Any Game Master will have at least one player that they can refer to as being so incredibly clueless that the game they were in seemed to hinge on what goofy thing that one player did during any given session. For years that player for me was my buddy Dave. Dave got himself and everyone … Continue reading It doesn’t have to be an act of overt evil… Sometimes stupid does the job just fine
D&D Adventures
Infamous Villains: The Fallen Knights of Lotharingia
The land of Lotharingia was once one of the more stalwart and dependable of the Wenigzustand, but long gone are those days. When the Third Imperium was falling apart it did so primarily on the doorstep of Lotharingia. The heroic lords of this place faced the full fury of a waning empire and won. While … Continue reading Infamous Villains: The Fallen Knights of Lotharingia
And you thought “Demi-” meant “Lesser”… Ha!
Perhaps the most ill-named monster in all of the D&D lexicon is the demilich. Even a cursory glance at the Monstrous Compendium entry for this fiend is flaccid. It basically says a ton about liches themselves and then concludes with "Oh, by the way, there is this thing called a demilich that is way worse. … Continue reading And you thought “Demi-” meant “Lesser”… Ha!
The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 3
The longest surviving aspect of the vast cultural, economic, and spiritual powerhouse that had been the Third Imperium was the military and political influence it gave to the myriad small nations that rose out of its ashes. Gone was the concept of elected officials who oversaw the Imperium on both large and small scales, but … Continue reading The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 3
The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 1
There was no more prominent or influential political, cultural, and military power on the current state of affairs in Domum than that of the Third Imperium. A massive empire that spanned virtually all of the continent of Partum as well as great swaths of two other continents (Tantam to the east and Arcanum to the … Continue reading The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 1
Screw You Guys, I have a Party to Plan
Enjoyed a bit of inter-party meltdown during the last gaming session. That happens from time to time especially when you have players with radically differing styles of play trying to accomplish something in a group struggling to maintain a sense of cohesion. But that isn't this group at all. This group has been on the … Continue reading Screw You Guys, I have a Party to Plan
Dying to Play
One of the more appealing parts of Dungeons & Dragons is the ability to immerse oneself in world where death isn't nearly as permanent as it is in the real world. The mere existence of spells like "resurrection", "raise dead", and "reincarnation" makes dangers encountered seem a lot less threatening. There are even spells to … Continue reading Dying to Play
Continental Excursions; Kleine Provinzen
Seemingly the least capable place in the world for self-defense and avoiding being conquered the confederation of small states known collectively as Kleine Provinzen sits along the coast of the great Sea of the North. The population consists of a mix of gnomes, halflings, and humans with a smattering of elves that have been drawn … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Kleine Provinzen
Continental Excursions; Lotharingia
One of the most heavily populated and consistently bothersome countries in the Wenigzustand is the kingdom of Lotharingia. The title itself is deceptive as the land has no king and hasn't had such a ruler in a number of decades. What Lotharingia does have, however, is an abundance of red dragons, fallen knights, and what … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Lotharingia
Various Updates for the end of June, 2019
Rather than do one humongous update on how the lands described herein have changed since "the Troublemakers" began to shake up the status quo in half a dozen countries, I decided to just update those places and people and link it all here with the power of hyperlinks. What an age to be alive. So … Continue reading Various Updates for the end of June, 2019
