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Category Archives: Writing
Welcome to Iyastera
Welcome to Iyastera. These lands were once lush and prosperous, inundated with a natural magic that graced fields, forests, and seas with an abundance that sustained its people for generations. As civilizations and kingdoms grew, treaties and political alliances became strained, eventually reaching a boiling point and erupting into a war now known as The Severing.
Sing No More: A Sneak Peek
Hey Scribblers! If you haven’t seen it yet on my Twitter feed, I’m going to be releasing one of the two Scene-By-Scene Adventures once we hit 250 followers…and it’ll be free for the first 24hrs!
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Warrior Women of Lore
History books are filled with tales of heroic and inspiring men…but what about the women who helped shape our stories and legends? Some names have survived the ages– the Amazons, Joan of Arc, Mulan, Boudicca– but there are many that you may not have heard of.
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Creating Diverse NPCs
One of my favorite things about writing a D&D adventure is the opportunity to create a plethora of NPCs for my players to interact with. They are the primary conduit for helping the party learn about the world around them and communicate vital story elements. NPCs are also a fantastic tool for introducing players (young players especially) to a rich variety of races, perspectives, and identities…This not only allows the players to explore their own creativity, but it introduces them to different ways of looking at and thinking about the world around them, to find the beauty in diversity. By contrast, games with static NPCs end up feeling lifeless…Here are some things to consider, starting with the basics, that will help you create diverse NPCs!