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Yeah, yeah I know ol' Helspar don't post very much here, but I'm trying to kick my ass in gear to do up some more campaign stuff for my players so someone suggested I put some stuff up here and see what people say to maybe get some inspiration. Anyhoo without any further ado... Feel free to...

Frostbane is the dragon of winter that is sort of a creature of myth from the creationist portion of my world's history. He sleeps year round and it is the shadow of his wings that clouds the sky, his breath ice and snow and his rage the avalanche. Unbeknownst to the players (but knownst to me...

Here's something I came across the other day, Helspar himself. More to come...

Travel is sometimes difficult to handle, as you need to instill a sense of scale to the characters without getting too dull. The wilderness of the world is a large place, and assuming that all the adventure isn't only an afternoon's walk from town the characters are going to spend a fair amount...

The Journeys of Helspar; Entry Seventeen I write this from the darkness in the depths of the gatehouse, in a moment between study by Jolem’s lamplight. We have rested finally after my comrades have spent their fury against the roving packs of ghouls and other creatures of the night. It seems as...

The Journeys of Helspar; Entry Sixteen By the mercy of all the gods we live! The way to the temple is fraught with more surprises than I care to mention. We even encountered one of the deadliest creatures this world has to contend with. I think it is only the luck of the foolish that I am able...

The Journeys of Helspar; Entry Fifteen We have learned much since reaching Trail’s End, I will try not to miss anything important, but, if I do it is by chance and not purpose. Much business was attended to since our arrival, the important things, rest and food in our bellies. Equipment was...

Making a realistic world to role play in I find makes the story more believable. Suspending the players disbelief is key to immersion within the game and, I find, a better roleplaying experience. I mean my world don't typically have purple trees, random gravity, or a green sky, but if they did...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Fourteen Indeed the fate of Kobach is that which we feared. Not one building stands, and none alive walk. These “Yellow Sign Hunters” as Valeric has called them are demons indeed. If their actions are any indication of their pervading evil, Then they are dire foes...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Thirteen Much has passed since I last put quill to parchment; Very little of it of good tidings. And I know not of the fortunes it will bring. Our world has been turned on its side in recent catastrophic events. Of our return to Korbach there is of little note. It...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Twelve Miracles of miracles! My comrades have survived their assault against the lizard folk! A benevolent god must watch over them somewhere. They are badly battered and beaten, it is fortunate we have one such as Roland to aid us. I have witnessed him to indeed...

Gygax vs Garfield? You mean we're talking The Gary Gygax vs who? Someone who plays Magic? Gary is at least a name level EHP, I sure he'd win hands down against some minor card player. :p I mean have you not lost a character in the Tomb of Horrors? :D

I can think of one character we for some reason let live after repeated attempts to fire into melee. "But I picture my character as he's really good with his bow" "No he's not, don't be a wuss next time and get out his sword!"

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Eleven My companions have got themselves into a pickle again! We were observing the camp of the lizard folk when Pick was discovered. Seeing the odds against us, I prudently called for a retreat but my words caught the ears of none. Battle was quickly joined with...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Ten We are spending the evening in the hospitality of a man of the swamps named Roland. We have spent the day in canoe travelling into the Sunken Forest. It is a remarkable shelter Roland has constructed here, hidden from prying eyes and an island of dryness in...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Nine We have reached the village of Korbach and many strange events have taken place since I last wrote. I will try to recall them as best as I may here, but my penmanship may not do justice to describe some details, for that I will apologise beforehand. The way...

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Eight We have reached the busy town of Trail’s End. It will still be three weeks until the Great Fair officially opens but there are several merchants and traders already arriving to get the prime locations. Indeed this was our travelling companions’ plans. There...

DYSFUNCTION Perfect for: - John Gray acolytes - Distilling most 12-step programs into one very pungent epiphany - Bringing closure. But with a slam - Those seeking to dump someone who can't bring themselves to say, "It's not you, it's me" because oh man, it's him (or her), and it's time he (or...

Call me a heretic, I play mostly SR3. While I still play some D&D I'm not particularly fond of the class based level system. Besides I also like to roll lots of dice than just one fancy one.

The Journeys of Helspar, Entry Seven The ride to Trail’s End brings surprises. The mentallist apparently prefers to be called “Kale” rather than “Hey You”. I prefer the company of my good steed Brindal despite his attempt to seem personable. At least she does not communicate with unseen...