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State of the Dungeon: May 2023

Greetings All!

First off, apologies to your inbox for the last two days. There was a lot going on behind the scenes, so I’m happy to be caught up on current items. That said, it’s been a while since a ‘State of the Dungeon’ has universally gone out, so let's get right underway.

New Team Member: Alex (Nips!)

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Coat fo the Klaus: Two-Sided.

Greetings All!

Another Free Entry, this is a featured Holiday Item.

I hope you enjoy the final entry into the ‘Garb of the Klaus’ which has undergone some changes over the years, but I’m sure this isn’t the last. Let me know your thoughts and I hope you had some Happy Holidays!

Updates: Small fur cleanups!

Truly, as always and ever sincerely, Thank You.

- Hos (Dungeon Scribe)

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Coat of the Klaus: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Another Free Entry, this is a featured Holiday Item.

I hope you enjoy the final entry into the ‘Garb of the Klaus’ which has undergone some changes over the years, but I’m sure this isn’t the last. Let me know your thoughts and I hope you had some Happy Holidays!

Updates: Small fur cleanups!

Truly, as always and ever sincerely, Thank You.

- Hos (Dungeon Scribe)

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Coat of the Klaus: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Another Free Entry, this is a featured Holiday Item.

I hope you enjoy the final entry into the ‘Garb of the Klaus’ which has undergone some changes over the years, but I’m sure this isn’t the last. Let me know your thoughts and I hope you had some Happy Holidays!

Updates: Small fur cleanups!

Truly, as always and ever sincerely, Thank You.

- Hos (Dungeon Scribe)

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Gravity Bearings: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I definitely wanted to try to turn a base item into an actual high level threat, and this is what came about in an experimental way.

The idea of bearings from a Spelljammer ship having compressed Gravity Wells in it tickled me, so that was a shoe in. The Bearing aspect, and being able to add in additional bearings seemed like a natural fit. The dual saves of Dex and Con got a little tricky, but easier with the automatic fail. I would love some notes...

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Gravity Bearings: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I definitely wanted to try to turn a base item into an actual high level threat, and this is what came about in an experimental way.

The idea of bearings from a Spelljammer ship having compressed Gravity Wells in it tickled me, so that was a shoe in. The Bearing aspect, and being able to add in additional bearings seemed like a natural fit. The dual saves of Dex and Con got a little tricky, but easier with the automatic fail. I would love some notes...

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Ring-Sling: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Not to be confused with a certain wizard’s ring, this is the Ring-Sling!

Originally known as the Ring-Shot, this gave it a bit more of a connection to its base item. I wanted something that was a little bit more fun than a +1 for an often neglected item. I hope you enjoy this little take, I think some characters could get some fun mileage out of it.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use or mischievousness from it! View Post

Ring-Sling: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Not to be confused with a certain wizard’s ring, this is the Ring-Sling!

Originally known as the Ring-Shot, this gave it a bit more of a connection to its base item. I wanted something that was a little bit more fun than a +1 for an often neglected item. I hope you enjoy this little take, I think some characters could get some fun mileage out of it.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use or mischievousness from it! View Post

The Rust Gauntlet: Two-Sided.

Greetings All!

Who doesn’t have a rust monster story? I hope putting this into the hands of an NPC or Player gets them a few more.

This is meant to be a set item, but for now we have the base item. This is a combination of the Rust Monster abilities and the mechanics of Shocking Grasp. I’m not sure if that will be the final outcome, so thoughts are very welcome. I debated everything from a DC to a Melee Attack, so it's been through the gambit.

Let me kno...

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The Rust Gauntlet: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Who doesn’t have a rust monster story? I hope putting this into the hands of an NPC or Player gets them a few more.

This is meant to be a set item, but for now we have the base item. This is a combination of the Rust Monster abilities and the mechanics of Shocking Grasp. I’m not sure if that will be the final outcome, so thoughts are very welcome. I debated everything from a DC to a Melee Attack, so it's been through the gambit.

Let me kno...

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The Rust Gauntlet: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Who doesn’t have a rust monster story? I hope putting this into the hands of an NPC or Player gets them a few more.

This is meant to be a set item, but for now we have the base item. This is a combination of the Rust Monster abilities and the mechanics of Shocking Grasp. I’m not sure if that will be the final outcome, so thoughts are very welcome. I debated everything from a DC to a Melee Attack, so it's been through the gambit.

Let me kno...

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Boom-Tube: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Sadly not a galactic teleporter, but it is still technically July right? I really enjoyed the idea of a scratched off firework, with an unknown element to it. It's going to help but how? So I tied it to a few dazzling spells that could be used as a display, and this is what I came up with.

UPDATE: The Sky Flowers will be coming out as well, making it more natural looking with a nod towards control spells through dazzling di...

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Boom-Tube: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Sadly not a galactic teleporter, but it is still technically July right? I really enjoyed the idea of a scratched off firework, with an unknown element to it. It's going to help but how? So I tied it to a few dazzling spells that could be used as a display, and this is what I came up with.

UPDATE: The Sky Flowers will be coming out as well, making it more natural looking with a nod towards control spells through dazzling di...

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Gambler's Bet: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I had really wanted to do something like this for a while, and it checks all the boxes I had for the idea. A weapon that deals a good amount of damage when it lands, and mathematically breaks down to be very similar to a basic enchantment.

But in the right hands? With some luck and hot dice? This could turn a tide.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Adapted to a 5-6...

