Songs You Can Turn Into An Adventure
Here are some songs that suggest interesting adventure ideas. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
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Tuesday Table: Characters Inspired By Tom Waits Songs
Since Tom Waits has a new album on the way, here’s a random table of characters from his songs. No matter how you work them into your game, they’re bound to add a little weirdness. Correction: As it turns out, Tom’s teasers weren’t for a new album announcement. They were for the video of…
Monster of the Week: The Crossroads Demon
Also Known As: The crossroads demon of folklore is usually represented as a unique entity– usually The Devil or an African/Voodoo deity like Legba, Ellugua, Elegbara, Eshu, Nbumba, Nzila, or Pomba Gira–and no doubt some crossroads demons claim to be these entities if they believe they can get away with the ruse. They are also…
The Magician
The magician is, as the name suggests, a character skilled in the use of magic. The type of magic the character is able to use and the specific tradition that he or she follows depends on the genre and setting. The flash-bang style of magic found in most role-playing games, for example, has no precedent…
The Wheelman
As the inhabitants of Hazzard County (where everything from property disputes to custody battles can be settled with a car race) know, it’s often handy to have an experienced driver on your side. The wheelman is the guy you want in the driver’s seat when you’re making a fast getaway from your latest bank job,…
The Mad Scientist
When most people hear the phrase “mad scientist,” they think of villains like Frankenstein, Lex Luthor, and other depraved madmen who want to show them, SHOW THEM ALL! While it is true that most mad scientists are in fact dangerously maladjusted sociopaths, it must be remembered that “mad” can mean “eccentric and unorthodox” as well…