tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19764731509258833992024-02-19T04:26:57.272-07:00The Dwarven StrongholdBoric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.comBlogger528125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-44738356813822032262020-03-11T10:22:00.003-06:002020-03-11T10:22:36.480-06:00I Cast RESURRECTION!!!So, I know it's been awhile. I didn't realize it had been quite <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u>that</u> </b>long. I hope some of you are still around out there.<br />
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I know I've talked about some of my roadblocks to blogging before: depression and a new career have been the main cause. Well, they haven't gotten much better. My creativity just gets sucked away by the time I get home. </div>
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So i'm going to try something a little different. Call it a new beginning. This dwarf is going to add some anachronistic material to the Stronghold i.e., going to branch out from <i><b>just</b></i> D&D-type stuff. Maybe some more real life stuff. Give me your feedback; tell me what you'd like to see. </div>
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It's good to be back. Hopefully I can make it stick. </div>
Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-81204716839782247502017-09-08T08:47:00.002-06:002017-09-08T08:51:48.461-06:00Shameless Plug!My business partner and I, for our joint birthday gift a couple weeks ago, brought to life a new company called <b>Beta|Read</b>.<br />
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Do it. You won't be disappointed.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-28941281884966712162017-09-05T07:30:00.000-06:002017-09-05T07:30:33.797-06:00Planar Kickstarter Goodness!<div data-contents="true">
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Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-74090025739675448752017-08-13T09:32:00.000-06:002017-08-13T09:32:02.825-06:00[From the Mailbag] Pre-School HappinessHere I thought I'd actually get a summer vacation. Little did I know that my new profession/career choice would take a drastic chunk out of the hoped-for much-needed vacay.<br />
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Turns out that 11 out of the past 15 work days? Yeah...spent in faculty- and pre-first-day-of-school meetings. 8 hours per day. Very little time to set up my classroom. (Monday and Tuesday of this week, actually.)<br />
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But Friday when I crawled into the house, i found a little something courtesy of the Manor. <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/117415941542245034833" target="_blank">+Tim Shorts</a> pulled off another miracle. Two amazing micro-adventures and a great NPC. And since we're playing this weekend, I'm gonna throw these at my players. THANKS, TIM!<br />
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Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-87067502542854521532017-07-10T21:16:00.001-06:002017-08-12T20:26:01.892-06:00[From the Mailbag] Happy Monday Goodies!I decided today that I need to sweep the leaves accumulated at the door of the Stronghold and clear some dust from my head. It's been a LONG time, relatively.<br />
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Changing careers at mid-life is difficult; it's even worse when dealing with depression and some medical issues as well. Walking away from 20 years of legal education/experience and deciding to go back to school and get a teaching certificate has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life.<br />
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Let's see: what else to catch up on? The 5E campaign was interesting, to say the least...except it died, badly. A DM trying to run two groups of 5 each. Other than my 35+ years, and the DM's experience (He's 20-something years old), NO ONE had ever played before. It devolved from every day, to every other day, to maybe once a week... Needless to say no one's made a peep since the first of June. So...I'm pretty sure it's dead.<br />
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First of all: a shipment of goodies from the Manor. <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/117415941542245034833" target="_blank">+Tim Shorts</a> can always be relied on to make a day better and to produce amazing stuff. Today's envelope of joy is no different.<br />
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<li>The Ghoul Nest: a laminated card with a great side adventure and a unique monster. I think I'll have to drop this into my family game. My kids don't face enough undead in their gaming.</li>
<li>NPC Card: Blake, a 4th-level mage. A great resource, complete with stats and backstory.</li>
<li>Death Coins: a Micro-Adventure. Comes complete with a great map, great magic items, and a compelling story. I can't wait to drop this one on my group; it's just enough—at face value—for a good night's worth of adventuring, but could be used as the basis for a much longer adventure or the kick-off for a campaign.</li>
