It’s a common temptation for writers to select an “appropriate” level of technology for the story they want to write, only to make characters who exceed it. At some subconscious level, writers bring a setting closer in line to the familiar, and over the past few decades, I think it’s safe to say that the…
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GMing on the Go for a GM Who.. Doesn’t Like To
I’m definitely a homebody, and when I am out and about, I prefer not to take anything with me – I don’t enjoy packing with its millions of decisions of what to leave behind, what needs to come with me, and the worry of leaving something vital behind or worse, something of mine getting damaged…
Sorcerous Origin – Reincarnate Soul
Hello, everyone! It’s probably abundantly clear that the primary source of inspiration for this subclass was Avatar: The Last Airbender, but rather than simply relying on a Four Elements monk to represent this concept, I wanted to broaden it to encompass a wider range of arcane powers, as well as suit a system of magic…
Barbarian Primal Path – Path of the Hollow Self
Hello, everyone, and happy first new article of 2022! We’re kicking things off this month with a new Primal Path, the Path of the Hollow Self. Path of the Hollow Self Although many barbarians draw power from the world of spirits through their use of primal totems or unwavering devotion to an ancestral tradition, some…
Druid Circle – Circle of Permafrost
Hello, everyone! This week’s article features a Druid circle with a more archaeological bent that tries to recreate the practices of a lost druidic order, defending themselves with earthen armor and transferring their afflictions into Dogu golems for rejuvenation. Circle of Permafrost During expeditions to cave systems in the tundra of the far north, archaeologists…