Part of the fun of magic is that it can be used to augment some very specific character concepts, such as those based on the classes in Paizo’s Advanced Player’s Guide. As we were outlining and compiling the Deep Magic project, providing versatile spells that could serve several unique, flavorful purposes was an important goal—and, […]
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Until Deep Magic comes out, James Eder continues to provide us with groups and more to help satisfy our craving for magic. Take a look… School of the Stars To be perfectly honest, there’s only so much traveling you can do when you spend most of each night staring up at the sky. The School
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Speed and thunder! Centaurs grab life with gusto and drain it to the lees. Traveling, fighting, eating, drinking—whatever they do, they do it with vigor. Born with grace befitting human royalty but possessed of the fierce savagery of wild horses, centaurs present unique opportunities for roleplaying and adventure! Advanced Races: Centaurs gives you everything you
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In his continuing adventures with Deep Magic artists, our artistic maven Marc Radle recently contacted Marcel Mercado, an illustrator in Atlanta, GA. Prior to becoming a freelance illustrator, he was working in the video game industry. He has 8 years of experience in that industry, where he worked with amazing teams like Gearbox, Nickelodeon, EA,
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The Great Feast In the guildhalls and temple halls of Zobeck, great rows of trestle tables are set up, and the wealthy buy a Volundstag feast for the less fortunate. This is a time when the up-and-coming merchants may buy fame and respect with their largess. For the poorest of the poor, this is a
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The feast of Volundstag is an example of a winter festival right out of my current campaign. It offers a lot of different social and political adventuring options, as well as the more physical aspects of an urban setting. All Zobeck looks forward to the beloved winter festival, the sacred Volundstag! As the winter’s cold
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All heroes need foes to vanquish. Myths from a variety of ancient cultures involve people overcoming great odds to save their loved ones, to fight against the whims of gods, and to defeat the minions of those gods. This article introduces foes from classic tales of Greek mythology to Green Ronin’s Dragon Age system. Some
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In his continuing adventures with Deep Magic artists, our artistic maven Marc Radle recently contacted Bryan Syme, who shares some insights into himself and his art. When did you decide to become an illustrator, and why did you make this choice? I really find it difficult to talk about myself in these sort of things.
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Another year has passed, and the Kobolds wish you the best in the months ahead. Many thanks go to those who have contributed to the website, read the blog articles, and commented on the work of others here—we appreciate all of you! Now, for a bit of fun, here’s a quick little table you can
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All heroes need foes to vanquish. Myths from a variety of ancient cultures involve people overcoming great odds to save their loved ones, to fight against the whims of gods, and to defeat the minions of those gods. This article introduces foes from classic tales of Greek mythology to Green Ronin’s Dragon Age system. Some
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . Master Pett’s Your Whispering Homunculus presents only the finest in British gaming. Indeed, you are not likely to find a more comprehensive assortment of miscellany anywhere. (So much more than just another bloke in a
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . Master Pett’s Your Whispering Homunculus presents only the finest in British gaming. Indeed, you are not likely to find a more comprehensive assortment of miscellany anywhere. (So much more than just another bloke in a
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A.K.A. Face thy Woe, and Know that thy Woe Has a Name, and that Name Is Kobold . . . Master Pett’s Your Whispering Homunculus presents only the finest in British gaming. Indeed, you are not likely to find a more comprehensive assortment of miscellany anywhere. (So much more than just another bloke in a
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Until Deep Magic comes out, James Eder continues to provide us with groups and more to help satisfy our craving for magic. Take a look… The Order of Saint Reinya In magic-rich worlds, even a small church is likely to have at least some capability toward dealing with injuries and the like, but for a select
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Deities play a large role in fantasy games in both direct and indirect fashions. Amarok, the Lord Alpha and Mighty Huntress, can add a touch of the wolf to your game. Titles: The Spirit of the Wolf, Lord Alpha, Mighty Huntress Symbol: A regal wolf’s head with bloodied jaws Portfolio: Hunting, leadership, physical and mental
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Voting has closed for our Monarch of the Monsters design contest, and we have a winner! With 107 votes it’s the mask wight designed by Sersa Victory for the 13th Age RPG. Sersa’s commitments for 2014 prevent him from taking on any new freelance projects. So we’re awarding a freelance design commission from Kobold Press to the second
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