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3rd-Party Highlights

3rd Party Highlights: Unchained Ninja (Everybody Games)

June 4, 2020June 2, 2020 - by Kevin Glusing

Welcome to 3rd-Party Highlights, where we bridge the gap between companies that aren’t just Paizo or Wizards of the Coast. If they can be found as Open Gaming Content, they’re …

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3rd-Party Highlights

3rd-Party Highlights: Kingdom of Monsters (Northwinter Press)

October 28, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kevin Glusing

Kevin Glusing of Samurai Sheepdog looks at the monsters in Mystical: Kingdom of Monsters by Northwinter Press.

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3rd-Party Highlights

3rd-Party Highlights: Time Thief (Rogue Genius Games)

October 6, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kevin Glusing

Today, Kevin Glusing of Samurai Sheepdog looks at the time thief by Rogue Genius Games, a class that steals moments of time (called motes) and uses them to create an array of cool, time-based effects.

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Monster Monday

Angothian CR 12

November 13, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen brings you a brand new monster to debut our new Monster Monday column – The Angothians, a race of mechanical creatures that transcended their biological forms to avoid extinction.

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Monster Monday

Astrad CR 4

May 28, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan - 1 Comment

Today for Monster Monday we present the Astrad, fey native to the frozen asteroids. Astrad (Astral Dryad) CR 4 This gorgeous woman appears carved out of ice and stone, with …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Bolgrad – City of Smoke

June 10, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Most people do not choose to live in Bolgrad; they merely have nowhere else to go. They say this is because Bolgrad was an unlucky city from the start. …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Castle Sirah-Mot

May 20, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Castle Sirah-Mot was once the seat of a minor dwarven lord. Many years ago the mountain fortress was overrun by a clan of ogres known as the Red Gnashers. …

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Monster Monday

Cordyceps Tower – CR 5

February 5, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Vibrant stalks burst from the chest and head of this still breathing bipedal creature, its posture, and gait warped by the unnatural protrusions. Cordyceps Tower CR 5 XP 1,600Neutral Medium …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Allenby the Archer

December 5, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Amaryllis Rosencheek

March 28, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Aya Feyblood

October 17, 2018October 19, 2018 - by markt

For our next team of Creative Characters. we’ll be venturing into the deep wilderness with INTERESTING fun characters with a nature/wilderness theme. For the sake of reference, and consistency, all characters …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Belmarniss, the Whisper in the Darkness

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 - by markt

For our next Creative Character group, we’ll take a look at The Shadow-walkers, a mercenary unit specializing in operating under cover of darkness. For the sake of reference, and consistency, …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Buiranar the Blind

November 14, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Buiranar the Blind, former wife of a samurai, now burning angel of vengeance – brought to you by Kim Frandsen.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Cheriss, the Sister of Merciful Song

October 10, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Crondor Snik – He who smashes things

January 24, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Doruk the Seeker

October 3, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This week – Doruk The Seeker, a hobgoblin fighter that focuses on teamwork and support.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Eiwol Gwa – Attuned to the Land

February 7, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Eleventh Cosine

March 21, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Eve Narcassa

December 20, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Grig Barr, Chieftain of the Stalking Tiger Tribe

January 17, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Hrubglurb, the Merfolk Pirate

October 31, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen sails the seven seas and dives down to Davy Jones’ Locker to bring us Hrubglurb, the Merfolk Pirate.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Katchum the Summoner

October 17, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen brings us an uncannily familiar Summoner and his Eidolon.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Khoh Tash – Leader of the Hunt

January 31, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Kryxx-Noss, the Unseen (AKA Delenn’s Shadow)                  

November 14, 2018November 29, 2018 - by markt

For our next Creative Character group, we’ll take a look at The Shadow-walkers, a mercenary unit specializing in operating under cover of darkness. For the sake of reference, and consistency, …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Kurdag, Stalker in the Shadows

November 21, 2018November 29, 2018 - by markt

For our next Creative Character group, we’ll take a look at The Shadow-walkers, a mercenary unit specializing in operating under cover of darkness. For the sake of reference, and consistency, …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Layla Mortifaney

January 10, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Makana, Misguided Healer

November 28, 2017April 24, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Makana – a wandering priest who uses her powers to bring Death to her enemies.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Morrivan “Scrolls”

January 3, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Mugdok

March 14, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Panoril the Just

December 13, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Rhilianis, the Implacable

September 19, 2018September 23, 2018 - by markt

Welcome once again to Creative Characters. As with the original run, these characters are NOT supposed to be optimized, but they ARE supposed to be INTERESTING. For the sake of reference, and …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Sarissa the Skilled

October 24, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings, Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Styrabjorn Neergard

April 4, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Sweka Shinnah – Stalking Tiger Witch

February 14, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Tearlach the Transmuter/Barbarian

September 26, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen - 1 Comment

Our very own Kim Frandsen with our first article in a new series of unusual character concepts.

