I drew a series of coffee themed items. The Coffee Thermos, the Arcane Cafe de Olla, the Haste Espresso, and the Gnomish Cezve.
As a coffee maniac, I had a lot of fun creating these.
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**“**True friends can be counted with the fingers of only one hand”, the old saying goes. Treason, back-stabbing, unfaithfulness, betrayal. There are many words for it but none describe the pain of a broken heart, of a foul lie, or the end of a friendship. Reasons may vary but in the end, any of them would be unimportant. It is hard, almost impossible, to regain someone’s trust. There are very few people who live by a strong philosophy of forgiveness.
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The ability reads as follows:
Grit. Choose Strength or Dexterity. You have advantage on checks of that type to overcome an opposing force, such as kicking open a stuck door (Strength) or slipping free of rusty chains (Dexterity).
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If you choose Strength:
Would you say that grappling an opponent, shoving someone to the side, or charging toward an opponent to throw them to the ground count as actions a Fighter would have Advantage on?
My take is, yes. What do you think? And what are other exmples of actions where you would say Grit applies?
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The fabled temple is located by the southeast limits of El-Unore Reaches, it is a beacon of hope and optimism for the worried fey beings in the realm. The Temple of Rebirth houses a magnificent, gilded effigy of a phoenix with seven eyes. The elusive fey creature is the source of legends and tales in the Feywild. The phoenix was chosen for the temple as it symbolizes the return from the ashes; a rebirth that long ago occurred when a dying elvish prince was revived by his sibling, the princess. Her tears brought his soul back from the veil on a new chance at life.
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I remember that Halflings had a penalty to Strength in 3e. (-1 in AD&D). And that kinda helped to set the tone and highlight the differences between different races (ancestries).
Most choices were indicators that certain classes were better fits for specific races, and vice-versa. It was clear that building a Fighter Halfling would come with certain limitations or challenges that came with their size and Strength score.
They changed this in 4e and 5e and removed the penalties completely. And for 5e 2024, they changed it and ancestries have no bonuses anymore, it is the Background that grants you a +2 and +1 to two abilities, or a +1 to three of them. This basically helps min-maxers because now they can choose any ancestry and pick the Background that fits best to boost the stats they want.
This results in Halflings that can be just as strong as Goliaths. (This is super cool for the Halfling but it kinda minimizes the Goliath, they should be stronger, shouldn't they?). Or Half-Orcs that can be as charismatic and persuasive than a clever Half-Elf.
Don't get me wrong, I still like 5e 2024. I just miss that races/acestries felt different before. Statswise, they are basically all the same now.
I'm really proud of how this one turned out. This is the isometric version of a top-view dungeon that my brother drew.
Since we mostly play with theater of the mind, I've come to the conclusion that isometric maps are a way better visual aid and resource to depict the dungeon and describe the place the heroes are delving than top-view maps. It is basically a tool to feed their imagination and set the tone, not a map to place tokens.
In Shrine of Jeweled Eggs, a group of Level-3 Adventurers is summoned to the edge of the Verdant Wyrdwood, where strange beasts stalk the trees and the sky sings no more. Guided by a haunted ranger and a fading elven scholar, they must brave twisted woods and ancient elven ruins to uncover the truth behind the corrupted shrine.
Within the shattered halls of Eggshell Summit, the heroes face traps, restless spirits, and The Veiled Seer, a demon cultist who speaks in whispers and bleeds madness. Sacred eggs once meant to birth phoenixes now spawn horrors, and only through fire, memory, and sacrifice can the shrine be restored or consumed entirely.
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Leaf Valley, once a lush and peaceful haven, now stands on the edge of catastrophe. Known for its emerald forests, tranquil streams, and towering willows, the region’s harmony has been shattered by the fiery wrath of a dragon that scorches the skies. Yet, this is no ordinary dragon, for the truth of its origin lies in a terrible curse. Unbeknown to most, the incredible creature is not a natural-born terror, but a man who defiled the sacred—Eustace Gibett.
In Hall of the Wyrmbone Anvil, a group of Level-1 heroes, up-and-coming mercenaries, hear of a famous blacksmith who can craft for them marvelous weaponry. The artisan is willing but her hammer must first be blessed in the eldritch energy of the Wyrmbone Anvil. There is only one problem: the forlorn hall is currently inaccessible as a strange, malformed abomination has emerged from the depths to attack.
