Article Archive for July 2010

Worldbreaker: Q’Riyr, the Thorn Dragon
By Ryven Cedrylle
Posted in DnD, RPG on 26 July 2010
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Deep beneath the surface, in a natural cavern surrounding a henge of arcane power where ley lines meet, lies Q’Riyr, the Thorn Dragon.  Left to guard this location until the she-demon who titled him with it returns, this massive beast generally sleeps peacefully on a bed of low-growing ground cover and shrubs.  A pool of [...]

Athas Chronicles #5: Underground.
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 24 July 2010
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We didn’t have eight this week, which is good because we didn’t have an extra DM.  What we did have is a new guest:  One of our younger players convinced his father to play!  His father played D&D way back in the days, so was curious to see what the hobby looks like today.  I [...]

Athas Chronicles #4: Indecisive Ankhegs
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 23 July 2010
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Be careful what you wish for. the last season of Encounters had been lackluster, with high initial turnout and then dwindling to nothing shortly thereafter. I wasn’t there for that previous season, but knew that I wanted to grow it at my store so that we had people coming in for D&D regularly.  It’s my [...]

Skill Challenges #15: Seven Days in the Desert, Part I
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 23 July 2010
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The desert presents many dangers to those who travel through it.  It burns travellers under the sun, freezes them under the moon; it wrings journeyers dry and warps the mind with illusion.  Over time, the sands of the desert can break the will of the hardiest soul;  many have perished under the burning sun, begging [...]

The Skillcast #3: When do I use a Skill Challenge?
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 21 July 2010
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It’s been a while, eh?  This SkillCast is made special not only for the delay, but also for the fact we have a new co-host!  Our very own Ryven Cedrylle is the new co-host of the SkillCast  and I think you’ll agree that it’s worth it.  you’ll obviously know Ryven from our site, but you’ve [...]

Worldbreaker: Maim the Minotaur, First Visit
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 19 July 2010
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Legends tell of a beast that roams the earth in search of one being more powerful than itself.  Granted immortality by an mysterious entity known as the Shine, the minotaur named Maim is a force of nature, appearing to test the strength of heroes against its own; those found wanting will find their ends on [...]

Athas Chronicles #3: A Shock in the Desert
By gamefiend
Posted in DnD, RPG on 18 July 2010
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Momentum is starting to grow for Encounters at my local store.  We started out at three, and this time we get five!  We’ve got a group of regulars who are starting to show up to each session, which is awesome.  It’s a real treat to watch players having fun and coming back!  I had to [...]