Spells are an integral part of what makes D&D great. From the simple and utilitarian to the truly bizarre, all manner of spells have appeared in D&D over the years, and we want to carry on that tradition of variety. So, to wrap up the toothiest month on FMD so…

When most people think of the planes of Abyss or Hell, they think of an arid, desert-like landscape with cracked earth, fire spouts, and the smell of sulphur. While that may be the popular assumption of the dominant landscape, both planes have other environments within them, from frigid iced-over landscapes,…

The shark is often seen as a monster in Western pop culture, but in other parts of the world it is viewed as a symbol of strength and tenacity, and well respected as the king of predators. Shark skin and teeth are used symbolically and made into jewelry and often…

Sailors know full well the dangers of the sea: monsters, accidents, illness, and other misfortunes are an ever-present plague. But sometimes the worst danger that befall sailors (and other people who live and work near the sea) doesn’t strike from the ocean depths. Instead it strikes while on land, when…

The barbarian class is often portrayed as a loner and an outsider, but people from the wild places often have deep bonds with their tribe, the wilderness they call home, and with the creatures they share the land with. Some tribes live their entire life in the saddle of a…

A long, long time ago, I worked for a small game store during college. It was a golden time for RPGs, and the Internet-hype-machine didn’t quite exist, so sometimes product releases just snuck up on you. Because of this, I vividly remember the day the original 7th Sea RPG showed…