Shades of Magic: Tools of the Arcane Weave
Tools of the Arcane Weave Weaving magic into reality is not so far removed from the deftly crafted threads and patterns of masterwork garment makers. A handful of artificers can turn reinforced threads...
View ArticleYour Whispering Homunculus: Evocative Words, Part Two
Attribution: John Illingworth Evocative Words—Part Two “Hmm—Grimshall—that’s a word I haven’t heard used before. I shall use it today at the wicked-persons glovepuppet class. That’ll stump them.”...
View ArticleOctober 2017 Kobold Press Calendar Wallpapers
2017 Kobold Press Calendar It’s October! So here’s a set of wallpapers for your computer, your smartphone, or whatever electronic device you’ve got. These come from our Kobold Press 2017 Calendar. This...
View ArticleOf Godly Might: Clerics of Thor (Part 2)
Temples to Thor are few and far between. Worshipers are just as likely to leave sacrificial offerings under stormy skies, lit by bolts of lightning and accompanied by claps of thunder. No need for...
View ArticleShops of Zobeck: The Kariv’s Apothecary
The Kariv’s Apothecary A small scratchy voice calls out to you, “Welcome stranger! Do you need some help traversing these busy streets? If you do, I am your guide: Black-Eye! Hop aboard, and please,...
View ArticleBeyond Damage Dice: Monk Weapons, Part 3
A weapon is more than the damage it deals. In combat, skilled warriors use their weapons to confuse, disorient, and disadvantage their enemies before moving in for the kill. Beyond Damage Dice ties...
View ArticleShades of Magic: Spiteful Doom
The darkest servants of evil were once champions of light and justice. Fallen paladins who forsake their Sacred Oaths and pledge themselves to the forces of corruption and conquest wield vicious magic...
View ArticleMidgard’s First Five Years
We’re at one of those milestones that snuck up on me a little: the Midgard Campaign Setting has been in print for five years as of today! It’s interesting to look back and see what’s changed. Part of...
View ArticleThe Cailleac Bheur (or the Blue Hag)
The elder witch of the winds and winters leans on a twisted, bird-headed staff. A monstrous, emaciated fey, it wanders mountain heights and craggy highland moors, reveling in the appetites and agonies...
View ArticleWarlock Pact: Interplanar Imperator
An Interplanar Imperator is a being beyond that of a god—a cosmic aspect holding the power of the multiverse in their grasp. Imperators grant power to their agents, granting strength to bring planes...
View ArticleThe Far Side of the Table: “Teching” the Players
Welcome to the table. Today we talk about technology and players. This is part two of a three-part installment about “teching” your game. In the first part, we discussed the merits of projectors and...
View ArticleWriting a Better Homebrew Campaign: Resources for Writing the Other
Game worlds are often a lot like our own world, save some modifications. They might even be countries we know but with the serial numbers filed off. When your homebrew world involves lived experiences...
View ArticleOf Godly Might: Clerics of Loki (Part 1)
Known for his mischievousness and unpredictability, Loki’s ways are often emulated by scoundrels, charlatans, and imposters. Due to his predilection toward fickleness, he is less often followed by...
View ArticleYour Whispering Homunculus: Curious Locales—The Babcock Place, Part One
“Master, who’s in the portrait?” “Oh her? That’s my distant kin Wholesome Babcock. She’s not pretty is she? I’ve not been to see them for quite some time now, years in fact, but they—keep in touch with...
View ArticleWarlock’s Apprentice: Legendary Works of Arshin the Enchanter
Bringing you a taste from the dark pages of Warlock… Infernist, madman, binder, crackpot, genius, saint: all these titles and more were set upon the shoulders of Arshin, legendary enchanter of the...
View ArticleShades of Magic: The Magical Wild
Nature and magic are intertwined in the realms of Midgard. Indeed, some Northern and Mharoti legends say that all the lands and seas themselves are made from the bones and blood of the great serpent...
View ArticleMemoirs of a Lich: Clerics
Dear Osvaud, This is Osvaud. After thousands of years of careful study and experimentation, we’ve come to the conclusion that magic is insane. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better than swinging a sword...
View ArticleNovember 2017 Kobold Press Wallpapers
Kobolds and Fallen Leaves It’s November! So here’s a set of wallpapers for your computer, your smartphone, or whatever electronic device you’ve got. These come from Prepared 2: A Dozen One-Shot...
View ArticleOf Godly Might: Clerics of Loki (Part 2)
“Loki’s luck be upon you!” There is a certain sect of bards that thrive on mischief-making rather than on music, and they refer to themselves as ruse-weavers. Ruse-Weaver (Bard Archetype) Mayhem,...
View ArticleShops of Zobeck: Time’s Closet
Zobeck is a beacon for those hoping to strike it rich—or at least find their place in life. Many travel from all over Midgard to the Crossroads City looking to trade their wares to the right person for...
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