ephemeralstability's Hall of Honour Submissions - ( 33 )
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The Piecewise Librarian By: ephemeralstability
A disembodied hand enthralled by an evil wizard to fetch books for him. |
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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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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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Mad Magic By: ephemeralstability
When wizards go mad, what curious ruins do they leave behind? |
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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Rukuk-nurudni By: ephemeralstability
The grisly anthropomorphisation of a rockfall... |
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210xp
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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... |
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