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”
Tag: Homebrew
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