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I would highly recommend signing up for Tim's Patreon campaign so that you can get this great stuff for yourselves: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/Gothridge">www.patreon.com/Gothridge</a>. Go there. Now.<br />
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Wait...don't leave yet. Also in the mail was the fulfillment of a Kickstarter that I've greatly anticipated: Planet Mercenary Based on the webcomic "<a href="http://www.schlockmercenary.com/" target="_blank">Schlock Mercenary</a>" by Howard Tayler and set in that universe, it came with some great add-ons and looks ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. The ruleset was written by Alan Bahr and Howard Tayler.... I'll be honest...father-type stuff has kept me from cracking it open yet, so I can't give you a review yet. Knowing Alan's gaming cred with <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/114831991520106500701" target="_blank">+Gallant Knight,</a> and knowing his experience (most recently: "<a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/188485/Tiny-Frontiers?term=tiny+frontiers&test_epoch=0" target="_blank">Tiny Frontiers</a>" and "<a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/201035/Tiny-Frontiers-Mecha-and-Monsters?src=also_purchased" target="_blank">Tiny Frontiers: Mecha and Monsters</a>"), I'm sure it's going to be terrific. It's already gotten some great reviews, including one from Steve Jackson.<br />
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And now, it's time for dinner, then settle down in the 100º-plus-temperatures to plan some characters' imminent demise.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-9470550494901991852017-03-31T10:03:00.002-06:002017-03-31T13:18:11.503-06:00First Foray Into 5EI'm just going to leave this here.<br />
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I'll see you all on the other side...Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-27177591555288028552017-02-25T13:47:00.000-07:002017-02-25T15:24:55.030-07:00CarnageThis morning, at 12:50 a.m. I started up my truck and texted my wife that I was on my way home. It was our monthly D&D night. I'd loaded my >koff< pounds worth of minis in the bed of the truck and had scraped off the snow.<br />
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Fifteen minutes later, I entered an intersection only a couple blocks from home. A 19-year-old was speeding down the hill and ran the red light. I looked up and saw him just before he entered the intersection. I had enough time to think, "Oh s**t. He's not stopping," before I was tossed around like a rag doll, in spite of my seatbelt.<br />
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Thank heavens for my seatbelt.<br />
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Thank heavens for my Silverado 2500 HD.<br />
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That steel cage saved my life. I walked away. The other guy went to the hospital in an ambulance. I have no idea about his status; I truly hope he's well. <br />
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I'm pretty sure he didn't even see the light. He never braked. There were no skid marks at the scene.<br />
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He slammed into my front passenger wheel, then spun and bounced into my rear passenger corner. He turned my truck sideways, then continued to spin another 180°. He was seriously moving, at least 10 mph over the limit I'm guessing.<br />
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I'm shaken up, but OK. Sore this morning, obviously. Moving VERY slowly.<br />
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His car (a Chevy Malibu)—make that his <i><b>step-dad's car</b></i>—is totaled. My truck is likely totaled; I'm thinking the frame was seriously twisted.<br />
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He hit with enough force to drive my two HEAVY boxes (one a footlocker) full of minis from the tailgate, the length of the bed and up onto a pile of sandbags. Broke the footlocker, too, in the process.<br />
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My reason for posting all this? I was nearly home, after an enjoyable night out with my friends. It's something and someplace we all experience on a regular basis. I may not have made it home last night. I keep thinking about how angry I was with one of my kids when I left the house yesterday afternoon. How I left things with my friends, my co-workers, et cetera. <br />
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Hope you all are well on this Saturday morning. I'm grateful for you all. <br />
