The Well and the Web
“The Well and the Web” is a captivating encounter that emphasizes the significance of the home field advantage, where the environment can greatly influence the outcome of a fight and compel players to prioritize their survival above all else. This encounter was skillfully crafted as the entrance to the infamous thieves’ guild in the elven […]
The Bottle and the boom
Basic info: This is meant for a Level-5 party with a small amount of magical items. Adventure background: The town of Havamier (hev-a-mire) is known for… very little. A small Gnomish farming community in the northeast mountains of the Kingdom of Camem that deals primarily in turnips. In reality the hills above the town are […]
Storytelling topic: How to open a game
The Silver Quill is a vibrant tavern located in the heart of the bustling city of Chaw. Upon pushing open the impeccably maintained double doors, you are greeted by a joyous cacophony of laughter and lively conversations. A skilled bard strums an upbeat melody from a small stage in the corner, further adding to the […]
Running combat 102
Hello everyone, I was inspired to write this post by a friend of mine who commented that they could never finish a combat in a game they were running. They said that combat normally slows down to a crawl and normally ends in a quick wrap up instead of a satisfying conclusion. So that is […]
The Death’s door puzzle
The death’s door puzzle is meant to be ’a rock and hard place’ kind of challenge. Very few parties would be willing to make the kinds of decisions to deal with a puzzle this dangerous if there is not a pressing need to escape something following them. This is also very useful to soften up […]
Spellcasting 101
When I start a game with new players I always say “playing spellcasters is complicated, you may want to try something else”. Every time but this one. I realized in my attempt to help out I was actually closing off more than half the choices of my players, this is unfair and not being a […]
Thanks to you all
First! I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who played a role in bringing this endeavor to life. While the list may be short initially, I anticipate it will expand over time. First and foremost, I am immensely grateful to my Partner, whose unwavering support serves as a constant source of […]