Thanks to all 287 of the people who backed the Kickstarter campaign for Skirmisher Publishing’s “At the Shrine of Othrys” fantasy RPG and fiction project for a total of $7,675 and funded it 255%!
Stockyards of Elis (D&D 5E Bonus Content for ‘In the Footsteps of Hercules’)
One of the stops on the Footsteps of Hercules pilgrimage trail is the city of Elis and its stockyards, depicted here, which are located on the site of the ancient “Augean stables” that Hercules was obligated to clean as one of his 12 Labors.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #14: Add-Ons!
In this update we talk about the eleven add-ons we have made available to backers of this campaign, all of which will be provided as PDF downloads shortly after this campaign concludes.
'Gebb 112 – Scraping Bottom'
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.
Olympia’s Female Pankration Team (D&D 5E Bonus Content for ‘In the Footsteps of Hercules’)
Olympia is a sports complex widely believed to have been founded by Hercules after he completed his 12 Labors and is one of the key stops on the pilgrimage trail that follows in his footsteps.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #6: Awesome Projects We Are Backing!
In the spirit of building community and getting out the word about other great projects, we wanted to share with you a number of live campaigns that we are currently backing and would encourage you to check out.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #5: Color Maps Unlocked!
With our full-color maps unlocked we are now moving forward with unlocking the next of the two-dozen colorful and exciting stretch goals we have created for this project and when we reach $5,000 will provide backers with a PDF copy of the “Speed Round 5E” guide to remote tabletop gaming!
'Gebb 111 – To Live a Day in LA'
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.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #4: Artist Wilhelmina T. Thrasher
This map of the Bathhouse of Nemea is one of those created by fantasy cartographer Wilhelmina T. Thrasher for Skirmisher Publishing's bestselling "In the Footsteps of Hercules" universal sourcebook!
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #3: Funded!
Thanks to the 112 people who have thus far backed Skirmisher Publishing's Kickstarter campaign for our “At the Shrine of Othrys” fantasy RPG and fiction project and funded it 100% exactly one week after we launched it!
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #2: About Skirmisher Publishing
In 2019 Skirmisher Publishing ran a highly-successful, 1,122%-funded Kickstarter for its "City Builder: A Guide to Designing Communities" and is bringing everything it learned then to its current campaign.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #1: A Great Start & a Preview!
Just three days in we have 76 terrific backers who have funded this project 62% and brought us a big part of the way toward not just being able to complete it but also to unlocking a series of exciting and colorful stretch goals!
"At the Shrine of Othrys" Kickstarter Video
This video provides an overview of “At the Shrine of Othrys,” a fun, detailed, and compelling 5th Edition D&D adventure designed to take a party of characters from 1st to 4th level!
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Kickstarter Launched by Skirmisher Publishing!
“At the Shrine of Othrys” is a detailed and compelling 5th Edition D&D adventure designed to take a party of characters to 4th level. Check it out now on Kickstarter!
Druid Blood Magic
Druidic blood spells use the life force of a sacrificed animal to create new life or heal and is one of the ways I have been thinking of to make druid magic different from clerics and magic users.
Crafty Lives of Kos
Meet Cynara the seamstress, a morally ambiguous craftswoman with a unique set of skills and an exclusive but questionable clientele!
Runequest Thursday #44 - 1d8 Magical Treasures for your Runequest Games!
This post contains a short randomized list storytellers can use when placing significant magical treasures!
‘True Story of the Obelisk’ Released by Skirmisher!
This Victorian-era account describes how Ancient Egyptian obelisks that once lay along the banks of the Nile came to be displayed in cities like New York, London, Paris, and Rome!
Oddities For a Blazing Desert
Speak not of mirages! Speak only of oddities! Strange objects, events, and encounters that turn any old sand pile into a thrilling vista your players will never forget! This post now contains more than 50 compelling entries.
Cursed Lives of Kos
Following are two cursed characters, Old Aspasia and Fother the Mucker, that you can incorporate into your own fantasy RPGs!