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Cherish every moment you have, my friends. Take the time to appreciate your loved ones and let them know how you feel. As an eloquent friend of mine told me this morning, "You never know, kids. Cherish the now. Be careful out there."Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-9716612462238358872017-02-09T14:50:00.000-07:002017-02-09T14:50:12.345-07:00[From the Mailbag] Treats from The ManorCame home today to find a surprise from <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/117415941542245034833" target="_blank">+Tim Shorts</a> . A bad day made much better for these maps.<br />
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Already planning on fitting these into the current campaign. <i>Judgement of the Crow</i> has some positively E-VIL potential.<br />
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If you aren't following Tim on Patreon, you really should be. If you do, you can get great stuff like this in your OWN mailbox. <u><b>Check him out at https://www.patreon.com/gothridge</b></u>Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-797983142542549152017-02-05T11:49:00.001-07:002017-02-05T11:50:26.390-07:00[Inktober 2016] Day 29—The Tombs of Jarra Cavernfire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tombs of this ancient Dwarven queen appear simple at first: three sarcophagi and three massive coffers, emptied long ago . A secret door leads to an empty chamber; a priceless repeater hangs in the far wall. The floor is warded: any creature(s) that cross 3/4 of the floor fall through the floor 50' down to a floor of spikes. If the party contains a Dwarven priest (LG), the floor instead solidifies and tilts downward, revealing a surprise.<br />
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A series of rooms hold the remains of Jarra's Priestesses, piles of weapons, and coffers filed with treasure. Beware: other deadly traps and invasive vermin are in these lower halls.<br />
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A hardy and intrepid party will find its way to the grand hexagonal sarcophagus of Jarra herself. If she is disturbed, she will quickly rise to wreak her vengeance.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-72514419268475302942017-01-26T07:00:00.000-07:002017-01-26T07:00:20.270-07:00[Inktober 2016] Day 28—The Salamander's Cavern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After following a narrow, winding tunnel a mile or more, the party finds themselves in an air pocket.* Far beneath them flows the life-blood of the Mountain God—a river of magma.</div>
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The cavern is also home to three magmin, minions of the salamander. If approached/attacked, they will do whatever is necessary to herd their foes into either the pool or over the edge and into the molten river. The intense heat in the cavern makes it difficult for surface dwellers to breath and will weaken them physically.</div>
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A crumbling ruin at the ed of a dark, filthy alleyway hides a long, steep, winding stairway. Once leading to an underground hideaway of a minor noble, it now leads to the disgusting lair of a small tribe of dark folk; both dark creepers and a dark stalker reside here.</div>
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The walls, ceilings, and floors are coated and misshapen with trash and filth. The dark ones move quickly in their habitat; all others must move at half-speed or slower to avoid tripping or sliding. If someone falls, there is a 50% chance of an injury (1d4 + disease).</div>
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Ten creepers nest in the crannies of the main floor, while one stalker and six more creepers nest on the lower level.</div>
Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-50412377446020170722017-01-23T14:25:00.000-07:002017-01-23T14:25:25.325-07:00[Inktober 2016] Day 26—The Warehouse of Amon'leyI'll be damned if I'll let Inktober 2016 win. I lost enough in 2016 and endured enough pain and heartache to lose one more thing. I don't care that it's 2017. In my map book, it's no longer 2016 but not quite 2017.<br />
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Amon'ley uses the services of a huge half-demon ogre to lift and move the crates, periodically rearranging the crates to prevent any covert attempts to catalog.</div>
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This small hut is nestled among six ancient standing stones. Each stone bears a different rune and stands on a small hillock, as if thurst up from within the earth. One stone has toppled and several are cracked. The ring itself is surrounded on three sides by a steep cliff; the approach is a sloping path lined by dressed stones.<br />
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No one knows who built this haven for weary travelers. The well and corral are well-maintained, the wood pile never runs out, and the outhouse is always clean and decorated with fresh pine boughs. (There are no pine trees for miles around.) Inside, a wood stove heats the room in cold weather; snow never falls on the hilltop despite its height. Seven cots are maintained and there is room on the floor for additional bed rolls.<br />