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Thunderwing Tengu

November 7, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen flaps in the night, and pecks at your nightmares. No, wait, the character he’s making this time around in Creative Characters does that (it’s an easy mix-up, honestly) – Thunderwing Tengu, the tengu vigilante!

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Tiktik, the Maroon Murderer

November 21, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Wulvaron the Just

December 27, 2017April 24, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Kuoris Thunderfist

February 28, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creative Characters

Creative Characters – Snotgrot

February 21, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Greetings! Welcome to Creative Characters. This is where I indulge myself a bit and create an unusual character, based on a concept, idea, theme, feat or whatever else catches my …

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Creature Feature

Creature Feature – Apocrita Arcology CR 7

August 13, 2018August 8, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Creature Feature Starjammer Edition. Today we present the Apocrita Arcology, an entire city of intelligent but short-lived insects whose civic politics is often confused for a functional hive …

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Creature Feature

Creature Feature: Puff Ooze

August 6, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Monster Monday is going through some changes. From now on, it is going to be called Creature Feature and will be occurring multiple times a week. Creature Feature Mondays will …

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Creature Feature

Creature Feature: Unseen

August 19, 2018August 25, 2018 - by nwright

Unseen CR 6 A gaunt figure with long claws tipping its fingers appears before you before simply vanishing as if it were never there.NE Medium FeyInit +5; Senses low light …

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Monster Monday

Cronus the Blind Titan – CR 18

June 4, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan - 1 Comment

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present Cronus the blind Titan. Betrayed and blinded, Cronus wanders the solar system trying to devour those who betrayed him. Cronus the Blind Titan …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Dikarya Cave

July 1, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Dikarya Cave sits in the highlands nearly six miles away from Sanford Village. The elves that lived in Sanford were aware of the cave but rarely paid it any …

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Miscellaneous

Eldritch Inheritance: Seer

August 4, 2018August 29, 2018 - by mmiller

The seer eldritch inheritance has three features: Class skills (Spellcraft and Perception), a bonded item and the ability to intuit the events of the immediate future. The Combat Seer (Fighter …

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Monster Monday

Ferrothi CR 1

November 20, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Today’s Monster Monday sees Kim Frandsen bring you the Ferrothi, a race of living ferrous metals.

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Location, Location, Encounter

Ferrous Archipelago

July 15, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Over five hundred years ago a massive meteorite crashed into the sea of Allswellia. The tidal wave it created wiped out entire gnome coastal communities. The impact of the …

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Monster Monday

Galley Hungerer CR 5

March 12, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! This week we bring you the Galley Hungerer, a creature whose hunger will never be sated. Galley Hungerer CR 5 Once human, this creature’s eyes are …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder – Cheating Player Death

August 15, 2018August 16, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

Cheating player death… As a player you don’t want to die, of course, but… you do want there to be a risk. And as a GM you don’t want to …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder – Where are you heading?

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

Where are you headed? Having cute characters and a story arc is nice and all, but what about flow? How well do your players follow along with your track, as …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder: “Find me a path, wouldja youngen?”

June 27, 2018July 3, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

“Find me a path, wouldja youngun?” or Pabio, the most beautiful halfling in Golarion It’s not every day you make an NPC. Some of them are normal monsters, just to …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder: Let me lay the scene…

May 22, 2018June 28, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

Let me lay the scene… Welcome readers to my last (for the moment) article about Starfinder. After today, my next 6 articles will focus on Pathfinder and fantasy settings. As …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder: So, Pathfinder.

June 6, 2018June 10, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

So, Pathfinder. The apple of my eye, where my heart goes to play, the one place I will always escape to. How can I even begin talking about Pathfinder and …

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GM Rolefinder

GM Rolefinder: What do you call a dungeon with no walls?

