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On the ring since 2026-03-17
Latest activity 21mo ago
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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...
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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...