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News Re: Physical BroadSwords #3 and Beyond (and Counterfeiters)

I have news regarding the counterfeiter situation, and it's not great. I received the a copy of what they were selling yesterday and it turns out that the book isn't a counterfeit, but the real deal. This could mean only one thing: my printer selling loose copies wholesale which, of course, violates our agreement. This is an unfortunate development and I do not think I will be using that printer anymore.

On the plus side, however, I've already found another solution and it's one that's ...

January 2020 Release Schedule

Here is a list of what to look forward to in January 2020. Dates and content are subject to change.

Adventures

• Untitled Collaboration Project #1 (1st Level Adventure)
• Hand of the Eight: Chapter 7 (5th Level Adventure)
• Tales of Omeria: War on the Zheree (3rd Level Adventure)
• Untitled Collaboration Project #2 (TBD)
• Hand of the Eight: Chapter 8 (5th Level Adventure)
• Hand of the Eight: Chapter 9 (6th Level Adventure)<...
  2020-01-07 04:30:27 +0000 UTC View Post

[Call for Suggestions] NPCs

Hey all!

Another CFS today. Interesting NPCs for adventures. This time I’ve got a small, desert-bound village to populate. Give me some one sentence ideas below, preferably without race/class. Thanks!

[Call for Suggestions] Monsters

Hey Electrum+ patrons,

Here's a call for monster suggestions/requests for this month. As you've seen, I'm putting out new monsters every day. I've got some ideas, but could always use more.

You're free to suggest as many as you like, but I'll likely only use one from each person (unless I run out, of course).

Let me know below!

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 6/366 - Flying Spider

Flying spiders, like their cousins, the giant wolf spider, are intelligent, pony-sized arachnids that hunt in the dark. Whereas wolf spiders prefer caverns and underground places to find their prey, flying spiders take to the outside world on mountainsides and dark forests.

A stealthy predator, flying spiders prefer to fly by and grab their targets with their strong foreclaws. Soon after, they bite the creature and inject it with a paralyzing agent. Once paralyzed, the flying spider del...

Glaive of the Revenant King | New 3rd-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Keep reading to learn more about the fantastic creators who brought this adventure to life. OR download the adventure now by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

Note: if you view this on a mobile device, it will ask you to "Become a Patron." While recommended (you get like... 250 PDFs for only $3), it is optional.

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40 pages of mystery, war, and dangerous dungeons

Deep within the dark recesses of the Tomb of Niha...

Adventures Aren't on Pause

Hey!

Someone asked in a comment if adventures were on pause. They are definitely not. There is a new one due tomorrow. There will also be a new one on Friday. Between the two, it's looking like 60-70 pages. 

 In the new year, my primary focus is only on adventures, specifically, those set in Omeria. The only difference is that I'm acting in total secrecy now, so I'm not sharing sneak peeks. 

So not only are you getting daily monsters,...

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 5/366 - Fey Squirrel and Tomb Guardian

Fey Squirrel

Fey squirrels are guardians and protectors of the forest. Often surely—and, if you'll pardon the expression—squirrely, fey squirrels enjoy good conversation, reading, and storing acorns in the hollows of trees.

Sadly, there aren't as many fey squirrels as there once were as the great enchanted forests of Omeria have started to lose their connection to the other. As magic slowly dies, all of the fey creatures fade along with it. In time, the only squirre...

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 4/366 - Horror Soul

A horror soul is a ghoul that has imbued itself with dark, necromantic energy. The ritual that creates the Horror Soul, known as the Cycle of Torment, allows them to absorb severed limbs, bones, and other parts into their whole. Eventually, their bodies consist of dozens of legs, arms, teeth, and sometimes even eyes, all working in unison. 

The ghoul, Xenia in the adventure Glaive of the Revenant King is one such ghoul. Originally a servant working in a manor house north o...

BroadSword Monthly Printed

Hey all!

Just a quick note on BroadSword in case there's confusion. You can expect a longer message probably in the morning, but it was on my mind now and I wanted to get a message out.

If you were a Gold or Platinum Patron in September, you should have BSM #2 on the way now. If you haven't received notification that it's shipped, please send me a message or talk to me on Discord. 

If you were a Gold or Platinum Patron in October, you w...

December 2019 Collected Works

THIS BUCKLER HAS BEEN ARCHIVED

You may purchase it directly from the DMDave store: 

https://dmdave.com/product/buckler-december-2019/? 

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Here are all the goodies from December collected into one big, downloadable zip. All of it is part of the Hand of the Eight storyline and includes every tidbit I made with the exception of Tarrasque T...

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 3/366 - Maestro

Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds, create illusions, and even heal wounds. Of all the bards, the greatest of their kind are the maestros who are to bards as archmages are to wizards.

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 2/366 - Ranger

Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.

Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization—humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator...

[366 Days of Monsters] Day 1/366 - Warlock

Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils, hags, and alien entities, warlocks piece together arcane secrets o bolster their own power.

Note: I feel that this one is long overdue. Certainly, VGtM includes a few, but ...

[Electrum+] Glaive of the Revenant King Part 1/2 | New 3rd Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

The Wallingmiotta is home to all manner of dangerous and unusual creatures. But of all the dangerous regions within the Forest of Phantasms, the ancient elven lands of Ayas Kelren have the greatest mortality rate. Once the lands that surrounded the elven city of Imfe Aiqua, Ayas Kelren is thick with undead, hazards, and curses. Very few creatures who enter these gray woods return alive or with all their sanity intact. Recently, the researchers at Camp Hummingbird discovered that the captain o...