July 18, 2018July 13, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

What do you call a dungeon without any walls? One of the best bits about being a GM is dungeon building. Are you gonna make a trap filled death pit? …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Goblin Island

March 11, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Goblin Island Goblin Island is an unclaimed island in The Western Sea just out of sight of land. Ships used to stop for provisions on the final leg of their …

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Monster Monday

Gulper CR 1

November 27, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Big yellow eyes, greenish skin and a wide mouth filled with hundreds of teeth – no, that’s not Kim Frandsen, it’s today’s Monster for Monster Monday: The Gulper

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Monster Monday

Humanbrood Pursuer CR 2

February 26, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! Each week we present a new monster for Starjammer, and occasionally other games as well. This week we present the Humanbrood Pursuer, a biologically twisted human …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Iniduoh Prison

April 22, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Long ago the Atluvean army conquered the many smaller kingdoms of the southern continent and established what is today known as the Atluvean Empire. Maintaining control over an entire …

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Monster Monday

Ironshod Boarder CR 6

April 16, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! Today we present the Ironshod Boarder, a grizzled faerie who coats himself in the blood of trespassers. Ironshod Boarder CR 6 A grizzled hunched over man, …

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GM Rolefinder

Last “role” for the session, now onto Creatives!

August 22, 2018August 20, 2018 - by jtmoriarty

Hello hello, and thanks for joining me! The Pathfinder Playtest is here (in case you’ve been living under a rock) and everyone is having a go. I am excited and …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Location, Location, Encounter? – Adomix Forest

February 25, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This week we start on a new series, focusing on locations and the encounters therein. These are basically “drag and drop” or Plug’n’Play areas and encounters for you to use …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Location, Location, Encounter? – Belvarie, City of Song

March 4, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This week Michael Vail-Steele takes us to Belvarie, the City of Song, where you can, quite literally, live or die, by how well you play. Remember, it’s time to pay …

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Monster Monday

Loyalty Worm CR 1

February 19, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! Each week we present a new monster for Starjammer, and occasionally other games as well. This week we present the Loyalty Worm, a most unpleasant meal. …

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Monster Monday

Machine Ghost Template (+1 CR)

January 22, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Monster Monday! Please note that this monster was created by Kevin Bryan, who’ll be posting these himself in the future. 🙂 Creating a Machine Ghost “Machine ghost” is …

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Monster Monday

Memetic Mindworm – CR 5

February 12, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! Each week we present a new monster for Starjammer, and occasionally other games as well. This week we bring you the Memetic Mindworm, a song that …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Monastery of the Undying Spirit

July 8, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Over seven hundred years ago the powerful lich Tohloc defeated the last of the valiant adventurers sent to slay him. He was finally free to pursue his arcane research …

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Monster Monday

Monster Monday – Marquis Azlegavartimirzod the World Forger CR 21

July 30, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan - 1 Comment

Welcome to Monster Monday! Today we present the Marquis Azlegavartimirzod, the leader of the Lagrange Court, who harvests the dreams of mortals and the power of titans to try and …

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Monster Monday

Monster Monday – Skyborn Muse CR 7

July 16, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays, today we present the Skyborn Muse, a creature of inspiration and stolen voices that leads people to the stars. Skyborn Muse CR 7 This gorgeous woman …

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Monster Monday

Monster Monday – Titan Eye Raven CR 12

July 23, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan - 1 Comment

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present the Titan Eye Raven, a bird from space with prismatic lasers. Titan Eye Raven CR 12 An immense raven, that blends in with …

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Monster Monday

Monster Monday: Blight Reliquary CR 9

July 9, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Blight Reliquary CR 9 This delicate metal disk glows in an enticing cerulean light, with shapes and shadows of holy symbols and laughing children dancing across the surface. XP 6,400NE …

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Monster Monday

Morkginal CR 10

December 4, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Thick black tentacles reach from the central body or head of this cephalopod. Malevolent red eyes smolder in its face and a headache inducing pressure seems to surround the creature. …

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Monster Monday

Necrotic Knight CR 5

December 11, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

A smell of rot and iron clings to this empty suit of armor, fingers flex and unflex on the grip of a large sword, covered in ice, while it’s visor-slit …

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Miscellaneous

Network Previews – Call of the Wild: Druid

October 19, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Call of the Wild. Our author, Kalen Tessman, went above and beyond …

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Miscellaneous

Network Previews – Manifest Destiny – Book 1 – Domains & Devotees

December 30, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

In the very near future, likely within 2-3 weeks, d20pfsrd.com Publishing is launching a new series of books, titled Manifest Destiny. Our author, Beth Jones, went above and beyond on …

