“Jack” was a stock hero in Cornish and English mythology, famous from such stories as Jack the Giant Killer and Jack and the Beanstalk. He was typically portrayed as a young man, unconcerned with values like hard work, and sharing many qualities with tricksters such as Loki and Reynard the…
Roman religion was very complex, and its concepts are so multifaceted they can be difficult to grasp. One key point was that every person, place and thing could have its own genius or Juno (the female equivalent in many ways, but distinct; named for the Roman queen of the gods),…
The gladiatorial arenas of Rome evoke contradictory ideas: romance and brutality, defiance and obedience, violence and entertainment. The image of the warrior-showman is an enduring one, and today we present a fighter path designed to capture that in D&D. This path is great for use in Robert’s gladiator campaign article last…
D&D has always been a game played among friends, or with strangers who often become friends. Friendship is a type of love, and I thought that for our last article for “Love Month,” I’d try to do a mechanical representation of the bonds of trust and love that form between…
Continuing February’s theme of love, we present to you some nifty new items to incorporate into your campaigns. The first is a set for a charming bard that uses our Item Set Rules and the other two are some Valentine’s Day-inspired consumables that can add some lighthearted holiday fun into your…
The Veilminders are a sect within the Riftcutter tribe of barbarians; a group of shamans who act as scouts, spies, and combat support for the interdimensional raiding that supports the tribe. They are similar to Druids of other planes, but rather than feeling a connection to a single plane and…
The Riftcutter Tribe is a terrifying presence felt in many worlds. Bursting through gates torn open by their mighty chieftains, this confederation of warriors from throughout the multiverse attacks the cities of other planes to plunder them for treasure, with a particular taste for magical weapons, armor, scrolls, and other…
The celebration of various occasions is a tradition as old as recorded history, and is an important part of the fabric of any society. Holidays are times when regardless of their differences, tradition unites a community and reminds them of the bonds of family and friendship. Not all holidays are…
While closely related to modern humans, Neanderthals were a distinct subspecies, larger and stronger than humans of the time due to being adapted to higher latitudes. While initially assumed to be less intelligent than homo sapiens, recent evidence shows that they were our likely our equals, and had the same…
In D&D, in-combat healing is often a tricky proposition, burning valuable actions on the part of a spellcaster. This can sometimes lead to a player feeling like they are nothing but a healing dispensary for the rest of the party. This can be fine for some people, but other players…
