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Spare no mercy for nostalgia—or tradition! Why divine magic ought to feel dangerous, transactional, and one-of-a-kind. I'm not a big fan of rigid class systems, though I still...Linked by the ring
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Some adventurers are gambling behind a church. Following my previous post about Sandbox Settlements, I now turn to another critical game phase: Downtime. Although downtime is...
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Running settlements in a sandbox game can be particularly challenging. Smaller villages are often manageable because their limited scope makes them easy for players to grasp....Linked by the ring
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A sudden deluge sweeps in, forcing a local village into chaos as people run away in panic! One element often missing from many sandbox campaigns is the dynamic presence of...
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Even Time needs to be carried once in a while! Have you ever run a campaign where past events slipped through the cracks? Time marches on in the real world—shouldn't it do the...
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Recently, an anonymous bird made a bold claim on Discord: Comparing Anne's blog over on DIY & Dragons to social media isn't an exaggeration. You can find curated lists of...
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✱ ATTENTION This method is outdated and doesn't work anymore—check out this updated guide here! I've been using Bear Blog as my blogging platform, and I quite like it. It's...
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An appalled Fairy courtier lamenting a petty inconvenience within Chateau Mauvesse. Meet the mysterious Sorceress of the North, Ygraine Mordlin. Her mastery of time magic and...
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A coven of witches, dressed in their traditional garb, gathered to exchange gossip. Secretive and deeply devoted to preserving the ancient ways of the Wood Gods, the Witches...
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A covert meeting of Ramius loyalists unfolds in the shadows of Lankshorn. Lord Shadgore Ramius is a wise and respected leader, but his neighbors seek to remove him from power....
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Rebels having a heated discussion inside the Crimson Bath Inn. Beneath Lord Simeone Murkin’s brutal reputation lies a shrewd and capable leader. His ambition to conquer the...
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A sorcerer in Lord Malbleat's service conducting mystical research. Lord Gryphius of House Malbleat, driven by vanity and envy, is leading his house down a treacherous path in...
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A lone friar praying at one of the Shrines in Dolmenwood. The Pluritine Church is another powerful force in Dolmenwood. Driven by dogmatic views, they’re attempting to tame the...
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The Hag, in one of her disguises, casually snacking on a mortal heart. Powerful but confined to a small region, the Hag is a unique character full of potential. Let's explore...
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I've been thinking more about how to enhance the use of Faction Turns. In this post, I'll dive deeper into integrating other mechanics and how precise language can impact the...
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Servants attend to Lord Nodlock during one of his debaucheries. House Nodlock, once a proud and respected noble house, is now ruled by an incompetent coward under the control...
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Is this what Lord Mulbreck has become? House Mulbreck is a faction that is often overlooked. Once a family of trade moguls, they have now fallen under the grip of fungal...
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Beware! Pickpockets abound in High-Hankle! Meet the carefree and self-centered Baron of the High Wold, whose grand ambitions and oblivious nature place him at the center of a...
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In the original post, I discussed the basics of setting up and using faction turns. However, after further reading, experimenting with faction procedures, and addressing...Linked by the ring
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One of many ale festivals in Prigwort. A central player in an impending conflict, House Harrowmoor is not only handicapped but also the first line of defense against the forces...
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One of the sleeping nobles of House Guillefer. Welcome to House Guillefer, a faction that avoids conflicts, shirks responsibilities, and plans to exit the mortal world. Let's...Linked by the ring
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A typical knights' tourney in Castle Brackenwold. In this post, I'll delve into the wheeling and dealing of House Brackenwold and the Duke. By treating each noble house as a...
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Hey! Get outta here, chickens! Back with more tables I use in my games to flesh out the next batch of animals1 that are sadly missing detailed descriptions. Let's dive right...
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A Drune on a stroll through Dolmenwood? Today, we'll delve into the mysterious and powerful cabal of sorcerers known as the Drune. With a near-global presence and numerous...
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An old, likely description of the Cold Prince, maybe? Back with more Dolmenwood factions! This time, I take a closer look at the powerful yet banished Cold Prince and his...
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The Nag-Lord peaking through the curtains? Ever since my post about Faction Turns, I've been eager to showcase how I implemented this concept in my Dolmenwood game. In this...
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A bear having a friendly chat with a woman. One of the features I appreciate most about Dolmenwood is the inclusion of detailed tables for every main entry in the Monster Book....
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Handling factions in a campaign world can be quite challenging. Few systems teach the importance of managing factions or how to do it effectively. I've often found myself...Linked by the ring
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Sandbox and hex crawl campaigns have always fascinated me. Yet, running these types of games has always been a struggle for me. You can build the setting yourself, starting...