ephemeralstability's Hall of Honour Submissions - ( 33 )

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Tunguska Dreaming By: ephemeralstability

A (fairly sketchy) outline of a one-off adventure I ran based around the (time-honoured/hackneyed) Tunguska Event of 1908. As such it is quite specific (hopefully not hackneyed) and will probably best serve as a specimen for dissection to get those parts you can use in your own adventures. But then this is an Ideas Guild after all...

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180xp
6 replies
4244 views
2 HoHs
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Eris's Pool By: ephemeralstability

An icky sideline plot to a forest adventure.

by ephemeralstability
160xp
16 replies
11952 views
2 HoHs
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Lazhkmazhon By: ephemeralstability

An impressive citadel in the Askharnn mountains. Their prohibitive laws on travel during the Winter months can be a problem for pilgrims and wanderers.

by ephemeralstability
265xp
11 replies
10224 views
2 HoHs
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Draconian parasites By: ephemeralstability

Dragons, being huge and meaty, are the ideal habitat for countless unpleasant parasites.

by ephemeralstability
210xp
8 replies
9821 views
1 HoH
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The Piecewise Librarian By: ephemeralstability

A disembodied hand enthralled by an evil wizard to fetch books for him.

by ephemeralstability
110xp
9 replies
10442 views
1 HoH
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The Disappearance By: ephemeralstability

Two sly-looking men turn up in town accompanied by a third man who says very little and who they don't allow to be seen much.

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125xp
6 replies
6742 views
1 HoH
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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
7 replies
7751 views
1 HoH
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Carmo By: ephemeralstability

Carmo keeps a shop in the backstreets of Erezi. It's not often visited, Carmo makes people feel...uneasy. Even the veterans of the Erezi underworld are uncomfortable being alone with Carmo. But they need to buy their traps from somewhere...

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160xp
10 replies
10841 views
1 HoH
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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.

by ephemeralstability
125xp
9 replies
8446 views
1 HoH
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Mad Magic By: ephemeralstability

When wizards go mad, what curious ruins do they leave behind?

by ephemeralstability
270xp
13 replies
8081 views
4 HoHs
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The Clock of Shadows By: ephemeralstability

In the darkness in the south transept of the Cathedral of Isielles stands the resplendent Clock of Shadows. It tells more than just the time of day...

by ephemeralstability
460xp
15 replies
9093 views
8 HoHs
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De Librorum By: ephemeralstability

I don't know if I posted about it before, but I have always wanted to run an adventure set in a library. The following is a sketch of an unusual premise and a possible plot-hook.

by ephemeralstability
355xp
17 replies
7730 views
2 HoHs
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Egg Cup of Summoning By: ephemeralstability

This looks like an elaborately fashioned wooden egg-cup, but it is a powerful magical tool, used mainly by witches to conjure up spirits and familiars.

by ephemeralstability
205xp
17 replies
14858 views
2 HoHs
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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
43 replies
21462 views
5 HoHs
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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).

by ephemeralstability
765xp
25 replies
16452 views
15 HoHs
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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.

by ephemeralstability
235xp
10 replies
9172 views
2 HoHs
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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.

by ephemeralstability
155xp
37 replies
86686 views
2 HoHs
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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.

by ephemeralstability
275xp
24 replies
12228 views
3 HoHs
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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.

by ephemeralstability
350xp
59 replies
31157 views
6 HoHs
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Novel Musical Instruments By: ephemeralstability

To give a world a feeling of otherworldliness, it is best to replace some standard, everyday objects by imaginitive replacements. I thought I'd turn to musical instruments as music often defines (or embodies) a culture.

This is just a first idea, feel free to post some more, because I will...

by ephemeralstability
155xp
25 replies
24406 views
1 HoH