Shades are the semi-corporeal spirits of the dead, shadowy creatures that normally dwell in various netherworlds but which might sometimes be called into the worlds of the living with appropriate powers and for any number of reasons.
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‘Epic Boons’ Released by Skirmisher!
This sourcebook provides more than 200 new and exciting examples of Epic Boons, including ones that apply to specific classes, heritages, backgrounds, and alignments, as well as a section of some that are especially powerful.
100+ Oddities for an Arcane Academy
Whether it is venerable institutions like Hogwarts or Strixhaven or some of the more obscure examples of such places, fantasy boarding schools have become all the rage with people who never had to go to boarding school!
‘100 Oddities for a Vampire Lair’ Released by Skirmisher!
“100 Oddities for a Vampire Lair” draws on the long spanning multicultural tradition of Vampire myth-telling across the world and, of course, the plentiful body of literature and films that feature them.
Monastic Tradition: Way of the Road (D&D 5E)
Monks who practice the Way of the Road are consummate travelers and are often dedicated to keeping paths and highways of all sorts safe from dangers like bandits, wild beasts, and environmental hazards.
‘At the Shrine of Othrys’ Update #17: Campaign Complete!
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.
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 #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!
‘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 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!
‘Ray Guns & Ruins’ Released by Skirmisher Publishing!
“Ray Guns & Ruins” is devoted to both descriptions and statistics for ray guns of all sorts and material that can be used to make wastelands and ruins themselves, and not just their inhabitants, significant and interesting.
'The Dragon & the Dragoon' Released by Skirmisher Publishing!
When a timid Dragon accidentally despoils a merchant caravan of its wares on the road to a prosperous trading town, a series of unintended events are set in motion and a pair of young adventurers is prompted to take advantage of it.
‘To the Dragon Apeiron’ Released by Skirmisher Publishing!
For the first time the dragon Apeiron was absent, gone after seeming aeons, the oracles say, and none could divine where ...
'Founders' Monument' Poster Released by Skirmisher Publishing!
This beautiful image of a monument in a bustling municipal square was created by fantasy artist Amanda Kahl for the revised, expanded, and updated “Platinum Edition” of Skirmisher Publishing’s popular and bestselling City Builder: A Guide to Designing Communities.
'Rogue's Nightmare' Released by Skirmisher!
This swords-and-sorcery fantasy short story that looks at what can happen when tomb robbers carry away more than they expected!