My efforts at writing up play reports for each session fell by the wayside, but I’m going to give it another go. Here’s a narrative filler for sessions 4-10 inclusive. Our party are: Corwin: a curious fellow and agent of old Bes Hector: a former slave with a painted face who wields magic through his… Continue reading S&S Catch-up (4-10): 25 Days at Sea
S&S 3: On the Lash
Our party are: Corwin: a curious fellow and agent of old Bes Montague: a dashing young fellow with a romantic notion of life at sea William: a man of means with a taste for the sweet life As the day’s work comes to an end the bell tolls for Bloody Hour. Whilst most of the… Continue reading S&S 3: On the Lash
S&S 2: A Pirate’s Life
On the lower deck our recently impressed crew members are sharing a drink of rum with Sandara Quinn. Another impressee and a stowaway join the group who commit to try and look out for each other on this hostile ship. Our party are: Corwin: a curious fellow and agent of old Bes Ewan: a young… Continue reading S&S 2: A Pirate’s Life
S&S 1: Welcome to the Wormwood
The new recruits wake up on the hard wooden floor of a ships cargo hold, memories of the prior evening implausibly difficult to summon. A dark skinned man with a crimson bandana comes down and threatens the nine people coming to consciousness in the hold — time to get on deck. When there’s some delay… Continue reading S&S 1: Welcome to the Wormwood
Welcome to the Shackles
The Shackles The Shackles are an island chain directly to the south of a never ending hurricane known as the Eye of Abendego. The region is controlled by the Free Captains, the most powerful of whom are Pirate Lords who control the regions major ports and sit on the Pirate Council lead by the Hurricane… Continue reading Welcome to the Shackles
I was wrong about skills in 5th edition
For almost 3 years now I’ve been primarily running and playing the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. During that time I’ve complained about my dislike for the skill system and recently I decided to spend some time thinking it through and write up some thoughts. As is often the case, the act of thinking… Continue reading I was wrong about skills in 5th edition
RPG books of 2017
I’m very late for 2017, but as I did in January 2017 I’m posting a list of RPG books I acquired last (calendar) year. Swords & Wizardry – Complete 3rd Printing (Kickstarter) January OSR PDF The God that Crawls February LotFP Print Vornheim: the Complete City Kit February LotFP Print Slügs! February LotFP Print Broodmother… Continue reading RPG books of 2017
Biting back at the Supplicants
Party Bran — Dwarf Barbarian (Dave) Deanna — Human Paladin (Myk) Tenoch — Lizardfolk Druid/Barbarian (Gaz) With this having been announced as the season finale for my campaign Hag asked Gaz to drive Ethan and Ben asked Myk to drive Slyvestor. When intentions turned to parlay Slyvestor ended up having the most lines… a doubly… Continue reading Biting back at the Supplicants
Stuck in the Gloam with you
Party Bran — Dwarf Barbarian (Dave) Ethan — Elf Wizard (Hag) Slyvestor III — Halfling Warlock/Rogue (Bear) Tenoch — Lizardfolk Druid/Barbarian (Gaz) Adventure As the creatures close in on the the lantern and the occupants of its light the party scramble to respond to attacks from all sides. The first blows are traded and it… Continue reading Stuck in the Gloam with you
Deeper into darkness
Party Deanna — Human Paladin (Myk) Ethan — Elf Wizard (Hag) Slyvestor III — Halfling Warlock/Rogue (Bear) Tenoch — Lizardfolk Druid/Barbarian (Gaz) Adventure Catch guided the party away from the village and into the stone-pine forest for several hours before they took a brief rest and discussed how to proceed. They all agreed they want… Continue reading Deeper into darkness