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews – Everyman Minis: Festive Options

February 8, 2018May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network. We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether this …

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews – Letters from the Flaming Crab: Imaginary Friends

December 28, 2017May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network. We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether this …

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews – The Ebon Vault: Glittering Rings

January 11, 2018May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network. We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether this …

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews – The Horseshoe Calamity

November 16, 2017May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen reviews The Horseshoe Calamity, by Legendary Games

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews – Where Heroes Stand

February 22, 2018May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to our little Review section here on the Open Gaming Network.   We take products and review them, intending to give the reader the best chance of evaluating whether …

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OGN Reviews

OGN Reviews: Player Paraphernalia #133 The Sorcerer’s Secrets Vol I, Core Bloodline Expansions

November 2, 2017May 2, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Kim Frandsen reviews “Player Paraphernalia #133 The Sorcerer’s Secrets Vol I, Core Bloodline Expansions”, by The Knotty-Works

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Monster Monday

Robot, Monitor CR 2

December 18, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This small construct has 2 camera eyes set into its surface, one large and one small above it. Maneuvering fins at the back are set with small indicators and propulsion …

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Rogue Ramblings

Rogue Ramblings: Corner Case Feats

October 4, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Owen K.C. Stephens

Owen K.C. Stephens brings us a selection of new Feats for your Pathfinder games, designed to solve some uncommon character concept issues.

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Rogue Ramblings

Rogue Ramblings: Eldritch Marks

October 18, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Owen K.C. Stephens

By Owen K.C. Stephens (owenkcstephens.com) The concept of a character that has magic tattoos, holy scarification, implanted body piercings, or arcane brands on their body is not uncommon in fiction, …

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Rogue Ramblings

Rogue Ramblings: Spell-in-a-Monster

September 27, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Owen K.C. Stephens

Owen K.C. Stephens shows us how to make spell-in-a-can more interesting, but making it into spell-in-a-monster.

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Location, Location, Encounter

Rustwater Canyon

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

Background Rustwater Canyon lies along an arid plain far to the southwest of the more densely populated midland kingdoms. Less than a dozen small farms dot the surrounding countryside. Aside …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – Celestial Servants: Divine Bond Variant (Paladin)

November 3, 2018November 8, 2018 - by mmiller

Celestial Servants Divine Bond Variant At 5th level, when a paladin forms a divine bond with his god, it is typically manifested in a bonded mount or weapon. However, the …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – Divine Archetypes: Sacred Arrow and Divine Arrow (Hunter Archetype and Cleric Archetype)

December 29, 2018January 3, 2019 - by mmiller

A divine archetype derives its special abilities and features from a particular god, or kind of gods. For example, the Mantis Zealot is a war priest archetype that requires the …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – Ranged Charioteers (Fighter and Ranger Archetypes)

June 2, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Chariot Air Assault The thunder of hooves grows louder. Dozens of chariots race toward the shield wall, wheels grinding furrows in the earth. The men raise their pikes, bracing against …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – Sacred Sage (Cleric Archetype)

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 - by mmiller

Sacred Sage (Cleric Archetype) It is said that the body is a temple, but the sacred sage would make a temple of the mind.  Through service and devotion, he seeks …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – Telekinetic Bloodline (Sorcerer Bloodline)

February 9, 2019February 12, 2019 - by mmiller

Telekinetic Bloodline Mind over matter is more than just a cliche in your family.  You understand the power of the mind to affect the physical world with thoughts alone.  Even …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Armor Binder and Pious Sage (Wizard Archetypes)

December 9, 2018December 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Armor Binder (Wizard Archetype) At the arcane university there are two types of initiates; the ferals and the house cats. The ferals are those that enter the university to …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Battlesmith (Fighter Archetype)

June 16, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Battlesmith (Fighter Archetype) Steel, bones, muscle, and skin. These are all tempered at the forge. They are all shaped and hardened in the endless hours. Through the billows, the …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Cataphract (Cavalier Archetype)

January 5, 2019January 10, 2019 - by mmiller

Cataphract (Cavalier Archetype) The heavily armored cataphract blasts holes through the enemy lines and spreads panic across the battlefield. Atop his hulking charger, he is the thunder that follows the …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Charioteer (Cavalier Archetype)

