Villains of Grim Hollow – Captain Grey Fin

Villains of Grim Hollow – Captain Grey Fin

The evils that haunt Etharis are many, though few can stand against a party of grizzled adventurers alone. In this series, Villains of Grim Hollow, I’ll draw back the curtain on some of those uncommon antagonists that can go toe-to-toe with your Grim Hollow campaign’s...
Storybuilding: Rumors and Story Hooks

Storybuilding: Rumors and Story Hooks

Central to many adventures are the investigations. In addition to searching a scene, researching ancient tomes, or casting divinations; characters frequently need to ask around town to find the next thread of their inquiry. The scene is a staple of intrigue and crime...
Villains of Grim Hollow – Countess Renata Dolorez

Villains of Grim Hollow – Countess Renata Dolorez

The evils that haunt Etharis are many, though few can stand against a party of grizzled adventurers alone. In this series, Villains of Grim Hollow, I’ll draw back the curtain on some of those uncommon antagonists that can go toe-to-toe with your Grim Hollow campaign’s...
Storybuilding: The Price of Power (Part 2)

Storybuilding: The Price of Power (Part 2)

In the previous article we talked about determining the source of magical power, and some possible arcane gifts. Yet all power comes with a cost. Here we’ll be exploring the price of power, pact marks that visibly reflect the power received, and then an example of how...