Most magi seek a balance between steel and spell, though some may focus a fraction more of their attention on the martial or arcane aspect of their unique fighting styles. Some, however, seek to expand their repertoire, experimenting with a wider variety of skills and abilities. Presented below is a new archetype for the magus. […]
Parry, Riposte, Electrocute: Magus Options (Part 1) Read More »
“And these are the teeth of a vampire. I’ve forgotten his name, but I’ll never forget the look on his face when I knocked them out.” Thundar the Mighty grinned widely before moving to the next display in the former warrior’s trophy room. As he followed his host, Gavin didn’t doubt a word Thundar the
Trapsmith: Troolboon Teeth Trap Read More »
Remember when your character found his or her first platinum coin or that chest of 500 gold pieces? Then there were the hundreds of thousands of coins in the dragon’s hoard. At some point in your character’s career, coins become more of a problem than they are worth. Large numbers are difficult to transport, and
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With each installment of Creature Comforts, we take a deeper look into a legendary monster that adventurers might encounter while journeying through the world. In this installment, we venture further into the concept of snow giants, which has a statistics block in part 3, along with several magic items you can add to your game.
Creature Comforts: Frost Giants (Part 4) Read More »
This is the moment many of you have been waiting for—the moment when we announce those who have made it into our final five. The moment when you can read each pitch and vote on it. The moment when YOU can help us decide who should be called to Valhalla!
Valhalla Calling: The Judges Have Ruled…and You Can Vote! Read More »
The gauntlet witch archetype first appeared in Kobold Quarterly #23, offering a vibrant alternate option for playing a witch. This article details the dragonkin and gnoll racial variants of the gauntlet witch in Midgard.
Full Sleeve Midgard: Variant Gauntlet Witches for Dragonkin and Gnolls (Part 4) Read More »
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 dress.) “Master, someone just knocked at the door.” “And…” “Sorry, master, I forgot myself. One moment, and I’ll go and see
Your Whispering Homunculus—A Short Summary of the Fine Art of the Recurring Villain Read More »
Looking for some seaworthy creatures to use in your game? How about one that can help your player characters or unexpectedly hinder them when faced in larger numbers? You can also take a look at Journeys to the West for more useful seafaring material for your campaign.
Seafaring Creature: Salt Mouse Read More »
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 dress.) “Snow.” “Lordling?” “Slush, ice, hail, blizzard. How lovely it all appears from in here, behind thick glass, whilst we sit
Your Whispering Homunculus—Seasonal Scares Read More »
The world’s arctic region is both a place of great natural beauty and an inherently deadly environment. Freezing waters can turn blood to ice in mere minutes. Avalanches can bury entire parties, hiding their bodies forever under a mountainside’s worth of snow. As deadly as the arctic is, a wide variety of monsters call it
Blood-Stained Ice: Monsters of the Arctic—Hammer Moose (Part 4) Read More »
Looking for some seaworthy creatures to use in your game? Well, the carnivorous ship just might fill that need for you. You can also take a look at Journeys to the West for more useful seafaring material for your campaign. Also called a ship mimic, the carnivorous ship sprang out of the turmoil of an
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“You’re sure about this?” A stiff nod from Jito and the determined glint in his eyes were answer enough for Gavin. Gavin often had trouble distinguishing between determined and crazed when it came to kobolds, though. Gavin checked his operating theater: He had the inner workings of the cuckoo clock Jito had brought, as well
Trapsmith: Kobold Tail Trap Read More »
Most cities can provide you with enchanted blades and robes. Volvyagrad is a trade city that brings in fine goods from the east and the west. Those in the know can find its true treasure, though, for the gnomes of Niemheim have attained many unique items from the surrounding swamp. Item Descriptions A small sampling of
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With each installment of Creature Comforts, we take a deeper look into a legendary monster that adventurers might encounter while journeying through the world. In this installment, we bring you some magic items, plus another creature you can add to your game. You can see more about frost giants in part 1 and part 2.
Creature Comforts: Frost Giants (Part 3) Read More »
Come see what Christina Stiles has to say about the Open Design process (and more!) for Journeys to the West. Tell me what’s awesome about your new Kobold Press adventure anthology Journeys to the West. It’s sea-faring adventure. What’s not awesome about high-seas escapades and exploration? Plus, we’ve thrown in enough new monsters and islands
Journeying to the West: An Interview with Christina Stiles Read More »
Back in the fall of 2009, Chris Dinkins and I interviewed a host of game designers and novelists who were also experienced game masters. We sent around too many questions to too many GMs and received far too much material for one article to hold. As a result, a lot of great material got scrapped.
The Lost GM Scrolls: Harley Stroh on Playing for Keeps Read More »
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