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Explore the Dark Arts with Necromancer Spell Share Part 1

Delve into the dark arts with the first installment of our Necromancer Spell Share series. This meticulously crafted collection offers you a glimpse into the enigmatic world of necromancy, featuring spells that are as potent as they are perilous. From the haunting "Curse Bolt" that saps your foes with a bolt of pure malice, to the devastating "Black Bubble," a poisonous gas orb that explodes to inflict venomous damage, each spell is designed to add darkness to your campaigns.

Desert Denizens Unveiled: Gollonan Grab Bag

Venture into the dunes with this set of desert monsters, perfect for your next adventure in the sun. From the ferrous-feasting Rust Rat to the treacherous Burrowbug, these beings bring the harsh climate of the desert to life. Perfect for lore enthusiasts, enrich your adventures with this exotic menagerie.

Magic Monday - April '24

A bumper month for Magic Monday. Call your allies ferocity forth, protect yourself with radiance, and unleash the might of electricity.

Beneath the Surface: Unearthing 'As Above, So Below' in Your Next D&D Campaignss

A couple weeks ago I watched ‘As Above, So Below’, a riveting found footage horror film. The story focuses on Scarlett Marlowe, a scholar who is obsessed with finishing her father’s legacy, the search for the fabled Philosopher’s Stone. Her search leads her to the legendary Catacombs of Paris, a sprawling labyrinthine tomb of tunnels that cradles centuries of souls beneath the city’s bustling life. Along with her companions, she delves in search of her treasure. Yet the catacombs ho...

Uncanny Valley in Vivarium: A Lesson for GMs

Ever wanted to bring the unnerve that the Uncanny Valley effect can cause? Looking to creep out your players with something almost humanoid, but obviously not? In today's bite-sized post, we'll explore how 'Vivarium' unsettling use of the uncanny valley can inspire fresh, engaging narratives in your TTRPG campaigns.

Spoilers below for the movie Vivarium

The Trap is Set

Vivarium follows a couple, Gemma and Tom, who are looking to find a new place t...

The Importance of Flaws in TTRPGs

“We like people for their qualities, but we love them for their defects.” In writing this line I meant to say that we must not simply “accept” imperfection when it is revealed to us – we must celebrate it.”

- Ron Perlman

Especially in the realm of tabletop role-playing games, we can fixate on perfection. Often players will aim to craft the perfect hero, with game masters striving to have an equally pristine villain to go up against them. But the true ...

Design Matters: Team Synergies

We had a brief conversation the other day about a design mechanic that should be far more prevalent in TTRPGs than it actually is. It's been stuck in my craw for awhile now, so let's discuss synergies.

Nearly everyone in our crew is big into video games. For most of us, it's sprawling RPGs, Grand Strategies, and an occasional shooter. And with each first-look game trailer, the promise of inter...

Magic Monday - March '24

This month's collection of Magic Monday offerings includes a mind-shattering sword, a lance made from fallen stars, and a leeching spell.

"What's My Motivation?" is Live on Kickstarter!

We're excited to announce the official launch of our second ever Kickstarter campaign. Check it out and tell a friend!

Magic Monday - Feb '24

This month's collection of Magic Monday offerings includes a weapon from the Astral Sea, the power of the sun, and the tools of blood magic.

Enjoy!

There's a new tool coming...

We're extremely excited to unveil the pre-launch page for our upcoming Kickstarter campaign!

We'll be unveiling behind-the-scenes looks at progress as the book continues to come together right here for backers, so stay tuned!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babalysaga/whats-my-motivation-crafting-complex-characters-in-rpgs?ref=...

Bestiary January 2024

Wanting to use vampires for your next TTRPG adventure, but unsure how to get started? This month's first Bestiary covers the terrifying monsters of the night, and how to make them memorable at your table.

5e Rule Variants

We do a lot of work within D&D 5e, but we'll be the first to admit that it's got a whole lot of flaws. Today's offering gives you an entire breakdown of the classes from a unique perspective and offers a few variant rules to help balance things out. Feel free to add one, two, or all three to your games--they actually work pretty well together!

Magic Monday Jan 2024

Add some fresh magic to your next D&D adventure with this month's Magic Monday in full.

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