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Accidental tie in with my Rat King Shawl! This is actually quite a bit older and just now getting stats. A small play on the classic task of ‘Rats in the Cellar’ and some research on Nightmen, with the main job and smaller jobs accompanied in that title. Quite an… interesting, read.
As for the item, I hope you enjoy it, as always comments/thoughts are welcome!
Updates: Small color alterations.
I hope you en...
2021-10-08 21:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Greetings All!
Accidental tie in with my Rat King Shawl! This is actually quite a bit older and just now getting stats. A small play on the classic task of ‘Rats in the Cellar’ and some research on Nightmen, with the main job and smaller jobs accompanied in that title. Quite an… interesting, read.
As for the item, I hope you enjoy it, as always comments/thoughts are welcome!
Updates: Small color alterations.
I hope you en...
2021-10-08 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Something new and a subtle nod to the start of spook season!
Definitely enjoy the tickle at the back of your neck and the subtle movement of shadows. This is a small ode to that creeping crawling somewhere deep in the dark. I wanted something that allowed players to fully embrace borrowed power, while fully knowing there might be a cost in the future.
Aberrations having a leg up is always a terrifying surprise encounter for item hoarders. I ho...
2021-10-06 20:07:00 +0000 UTC
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Greetings All!
Something new and a subtle nod to the start of spook season!
Definitely enjoy the tickle at the back of your neck and the subtle movement of shadows. This is a small ode to that creeping crawling somewhere deep in the dark. I wanted something that allowed players to fully embrace borrowed power, while fully knowing there might be a cost in the future.
Aberrations having a leg up is always a terrifying surprise encounter for item hoarders. I ho...
2021-10-06 20:06:00 +0000 UTC
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Trying something new with this one!
I wanted an item that is essentially a loaner spellbook for spellcasters. An item and therefore not something that can be copied, but a boon of sometimes limited or overlooked spells. This should be a small part of a series of 3, I am excited to see what comes about from the others.
Happy with how the wording cleaned up, but there is always room for improvement. As always, I hope you enjoy and encourag...
2021-10-05 20:02:00 +0000 UTC
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Trying something new with this one!
I wanted an item that is essentially a loaner spellbook for spellcasters. An item and therefore not something that can be copied, but a boon of sometimes limited or overlooked spells. This should be a small part of a series of 3, I am excited to see what comes about from the others.
Happy with how the wording cleaned up, but there is always room for improvement. As always, I hope you enjoy and encourag...
2021-10-05 20:00:04 +0000 UTC
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I had quite a few mantles and cloaks, but I had never tackled any of the many types of Shawls!
This is a combination of watching Hilda with my little one, and the recent Rat Catcher from Suicide Squad, with a delightfully strange result. The idea of wearing a supply of magical rats is always a welcome sight right?
Tied to PB, this should grow with the user even as a limited magical item. I hope you get some mileage out of it at your table, or ...
2021-10-04 19:31:00 +0000 UTC
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I had quite a few mantles and cloaks, but I had never tackled any of the many types of Shawls!
This is a combination of watching Hilda with my little one, and the recent Rat Catcher from Suicide Squad, with a delightfully strange result. The idea of wearing a supply of magical rats is always a welcome sight right?
Tied to PB, this should grow with the user even as a limited magical item. I hope you get some mileage out of it at your table, or ...
2021-10-04 19:30:01 +0000 UTC
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This item was inspired by GenCon, being around so many amazing Creators and Makers. This was a small homage to all the broad shoulders that we stand on, those that forged this trail for us. I also identify with blacksmiths (as some of you know) so this was an easy make. Balanced against the ever powerful flametongue, with some additional features it is a mighty boon.
As always, I hope you enjoy and encourage thoughts/comments.
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2021-10-03 13:31:01 +0000 UTC
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This item was inspired by GenCon, being around so many amazing Creators and Makers. This was a small homage to all the broad shoulders that we stand on, those that forged this trail for us. I also identify with blacksmiths (as some of you know) so this was an easy make. Balanced against the ever powerful flametongue, with some additional features it is a mighty boon.
As always, I hope you enjoy and encourage thoughts/comments.
Updates:...
