Players of Dungeons & Dragons have a lot of grand reasons to enjoy the game. Escapism, social interaction, lots of shiny colorful dice, opportunities to solve problems and expand your imaginative creativity; the list is nearly endless. Probably one of the most frequently cited aspects that makes the game appealing is the idea that you … Continue reading Too Much of a Good Thing
Are You Ready for MORE Von Vorkel?
The fourth book in the Von Vorkel series is even now being scheduled for posting in this blog. I can feel your excitement from here. And that means only three more chapters to go in "Fight, Swear, Loathe" which places the conclusion of that story right before my daughter's birthday. Gonna be a heckuva week … Continue reading Are You Ready for MORE Von Vorkel?
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 29
Trangdor was thrilled to have his friend back safely, and Belynda was overjoyed to have somebody to talk to again. The energetic xvart had held her tongue the entire way from Dregladorf, because Hilde hadn’t seemed to want to talk about anything at all. But now that they were once more within the confines of … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 29
Sisters of Delilah
Perhaps the most well-known organization that not only allows women to excel at tasks normally reserved for men, but actively encourages it, the Sisters of Delilah have carved out a niche for themselves all across Partum. With established convents in every major country on the continent as far south as the Forkanzan peninsula, east to … Continue reading Sisters of Delilah
The Secret Life of NPCs
The most often overlooked aspect of roleplaying (this is just a guess, I don't have any research or raw data to back this up) are the parts of the game the players seldom, if ever, dig into. Non-Player Characters are treated by most players as expendable pawns in a chess game in which the players … Continue reading The Secret Life of NPCs
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 28
As it turned out, the widow Hossler didn’t care about the other two mine shafts, at least not urgently. She promised to have the gold in the morning for services rendered, and she would be dispatching the gnomes she had hired to do the mineral survey as quickly as possible to begin their work. The … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 28
Lich vs. Orcs
A cursory glance at the Monstrous Compendium entry for "lich" reveals that this is a spectacularly dangerous creature. But players are often lulled into a false sense of security when confronting these powerful undead spellcasters. They might have a magic sword, for instance, that negates magic cast at a level equal to the wielder. But … Continue reading Lich vs. Orcs
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 27
The stagecoach from Karpaburg to Dregladorf arrived midmorning, and the little boy that had been tasked with stopping it did so with tremendous vigor. The coach ground to a halt in a mighty cloud of dust, and Polk took up his baggage and headed down to get aboard. Hilde had gotten dressed by then, and … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 27
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 26
Polk was shirtless when he waded into the pool, but kept on his trousers because there were women present. The orog was a powerfully constructed man, his obvious ogre lineage evident in his muscles. Had either Belynda or Hilde been more luridly inclined, the spectacle of the shivering Polk climbing up the soaked rope in … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 26
Resurrection
The rebuilding of the little state of Maelonbourg is speeding right along with the players having retaken a fortified town and driving the orcish invaders back towards the north whence they came. With the old capital of Maelonbourg City in tatters, this much smaller town will now serve as the hub for activity. Along with … Continue reading Resurrection