May 26, 2018May 23, 2018 - by mmiller

The Charioteer (Cavalier Archetype) The chariot careened away from the enemies front line, racing for their flank. The charioteer strained against the reins, roaring insults as he drove across the …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Cunning Striker (Rogue Archetype)

November 24, 2018November 25, 2018 - by mmiller

The Cunning Striker (Rogue Archetype) Patience is deadly. Waiting for the right moment, the favorable wind or the perfect shadow to strike from can decide a battle before it begins. …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Cursed Channeler (Cleric Archetype)

January 12, 2019January 13, 2019 - by mmiller

Cursed Channeler (Cleric Archetype) The curse crept over his life like an evening shadow. The oppressive darkness bore down on him and the agony worked of its own will. It …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri – The Disruptor (Ranger Archetype)

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018 - by mmiller

The Disruptor (Ranger Archetype) The warrior slathered a thick red grease across his chest and hollered his battle cry. He charged forward and the enemy closed in around him. In …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Exterminator (Rogue Archetype)

January 26, 2019January 25, 2019 - by mmiller

Exterminator (Rogue Archetype) The rich and powerful acquire rivals along with their riches. Rivals sometimes become enemies. The richest men cannot be seen to lift a blade against his enemies. …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Farmer (Brawler Archetype)

December 1, 2018December 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Farmer Life on the farm is hard work. The farmer’s child grows up “country strong,” with calloused hands and stout backs straining at the plow. The bravest among them, …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Gambler (Rogue Archetype)

March 2, 2019March 10, 2019 - by mmiller

The gambler is a student of people.  He learns their tells, their tendencies and their tempers. He draws them in to the final throw. He is sure he can outsmart …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Glimmerfox (Rogue Archetype)

October 27, 2018October 25, 2018 - by mmiller

The Glimmerfox (Rogue Archetype) Any common sneak can hide in the shadows, it takes a real master to hide in plain sight.  Training at the feet of an expert illusionist …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Graveborn (Sorcerer Bloodline)

June 9, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Graveborn (Sorcerer Bloodline) Was it you or your ancestor that was ripped from the womb? The details are unclear, and the stories secondhand at best. The one point that …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Mage Hunter (Ranger Archetype)

December 14, 2018December 18, 2018 - by mmiller

Mage Hunter (Ranger Archetype) Arcane magic is a corrupted, counterfeit form of divine magic. Casting spells through the use of the arcane arts is nothing less than thievery. Masters of …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Nemesis and the Undead Slayer (Slayer Archetypes)

November 17, 2018November 16, 2018 - by mmiller

The Nemesis (Slayer Archetype) There are few things can motivate a man like revenge.  Burn his village and a peaceful man takes up the sword.  Kill his family and he’ll …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Princeps (Fighter Archetype)

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 - by mmiller

The Princeps (Fighter Archetype) The principes were the standard heavy infantry at the time of Julius Caesar. A princeps carried two heavy javelins called pila (singular pilum) and a short …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Radiant Guardian (Paladin Archetype)

February 23, 2019February 21, 2019 - by mmiller

Radiant Guardian The strength of his will is a supernatural force.  It emboldens his comrades like a strong drink in the veins.  In the heat of battle, his mere presence …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Schadenfreudig Monk (Monk Archetype)

February 2, 2019January 30, 2019 - by mmiller

Schadenfreudig Monk It is natural to derive pleasure from seeing our enemies fall. It may be petty, but who among us has not felt a sense of self-satisfaction from witnessing …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shadow Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype)

January 19, 2019January 14, 2019 - by mmiller

Shadow Blade The shadow blade bides his time beneath the veil of darkness.  He is patient. He knows that eventually, his enemy will lull themselves into complacency, grow bored and …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shifting Rager (Barbarian Archetype)

December 22, 2018December 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The Shifting Rager It is ancient wisdom that an angry man loses the power of reason.  His instincts take over and the animal in him emerges. For the shifting rager, …

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Saturday Potpourri – The Shock Troop (Fighter Archetype)

February 16, 2019February 14, 2019 - by mmiller

Shock Troop (Fighter Archetype) The shock troop crashes into his enemies like an iron wave. For him, a good offense is the best defense. He aims to bring the attack …

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Saturday Potpourri – Time Shifted Bloodline (Sorcerer Bloodline)

