Category: RPGs

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/10/2025 – Eugene

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/10/2025 – Eugene

    The party prepared for their adventure into the orcish stronghold of Khardruz, securing supplies and discussing past experiences. They embarked on a journey to Fiadh’s Rest, encountering ghostly wisps and discovering magical items in an alabaster tower. Their exploration culminated in a confrontation with an elven woman and Fiadh’s cursed skull.

  • Shadowdark – 05/09/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark – 05/09/2025 Shipwreckers – Geeks & Games

    In Skaalberg, adventurers faced undead remnants of the Skull Lord while exploring Fiadh’s Tower on a misty isle. After battles with skeletons and discovering Súigh’s true nature, they confronted Nathair, ultimately defeating him. The adventure concluded tragically as Richard, cursed by Nathair’s armor, transformed into his foe and fled.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/02/2025 – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 05/02/2025 – Geeks & Games

    Captain Tybold Kleinmarke’s crew encounters a false lighthouse that lures ships to destruction. After defeating thieves, they form the guild “Shipwreckers” in Skaalberg, a city with anti-magic laws. Their adventures lead them to Fiadh’s Tower, where they meet magical beings and face challenges, including a sorceress’s binding.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/25/2025 – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/25/2025 – Geeks & Games

    The party’s journey to Skaal aboard Captain Tybal’s ship ends abruptly when they’re lured by a false beacon, leading to a crash. They defeat hostile cultists, uncover a smuggling operation, and rescue captured sailors. Ultimately, they capture a pirate vessel, gaining resources and allies to continue their adventure.

  • Kobold Guide to Dungeons (Kobold Press)

    Kobold Guide to Dungeons (Kobold Press)

    The Kobold Guide to Dungeons, a 2012 Ennie Winner, features 20 essays, many lacking substantive value. While a few offer genuine dungeon design advice, most focus on narrative control and issues with D&D 5E and Pathfinder 1, resulting in a mediocre experience overall.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/12/2025 – Eugene

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/12/2025 – Eugene

    After a seven-week journey, travelers arrive in Skaal, where they face goblins, a tavern conflict, and imprisonment. Led by Belia and Slib, they escape, encountering dangers en route to Khardruz, gaining experience and enemies.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/04/2025 – Shadowkillers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 04/04/2025 – Shadowkillers – Geeks & Games

    The party prepares for their battle against Greeshak the dragon, facing orcs and a wounded ogre. After initial combat and significant dragon encounters, they return to town, meet Duchess Violeta, and successfully steal a valuable amulet, setting the stage for future adventures.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 03/28/2025 – Shadowkillers – Geeks & Games

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 03/28/2025 – Shadowkillers – Geeks & Games

    The party arrives at the Barrow Mound, facing orcs, hazardous floors, and undead elves. After a fierce battle, they discover treasures and the sentient Ruby of Ramlaat. A tragic attempt to retrieve glinting objects from a deadly pool results in the deaths of two members. The adventure concludes with a funeral and the transformation of…

  • Forge of Fury (Adapted for Shadowdark) by Wizards of the Coast

    Forge of Fury (Adapted for Shadowdark) by Wizards of the Coast

    The author conducted over six sessions of the “Forge of Fury” adventure for Shadowdark, utilizing the module’s structure while adapting its elements. Central themes include a beserk orc clan takeover and the rise of Greeshak the Blackscaled as a key antagonist after a theft. The module offers extensive playtime and retains flexibility across editions.

  • Shadowdark Session Recap: 03/27/2025 – Holy Divers – Online

    Shadowdark Session Recap: 03/27/2025 – Holy Divers – Online

    The party strategizes to infiltrate an orc stronghold in Stone Tooth Mountain, using ropes and grappling hooks. They rescue two prisoners, learn about orc leadership, and capture an orc witch. After a climactic battle, Togg becomes the new chief, persuading the orcs to abandon their dragon-serving mission.