Paladins tend to fly under the radar or cause massive uproars, and its because of the unique space they occupy. They're not Fighters, not Clerics, and not just another name for knights. Let's look at why that is.
Made Me Who I Am Today: Mentors and Life-Paths
How to turn 5th Edition's backgrounds into a way to create a life-path for your character's history in the form of important Mentor's they've had.
Worship Gone Wild: Nature Clerics & Reverent Druids
THIS IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF THOUGHTS ON FLESHING OUT THE USE OF GODS AND DIVINE POWER IN GAMES, SO YOU CAN PROVIDE MORE FLAVOR AND HOOKS FOR COMMON OR DEVOUT WORSHIPPERS. Druids revere and protect nature. Clerics worship and are the servants of the gods. You think this would be a simple distinction,... Continue Reading →
This Is What Dragons Actually Believe: A Draconic Creation Myth
Every intelligent creature will on occasion consider its place in the universe, and this is doubly true in a world where gods might walk the earth while mortal magicians can toy with the very forces of creation. So what must dragons think of all these ridiculous humanoid beings claiming to be at the center of... Continue Reading →
Harvesting That Nectar: How to Get the Most Out of Gods
This is part of a collection of thoughts on fleshing out the use of gods and divine power in games, so you can provide more flavor and hooks for common or devout worshippers. The role of gods in many fantasy realms seems like it must be pretty boring. Think about it for a moment. Your... Continue Reading →
Polytheism or Serial Monotheism?: Focusing on Pantheons Over Deities
This is part of a collection of thoughts on fleshing out the use of gods and divine power in games, so you can provide more flavor and hooks for common or devout worshippers. When making a character in game settings with what might be called a “loose pantheon” there is a tendency for characters, especially... Continue Reading →
Many-Sided Dice 