Tag Archives: deities

Play Report: Ambushed! (Stormguard Session 16)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by jameseck

We left the party sleeping soundly after a successful Devil hunt. The party is Hilbrent Firebrand: Human Magic-user, Level 6 Don “Juan” Ashe, Human Fighter henchman, Level 3 Benquil Barrison Del’Armgo: Half-Drow Thief, Level 6 Mickey Heron, Human Padfoot henchman, Level … Continue reading →

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Play Report: To Catch a Devil (Session 15)

Posted on 30 March 2016 by jameseck

The players are marching South, hunting the devil Match summoned to punish the Osprytes of his homeland, but lost control of. The party is: Hilbrent Firebrand: Human Magic-user, Level 5 Don “Juan” Ashe, Human Soldier henchman, Level 3 Benquil Barrison Del’Armgo: … Continue reading →

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Play Report: The Destroyed Village (Session 14)

Posted on 3 March 2016 by jameseck

Having completed their business in the goblin city of Ratrinken, the adventurers determine to depart in search of the devil Match came to Stormguard pursuing. He has heard a rumor of a destroyed town to the South. The party is: Hilbrent … Continue reading →

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Korgaran’s Megadungeon-The Epidungeon (Mythalis’ Promise)

Posted on 3 September 2014 by jameseck

The finale of Korgaran’s Succession, Mythalis’ Promise houses the much coveted Vault of Six. It is Mythalis‘ contribution to the complex, and while he eschewed the inclusion of an altar in his ritual ground, he accepted the task of protecting … Continue reading →

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Korgaran’s Megadungeon-The Antedungeon (Hall of Altars)

Posted on 23 July 2014 by jameseck

This is the first of 7 dungeon segments that I will post over the next 7 weeks as part of Korgaran’s Megadungeon, built into the side of Mount Call above Tripik at the height of his power. Korgaran’s Succession, as … Continue reading →

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Prayer in Mind Weave

Posted on 18 July 2014 by jameseck

Prayer in tabletop games is a tough thing to grapple with. On the one hand, you don’t want deities to intervene at every whispered request and completely do away with challenge. But on the other hand, you want to reward … Continue reading →

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The Temple Complex at Tripik

Posted on 4 April 2014 by jameseck

Before we look at the temple complex, it’s important to remember that Tripik was built in very different times than the current state of affairs. Tripik was founded in a golden of age of divine power and great energy. During that … Continue reading →

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Deities in Mind Weave

Posted on 10 January 2014 by jameseck

In Mind Weave, I make an effort to provide interesting game mechanics for highly religious characters. A big part of this is defining deities in such a way that they have concrete things to offer a player and concrete parameters … Continue reading →

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Gods and Men: Religions of Ipiera

Posted on 11 October 2013 by jameseck

I’ve decided to put some time into a game research effort at my university: The Odin Project.  They recently made a post on their blog talking about Gods and Men, and it spurred me to finish writing this up.  You … Continue reading →

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Ability Tuesday-Divine Blow

Posted on 23 April 2013 by jameseck

Divine Blow is a major ability that empowers a weapon in much the same way as the blessing of a deity empowers a weapon.  However, while Bless empowers the weapon with minor bonuses for 24 hours, Divine Blow provides an … Continue reading →

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