To introduce this topic, I’d like to first share the overview for Dungeons and Dragons from the Wizards of the Coast website:
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Animals in Mythology: Guides, Guardians, and Tricksters
Ever see a bird outside your window and get the feeling that it’s trying to tell you something? Well, perhaps it is!
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!
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“Welcome to the Himalayas!”: Discovering the Abominable Snowman
“Abominable! Can you believe that? Do I look abominable to you? Why can’t they call me the Adorable Snowman or…or the Agreeable Snowman, for crying out loud? I’m a nice guy!”
~ The Yeti, Monsters Inc.