another outlet for customer support. Search for
GAMA’s FLGS Locator Read More »
Welcome back to our series on Midgard ley magic. In the inaugural entry, we revisited ley lines, discussed GM prep, and introduced a couple of new ley magic spells. In this article, we dive deeper into GM preparation, presenting a set of optional tables used to answer the most common geomancer question: “Are there any
Midgard Ley Magic: Locating Ley Lines Read More »
Now, let’s look in more detail at the third of the 13 Midgard icons: Ozmir Al-Stragul, the Dragon Sultan!
Midgard Icons: The Dragon Sultan Read More »
Dearest Mother and Father, It has been too many months since my last letter. Fear not, I am safe and well though I made the unfortunate error of embroiling myself in a conflict between two families in Glasvale…
Inbar’s Guide to the Northlands: Tension and Release Read More »
The Empire is here!!! Citizens of the free city of Zobeck are going missing! Catacombs beneath the streets may provide answers, but what lurks in them may not enjoy company…
Empire of the Ghouls Now Available Read More »
From ramshackle patchwork barges to the decks of fishing boats and smuggling vessels, riverfolk halflings are found along the greatest rivers of the Crossroads… and some of the less great. The gruff barge pilot in the wide-brimmed hat, predicting a river with near-prescient skill; the singer, stamping out rhythms on the deck while belting out
Warlock’s Apprentice: Riverfolk Halflings, the Scattered People of the Trade Read More »
The following changes allow GMs to alter an iron sphere without modifying its challenge rating:
Expanding Codex: Iron Sphere Read More »
NPC allies are a reasonably common feature in home campaigns and published adventures. While a decent way to showcase the allies that characters are invested in, characters who are important to the plot, or just friendly combatants too important to be represented as some sort of disposable minion, they can be annoying to use.
Tools of War: NPC Allies Read More »
Everyone loves to talk about group composition. I feel like the prevalence and popularity of video games have only bolstered these arguments over the years as well. There’s the ever-unavoidable “holy trinity”: classes that primarily take damage (tanks), classes that primarily heal damage (healers), and classes that primarily deal damage (DPS). Even the acronym for
The 4th Pillar: Mythbusters (Party Composition Edition) Read More »
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