A Cretaean Mirror Lizard is a species of mutant beast that has a thick, stony hide that looks as if it is covered with an array of reflective, mirror-like plates and scales.
'Colossus of Ylourgne' Chapter 4: Going-Forth of Gaspard du Nord
Following is the fourth chapter of "Colossus of Ylourgne," a 1934 novella by Clark Ashton Smith that is set in his dark fantasy land of Averoigne.
Runequest Thursday #29 - Theudulf the Learned, Grey Lord of Lhankor Mhy!
Theudulf the Learned is a Rune Lord of Lhankor Mhy, one of the Grey Lords who delve into ancient ruins, forgotten temples, or the occasional nest of Chaos in search of hidden lore.
‘Newtlings’ Released by Skirmisher!
Crawling up from lightless caverns to menace surface dwellers, this set of downloadable miniatures are the ideal addition to any sort of tabletop fantasy, science fiction, or horror RPG or wargame.
'Gebb 105 – Marching Ordures'
An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world and watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
Bestial Bailiff (D&D 5th Edition Epic Fantasy Monster)
These physically powerful, armored, beast-headed Devils keep things moving at the Temple of the Judges of the Dead in Hell and provide security for it. There are three general sorts of such monsters, distinguished by being Hyena-headed, Lion-headed, and Wolf-headed.
'Colossus of Ylourgne' Chapter 3: Testimony of the Monks
Following is the third chapter of "Colossus of Ylourgne," a 1934 novella by Clark Ashton Smith that is set in his dark fantasy land of Averoigne.
Runequest Thursday #28 - Weapons, Armor, and Encumbrance for Runequest!
My weapon and armor system is based on medieval and ancient warfare, from fightmasters like Fiore di Liberi, to Byzantine military treatises bearing the imprint of emperors or medival writers like Froissart, to secondary and modern commentaries.
‘Steampunk Archaeologist’ Released by Skirmisher!
In a grand age of exploration, there are those willing to risk life and limb to bring the treasures of ancient cultures back home for others to see and study.
'Gebb 104 – Hiding in Plain Sight'
An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world and watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
'Colossus of Ylourgne' Chapter 2: Gathering of the Dead
Following is the second chapter of "Colossus of Ylourgne," a 1934 novella by Clark Ashton Smith that is set in his dark fantasy land of Averoigne.
Runequest Thursday #27 - Weapons and Armor of the Knights-Marshal Verse, Runequestified!
This article puts into Runequest game terms elements from author Clint Staples’ “Knights-Marshal of the Commonwealth” heroic science fiction milieu!
The Temple (H.P. Lovecraft d20)
This article examines the properties of the "very odd bit of ivory carved to represent a youth's head crowned with laurel" that appears in the H.P. Lovecraft short story “The Temple.”
'Nithernos the Ale'er' Released by Skirmisher Publishing!
This fun swords-and-sorcery fantasy short story takes a look at an enterprising rogue and the means by which he travels the world in order to keep his clients well-stocked with beverages!
Harekin in 5E: People Long of Ear & Stride
Long of ear, long of stride, and fierce defenders of their homesteads, Harekin are a prolific people who share all the noblest traits of the common rabbit.
Holy Light
Easter is among the holidays on which you’re most likely to be set on fire.
'Colossus of Ylourgne' Chapter 1: Flight of the Necromancer
Following is the first chapter of "Colossus of Ylourgne," a 1934 novella by Clark Ashton Smith that is set in his dark fantasy land of Averoigne. Suffice it to say that this story has influenced role-playing game development more than many people might expect.
Runequest Thursday #26 - Kazakorang, the Dream Dragon
According to the Borderlands Campaign pack for Old School Runequest, there is a dream dragon that makes its home in a geographical feature of the region known as the Five Eyes.
'Gebb 103 – Nowhere to Hide'
An extraterrestrial presence is real, and the agents of an interplanetary Consortium monitor us from sites hidden throughout the world and watch humanity strip mine its planet to fuel the growth of populations and economies.
‘Six Blood Spells’ Released by Skirmisher!
Many believe blood magic is solely the purview of necromancers and sorcerers, but these wizards were not the first to use it, and Druids and other nature priests understood for far longer that life comes from death.