“I loot the random bag”

For when players want to loot something, and you don't have anything specific to give them. A mix of wonderful and mundane items. "Busy pub where someone might steal from a bag." "There's some boring stuff in there, but also..." Fragile, glass orb. Roll sleight of hand to avoid smashing it, drawing attention. Unbroken, is… Continue reading “I loot the random bag”

Three things from Batman Begins

Yesterday after a long and frustrating week, I decided to watch Batman Begins. After it was finished, I wanted to hang out in that world a bit longer, so here's some stuff for your D&D game inspired by things from that movie that you won't find on a utility belt. NightCafe, "Batman brooding." Plot point:… Continue reading Three things from Batman Begins

“Variant: Skills with Different Abilities”

I'm writing an adventure at the moment, which features an organisation called the Reclamations Agency, the state sanctioned thieve's guild. Most people know a bit about them, but do your characters know a little more? What's the skill check for this? D&D lacks any kind of Culture (Starfinder) or Street Skills (Shadowrun). A dry Int… Continue reading “Variant: Skills with Different Abilities”

The divestment of a departed drow

Valna was first encouraged to become a priestess of Lolth because of her innovative use of magics. It was clear early on that her understanding of magic - especially in dank of the Underdark - was beyond anything that had been studied so far. Maybe she could bring more glory to the Lady of Shadows… Continue reading The divestment of a departed drow