Things in the Dark: Void Cubes
Sometimes the dark hides things so well that we can’t see them at all. We all know that some things hide in the shadows, but what hides behind the shadows? A while back I came… Read More »Things in the Dark: Void Cubes
Magic
Revisiting the Past: Spells — Slow and Haste
Apologies for the longer post today, but I think it’s an important topic for rules design and combat. Recently we had a group playtest one of our upcoming adventures for Mazes & Perils and Bill,… Read More »Revisiting the Past: Spells — Slow and Haste
Wisps of Smoke, a Lost Age magic
Smoke. Light something on fire and wisps of ash rise into the air forming clouds, whorls, and rings. It has been used to send messages (smoke signals), hint at decisions made (smoke colors at a… Read More »Wisps of Smoke, a Lost Age magic
Prophecies from the Pit of Serpents (Prophecies & Omens RPG Blog Carnival)
Phil over at Tales of a GM has been running this month’s RPG Blog Carnival all about Prophecies & Opens and they’ve had some fantastic entries so far. But it gives me an opportunity to… Read More »Prophecies from the Pit of Serpents (Prophecies & Omens RPG Blog Carnival)
Three Potions of Yore
When I think of potions, I think of the many “cure light wounds” potions my characters have quaffed over the last 25 years. More than I can count. Bumps and bruises? Potion. Broken bones? Potion.… Read More »Three Potions of Yore
One Item Three Ways
While discussing the last post with some folks on Facebook, it came up that it might be fun to show how a single magic item could be described in different ways to fit better into… Read More »One Item Three Ways
The Magic of Magic Item Origins
When you’re a player and you get a new, shiny +1 long sword to swing at your enemies, do you look a gift horse in the mouth? Not usually. Sure, you might be a little… Read More »The Magic of Magic Item Origins
The Art of Illusion
What is Illusion? The definition is broadly defined as “a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.” A wizard practicing the art of illusion uses the weaknesses… Read More »The Art of Illusion
Fear and Superstition
Superstitious people fear what they don’t understand, ascribing repeated events to strange, unexplainable, and sometimes unbelievable reasons. Many will prey upon the superstitious to gain power and influence. There is a brand of wizardry dedicated… Read More »Fear and Superstition
The Misunderstood Art of Necromancy
Yes, I’m saying that Necromancy – the arcane art that brings dead things to life – is misunderstood. “Isn’t it evil? Isn’t it vile? Isn’t it disgusting?” Um. Well, it certainly can be. But I… Read More »The Misunderstood Art of Necromancy