October 20, 2018October 19, 2018 - by mmiller

Time Shifted (Sorcerer Bloodline) You were surprised to learn that others view the flow of time as a constant, like the movement of the stars across the sky. You know …

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Saturday Potpourri: Butterfly’s Sting Feats

April 28, 2018May 1, 2018 - by mmiller

A character built around Combat Expertise can create havoc on the battlefield. Using feints and reposition, the character enables his allies to shine. Gang Up and Feint feats are especially …

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Saturday Potpourri: Chaos Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype)

September 8, 2018September 6, 2018 - by mmiller

Chaos Blade (Swashbuckler Archetype) Law is born of cowardice, created by men afraid of uncertainty.  The chaos blade is not afraid. He knows that uncertainty is the cradle of invention, …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance and The Arcane Heir (Any Class Archetype)

July 14, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

The innate magical ability of a sorcerer comes to him by blood. His powers are innate and intuitive. It is natural that he embrace his gifts, but is it inevitable? …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance and The Arcane Heir (Any Class Archetype) Pt. II

July 21, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

Last week we introduced the idea of an eldritch inheritance;  a kind of bloodline for non-sorcerer characters. The idea of the eldritch inheritance is that magically inclined characters may have …

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Saturday Potpourri: Eldritch Inheritance: Fey-Touched

July 28, 2018July 29, 2018 - by mmiller

Fey-touched Warrior (Fighter Archetype) A child of the fey-touched eldritch inheritance has a knack for using magical devices and gain the ability to read magic and resist certain spells more …

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Saturday Potpourri: Elementalist Ranger (Ranger Archetype)

September 29, 2018September 30, 2018 - by mmiller

Elementalist (Ranger Archetype) There is a power in nature deeper and more primal than magic.  More ancient than the gods. The building blocks of creation. Water carves the land and …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: Estoc Master (Fighter Archetype)

September 15, 2018September 17, 2018 - by mmiller

Estoc Master The estoc is a sword designed to penetrate mail and plate armor. It is not a blade as such, as it has no cutting edge. It often has …

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Saturday Potpourri: Illusionist (Wizard Archetype)

August 25, 2018August 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Illusionist (Wizard Archetype) The illusionist is a master of deception, using light and shadow to reshape reality with sounds and smells to give it depth. Whether blinding his enemies or …

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Saturday Potpourri: Lurking Spawner – CR 12

July 7, 2018July 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Lurking Spawner CR 12 At first glance the lurking spawner looks like a giant squid, with a cruel beak and one giant, unblinking eye. Its six tentacles splay outward, grasping …

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Saturday Potpourri: Metamorph: Ranger Archetype

March 17, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Along with druids, rangers are the masters of nature. Like druids, they can call upon the power of nature to cast spells, commune with animals and move freely through natural …

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Saturday Potpourri: Monk of the Undying Master (Monk Archetype)

March 31, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Monk of the Undying Master (Monk Archetype) The old master sighed. His long life was now ending, but he did not despair. He looked over at the worried face of …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: Name-calling and a bad attitude.

March 10, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, this time we call out your mother for being a hamster, and your father for smelling of elderberries! Heckler (Bard Archetype) “The bard is the master …

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Saturday Potpourri: Nymph (Sorcerer Bloodline)

September 1, 2018October 13, 2018 - by mmiller

Nymph (Sorcerer Bloodline) In ancient times, your ancestor gained the favor of a nymph. They say her blood runs through your veins. Your beguiling smile and easy charm give credence …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: Rapier, Wit, and a Scathing Tongue

March 3, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And this week we …

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Saturday Potpourri: Storm Thrower (Fighter Archetype)

August 19, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

Storm Thrower (Fighter Archetype) The storm thrower is the master of thrown weapons. He rains down destruction upon his foes. Crouched behind their splintering shields, his enemies despair beneath his …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: Sword, Board, and Shield

February 24, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Welcome to Saturday Potpourri, our column focusing on… Well, everything. It’s going to be a mix of topics, depending on what’s caught our attention that week. And we kick off …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: The Derwydd (Druid Archetype)

May 12, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

The Derwydd The two little armies formed their lines. Each man knew those he faced. They were neighbors and had fought side by side in the past. Now they stood …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Godly Warrior: Three New Warpriest Archetypes

June 30, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Warpriest Archetypes The warpriest is a godly warrior. He clings tightly to his clerical heritage while seeking strength from his natural gifts. The Sylvan Priest For the sylvan priest, nature …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Hallower (Sorcerer Bloodline)

