The sun beat down on the Arena of Five Sails, casting long shadows across the blood-stained sand. The crowd leaned in, drinks clutched tightly, as two titans squared off in the ring. On one side: Skari Tuskbreaker, dwarf, wrestler, and walking avalanche. Her hair flowing like flame, her tattoos flexing with every movement. She cracked […]
Many writers have the benefit of practiced foresight when building their worlds. The characters all belong to them and them alone. Things can run almost like clockwork. There’s a distinct order to fantasy novels, as an example, that simply is not present in a tabletop game. However long you deliberate on the details of your
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Lore, Story, TTRPG
Storytelling is no longer just a tool for authors, storytellers, or screenwriters. For several years now, it has also been preached in advertising, marketing, PR, and social media: Use the power of storytelling to engage your target audience with your brand or persuade them to take action, such as making a purchase. From Slogans to
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Surely, someone famous at some point has said that “inspiration can come from anywhere.” Most great creators get their ideas from elsewhere, after all. Nothing new under the sun, great artists steal, etc. There’s a lot of sayings that promote iteration in media, and I am perhaps one of the biggest proponents for that approach.
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Day 1: Nelaia leaned against Rayne, her exhaustion evident. His expression didn’t change—stoic as always—but his movements showed a subtle care. When her aura began to fracture, he precisely extended his hand, catching a shard before it fell to the ground. He didn’t speak, didn’t explain. Yet his intent was clear. He collected the fragment