Recent content by Balrog

My campaign world takes place in a post-Ragnarok setting, where the older Gods that have survived are battling with newer, younger(and often more powerful) Gods. The elements play havoc in the resulting chaotic world, and as such Midgard has evolved into almost 5 distinct realms. The Elemental...

The Wizard's Amulet, Part II After several days of rain-drenched travel, a couple members of the party began muttering amongst themselves, doubting the purpose of their new adventure. Oh sure, Rythannian’s promises of riches “in an abandoned wizard’s tower” were enticing back in the comforts...

Yes!! Dont have it yet, but glancing through at the AFLGS made me wish to purchase it. Plan to do so soon, even though I am not running FR right now. After a brief perusal, I believe it is easily adaptable to non-FR worlds. And I love Scalykind goodnesssssssssssssssssssss.........

The Wizard's Amulet, Part I 2nd of Harvester The name of the inn was the Starving Stirge, and the 6 adventurers gathered about the large table were not so different from any others in this establishment. But already there seemed to be a common bond here, a fellowship of fate. The...

Prologue, Part II Bruin Haldar was the younger brother of the Hero of Kalendia, Sir Jaycin Threefingers Haldar, and was a hero in his own right. But his past had been tarnished by Demonic Possession. His very name sullied, he struggled for atonement and redemption. In towns where he had once...

Prologue Gondril's Treatise on Dragons(1) Dragons, often called Wyrms, or rarely Serpents, are believed to have been spawned by Loki, the ancient God of Strife, Mischief, and Fire. It is said that in previous ages Loki was at one time counted as an ally to the All-Father Odin. His role in...

I would second those that were impressed by the demonic lore in the monster section of S4. I remember being particularly impressed by both S4 as well as the Unearthed Arcana, which was actually the first AD&D book I ever bought. The spells that were included, as well as the creatures, made...

My memories of this are rather fond. I have both played in it and DMed it. In 1983 in JH School, this was the very first AD&D module I ever played in. Up to that point I had played Basic and Expert D&D, until I joined with a small group that played AD&D. That was quite confusing. One guy...

I have been out at Fort Lewis, Washington for the last 17 days, so my posts were delayed. But I am working on one even now, and hope to have it up this weekend at some point.

You and me both.....Many times I have been sitting watching something on TV, a game or movie, when inspiration strikes me. I keep my book bags and my notebooks nearby for just such an occasion. I wouldnt want to lose out on a brainstorm. Of course, sometimes I look back a couple of days later...

My first homebrew is my current campaign, and I have been running it for my friends for 2 years. But I started working on it about a good 6-8 months before actually beginning to game with it. The world is a post-Ragnarok setting with extreme climates, old Gods, new Gods, and lots of conflict...

of the movies released since the beginning of the New Year, I have to agree with you that perhaps Shrek 2 is the benchmark, but I also put PASSION at the top, for different reasons. I felt very moved emotionally and spiritually by that movie, whereas while I thoroughly enjoyed Shrek2, it was...

Thank you for the heads up.......I will have to try to check his works out sometime.

I wish it were that simple, except there are times that a movie is released right before the New Year in major markets only, typically to get in just in time for Awards. "Monster's Ball" a couple of years ago was a good example. In Des Moines I dont think it came out until well into...

Define THIS year.... just because they got Awards for the year 2003 doesnt mean the movie was 'last year'. many people didnt get a chance to see it until after the new year. After the New Year would be this year, correct? When did you see it?