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Although comfortable, guests seldom spend more than a couple nights; reports of strange events and noises abound, as if the unseen owner discouraged long-term stays.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-31969646821299461432016-11-11T23:04:00.000-07:002016-11-11T23:04:05.552-07:00Veteran's Day Free Offer--EXTENDEDThis offer is good until midnight Sunday (13 November 2016), Hawaii-Aleutian Time.<br />
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I'm getting to this a bit late because of the new day job...but better late than never! Hence, the extension of the offer through the weekend!<br />
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I have a soft spot in my heart for veterans. A big soft spot. I've got plenty of them in my family, and even more among my friendsw and acquaintances. Regardless or relation (or no) I am so grateful to all of them for their service and sacrifices; I cannot begin to imagine the experience.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjCp5_RUm9zSbi_DxXfQYCyrUgffPVnwdIvAXUzJ1dpml-N4Qo6xFbBzU3Sx84spJaYf3_QEG1zNPwvmH9zv_P3ckVP71J9mLpEwhb-ORYQxkgHlw70i_BQEP0dr1K3od7NKV3Ctt17c7/s1600/Issue+01+cover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjCp5_RUm9zSbi_DxXfQYCyrUgffPVnwdIvAXUzJ1dpml-N4Qo6xFbBzU3Sx84spJaYf3_QEG1zNPwvmH9zv_P3ckVP71J9mLpEwhb-ORYQxkgHlw70i_BQEP0dr1K3od7NKV3Ctt17c7/s320/Issue+01+cover.JPG" width="205" /></a> To honor those veterans out there, I'd like to offer copies of any of the first three issues of The Stronghold 'Zine <u><b>ABSOLUTELY FREE</b></u> to any veterans out there. For those who aren't aware, or for those who want to pass the offer along, The Stronghold 'Zine is in the vein of an old-school fanzine, and is a mixture of 3.x/PFRPG and edition-neutral materials. A little bit of crunch, a little bit of flavor, and a lot of fantasy gaming goodness.<br />
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Just drop me a line at blue.moon.ink.press@gmail.com and let me get some copies out to you as a way to thank you for your service.<br />
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Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-71662700049239331452016-11-09T11:00:00.000-07:002016-11-16T10:47:08.565-07:00[Inktober 2016] Day 24—Potoel the Pie Maker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Potoel makes pies. Pies and sausage. His wares are known throughout the city for their delicious taste and unique spices. Potoel developed his recipes while in the Wars against the city-state of Berl. Unknown to any, the Wars also turned Potoel into a high-functioning ghoul.<br />
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Upon returning home, he opened his shop selling meat pies he bakes on the premesis and sausages he makes in his basement. His wife left him soon after he opened the shop; at least, that's what he claims.<br />
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In his sub-basement, he keeps a baker's dozen of "fresh" sources: the city's beggars and hopeless are kidnapped and kept here until he's ready for a new batch. The occasional wealthy citizen appears there once in a while too.<br />
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It's true what they say: <i><b>the less people know about what goes into their sausage, the better they'll sleep at night</b>.</i>Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-83655205634263389272016-11-09T07:30:00.000-07:002016-11-09T08:22:46.737-07:00[Inktober 2016] Day 23—Quagmire SpringsYup. My life has finally calmed down a little bit. I'm between real-world deadlines and I've started a new job (and potentially new career). It's not much, but I'm hoping it will let me get back and finish Inktober, albeit a few weeks late.<br />
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Despite the spring technically being "freshwater" the water springs from its source rife with a murky, oily substance as wee as a noxious green fungus. The resultant "water" is dank and vile; its viscosity causes the spring to flow slow and thick down the natural slope to pool at the bottom, where it slowly drains out.<br />
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The "water" can be lighted on fire as if it was oil; if imbibed it can temporarily grant an increase to Strength (an effect of the fungus) and Charisma (from awe and disbelief that anyone would be bold enough to actually drink the fluid). When the effects wear off, the individual suffers a temporary Dexterity and Constitution loss from the resulting sickness.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-12126991732077743692016-10-28T07:00:00.000-06:002016-10-28T07:00:10.546-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 22—Brownleaf's Cottage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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O.K. I'm now in the process of playing catch-up. A couple of real-life deadlines are kicking my butt, but I'm determined to see this through, even if I have to bleed into November just a bit.</div>
