Monthly Archives: March 2014

Saturday Spell-Fire Resistance

Posted on 15 March 2014 by jameseck

“These orcs are clever, that circle of twigs will burn until their reinforcements arrive.” Micheal lamented. “We’re going to have to pull out. Pity, too. They’d have been easy pickings.” “Filn, can you protect me against fire?” Riek questioned, drawing … Continue reading →

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Virtual Table Tops-The Solution or the Problem?

Posted on 14 March 2014 by jameseck

The topic for this month’s Blog Carnival strikes too near the heart of this little project for me not to make a real effort at addressing it. Mind Weave is a Virtual Tabletop (I prefer “computer assisted tabletop,” but I’ll … Continue reading →

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Character Thursday-Filn Ragleaf (Elf Magic-user PC)

Posted on 13 March 2014 by jameseck

The last of the little party of three I’m toying with following with some of these posts (they killed a bile drake here.) This one is a magic-user. He’s not built particularly for encharges (though he can do them) and … Continue reading →

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World Building Wednesday-The Underreef

Posted on 12 March 2014 by jameseck

The Merfolk who clash with the Osprytes over Talonrook are only a small faction. Most Merfolk don’t aspire for small patches of land on which to lie. They would much prefer that the land be made sea. Some actively work … Continue reading →

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Ability Tuesday-Throw Object/Person

Posted on 11 March 2014 by jameseck

A slight variation on the Wield Object/Person ability, the form and technique is completely different, but the use of strength and improvised weapons is familiar. Often the only projectile in reach is a table or chair, perhaps more often the … Continue reading →

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Monster Monday-Thrasher

Posted on 10 March 2014 by jameseck

The horrendous creature—stomach bloated, skin peeling from its face—paid no heed to the arrows striking it as it charged out from the undead horde. Perhaps it had been an orc at one point, but now… Suddenly it was in among … Continue reading →

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Progress Update-Barely Keeping Up

Posted on 9 March 2014 by jameseck

Between an amazing series of family events over the weekend and my recent obsession with maps, I got seriously behind on drawings and posts for the regular blog schedule this last week. I’ve started pushing the buffer back out again, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spell-Wild Fire

Posted on 8 March 2014 by jameseck

The Orcs hesitated as their foes dropped back several paces. The enemy was well coordinated and they did not know whether to charge or stand their ground. “Ki Jai,” a cry came from behind the enemy lines. Fire burst forth … Continue reading →

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Encounter: Osprytes Vs Merfolk

Posted on 7 March 2014 by jameseck

I made Talonrook and prepared this post primarily in response to my wife’s interest in a Ospryte vs Merfolk battle. I have no idea how it will turn out. Each side has 3 level 2 characters rolled as average NPCs … Continue reading →

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Talonrook-Rookery of the Talon Osprytes

Posted on 7 March 2014 by jameseck

Talonrook is a series of caves dug by Osprytes into the cliffs at the southern-most tip of the White Mountain peninsula. This rookery overlooking the Morsenalt Ocean is 300 miles from the Lyseria coast and some of Lyseria’s largest cities, … Continue reading →

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