ephemeralstability's Hall of Honour Submissions - ( 33 )
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The World of the Iron Heart By: ephemeralstability
"When our barbarian ancestors first arrived on the plains of our homeland, they found them covered in dust inches thick. They named them Muranvan, the Dusty Plains and armed with spades they cleared the dust heaving it off the edge of the world. For they had been chasing the Prey for long aeons up the face of the cliffs at the edge of the world, and in the chase had tired of their nomadic ways. They wanted a stable home. So they founded Takvanak, the City on the Plains. In the long silence after they had cleared the dust from Muranvan, rang out the deep and unforgettable tones of the Iron Heart, Saekeri, and the barbarians knelt and felt resounding reverence." - The Saekeran, book 1 verse 1. |
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155xp
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Lyrian Necklace By: ephemeralstability
The silver necklaces whose inset gems display the status of the wearer. |
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155xp
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The Daedalus Factor By: ephemeralstability
The Despotic Queen of Shiant has decreed that a competition will take place in the month of Oconerry. She will have built a labyrinth through which the contenders must pass in order to win the ultimate prize: her hand in marriage. |
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285xp
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Rukuk-nurudni By: ephemeralstability
The grisly anthropomorphisation of a rockfall... |
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210xp
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Eris's Pool By: ephemeralstability
An icky sideline plot to a forest adventure. |
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160xp
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Ars Dracopodemiae By: ephemeralstability
A transcription, beyng the seminal introduction by Mr S J Ponsuler to the theory and praxis of Dracapodemy, the studie of Dragons' migration patterns. This tome ys to be founde in the librarie of Anserne University, alonge with many years of copies of the Dracapodemyst's Almanac not to mention verious othere tomes on the subjecte. (Another submission I'm transferring over to the main site from the fora). |
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765xp
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Trollisquarry By: ephemeralstability
A mysterious quarry. Feel free to suggest explanations - it's just an eerie thought that struck me that I intend to play with. |
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190xp
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The Great Gate of Calast By: ephemeralstability
The Great Gate of Calast is not like other gates. It's got a mind of its own... |
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515xp
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Character Hooks By: ephemeralstability
I'm trying to think of alternatives for game-openings, to replace the standard 'meet up in a tavern' or 'adventuring group applying for a job' techniques. I know these can be easy ways to get people playing, but I'm certain there are more interesting ways... |
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300xp
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Mad Magic By: ephemeralstability
When wizards go mad, what curious ruins do they leave behind? |
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270xp
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The End of the World By: ephemeralstability
Following a discussion we had on the site, I thought we could start up a thread to post the pre- and post-apocalyptic effects of a comet/minor planetary impact on a campaign world. |
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275xp
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Insects (and Spiders and other creepy crawlies) By: ephemeralstability
Creepy, Crawley, Buzzing, Digging, Biting, Building, Sticking, Jumping, Clicking, and all the other things these small things do. |
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155xp
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Music during a game By: ephemeralstability
Although it can be a distraction, it can also add atmosphere to an adventure to have music playing in the background. Here are some pieces I'd recommend for different situations. |
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350xp
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Muzzled Mouse By: ephemeralstability
Sometimes locks need that extra sharp fingernail to twist the catch. Sometimes a thief might find himself locked in a prison with a wooden door. The Muzzled Mouse is a hideous little tool which helps one in such situations... |
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390xp
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Trivulo's Compendium By: ephemeralstability
A dangerous book of maps... |
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235xp
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Trollish Measurements By: ephemeralstability
Hathalfar holds the writhing troll down with his gloved fist and sword. The beast squirms at the touch of metal. 'How far is Kolm?' he demands for the third time. 'I said! A long way away,' replies the troll. |
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235xp
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Fire ants By: ephemeralstability
The mystery of fyre is one which has much occupyed my studies and the studies of men before me. ... I have concluded that fyre is the product of Fyre Antes. Professor J Klewlise, "On the nature and origin of fyre" (1542) |
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185xp
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Cups and Rings By: ephemeralstability
Archaeologists have long wondered about the origins of 'cup and ring-marked stones', the mysterious rocks found on deserted tracts of moorland bearing markings resembling small shallow pits with concentric rings and dating to the Bronze-age. |
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90xp
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Queen Ari the Reluctant By: ephemeralstability
She has everything: stunningly good looks, sharp brains and oodles of power: she's going to be a Queen. The only drawback is that she doesn't want to be a Queen. |
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125xp
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Inventing Languages By: ephemeralstability
Language is an essential part of any culture. Culture wouldn't exist without some form of communication, and humans communicate by speaking. But the connection is deeper even than that. The language helps to define the culture which uses it, and is in turn affected by that culture. This dynamic process is what keeps a language 'alive': Latin is a dead language because the culture to which it belonged no longer exists. |
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290xp
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