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Brownleaf is a pixie druid, who fancies himself an artist. He has crafted himself a home in a discarded snail shell in Elkhole Forest.<br />
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<li>Entry Hall: Brownleaf keeps most of his weapons and armor here.</li>
<li>Rumpus Room: used for entertaining, games, sport, etc., as well as his studio.</li>
<li>Gallery: Brownleaf keeps his favorite artistic works here.</li>
<li>Storage/Dining: used for both storage and informal dining.</li>
<li>Study: bookshelves, a comfy chair, and a stove.</li>
<li>Bedchambers</li>
<li>Walk-in Closet</li>
<li>Treasure Room: linked to #7 by a secret door.</li>
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<br />Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-75473782961155877742016-10-21T12:00:00.000-06:002016-10-21T12:00:18.249-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 21—Gonk Tribe's Arena<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><b>Gonk Tribe's Arena</b></u></div>
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Located in an enormous knob of granite jutting up in the middle of the Sanktar Plains is the arean of the Gonk Ogre tribe.<br />
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Two massive stone slabs serve as doors. Inside a narrow (relatively) walkway rings a steep pit. The pit is littered with stones, tree branches, and bones.<br />
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The pit serves as a place to resolve challenges and duels, as well as a place of punishment. The tribe will also bring in warriors of other races for entertainment.<br />
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The knob is nearly fifty feet tall and the pit another twenty-five feet below the surface. The victors are aided from the pit by means of a rope ladder. The dead rot where they fall.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-63848550789904937422016-10-21T09:30:00.000-06:002016-10-21T11:04:58.214-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 20—Quirinklauth's Lair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Drake, Quirinklauth, has amassed a tremendous hoard of treasure in his cliff-top lair. Quirinklauth enters through a small cave that leads to a hole in the top of a one thousand-foot-high subterranean dome.<br />
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Other creatures must enter through the winding, narrow passageway; the passage is so narrow, in fact—sometimes narrowing to only a few feet—that human-sized creatures can only proceed at a fraction of normal speed. The passage is also, on average, only three- to four feet tall.<br />
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The hoard in the domed cavern is dozens of feet deep, and includes weapons, armor, gems, and coins, as well as art objects. The items are both mundane and magicalBoric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-72313658728797466672016-10-21T07:30:00.000-06:002016-10-21T07:30:06.904-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 19—The Airship 'Voidkeeper'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><b>The Airship <i>Voidkeeper</i></b></u></div>
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The brainchild of the mad Gnome mage, Seglik Glitterfoot, the <i>Voidkeeper</i> is a one-of-a-kind transport.<br />
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In addition to Captain (self-appointed) Seglik and his first mate, a female human ranger named Kaet, the <i>Voidkeeper</i>'s crew consists of five other mages, a cleric, and crew—an assortment of rangers and fighters.<br />
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Suspended from a balloon of delver-skin containing harnessed arcane plasma, the airship has a mage-powered stern propeller for movement. The crew transports goods and people...but is not above a bit of piracy.<br />
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Two open decks—one on each side—are dubbed "Mage decks" and are enclosed only by a low railing. The Mage decks are used for the <i>Voidkeeper</i>'s defense as well as offensive capabilities.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-15031517587338401662016-10-19T17:20:00.001-06:002016-10-21T00:34:27.237-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 18—Brom's Hovel<br />
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<u><b>Brom's Hovel</b></u></div>
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Brom, a human druid, is well-known in the Sanktar Plains. A hermit, he keeps to himself and guards his privacy jealously Despite his powers, he prefers to flee fro confrontation if possible.<br />
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<li>Escape #1: a secret door leads from behind his bed to a passage headed northwest, running west for a mile through the rock.</li>
<li>Escape #2: a passage leads from E1 to a rough-hewn spiral stairway leading to a hidden oasis on the top of the bluff, 500' above the Plains.</li>
