...and a star to steer her by.

In the vein of the other Random Encounter threads, now comes the thread for Oceanic encounters

In too many games, role-playing takes a back seat to Kewl Powerz, a tag given to the multitude of spell lists, special abilities, and innate powers claimed by a character. Many times this is a problem of munchkins, or blowing up stuff becoming more important in a game than role-playing though alternate personas.

A dialog concerning the origins of the Trinitine Faith,

Methinks we have hugely mistaken this matter of Life and Death. Methinks that what they call my shadow here on earth is my true substance. Methinks that in looking at things spiritual, we are too much like oysters observing the sun through the water, and thinking that thick water the thinnest of air. Me thinks my body is but the lees of my better being. In fact take my body who will, take it I say, it is not me.'

? Herman Melville, Moby Dick

A standard book of evil.

A villain's lair is more than just a safehouse or stronghold, it can be as much a part of their persona as any powers, henchmen or nefarious plans

...and why they should be avoided like the plague.

According to Ars Geotia the standard formations of power consist of ley lines, confluences and founts. this system has been long accepted, and is quite incorrect...

AKA 7 steps to creating a MacGuffin

An alliance between bitterest foes in a desperate bid for their survival, thus was the beginning of the Shrew-Wars

Fewer things under heaven reek
like the lofty spires of Wlatsoom Peak

Vernissage, apprentice bard.

'The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.'

Princess Leia, Star Wars - 1977

Caeser193 recently posted an article about how magic has made war obsolete, below please find seven ways to keep magic and magic users from dominating warfare

My dark past will never let me rest, the only solace I find is bathed in the light of the moon. Tell me, have you ever danced with a devil in the pale moonlight?

Also known as the Oathbreakers Legion, or the Forsaken, this company is often the last stop for criminals, vagabonds and vagrants before the headsman's ax.

This might not be suitable for the squeamish or easily offended.

A cold and cadavorous collection of nefarious necromancers.

Be a good little prince and stop throwing tantrums of the Black Jester will get you and eat you up.

Words of many a Nanny and noblewoman

Caution: Graphic Content

After listening to How to Defeat a Demon King in 10 Easy Steps (a total riff on Zelda) I was inspired by the highly colorful 'demon generals' employed by the Demon King and thus, this list was created. All of these individuals should be workable for powerful sub-bosses or even full on boss fights themselves.

A handsome bed set, obviously expensive and likely both old, and imported.