At the end of last session, we left the PCs standing over the slashed corpse of a female tiefling who through her magic had almost destroyed the party. They were victorious and after healing their many wounds and taking stock, our heroes decided to continue.
Continue reading Borderland of Adventure #25: The Dead and the Devils
While it’s true that almost anyone can run a game, it’s also true there are some staggeringly bad GMs out there. In my experience, most terrible GMs have five main characteristics in common.
Continue reading GM Advice: 5 Characteristics of Terrible GMs
At the end of last session we left the heroes in Ratikhill recovering from their recent exploits. While the group spent some much deserved downtime, Klara discovered more of the mysteries of her patron (Fharlanghn) and also engaged a henchman – Maban Annear, a human bard of grandiose ego and boundless ambition. Belivar also secured the services of a henchman – Jory Menadue – a human fighter and an incorrigible gambler.
Continue reading Borderland of Adventure #24: Into the Dungeon
How many times have your PCs cut down an utterly forgettable one-dimensional villain? Giving a villain a decent, believable motivation is so much better than having them enact their terrible schemes simply because “they are evil.”
Continue reading GM Advice: What’s Your Villain’s Motivation?
You are sitting in a tavern drinking ale when a mysterious stranger approaches your table. He speaks, “I am in need of brave adventurers to complete a dangerous quest; I’ll pay handsomely for your services…”
Continue reading GM Advice: 10 Awesome Plot Hooks to Start Your Adventure (or Campaign)
