In the far northwestern corner of the Wenigzustand is the relatively calm and peaceful country of Vlaanderen. It lies northwest of everything, but borders Mort-Vivant to the southeast. Fanolania lies just across the Marruse River along the west and southwest, and to the north is the open Sea of the North. To the east is … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Vlaanderen
Author: Slothjemia
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 4
The outer waiting area of this office was a mirror image to the one next door, but instead of a high little desk with a kobold serving as receptionist, there was a large, low desk with a smiling, middle-aged human female. There were other people waiting here, too, and they seemed to represent a wide … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 4
First Level Mage vs. Gelugon
There are probably not a lot of Dungeons & Dragons players that are familiar with the Gelugon, one of the fearsome denizens of the Outer Planes and inhabitants of the eighth level of Baator, a frozen hellscape called Caina. They are second in power to the mighty Pit Fiends that rule Baator and as such … Continue reading First Level Mage vs. Gelugon
Two Years Old and not a Day Wiser
Today marks the second anniversary of the launch of this blog. Hard to believe it has only been two years. The first story published here, "An Orc for All Seasons", was a story that I had begun multiple times over the years before giving up. It took a lovely muse to encourage me to go … Continue reading Two Years Old and not a Day Wiser
“That’s a Ridiculous Plan.” *Do it*
It is an absolute truth that good players can come up with the most amazing and hilarious ways to solve the problems that they encounter in the game. It is equally true that few Game Masters are able to let go of their ego long enough to let these ideas blossom into the kind of … Continue reading “That’s a Ridiculous Plan.” *Do it*
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 3
The sun began intruding into the windows of the Harpy Nest and found the occupants of room 304 still fast asleep. Trangdor was the first to awaken, and he dressed quietly while the women still snoozed. He patted Cinder on the head on his way out the door, and with his newly finished book under … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 3
Handful of Players, Multiple Characters
Any game that needs bigger groups of players than they have runs the risk of fizzling out or scaling down in order to keep moving forward. Game Masters will still have to adjust a story to keep from obliterating the players that show up because the confounded mage keeps skipping sessions to go boogie boarding, … Continue reading Handful of Players, Multiple Characters
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 2
Even before his sister started talking, Oskar knew he needed something stronger than apple brandy for what he was about to hear. Given a choice, Oskar probably would have preferred to have not heard anything about his father, either good or bad, but as his sister spoke, choosing her words carefully and with clear consternation, … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 2
Devil Drake
Climate/Terrain: Any non-Arctic Frequency: Rare Organization: Solitary Activity Cycle: Any Diet: Carnivore Intelligence: Supra (19-20) Treasure: Varies Alignment: Neutral No. Appearing: 1 Armor Class: 3 Movement: 6, Fl 18(C) Hit Dice: 6 THAC0: 14 No. of Attacks: 1 or 3 or 4 Damage/Attack: 2d6 (Strangulation), 2d8 (Bite), 1d6 (Front Claw), 1d6 (Front Claw), 2d8 (Rear … Continue reading Devil Drake
Even the Orcs are Suing for Peace
Sometimes players can have such a dramatic impact on their gaming world that it immediately affects and disrupts all other activity in their immediate vicinty. Take for instance the group that is currently playing in my gaming world. Using their own skills, and cleverly utilizing both NPCs and even a rogue villain or two, they … Continue reading Even the Orcs are Suing for Peace
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