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PRESS RELEASE – POWERED by the DREAMR (PbtA) and Love’s Labour’s Liberated (5e) at Kickstarter’s Zine Quest

February 8, 2019 - by Egg Embry

Love’s Labour’s Liberated introduces the theme of February, love, into your 5e campaign. Part of Kickstarter’s RPG Zine Quest, this publication focuses on a romanticized view of Cavaliers, Enchanters, Magic Items, and more for the world’s …

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Tech Tuesday: RPG Kickstarter – Dark Naga – Carcosa for 5th Edition with Kevin Watson

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Egg Embry

On my site, I cover RPG Kickstarters and, in November of 2017, Dark Naga Adventures’ Confronting Hastur for 5th Edition, the fourth part of the Haunting of Hastur series, caught …

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The Magic Shoppe: Bounty Hunting Gear

September 14, 2018September 11, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav nods at you from behind his counter. “So you’re going into the bounty hunting business are you? It is a very noble calling.” He taps his long stem pipe …

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The Magic Shoppe: Caving Items

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The mine cart tracks venture around a bend in the cave system and out of your field of view. From behind you comes the screeching protest of metal brakes as …

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The Magic Shoppe: Circus Items

December 14, 2018November 27, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The air is thick with the sounds of roaring animals and the scent of greasy foods. “I just love circuses don’t you?” Valcav nudges you in the side. “Where else …

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The Magic Shoppe: Cursed Items

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The ornate sign directs you to a small stall at the edge of the market district decorated in purple cloth. Valcav stands behind the stall, carefully adjusting his items but …

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The Magic Shoppe: Desert Items

February 8, 2019February 4, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The wind blows harshly off the dunes behind you, causing the lilac colored tent walls to strain against their poles. Valcav leans luxuriously over the wooden arms of his throne-like …

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The Magic Shoppe: Dream-Based Items

December 7, 2018December 9, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The room around you seems to flicker and shift. Objects will disappear and then reappear on tables and shelves. Valcav, however, remains as solid and unchanging as ever. “They say …

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The Magic Shoppe: Drow Items

January 18, 2019January 13, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Rain pounds on the shop’s roof as gusts of wind slam the shutters against the outside walls. The lamps have been turned down low and now only give off a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Exotic Dragoncrafting

August 31, 2018September 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sounds of the forest reverberate around you as you trudge through the underbrush. Birds flutter far above you in the tree tops and a river babbles just out of …

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The Magic Shoppe: Gem Based Weapons

February 15, 2019February 1, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

You stand in the shadow of a gigantic statue carved out of the side of a mountain. Waves crash along the nearby beach as Valcav walks down wooden steps descending …

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The Magic Shoppe: Giant Items

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“So you’re looking to slay giants?” Valcav nods his head knowingly. “It admirable quest. Difficult but still quite admirable.” He claps his hands and three items come floating from a backroom, …

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The Magic Shoppe: Goblin Items

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“Goblins. Am I right?” Valcav gives a hearty chuckle. “They do have persistence, I’ll give them that much. No matter how many you defeat, there’s always a few more out …

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The Magic Shoppe: Legendary Swords

January 25, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sound of hammers hitting anvils rings out all around you. You feel a sudden blast of steam as a nearby smith quenches a blade in water. Valcav is nodding …

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The Magic Shoppe: Library Items

March 15, 2019February 25, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The library is quiet and the only sounds you hear are the rustling of pages and the shuffling of feet several shelves away. You turn left at the bust of …

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The Magic Shoppe: Lovecraft Mythos Items

February 22, 2019February 21, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The ruins of the cyclopean city spread out into the distance as far as you can see. The non-Euclidean architecture gives you a headache if you focus on any single …

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The Magic Shoppe: Magical Tattoos

December 28, 2018December 11, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Before you read the following, yes, we are aware of the Inscribe Magical Tattoo feat. Unfortunately, the source in which that feat first appears is unavailable for third-party publishers to …

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The Magic Shoppe: Mobile Blacksmithing Equipment

September 7, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Sweat trickles down your brow as the sun blazes overhead. You’ve been walking for what feels like days through this desolate terrain. Scanning the horizon you spy a shimmering shape …

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The Magic Shoppe: New Figurines of Wondrous Power

October 5, 2018September 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Your footsteps echo across the cavernous hall. Valcav leads you to another pillar with a glass display dome. “…and here we have the pride and joy of my figurine collection.” …

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The Magic Shoppe: Ooze Based Items

December 21, 2018December 17, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav gestures to the shelves of bottles, jars and glass terrariums behind him. Each one contains a different variety of ooze. “I see my collection has caught your eye. Unfortunately, …

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The Magic Shoppe: Orc Heirlooms

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The tavern is crowded and there is a constant hum of conversation all around you. From across the room, Valcav makes eye contact and begins to saunter over. Once he …

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The Magic Shoppe: Pirate Items

November 16, 2018May 23, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The waves crash along the pier as you approach the moderately sized merchant’s ship. Walking up the gangplank you see Valcav locking up a chest before turning around to greet …

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The Magic Shoppe: Prosthetic Hands

January 4, 2019May 23, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav nods towards the ships sailing into in the harbor. “It looks like my next big rush of customers just dropped anchor.” He begins to rummage under the counter for …

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The Magic Shoppe: Random Effect Items

September 21, 2018October 19, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Sitting cross-legged on a pile of pillows Valcav gestures at the three items before you. “Many philosophers claim that it is possible to plan too much.” He sips from a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Snake Inspired Items

April 26, 2019May 2, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

You wipe the sweat from your brow as the desert sun beats down mercilessly. In the distance, you spot Valcav sitting on a half-buried stone pillar. As you approach, you …

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The Magic Shoppe: Sound-based Items

September 28, 2018October 3, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Valcav struggles to make himself heard over the din of the surrounding marketplace. “I said, sound is easily one of the most powerful elements!” He shoos away a potential shoplifter …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Elemental Plane of Fire

March 1, 2019March 10, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The heat shimmers before your eyes as you feel another blast of steam. Wrapped in a purple towel Valcav splashes another cup of water on the burning coals. He grins …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Elemental Plane of Water

February 1, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sun shines brightly off the sand, and you can hear the calming sound of waves crashing against the shore. Valcav leans against the warped counter of his seaside stall …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Ethereal Plane

August 24, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Crystal of Ethereal Conjuring Incense hangs thick in the air as you enter the cramped shop. The bustling sounds of the city outside instantly cease as the door shuts behind …

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The Magic Shoppe: Treasures of the Positive Energy Plane

October 12, 2018September 29, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

A crowd has gathered around the wagon draped in yellow cloth. Valcav struts across a small stage extending from it while the crowd revels in his presence. “Come one! Come …

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The Magic Shoppe: Undead Hunting Items

January 11, 2019January 3, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Wind rustles through the bare tree branches of a nearby tree and a crow caws in the distance. You spot Valcav leaning against a gravestone, shovel in hand and a …

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The Magic Shoppe: Undead Items

March 8, 2019March 3, 2019 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The sound of the main boulevard grows fainter as you wind your way through the dark alleyways. The paved lanes slowly give way to dirt covered streets. At the end …

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The Magic Shoppe: Unseen Ioun Stones

November 23, 2018November 13, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

“You can never have too many ioun stones.” Valcav grins at you from behind a cloud of dozens of stones orbiting his own head. “True, it does get a little …

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