This post covers several of the conceptual adjustments that GMs can make in order to adapt 5E rules and table dynamics to parties of two. We discuss the foundation for these shifts first—cooperation at the table between the player and the GM. Then we dive into some of the most difficult situations to navigate—PC death […]
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Do you hear that belching sound coming from the warrens? No, that’s not the kobolds making rude noises—it’s the marker of only two days remaining on the Southlands Kickstarter project! So far, you’ve blown us out of our bolt-holes with your support of the Southlands project. In addition to the Tales Beneath the Sands exclusive hardcover, you
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Here are two more magic potion/oil formulas, a feat, and some guidelines for adding ability checks to your magic item creation. Formula: Oil of Sharpness Formula, legendary To make this oil, you need simply follow these instructions: Gather 20 pounds of high-quality rust monster dung. You will need to feed the rust monster a consistent,
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Ice Fall Complex trap (level 5–10, deadly threat) At the heart of a temple devoted to a winter deity lies a hard-to-access shrine. After passing over a bridge of ice that crosses a ravine so deep that the bottom cannot be seen, explorers come to a set of massive double doors cast with the deity’s
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Honey Axes The most well-known of the bearfolk’s magical creations are the powerful honey axes. Bearfolk legend tells that when their people first emerged from the forest, several powerful weapons known as “honey axes” were gifted by the fey to the most accomplished warriors. Whether or not this legend is true, possessing one of these
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17 variant monsters from Creature Codex, including variants for the swolbold, drakes, and unhatched 22 new magic items from the periapt of proof against lies to the firesight goggles 26 new spells including mindless vengeance and siege of iron Plus adventure hooks, 2 feats, and a ranger companion! Change up Codex monsters with alternate traits and actions, outfit your characters with
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The Rule of Cool emphasizes that the rules of a game are simply a frame to hold a fantastic creation, and the frame should never pull focus from the piece itself. Cultivating this kind of storytelling does take practice. When there aren’t specific rules written, it is much easier to say, “No, you can’t climb
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New Southlands Monsters: 10 new monsters will be added to the Southlands Worldbook. You’ll now have even more ways to challenge your players on their trips through the Southlands! Mad Maze of the Moon Kingdom: Every backer at the $25 or higher pledge level will get a pdf copy of the Mad Maze of the Moon Kingdom adventure.
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The Emerald Order goes to great lengths to protect the knowledge they possess. Among the other secrets they have divined from the Emerald Tablet is the ability to create undying guardians through sacrifice. When creating a new repository for knowledge, senior members of the Emerald Order will take a willing volunteer and entomb them within
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1d20 Smell 1 Moldy 2 Dank 3 Dusty 4 Rotten 5 Decay 6 Ashy 7 Fresh 8 Clean 9 Earthy 10 Sickly sweet 11 Fragrant 12 Floral 13 Burnt 14 Acrid 15 Metallic 16 Grassy 17 Smokey 18 Musty 19 Tangy 20 Sulfur 1d20 Sounds 1 Dripping 2 Shrieking 3 Trickling 4 Grinding 5 Clattering
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Walking in the Dark. Maebe couldn’t say how long she wandered the path in a daze, but at some point, she took a wrong turn and then the wrong exit and ended up stranded in the Underworld. Before she had time to become frantic at her plight, she stumbled upon a lone figure in the
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Inspired by Norse mythology, specifically the Poetic Edda, the ratatosk are celestial humanoid squirrels who dwell in the extraplanar environment of the World Tree. Ratatosks are insatiable gossips and tricksters whose joy in gathering secrets is only eclipsed by their delight in spreading those gathered morsels of gossip in mischievous ways. The squirrel-folk build
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Now, it’s not lost on me that we’re nearing the location of The Scarlet Citadel, and if that Kickstarter had already delivered, I’m sure I’d detour there for a bit. But it hasn’t yet, so I can’t. But you might. However, sticking with what we can get our hands on now, there’s a lot of
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Blinding Swirl (Recharge 4–6). Stinging sand swirls around the apaxrusl. Each creature within 10 feet of the apaxrusl must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) slashing damage and becoming blinded for 1 minute on a failed save or half as much damage and not becoming blinded on a successful one. A
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However, as I polish up my scales and stride into that vaunted hall of wizards, I can see and hear so much more fun ahead. I’m so excited for this new ride and for all the wonderful new spells I might learn in those halls. What a fantastic opportunity this is, and I’m so grateful
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