Dramatis Personae Adelphin “Adel” Jean-Baptiste (played by L.A.): Godling of Werethekau and Baron Samedi. Machiavellian meddler. Power unto herself. Adelphin can kill with a glance, manipulate magic as if she were born to it (and she was), and doesn’t seem to be able to actually die. Tagline: “There is a fine line between life and […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Creating and Modifying New Ritual Path Magic Paths
GURPS Thaumatology: Ritual Path Magic remains one of the most popular magical systems in 4th edition GURPS. It started life in GURPS Monster Hunters 1: Champions quickly got its own book and then introduced in Dungeon Fantasy via GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 19: Incantation Magic. I know it’s spawned dozens, perhaps hundreds of posts here on Ravens and […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble – Different Tradition – Shinto Ritual Path Magic
Shinto magic is part divine, part personal magic. Shinto is a religion dating back to feudal Japan and is heavily influenced by Buddhism and Taoism. Those who practice magic in Japan often learn this magical tradition, though it is not a requirement. This school of casting was designed to work well with the local spirits […]
Continue readingGURPS101 – The Art of the Wild VIII
Like the previous seven installments of this, this Patreon Special covers two new wildcard skills. . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingThe Hurt Locker – The Apples of Emain Ablach
I love designing and using artifacts in my own campaigns. Here’s one directly from my A Thousand Tiny Gods campaign. . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingCarpe Blogiem: Author, Patreon, and Blog Highlights – July 2021
Authorial Highlights GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: ??? aka Marl Ankh-3 is fully in the hands of SJGames and is now on the current playtest queue. It should be up next which means probably September unless the previous playtest is short. Nibelung aka Nordlond Magic Items – is still being stewed upon. The 2021 PDF […]
Continue readingBoil and Bubble: Miscellaneous Ritual Path Magic Spells XIII
A handful of miscellaneous new spells for GURPS Thaumatology: Ritual Path Magic. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingGURPS101: More Divine Favor Learned Prayers VIII
A few more learned prayers for games that feature GURPS Powers: Divine Favor. . . . . . if you’d like to read more, consider becoming a patron! Note: the link to the actual content for patrons is here.
Continue readingMelee Academy: Fantastic Martial Arts V
GURPS Martial Arts codifies fighting styles in an easy to use block. Most of the book is based on real world martial arts with a few “fantastic” styles in a separate section. Here is a fantastic style I’m using in my wuxia campaign “Ten Thousand Jade Petals” for some of the diplomats in the campaign. […]
Continue readingCarpe Blogiem: Author, Patreon, and Blog Highlights – June 2021
Authorial Highlights GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: ??? aka Marl Ankh-3 is fully in the hands of SJGames and is now on the current playtest queue. Nibelung aka Nordlond Magic Items – is still being stewed upon. Invincible-13 is actually for the 2021 PDF Challenge Kickstarter. I can’t wait to see how the campaign does. I […]
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