<li>Escape #3: a trapdoor beneath the flagstone floor leads north to Brom's storage room. A narrow door and stairs makes for an excellent defensible position.</li>
<li>Escape #4: a passage from E3 and from the northeast wall of the hovel lead to a two-mile-long passage through the rock to the southeast.</li>
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Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-78887538423649320672016-10-18T17:08:00.001-06:002016-10-21T00:34:10.980-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 17—Barrows of Idet-hur<br />
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<u><b>The Barrows of Idet-hur</b></u></div>
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(Key word: <b>battle</b>)</div>
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A millennia ago, on the fields of Idet-hur, an epic battle took place between two Armies of the Elves. The followers of Queen Kaiannathas and those of King Nyounus met; shields and spears crashed together, swords and arrows flashed in the sunlight. Day after day, week after week, until all lay dead or mortally wounded. Time made barrows of the bodies; grass became their shrouds.</div>
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Sample treasure (in addition to coins and mundane items): </div>
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<li>+2 buckler (small)</li>
<li>+2 warhammer [sheds light]</li>
<li>boots of elvenkind</li>
<li>robe of bones</li>
<li>+1 amulet of natural armor</li>
<li>+1 steel shield, heavy</li>
<li>composite longbow (+3 STR), MW</li>
<li>pan pipes, MW</li>
<li>breastplate, MW</li>
<li>studded leather, MW</li>
<li>+1 longsword</li>
<li>circlet of blasting, minor</li>
<li>+1 shortspear</li>
<li>full plate, mithral</li>
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Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-91251274545839595352016-10-18T07:30:00.000-06:002016-10-21T00:33:35.014-06:00[Inktober 2016] Day 16—Outpost at Ketchum Falls<br />
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<u><b>The Outpost at Ketchum Falls</b></u></div>
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(Key word: <b>wet</b>)</div>
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High above the Ketchum Forest is a meandering trail, which leads to a cave complex behind the grand Ketchum Falls.<br />
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The entry to these caves is blocked by a crude iron portcullis, raised by a winch. The portcullis was installed by a band of outlaws led by a half-orc named Joax. The band includes several humans, a half-elf, a dwarf, and a halfling, as well as Joax's Mate, Kedra.<br />
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The edge of the main cavern is perpetually wet, slick from the spray of the falls. One wrongly placed step could mean a quick and steep death.<br />
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No one knows who else has used the outpost, and for what purposes. Rumor has it, however, that it's haunted.Boric Glanduumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657943639334882754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976473150925883399.post-22925147578373366572016-10-17T20:17:00.000-06:002016-10-17T20:17:28.211-06:00Taking the Next StepAfter my self-described flagstone disaster—seen <a href="http://thedwarvenstronghold.blogspot.com/2016/10/inktober-day-15the-waystation.html" target="_blank">here</a>—I sought out the advice of <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/105182874766253582958" target="_blank">+Dyson Logos</a> and <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/111230565796222341146" target="_blank">+matt jackson</a> about their flagstones...or at least, their pens. Local office supply stores didn't carry any of their recommended styles, so I figured I'd have to shop online.<br />
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Then, when I dropped my wife off at school tonight, I thought I'd stop by the college bookstore and check out their pen selection.<br />
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BINGO.<br />
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I not only found the Pilot Razors that Matt recommended, they had a huge line of Microns. They also had a line of "Le Pen" micro fine pens. The drool started. Unfortunately, all I had on me at the time was a couple bucks, so I grabbed a Pilot and two REALLY small Le Pens. If I get these to work, I'll go back for a Micron or two; the college had them priced twice the amount of either of the other pens. (I want to make sure I can actually make the things do what I want to before paying Micron money. Or, local-college-Micron-money.)<br />
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Now...gonna go down some migraine meds and take these puppies out for a spin.<br />
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And try to figure out where to get the same level of talent as Dyson and Matt. I know the pens are only a tool.<br />
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Wish me luck.<br />
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