Tag Archives: evil

Biweekly Item-Club of Crushing (AD&D)

Posted on 26 April 2022 by jameseck

This +1 club is made of chipped stone and of very ancient origin. It can be wielded 1-handed for normal club stats, or two handed to bump damage die up to 1d8/1d4. Furthermore, on a successful attack, the club has … Continue reading →

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Biweekly Item-Unholy Oil (AD&D)

Posted on 12 April 2022 by jameseck

This thick, viscous oil burns twice as long as normal oil (8 hours per pint compared to 4 hours per pint). It burns with an acrid smoke that causes the eyes of the righteous, and even the wicked, to water … Continue reading →

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Biweekly Monster-Omen Elf (AD&D)

Posted on 2 March 2021 by jameseck

FREQUENCY: Very RareNO. APPEARING: 2-12 (10-100)ARMOR CLASS: 5MOVE: 12″HIT DICE: 1% IN LAIR: 10%TREASURE TYPE: Individuals L, Q; G, S, T in lairNO. OF ATTACKS: 1DAMAGE/ATTACK: By weaponSPECIAL ATTACKS: See belowSPECIAL DEFENSE: See belowMAGIC RESISTANCE: 90% to charm and sleep onlyINTELLIGENCE: High and … Continue reading →

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Biweekly Item-Censer Flail (AD&D)

Posted on 12 January 2021 by jameseck

Censer Flail: The head of this flail is apparently designed to admit burning incense while still being sturdy enough to function as a weapon. When incense is burning in the censer flail, it is treated as a magic weapon with … Continue reading →

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Biweekly Monster-Wendigo (AD&D)

Posted on 15 September 2020 by jameseck

FREQUENCY: Very Rare NO. APPEARING: 1 ARMOR CLASS: 4 MOVE: 15″ HIT DICE: 5 + 5 % IN LAIR: 30% TREASURE TYPE: S, U NO. OF ATTACKS: 3 DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-6/1-6/2-12 SPECIAL ATTACKS: Ice burst, surprise on a 1-3, see below SPECIAL … Continue reading →

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Monster Monday-Abaddon

Posted on 6 October 2014 by jameseck

“Are we really going to let these brutes lead the attack?” The Lucifugi questioned, reluctant to open a gate for the glory of others. “Surely they’ll mess something up.” “The mortals tend to defend their world viciously,” Mammon rumbled. “We’ll … Continue reading →

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Sumak: The Sinister Dark

Posted on 2 July 2014 by jameseck

Sumak, South of Lyseria and West of Glenmark, borders on the Dlina Desolation. In fact, Sumak’s royal family claims to be descended from the ancient emperors of Dlina itself. Given their cruel management of the nation, this claim is little … Continue reading →

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Magic Video Series 8: A Stumbling Block to Evil

Posted on 27 June 2014 by jameseck

Here’s a second spell construction video. A mage with no life magic needs a way to help against some skeletons. He turns to an AoE clumsiness spell effecting only evil.

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World Building Wednesday-The Black Shield and the Black Spear

Posted on 28 May 2014 by jameseck

  One of the oldest and largest evils still remaining in Trethal is the Black Order with it’s left and right hands, the Black Shield and the Black Spear. Though the Black Order’s composition has changed over time, it’s deistic … Continue reading →

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Monster Monday-Drow (Dark Elves)

Posted on 7 April 2014 by jameseck

Another in the humanoids are monsters series. Humanoids behave rationally, unlike other monsters, and so are more likely to negotiate and compromise. Their ability to have classes and powers like those of player characters also makes them powerful and varied foes. I … Continue reading →

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