Character Creation in the Aetherial Expanse

Character Creation in the Aetherial Expanse

Your ship drifts through the glittering waves of the Aetherial Expanse. Stars wink at you overhead, and pulsing nebulas scatter their vibrant colors across the midnight sky. As above, so below. The aetherial sea roils with shimmering sapphire, violet, and rose. Its...
Storybuilding: Growing Your Party’s Fame in 5e

Storybuilding: Growing Your Party’s Fame in 5e

One of the most overlooked aspects of adventurers’ stories is their growing fame. Tales are bound to sprout up about the characters’ exploits as their reputation grows. The minstrel telling stories at the inn is a staple of fantasy literature and many a published...
The Disembodied of Ulmyr’s Gate

The Disembodied of Ulmyr’s Gate

Ulmyr’s Gate, the mythic city, isn’t on any map of Etharis. At least not anymore. The city is now a prison for all its denizens, enveloped in the Ethereal Plane. The very few who have escaped tell of a place shrouded in magic and nightmares. Even they themselves have...
The Imperfect Reflection of Half-Elves

The Imperfect Reflection of Half-Elves

Half-elves are born into two worlds. They may be warriors, priests, farmhands, minstrels, or mages, or fill many of these roles during their long lives. Yet half-elves very rarely find a true sense of belonging. They frequently travel between the cultures of their two...
You Best Start Believing in Fairies – Using Fey Folk in 5e

You Best Start Believing in Fairies – Using Fey Folk in 5e

In 1917, two cousins Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright were playing by a stream. This was despite the protestations of Elsie’s mother who later scolded them for tracking mud into the family abode. The girls insisted they played by the stream due to the fairies that...