ephemeralstability's Hall of Honour Submissions - ( 33 )

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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.

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355xp
17 replies
7422 views
2 HoHs
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Local History By: ephemeralstability

The addition of “irrelevant” details adds local colour to a campaign world, giving the impression that the DM has thought very deeply about the history of even the smallest architectural feature.

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175xp
25 replies
9858 views
1 HoH
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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
24 replies
11810 views
3 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
20575 views
5 HoHs
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Trivulo's Compendium By: ephemeralstability

A dangerous book of maps...

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235xp
12 replies
10720 views
3 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.

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265xp
11 replies
9620 views
2 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...

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460xp
15 replies
8497 views
8 HoHs
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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
17 replies
7493 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
7334 views
1 HoH
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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
3785 views
2 HoHs
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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
13 replies
9764 views
3 HoHs
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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
26 replies
18773 views
6 HoHs
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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
23 replies
21595 views
2 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).

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765xp
25 replies
15475 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.

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235xp
10 replies
8773 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.

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205xp
17 replies
14182 views
2 HoHs
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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
9 replies
7969 views
1 HoH
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Masque of Confusion By: ephemeralstability

Unknown to anyone, a glamorous ball for the Duke of Erezi will turn into a confusing and chaotic bloodbath.

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320xp
19 replies
13609 views
5 HoHs
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Mad Magic By: ephemeralstability

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

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270xp
13 replies
7642 views
4 HoHs
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Eris's Pool By: ephemeralstability

An icky sideline plot to a forest adventure.

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160xp
16 replies
11679 views
2 HoHs