Re: Negative Product Reviews on BSM #2 on Amazon

Hey folks,

Just a quick heads up. Please don't negative product reviews on BroadSword #2 as it affects the overall product and not the seller. As the listing is tied directly to my ISBN I'll have to use those reviews which will affect my overall rating on Amazon.

I appreciate the assistance! But Amazon product reviews are a whole headache of their own haha

If you've already left a negative review, please consider changing it as it will hurt the book's (and my) presence on Am...

[Copper+] Barnemouth Supplement

Humans dominate the Fairknot village of Barnemouth, but it is also home to a considerable number of northern-based wood elves. These elves fled persecution by the northern orc tribe, the Drakescales. Barnemouth is the largest town along the Fairknot River before it spills into the north end of the Omerian Ocean. The town is known for its massive statue of Godefroi Barnemouth the Loving, a contemporary of Camor. Those passing through often comment that the statue does not look like a paladin, ...

BroadSword Monthly #2 are counterfeits on Amazon

Hey all,

Just a heads up, but the BSM2's that are now on Amazon aren't the real deal. They are counterfeits. I'm currently in the middle of dealing with the issue with Amazon, but if you plan on purchasing one there, just know that it's not from me and it's likely that the content inside is not my own.

[Call for Suggestions] Barnemouth NPCs

Hey everyone!

I'm in the middle of writing up the next big adventure release and I need some details on NPCs that live and operate in the town of Barnemouth. 

What I need: the NPC's name (I might slightly edit it to fit my normal naming conventions), job, and something unusual or interesting about the NPC. Feel free to name as many as you like, too. The more the merrier. Of course, there's no guarantee I'll use 'em all, but hey, I'll try to get in as many as ...

Last Call for Physical BroadSwords for December

Hey hey!

It's that time when I do the last call for physical copies BroadSword Monthly.

This will be a big month, too, as this will be for the first BSMs that have Hand of the Eight content which will include content exclusive to the book itself—the Omeria Campaign Primer plus a few extra goodies!

If you wish to get on board, make sure that you're a gold tier patron or higher by the end of the month.

ALSO, October's BSMs have shipped—yes, ...

[Silver+] Remote Traveler Pilot | New Arcane Tradition for Fifth Edition

At 2nd level, a wizard gains the Arcane Tradition feature. The following Remote Traveler option is available to a wizard, in addition to the options normally offered.

The Tarrasque Task of Moreen Trask | New 8th Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Happy Holidays!

As a special gift over the holiday season, we contacted 20 battlemap makers, 2 miniature makers, 2 composers, 1 magic item creator, 1 monster maker, and 1 adventure writer to bring you a giant, terrifying, full-formed Tarrasque for you party to take on! Here's what you'll get, for free, as thanks for being Patrons:

Inside the Belly of the Beast

A gargantuan 123x40 grid battlemap within the Tarrasque itself! Dung...

Kobold Alone | 1st-Level Holiday Adventure

Happy holidays, folks.

Here's an oldie but a goodie: Kobold Alone a game I made with JDR last year. I've got another release coming tomorrow, but thought this might tide you over in the meantime.

Enjoy!

Platinum Benefits - Omerian Side Quests

This one goes out to my platinum folks:

Starting this month I'm going to offer up each of you a chance to choose a plot, location, level, and even the NPCs for a side quest in Omeria. 

Here's what I need from you. Either down in the comments below or in the Discord legendary lounge, tell me the following information:

1) Is the adventure a:

• Dungeon crawl
• Wilderness adventure (possibly sandbox).
• Event-based adventure with mul...
  2019-12-24 01:58:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Omeria Swag

Hey folks!

Super important questions today, but what sort of Omeria swag would you like to see? Anything that you can think of. It can be shirts with logos of your favorite cities or characters, Stonearm hoodies, whatever. 

Be as creative as possible and let me know down in the comments!

Silver NPCs

Heya Silver folks!

Plotting out the next part of Hand of the Eight and I need some NPCs. Let me know your ideas down below.

The Hand of the Eight: Chapter 6. The Fantastic Lie (4th level)

The first part of the Hand of the Eight adventure path draws to a conclusion as the characters travel to the tallest mountain in all of Omeria, Trenrock Mountain in the Basilisk's Spine Mountains. There, they discover the Tower of Burshai. Within the ancient tower, the characters discover that they and nearly every person living in Omeria have all been victims of a centuries-old lie.

The Fantastic Lie is a 4th-level Fifth Edition adventure for 3-5 characters. Character...

[Patreon Exclusive] Gnome Illusionists and Centaur Champions

Two NPCs from the Hand of the Eight adventure path for you to add to your adventures.

[Silver+] Rewards Survey

Hey all!

Another survey for you. I've unlocked the archive to make it more accessible since it seems to be the chief complaint I get (that's all on Patreon, sorry). So to replace that, what would you like to see?

Let me know down in the comments below. Go wild. I'll tell if you if it's doable or not. :)

I've also made this available for non-Silvers to gauge what kind of stuff would make people upgrade tiers.

Finding Benefits Survey

Hey all,

I've had a couple exit surveys mentioning folks were having trouble finding their benefits. Although Patreon's got, like... the shittiest UI in the world and there's little I can do about that, maybe there's other things I can do to help.

Could you let me know in the comments what you're having trouble finding? And maybe I can find a solution.

Thanks!