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Gambler's Bet: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I had really wanted to do something like this for a while, and it checks all the boxes I had for the idea. A weapon that deals a good amount of damage when it lands, and mathematically breaks down to be very similar to a basic enchantment.

But in the right hands? With some luck and hot dice? This could turn a tide.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Adapted to a 5-6...

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Canvas Ring Sky Dancer: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I wanted to take this as a prototype attempt to build a base layout for Gliders, this being the simplest of forms. It's very much in play testing, but as something that occupies the hangs and leaves you drifting in the wind, I think it's up to a good start.

Leaning towards exploration and possibly infiltration, I’ve seen various fun streams that I have not been able to play. I hope you all like this!

Let me know what you think and I hope you...

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Canvas Ring Sky Dancer: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I wanted to take this as a prototype attempt to build a base layout for Gliders, this being the simplest of forms. It's very much in play testing, but as something that occupies the hangs and leaves you drifting in the wind, I think it's up to a good start.

Leaning towards exploration and possibly infiltration, I’ve seen various fun streams that I have not been able to play. I hope you all like this!

Let me know what you think and I hope you...

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Ice Cleats: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Did I spend a day designing Ice Cleats and even longer rendering from multiple angles? YEP.

I enjoyed the aspect in Divinity that you could add nails to your shoes/boots to avoid slipping on spells, so naturally I adapted it for 5e the best I could.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small shadow update.

Truly, as always and ever sincerely, Thank You....

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Ice Cleats: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Did I spend a day designing Ice Cleats and even longer rendering from multiple angles? YEP.

I enjoyed the aspect in Divinity that you could add nails to your shoes/boots to avoid slipping on spells, so naturally I adapted it for 5e the best I could.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small shadow update.

Truly, as always and ever sincerely, Thank You....

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Ring of the Amber Prison: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Enjoying my higher tier item for this week, was debating if this was going to be a ring or a bracelet. Happy with the current look, and hope you are too!

Tied to some pretty powerful spells here, loved it as an attuned item for a villain to surprise the party with. Maybe after walking through a hallway lined with Amber Statues.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small textu...

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Ring of the Amber Prison: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Enjoying my higher tier item for this week, was debating if this was going to be a ring or a bracelet. Happy with the current look, and hope you are too!

Tied to some pretty powerful spells here, loved it as an attuned item for a villain to surprise the party with. Maybe after walking through a hallway lined with Amber Statues.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small textu...

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Silvered Spoon: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I am enjoying the Common/Uncommon paired with a higher rarity mid week, so likely to keep this pattern going this week.

For this, a low tier but effective item for planning with an adventuring crew or simply a small addition for an NPC innkeeper. Definitely a lore rich item.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Minor Shadow Tweaks.

Truly, as always and ever sinc...

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Silvered Spoon: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I am enjoying the Common/Uncommon paired with a higher rarity mid week, so likely to keep this pattern going this week.

For this, a low tier but effective item for planning with an adventuring crew or simply a small addition for an NPC innkeeper. Definitely a lore rich item.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Minor Shadow Tweaks.

Truly, as always and ever sinc...

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Arcane Seal Wax: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I really… like paranoid players. If you pop this into a game once, especially a spycraft and intrigue game. The players will have to be on the look for it from that point onwards.

I think this, even as a simple item, adds a whole new level to a web of intrigue game so I hope it gets some use. You can even see if some of your players get ahold of it and begin to use the seals as makeshift ‘Alarm’ spells.

Let me know what you think and I h...

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Arcane Seal Wax: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I really… like paranoid players. If you pop this into a game once, especially a spycraft and intrigue game. The players will have to be on the look for it from that point onwards.

I think this, even as a simple item, adds a whole new level to a web of intrigue game so I hope it gets some use. You can even see if some of your players get ahold of it and begin to use the seals as makeshift ‘Alarm’ spells.

Let me know what you think and I h...

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Witch Hunter Nails: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Wanted to start getting back into Commons, and here we are. This has been on my list to complete for years.

It might get tweaked in distance to something more manageable at the table such as 500-800ft, but for now I am loving it. If you have ever seen the 80’s movie, Warlock you will get the inspiration.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Alt added, and minor shadow updat...

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Witch Hunter Nails: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

Wanted to start getting back into Commons, and here we are. This has been on my list to complete for years.

It might get tweaked in distance to something more manageable at the table such as 500-800ft, but for now I am loving it. If you have ever seen the 80’s movie, Warlock you will get the inspiration.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Alt added, and minor shadow updat...

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Turbine Drill Lance: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

I realized that I had not tackled a Lance in a long time, so here it is!

Some lovely lore nuggets sprinkled into the blurb for future items or your home use. The focus of this one is around the drill aspect of the weapon, able to punch through almost anything it goes up against. With a dash of experimental mechanics for balance.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small extr...

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Turbine Drill Lance: Art (PNGs)

Greetings All!

I realized that I had not tackled a Lance in a long time, so here it is!

Some lovely lore nuggets sprinkled into the blurb for future items or your home use. The focus of this one is around the drill aspect of the weapon, able to punch through almost anything it goes up against. With a dash of experimental mechanics for balance.

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some use out of it.

Updates: Small extr...

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Rod of the Silken Caterpillar: One-Sided.

Greetings All!

Squeaking in at the wire for a total of 4 Items this week. Getting us fully caught up here!

I had realized that I had neglected Rods for a bit so I have a few in the pipeline planned, this one is a combination again based towards unique versatility and some different uses of low end spells. It is also one of the first that I worked a breaking mechanic into, which is pretty rare for me!

Let me know what you think and I hope your table gets some...

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