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D&D Chardovia Campaign Diary 1, Dungeons & Dragons Posted on24th August 202014th September 2020

Introducing the Piece Bringers

Introducing my D&D home game party. We’ve been playing for over a year now and we’ve recently decided to stream our games. So far, so […] Read More

Gods and Mythology
Dungeons & Dragons Posted on17th July 202017th July 2020

D&D Gods

If you’re like me, you like starting your home-brew world building for your RPG with the big things. The formation of the continents, the origin […] Read More

Learning at Home
Dungeons & Dragons, General, Inspiration, Writing Journal Posted on30th March 202030th March 2020

At Home Survival Guide – Part 2

As we talked about in Part 1, there are many things you can do at home. This is the age of lock-downs and social distancing […] Read More

Dungeons & Dragons Posted on14th January 202010th March 2020

The Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount – Hype Time

Wildemount, here I come! As you all know, I’m quite a big D&D fan. I’m also a giant Critical Role fan! I mean, it’s part […] Read More

Magic Shop
Dungeons & Dragons, Patreon, RPG Posted on4th October 201911th December 2019

Secrets are Awesome

Subtext adds depth to any piece of fiction. If there’s something going on beneath the surface, readers pay attention. This is because we – as […] Read More

Reaching New Worlds
Dungeons & Dragons, RPG, Writing Posted on5th September 20195th September 2019

Creating Worlds

Worldbuilding and Playing Games Whether you are writing a fantasy epic or creating your own RPG campaign setting, Worldbuilding is an important aspect. The adventures […] Read More

Dragon Heist Review
Book Reviews, Dungeons & Dragons Posted on20th March 201917th March 2020

Waterdeep Dragon Heist – Review

Behold! An Urban Adventure I was lucky enough to receive Waterdeep: Dragon Heist for Christmas. Having read it cover to cover and run the first […] Read More

Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons Posted on10th October 201810th October 2018

Discovering D&D

Diving into the world of Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon and Dragons have been around for a long time. I’ve always been aware of it (pop […] Read More

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The Lady of Shalott, by John William Waterhouse (1888)
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after Hans Holbein the Younger, oil on panel, late 16th century (1533-1534)
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Unusual Latin terms in English Writing
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Learning at Home
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The Sorceress (1913), by John William Waterhouse Jr
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The Zaparozhye Cossacks Writing a Mocking Letter to the Turkish Sultan *oil on canvas *358 × 203 cm *signed b.c.: И.Репин 1880-91
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Rewriting and asking for help
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Time to Learn
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