Ballad of the Bard
Listen, I pray you, a ballad of songOf Bardic heroes throughout all timeEchoing notes in history all alongTelling tales and legends to a rhyme Greek scrolls, Roman walls, drew tales … Continue reading Ballad of the Bard
Category: Storytelling
Who is my DnD character: Feeling & Acting
Want to impress your DM with your quick and decisive actions in game? Want to be confident in your new character’s motivation for session one? Want to reconnect with your … Continue reading Who is my DnD character: Feeling & Acting
Writing Prompts and Plot Hooks: Halloween
Halloween is nearly upon us! Gather your friends around your table and get ready to spook them senseless with these scary plot hooks! Add your own creative spin on things … Continue reading Writing Prompts and Plot Hooks: Halloween
Mystery in the City
The music drummed softly as I pushed my foot down on the gas. The taxi began to move, forcing its way over the rough sidewalk onto the busy street. At … Continue reading Mystery in the City
Origin of Spitting
She walked beside her friend through the country-side, being mindful of their steps landing between the homes beneath their feet. She carried forests of wood tied by rope the length … Continue reading Origin of Spitting
Steps to Scenario Design
There are countless ways to design a scenario for a role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), and it can be intimidating to new DMs to try and figure out … Continue reading Steps to Scenario Design
Six NPCs Your Campaign Should Have
Any time I’m wondering what characters I should add to a story, I look to the archetypes to give inspiration. In a game like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), the main … Continue reading Six NPCs Your Campaign Should Have
Tricks to Narrating
Before you is a long body of text, which seems to outline the various ways to approach storytelling. There are so many words. The light from the screen pulls your … Continue reading Tricks to Narrating
The Four Fs of NPC Design
When we’re designing non-player characters (NPCs), factions, or cities, we have to consider how they would respond to the various actions that the party might take. Thankfully, humans have 4 … Continue reading The Four Fs of NPC Design
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