From the first time I sat down to play Dungeons & Dragons, I knew my love of the game would always stem from the roleplaying aspect, from the quirky dialogues to the less-than-stellar Stealth checks through an unsuspecting NPC’s home. For some, D&D is less about combat and more about what ridiculous fun or laughter […]
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Sometimes hacking and blasting a monster to pieces is unavoidable. If you have too much of this sort of thing, though, players can get caught in a rut; every challenge becomes a combat and they miss out on the fun of…not murdering things for loot. Kill him or help him, today’s Prepared! scene brings you
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Priceless is really just another word for extraordinarily valuable. If someone ever tries to tell you that money is no object, use the following table to add a little variety to your loot or let it serve as inspiration for a story hook. The value of the items can vary at the GM’s discretion but
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Editor’s note: The Southlands Kickstarter has ended and the team at Kobold Press is working hard to deliver the core setting book, the standalone bestiary, and the many additional rewards that our generous backers have unlocked. In the meantime, we invite you to enjoy periodic sneak peeks of Southlands’ content. This time, we provide a
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Goblins end up with all sorts of random things, and some of them show up around their necks. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the one that works for the area in
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For every successfully enchanted sword, there are a score of fizzled failures. A ring of great power must have unimpressive cousins—better suited to a smelter than a hero’s finger. Sometimes your adventurers deserve a reward that is heavily flavored but lightly powered. Today, Prepared! brings you two items from the catalogue of not-quite-right magical treasures
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Every season brings a fresh round of disputes the Imperial Court must entertain. Feel free to use them as scenarios for roleplaying-focused sessions or as seeds for adventures across the Grand Duchy. Here, then, are the petitions large and small brought to our Beloved Imperatrix, Regia Moonthorn Kalthania-Reln van Dorig. Rings to Rule Them All
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The views and opinions expressed on this web site are solely those of the original authors and contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Kobold Press, the Kobold staff, or other contributors to this site. We welcome responses, counterpoint submissions, and further discussion. Like previous explorations in this column, this author
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What could be more innocuous and innocent than a child’s rattle? Well, it depends on the rattle and the child. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the one that works for the
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You’ve made a great dungeon. It has riveting plot hooks, compelling challenges, custom-made traps, and all the atmosphere of an ’80s goth music video. All it needs are a few flavorful bits to finish it off. Prepared! is here to help with worthy dungeon props ready to drop into your spelunking masterpiece. The Broken Fountain
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Some of the magic of the Grand Duchy is Deep Magic, fey-inspired and unique to the forested lands protected by the Beloved Imperatrix Regia Moonthorn Kalthania-Reln van Dornig. But clever travelers and adventurers have learned to exploit such ancient arcana and incorporate it into useful wondrous items. Here are a few of those items, crafted
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The views and opinions expressed on this web site are solely those of the original authors and contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Kobold Press, the Kobold staff, or other contributors to this site. We welcome responses, counterpoint submissions, and further discussion. The second question that needs to be considered
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The views and opinions expressed on this web site are solely those of the original authors and contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Kobold Press, the Kobold staff, or other contributors to this site. We welcome responses, counterpoint submissions, and further discussion. For more than a decade now, attitudes toward
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Amid the luminescent tide pools of the shore, adventurers might have their attention snagged by something a bit unexpected as they walk by at night. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the
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Inevitably adventurers will be on a boat. Your party cannot be bound to land forever, and whether traveling by sturdy merchant ship or hastily constructed raft, you’ll need to fill some gaps. Prepared! has two water-logged scenarios ready to emerge from the rising waves and strong currents of your watery settings. The Big One That
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Hirschberg’s tradition of uniformed service runs deep. It is so ingrained that the locals boast that the bedclothes of its first soldier, Praeter Yohanis, are as stiff as his starch-pressed dress reds. But even the elfmarked castellan of Castle Reln recognizes that a life of strict military discipline is not for everyone. The defense of
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