June 23, 2018July 27, 2018 - by mmiller

Hallower Bloodline Your family has a history of battling the undead. While many of your relatives were accomplished clerics, your calling took on a different form.  Your powers developed beyond …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Highborn Rake (Swashbuckler Archetype)

August 11, 2018September 20, 2018 - by mmiller

The Highborn Rake Be the man a peasant or a king, honor it is not in the blood.  For some, honor is for fools compelled to keep up appearances by …

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Miscellaneous

Saturday Potpourri: The Mongol (Samurai Archetype)

April 14, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

The Mongol (Samurai Archetype) Though the Mongol was not born from the samurai tradition, the style of mounted archery and fast striking cavalry was very similar to the Yabusame samurai …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Searcher (Swashbuckler Archetype)

October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 - by mmiller

The Searcher (Swashbuckler Archetype) The searcher’s interest in the magical devices began as a curiosity.  Now it’s an obsession that drives him to delve into dark, secret places in search …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Staff Caster (Wizard Archetype)

April 7, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Staff Caster (Wizard Archetype) The image of the old gray-haired wizard is ubiquitous in the world of fantasy. In the heat of battle, he leans against his staff, weathering the …

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Saturday Potpourri: The Zealot (Paladin Archetype)

October 6, 2018October 14, 2018 - by mmiller

The Zealot (Paladin Archetype) The zealot is a fanatic. The oaths of a paladin alone were not enough to prove his dedication, he swore the vows of the cleric as …

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Saturday Potpourri: Tribal Warrior (Fighter Archetype)

September 22, 2018September 23, 2018 - by mmiller

Tribal Warrior Whether it’s an island hopping campaign on the high seas or an exploration of terra incognita, coming in contact with primitive societies is a standard trope that provides …

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Saturday Potpourri: Wounded Rager (Unchained Barbarian Archetype)

March 24, 2018April 12, 2018 - by mmiller

Wounded Rager (Unchained Barbarian Archetype) It is well known that a cornered or injured animal is the most dangerous. When the cape buffalo feels the teeth of a lion dig …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Silverstone Lake

June 3, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Silverstone Lake is located near the south-west edge of the kingdom of Lazrarian. The lake is bordered on all side by the Forest of Falswah, making it remote but …

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Monster Monday

Skrraaak CR 7

December 25, 2017April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

The eyes in the face of this vulture-like humanoid gleam with intelligence, short feathers covering the entirety of its body, leaving only a bald head and beak-like nose exposed. XP …

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Monster Monday

Spice Snapper CR 3

January 29, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! Each week we present a new monster for Starjammer, and occasionally other games as well. This week we present the Spice Snapper, a nasty aquatic inhabitant! …

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Monster Monday

Stellar Envoy, Asterial CR 8

March 19, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Monday! This week we present the asterial, the weakest of messengers from the stars themselves. This blazing mass is almost too bright to look at directly, with …

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Interviews

Tech Tuesday: RPG Kickstarter – Rex Draconis RPG – Rising Tides with Richard A. Knaak, Phil Beckwith, and Micah Watt

October 9, 2018October 10, 2018 - by Egg Embry - 2 Comments.

Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma. Kaz the Minotaur. Dragonrealm: Firedrake. Ice Dragon. Starting in the late 1980s and running through today, Richard A. Knaak, has written for a variety of …

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Interviews

Tech Tuesday: RPG Kickstarter – The Lost Tomes and The Book of Dark Secrets for 5e and Pathfinder with Matthew A. Bogdan

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 - by Egg Embry

Matthew A. Bogdan of Dark by Dezign is kickstarting both The Lost Tomes and The Book of Dark Secrets for 5e and Pathfinder in one crowdfunding campaign. Each book is …

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Monster Monday

The Captain And His Ship CR 11

March 5, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays! This week we are bringing you a new incarnation of the machine ghost, this time in the form of the Steadfast Captain. The captain went down …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The City of Vas Legas

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

Background Vas Legas is a city where anyone can walk in with a handful of copper pieces and win a king’s ransom playing cards. They’re also just as likely to …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Crystalline Vault of the Tourmaline Order

May 13, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Deep in the elemental plane of earth, there is a massive gemstone several stories tall. This immense gem serves as the base of operations for the Tourmaline Order. The …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Fey Infested Jungle of Bolraz

