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A Guide to the Scarlet Citadel Map Overlays Part 2

One of the coolest things about Scarlet Citadel are the amazing dungeon maps by Jon Pintar, available on excellent quality laminated card in the Scarlet Citadel Map Folio. This superb package also includes a set of overlays – smaller cards which are used to reflect changes to the dungeon during play, such as triggered traps and discovered secret areas.Continue reading “A Guide to the Scarlet Citadel Map Overlays Part 2”

Empire of the Ghouls Session 25 – The Grand Necropolis of Siwal

In our 25th session, we continued with Chapter 4: Catacombs of the Ghul King as the characters explored the Grand Necropolis of Siwal in the Southlands. Next session, the plan is to play in person again – fingers crossed! Here’s the write up which contains spoilers for the campaign. Read past episodes 27th Snowfall, 92 FY It’s already getting hotContinue reading “Empire of the Ghouls Session 25 – The Grand Necropolis of Siwal”

A Guide to the Scarlet Citadel Map Overlays Part 1

One of the coolest things about Scarlet Citadel are the amazing dungeon maps by Jon Pintar. These are available on excellent quality laminated card (like the Pathfinder Flip Mats) in the Scarlet Citadel Map Folio. This superb package also includes a set of overlays – smaller cards which are used to reflect changes to theContinue reading “A Guide to the Scarlet Citadel Map Overlays Part 1”

Wrath of the River King Session 5 – The Birch Queen’s Fair

Wrath of the River King was the first 4th Edition Open Design project from Kobold Press and is set mostly in the Summer Lands, Midgard’s version of the Feywild. I ran this adventure in 2009, starting it in the Feyshore Forest near Parsantium. Here’s the fifth write up, featuring a visit to the Birch Queen’s Fair.Continue reading “Wrath of the River King Session 5 – The Birch Queen’s Fair”

Where is Redtower?

The Scarlet Citadel is located not far from the small town of Redtower, which serves as a handy home base for the adventurers as they explore the deadly dungeon. But unlike the Scarlet Citadel itself, this settlement is not yet on the amazing online Midgard map. So where exactly is the village located? Redtower isContinue reading “Where is Redtower?”

Tyranny of Dragons Session 5 – Elturgard

Tyranny of Dragons was the first full D&D 5e campaign I ran, starting back in 2015. Here’s the write up from the fifth session. I always like to adapt published adventures to my group and to add in cool things I’ve found in other supplements. The harpy lair is from The Book of Lairs byContinue reading “Tyranny of Dragons Session 5 – Elturgard”

Getting Ready for Scarlet Citadel

I’m currently running two monthly campaigns: Empire of the Ghouls and Oracle of War, but have missed running a game for my Monday night group since finishing Starfinder a couple of years ago. This October, I’m going to be running Scarlet Citadel by Steve Winter, Kobold Press’ deadly “Dungeon of Secrets” for 5e, online toContinue reading “Getting Ready for Scarlet Citadel”

Empire of the Ghouls Session 24 – Battle at the Standing Stones

In our 24th session, we continued with Chapter 4: Catacombs of the Ghul King as the characters finished their journey on the Shadow Roads and arrived in Siwal in the Southlands. Hopefully, I’ll have a copy of the Southlands Worldbook in time for the next session and can use Tommi Salama’s excellent map of Siwal in the game.Continue reading “Empire of the Ghouls Session 24 – Battle at the Standing Stones”

Icons of Parsantium: The Caliph

The Caliph is the fourth of fifteen icons I created for my 13th Age Parsantium campaign. These movers and shakers should also prove useful for GMs running Parsantium games using the 13th Age icon relationship rules with other incarnations of the world’s bestselling fantasy RPG – or indeed anyone using the setting. The Caliph The GreatContinue reading “Icons of Parsantium: The Caliph”

Wrath of the River King Session 4 – An Eladrin Picnic

Wrath of the River King was the first 4th Edition Open Design project from Kobold Press and is set mostly in the Summer Lands, Midgard’s version of the Feywild. I ran this adventure in 2009, starting it in the Feyshore Forest near Parsantium. Here’s the fourth write up, featuring Lady Sorreminx who also appears in CourtsContinue reading “Wrath of the River King Session 4 – An Eladrin Picnic”