Category: D&D
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Demilich: Take Care of Your Bodies, Kids (Best of the Bestiary)
I, Acererak the Eternal, beckon you to your doom. Come, foolish ones, plunger my treasures, if you dare! Others have tried. All have failed! From your skin, tapestries shall be woven, and your bones will carpet my tomb! Only I am beyond Death’s reach. Only I know the secret to true immortality! -Epitaph of a…
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Art and Arcana: A Visual History of the Best Game Ever (How’s This Book?)
Today, I’m going to talk about a book that’s a bit different from my usual fare. I had considered not talking about it, considering that it is an art book. But there is enough actual substance to the text that I feel it’s worthy of analysis. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I really like Dungeons and Dragons!…
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Death Knight: Edgy Paladins (Best of The Bestiary)
God dammit, even the monster manual is pressuring me to finish the new Fire Emblem! Death Knights are one of my favorite monsters for story-telling purposes. Their lore is sparse, but it offers up so many creative possibilities that it more than makes up for that. Better yet, this thing is super intimidating, both in terms of…
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Darkmantle: The Patient Predator (Best of the Bestiary)
Remind me again why we’re on this quest? -Ethelrede the Fighter, after his first Darkmantle encounter Farewell, C section! It’s the day of the D now! The Darkmantle is an odd monster. It has an interesting design and abilities that make for a creative fight. But the lore is so scarce that it may as…
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Cyclops: Exactly What You’d Expect (Best of the Bestiary)
Yup. It’s a cyclops. I could finish it right there. What else is there to say? Anyone familiar with mythical monsters of old already knows what a cyclops is! They’re a perfect fit for D&D, sure. But in terms of creativity or originality, these guys have nothing to offer! They’re just a monster to throw at your…
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