2021-10-03 13:30:01 +0000 UTC
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This is the 2nd of 3 items planned for the Blackwater DND team. This being a fave, and my first pair of magical pants! Perfect for the beginning of the spooky season. I am not sure that I’ve had this much fun drawing clothing in years, so let’s see if it awakens something.
I really enjoyed the mechanics for these, namely the empowered effect coming at the necromancer empowerment as a whole different level. I had something similar for the Creatur...
2021-10-03 13:14:44 +0000 UTC
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Catching up with my first Censer!, I was debating a low tier rare or a very top tier uncommon. While it only has 1 charge, I tried to put enough limits on it to keep it from being game breaking.Lack of Attunement and Concentration ended up giving it a soft bump up to Rare.
Thoughts and opinions? I think it opens a bit if dynamic options that can really pay off in the long run with some planning.
As always, I hope you enjoy and encourage commen...
2021-10-02 00:31:01 +0000 UTC
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Catching up with my first Censer!, I was debating a low tier rare or a very top tier uncommon. While it only has 1 charge, I tried to put enough limits on it to keep it from being game breaking.Lack of Attunement and Concentration ended up giving it a soft bump up to Rare.
Thoughts and opinions? I think it opens a bit if dynamic options that can really pay off in the long run with some planning.
As always, I hope you enjoy and encourage commen...
2021-10-02 00:30:00 +0000 UTC
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Balancing wise, it’s an experiment as most things shoe-horned into common are. At its barest of bones, it can be any type of blade/sword and it gives off a candle glow whenever exposed to magic. What that magic is or where it is located is unknown to the player. Yes, it is triggered by other magic items and part members so it could just end up a night light.
If you think it is too powerful, the Short Circuit can easily be lowered to a 2nd level sp...
2021-10-01 22:31:01 +0000 UTC
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Balancing wise, it’s an experiment as most things shoe-horned into common are. At its barest of bones, it can be any type of blade/sword and it gives off a candle glow whenever exposed to magic. What that magic is or where it is located is unknown to the player. Yes, it is triggered by other magic items and part members so it could just end up a night light.
If you think it is too powerful, the Short Circuit can easily be lowered to a 2nd level sp...
2021-10-01 22:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Also known as Hag Stones! So a hint on where you might be able to find them.
While a stone in a sense, it is balanced against a ‘Stone of Goodluck’ so that it can stay within the uncommon range. Perfect for some Fae related adventures or rooting around in illusion heavy stories. The Peer Through, while just a round offers some solid perks of Advantage and a ‘See Invisibility’ for a round at the cost of an action. With a Proficiency Bonus at ...
2021-09-26 12:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Also known as Hag Stones! So a hint on where you might be able to find them.
While a stone in a sense, it is balanced against a ‘Stone of Goodluck’ so that it can stay within the uncommon range. Perfect for some Fae related adventures or rooting around in illusion heavy stories. The Peer Through, while just a round offers some solid perks of Advantage and a ‘See Invisibility’ for a round at the cost of an action. With a Proficiency Bonus at ...
2021-09-26 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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I have always loved the vibe of the Nalfeshnee in all editions, so this is a long awaited dive in.
The prompt for Swordtember (I hop in as able) was Rend, and so I ran with it. Producing a legendary blade that is inspired by the Nalf & Sun Blade, creating something all together cursed. I really enjoyed pouring ideas into this one, as with all multi form items this took a bit longer.
Tying 2 of the Nalf’s abilities to the blade was an eas...
2021-09-25 12:31:01 +0000 UTC
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I have always loved the vibe of the Nalfeshnee in all editions, so this is a long awaited dive in.
The prompt for Swordtember (I hop in as able) was Rend, and so I ran with it. Producing a legendary blade that is inspired by the Nalf & Sun Blade, creating something all together cursed. I really enjoyed pouring ideas into this one, as with all multi form items this took a bit longer.
Tying 2 of the Nalf’s abilities to the blade was an eas...
2021-09-25 12:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Finally another Shield! I made it 4 months between them this time, and I leaned into the protection aspects of it. This is taking some bold strides, so it still might get some tweaks and a tier upgrade before finalization.
Protection is a rarely taken Fighting Style, but when used in combination with this shield it can be monstrous and possibly legendary. Halving the speed and a Bonus Action are a fair trade-off for something this beastly, the debat...