April 15, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background The Jungle of Bolraz was once a picturesque and peaceful place where small villages of vanara lived in harmony with the land. That peace was shattered some sixty years …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Fortress of the Silver Sphere

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

Background In the Hills of Talos there lies a squat gray stone edifice. The Fortress of the Silver Sphere was built by Somallas the most notable alchemist of the age. …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Frozen Forest of Tealato

July 22, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Long ago Firn, the Marquis of Winter, summoned his two sons to his court. Firn was one of the mighty fey lords known as The Eldest. His sons, Sekka …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Inverted Mountain

March 18, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

The Inverted Mountain The Inverted Mountain is the result of a miracle performed by Thoang, a dwarven demigod, before his ascension to full godhood. One of his followers mentioned that …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Library of the Blind Spider

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

Background The wizard Norabon was one of the most powerful and famous researchers in the land. He was a lover of knowledge and would scour the planes for information of …

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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Miscellaneous

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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Location, Location, Encounter

The Monastery of the Untouchable Mind

May 27, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background The Monastery of the Untouchable Mind is found near the base of the Muninn waterfall. People come from far and wide to expand their minds at the monastery. Prospective …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Slavers Cloud

August 19, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background The provincial kingdoms of Dogoda have been under siege for years. Their attacker is not an invading foreign army, but a cloud that moves against the wind. The cloud …

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Location, Location, Encounter

The Town of Grover’s Mill

August 15, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Long ago the site that would one day become Grover’s Mill was visited by a squad of anunnaki. The otherworldly beings experimented on local fauna before returning to the …

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Monster Monday

The Wandering Boy CR 10

May 21, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan - 1 Comment

Today for Monster Monday we present the Wandering Boy, a corrupted psychopomp who leads children astray. The Wandering Boy CR 10 This smiling boy is as fair as a corpse, …

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Monster Monday

Traveler Moth Caterpillar – CR 3

June 25, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present the Traveler Moth Caterpillar, the larval form of the moth possessed of a voracious and specific hunger. Traveler Moth Caterpillar CR 3 This …

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Monster Monday

Traveler Moth Swarm – CR 2

June 18, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present the traveler moth swarm, voyagers of the asteroid belts with uncanny senses who carry a devastating cargo. Traveler Moth Swarm CR 2 Hundreds …

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Location, Location, Encounter

Trelindor Swamp

May 6, 2018April 20, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Once long ago the area known today as Trelindor Swamp was a verdant valley. A group of lizardfolk discovered the valley and claimed it for themselves by building a …

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Monster Monday

Trinity Magistrate CR 9

January 1, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This large floating mask consists of 3 small heads set upside down to the larger head below them. Carved from some black metal, a stench of sulphur surrounds it, while …

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Monster Monday

Tyrant Starfish CR 10

April 3, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

Tyrant StarfishCR 10 (XP 9,600) Five massive arms made of pure muscle, lined with ridges and eyes, reach out trying to pull any and all matter towards the brute’s acidic …

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Monster Monday

Urdermata CR 20

July 3, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays. Today we present Urdermata, a radioactive mutated city wrecking elephant from space. Urdermata CR 20 This immense and ancient pachyderm is covered in patches of fur …

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Monster Monday

Void Siren CR 3

January 8, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This small greenish-black skinned creature, has only a nasal cavity set above a toothy maw, and 3 eyes, 2 set normally and one in its forehead, each pupil in the …

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Voyager Roach CR 2

March 26, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present the Voyager Roach, a space cowboy’s mount of choice… often the last choice. Voyager Roach CR 2 (XP 600) This roach-like monstrosity has …

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Widow Wisp – CR 10

April 9, 2018August 26, 2018 - by Kevin Bryan

Welcome to Monster Mondays! Today we present the Widow Wisp, a dangerous hunter who leads travelers off the spaceways. Widow Wisp CR 10 (XP 9,600) One of the many distant …

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Xenosite CR 4

January 15, 2018April 12, 2018 - by Kim Frandsen

This ooze is covered in tiny mouths, its silver surface shifting and shimmering with every tiny movement. Contracting and expanding constantly, it is impossible to guess as it’s true size …

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Yomin Valley

June 17, 2018September 5, 2018 - by Michael Vail-Steele

Background Deep in the heartland of the southern continent lays Yomin Valley. The verdant valley is bordered on all sides by the Sybok mountain range. This keeps the climate in …

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