At this time of year, the veil between worlds becomes thin, opening doorways to the Otherworld. According to Celtic mythology, Samhain is a liminal time when supernatural beings and the souls of the dead are more easily able to cross into our world. During this time,...
Joe Raso
Running Adventure Modules – Sharing Prep Work with Players
Welcome adventurer once more to part four of the Running Adventure Modules blog series. Over the course of this series we’ve been covering all the tips and tricks a busy GM needs to run pre-written modules with little to no prep time! In this article, we’re going to...
Crafting Immersive Dungeons – Scatter Terrain
Hey there, and welcome back to the third article in our dungeon dive series where we are going to talk about a fun and limitless craft category, dungeon scatter terrain. So far we have discussed the logic and methodology of crafting dungeon tiles and walls for our...
Running Adventure Modules – Quick & Dirty Encounter Prep
Welcome adventurer to part three of the Running Adventure Modules blog series. Over the course of five articles, we’ll cover all the tips and tricks a busy GM needs to run pre-written adventure modules with little to no prep time! In this article, we’re going to talk...
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...
Monster Hunter (levels 15-20) – Grim Hollow 5e Class
The following Monster Hunter class for Grim Hollow and 5e is playtest material. This article covers levels 15-20, levels 1-3 can be found here, levels 4-8 can be found here, and levels 9-14 can be found here. The Monster Hunter includes writing and mechanics...
Crafting Immersive Dungeons – Dungeon Walls & Details
Hey there, and welcome back to the second of five articles where I’m going to show you how to create the ultimate visual dungeon experience for your friends and family. My passion is crafting fantasy terrain for tabletop gaming, and if you missed the first article...
Running Adventure Modules – Session Notes in 10 Minutes or Less
Welcome adventurer to part two of the Running Adventure Modules blog series. Over the course of five articles, we’re covering all the tips and tricks a busy GM needs to run pre-written adventure modules with little to no prep time! In this article we’re going to cover...
What The Owlbear & Druid Debate Misses About Monstrosities
The movie trailer for “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” dropped last week, igniting a fervent online debate. The anger arose around whether a druid can transform into an owlbear, as depicted in the cinematic rendition of the world’s most popular...