2021-09-21 21:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Finally another Shield! I made it 4 months between them this time, and I leaned into the protection aspects of it. This is taking some bold strides, so it still might get some tweaks and a tier upgrade before finalization.
Protection is a rarely taken Fighting Style, but when used in combination with this shield it can be monstrous and possibly legendary. Halving the speed and a Bonus Action are a fair trade-off for something this beastly, the debat...
2021-09-21 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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The name definitely came first for this one, and gave me one heck of an item. The request for swappable cantrips is a tale as old as some editions, so this is a welcome step in the right direction.
For this, the only way around attunement was to drop Guidance. I tried it a few different ways, but it would always come down to players ultimately gathering enough of these to always be casting guidance. While a DM can control that flow at the take, nipp...
2021-09-21 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The name definitely came first for this one, and gave me one heck of an item. The request for swappable cantrips is a tale as old as some editions, so this is a welcome step in the right direction.
For this, the only way around attunement was to drop Guidance. I tried it a few different ways, but it would always come down to players ultimately gathering enough of these to always be casting guidance. While a DM can control that flow at the take, nipp...
2021-09-21 19:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Last of the Submitted Week! This one was originally titled Oaken Bracer (still an amazing name) and involved the ability to summon Barkskin at will and ‘Druid’ stuff. Which I absolutely loved, but the Forest Keeper Pauldron had already locked in that effect, so I leaned hard into the ‘Druidic Stuff.’ Thank you so much Anthony Claes for submitting your idea!
I always love things that look like they are carved from one continuous piece of wood...
2021-09-21 01:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Last of the Submitted Week! This one was originally titled Oaken Bracer (still an amazing name) and involved the ability to summon Barkskin at will and ‘Druid’ stuff. Which I absolutely loved, but the Forest Keeper Pauldron had already locked in that effect, so I leaned hard into the ‘Druidic Stuff.’ Thank you so much Anthony Claes for submitting your idea!
I always love things that look like they are carved from one continuous piece of wood...
2021-09-21 00:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Finally getting a chance to breathe and starting to get these backlog submitted.
Submitted Item Week! This one is from Alphonse. The submittals are open to everyone via discord, and voted on by Patrons: Smiter’s and Up. This was a really interesting idea that took me forever to crack in my style, the damage and weight against a disastrous effect. I really enjoyed figuring it out. I am doing better today energy wise but keeping it short and sweet u...
2021-09-20 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Finally getting a chance to breathe and starting to get these backlog submitted.
Submitted Item Week! This one is from Alphonse. The submittals are open to everyone via discord, and voted on by Patrons: Smiter’s and Up. This was a really interesting idea that took me forever to crack in my style, the damage and weight against a disastrous effect. I really enjoyed figuring it out. I am doing better today energy wise but keeping it short and sweet u...
2021-09-20 20:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Submitted Week! This one is from @silentshecat, who came in 4th last month with this incredible submission! The submittals are open to everyone via discord, and voted on by Patrons: Smiter’s and Up.
This latest is inspired by several cat themes, and focused on a panther. Tweaked from the initial submittal, this form turned out as an Attuned Uncommon. Weighing versus the Sentinel Shield, and its limited polymorph and form stats. I am pretty happy v...
2021-09-13 21:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Submitted Week! This one is from @silentshecat, who came in 4th last month with this incredible submission! The submittals are open to everyone via discord, and voted on by Patrons: Smiter’s and Up.
This latest is inspired by several cat themes, and focused on a panther. Tweaked from the initial submittal, this form turned out as an Attuned Uncommon. Weighing versus the Sentinel Shield, and its limited polymorph and form stats. I am pretty happy v...
2021-09-13 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Here is the one stop shop for all of the items, 9 cards +variants! With the Kickstarter launch this was the first lighter month in quite some time, I hope the previous month bonuses help make up for it.
This is a .zip file that contains the one-sided art condensed for easy access. These one-sided cards come in various sizes and are recommended for digital use due to their infinite scroll nature.
If you are still interested in use, here are various sized backgrounds for rear side u...
2021-09-05 13:16:00 +0000 UTC
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