The hall can only be accessed from within Green-Quartz Mine, now closed after the monster slew many miners. There is also the worrying appearance of aggressive, ape-like beings in the mine now. The Mining Guild loses money by the day, so they offer a sizable bounty for clearing up the mine. A squire in their employ accompanies the characters as they embark on one of their first quests. Glory and wealth await those who survive this perilous adventure.
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Inns and Taverns Map Pack
Content Name: Inns and Taverns Map Pack
Content Type: Combat Enhancements, Content Pack
System: [None]
Description: This bundle contains 20 inns and taverns locations for characters of any level. These maps can easily be placed in any campaign setting. They aren't linear and have no correlation between them at all. They're meant to be used for independent quests or one-shots.
The Fancy Lynx - 29x50
A Welcome Resting Place - 32x21
Hookah Casino - 24x18
Toymaker Shop - 26x15
Oakleaf Manor - 1 - 44x33
Oakleaf Manor - 2 - 37x25
Dead Cat's Tavern - 30x27
Church of the Seven Blossoms - 20x30
Dragonhorn Road Inn - 30x23
Mystery at the Inn - 30x25
The Flustered Lynx - 30x20
Drunk-Deer Tavern - 30x25
Mystery by the Lake - 30x20
Gray Bison Manor - 31x25
Cloverleaf Manor - 31x18
The House of Krampus - 31x22
The Griffin Wagon - 31x25
Gray Hollow Mill - 31x18
The Apothecary Shop - 18x28
Hollow Brand Guild - 31x25
Link: https://foundryvtt.com/packages/elven-tower-inns-taverns-establishments-map-pack
Do you guys take notes?
I basically cannot go through a session without keeping a record of the events going on, important people we meet. And sometimes detailed descriptions of how things went down.
We're four players and I'm the only one doing this. So, I am usually that one that does the session recaps, and the one that 'remembers' stuff when needed. I don't mind, I do it for me. But I do wonder how my friends can just wing it without writing anything.
Dungeon Vault One-Shots Mega Bundle contains sixty-four 5e-adventure locations for three to six characters from 1st to 8th level. These adventures can easily be placed in any campaign setting. They aren't linear and have no correlation between them. They're meant to be played as independent one-shots that take no longer than three to four hours.
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Encounter Map Pack 2
Content Name: Elven Tower Encounter Map Pack 2
Content Type: Combat Enhancements, Content Pack
System: [None]
Description: This bundle contains 20 encounter locations for characters of any level. These maps can easily be placed in any campaign setting. They aren't linear and have no correlation between them at all. They're meant to be used for independent quests or one-shots.
Witches Lookout - 25x20
The Hargen Winery - 30x20
The Blue Orb - 30x30
Soul of the Forest - 30x20
The Wisdom of the Stone - 16x30
Elegy of Queen Azalea - 31x16
Blood on the Sand - 16x30
Curse of the Obsidian Idol - 31x16
The Raven Mirrors of Truth - 31x29
Drake's Pass - 31x16
Sacrifice in the Forest - 31x18
Astral Sea Hideout - 30x30
The Frozen Warehouse - 31x25
The Dragon Fever - 31x18
Threat in the Desert - 31x25
Doors of Hope and Guilt - 30x40
Wisps in the Oasis - 31x18
The Value of Blood - 31x25
The Grim Creation - 18x31
The Druidic Portal - 31x18
Link: https://foundryvtt.com/packages/elven-tower-encounter-map-pack-2
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Y’renlune stands as a vibrant testament to the diversity and resilience of the fey. This sprawling town is home to a myriad of fey creatures including centaurs, satyrs, fairies, pixies, and elves. Interspersed among the fey populace are a few humans, dwarves, and halflings, whose presence adds richness to the town’s cultural tapestry. The town is a blend of natural and crafted structures—tree houses, glowing mushroom huts, and vine-entwined cottages.
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Food supply chains are a complex issue in the medieval world. They must be optimized for speed and efficiency or else the most fragile of crops and animal produce rot on the way to the cities. For a king to dine on fresh fruits, fish, and red meats, the resources must travel for miles in a day or two, or else it is all spoiled before reaching the castle. That is why grains and flour are such a staple for communities, they have a long shelf life and can be stored for weeks or even months under the right conditions. But as it is, magic offers new alternatives…
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Humankind fears depths since the beginning of time. The bottoms of the ocean, lakes, pits, and caves cause nerve-wracking awe and fear in most individuals. Its source is a natural self-preservation mechanism. The things that inhabit such depths are not something the human mind can grasp or comprehend. Before those creatures, a man is nothing but a pile of flesh.
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