Author Archives: Brent
Skullpit, the City of Bones
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. It’s based on the Gamer Assembly‘s Shattered Seas meta-setting. This post introduces an independent island, not yet claimed by any of the three empires. Skullpit, the City of Bones Far off the coast of Iziz lies a … Continue reading
The Towers of Pain
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. It’s based on the Gamer Assembly‘s Shattered Seas meta-setting. This post introduces the headquarters for the feared lieutenants of the High Wizards of Iziz. The Towers of Pain History As the High Wizards grew … Continue reading
The Confederacy Corps of the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. This post introduces the Confederacy Corps, which is the military arm of the independent coalition of nations that calls itself the Charter Confederacy. I’ve also got an NPC for you. The Confederacy Corps When … Continue reading
The Silver Shield League of the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. In this post, I’ll introduce another of the three major factions of the Shattered World, and several NPCs. The Silver Shield League Several dwarf tribes organized the Silver Shield League about fifty years … Continue reading
A Wolf of Shadow, from the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. In this post, I’ll introduce one of the three major factions of the Shattered World, and a sample NPC belonging to that faction. The Empire of Shadow Over a century ago, a council of wizards … Continue reading
The Brain Squid, a Monster of the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. Time for a different take on the legendary D&D monster, the Illithid/Mind Flayer. What if Mind Flayers were all working for somebody? Brain Squid Physical Description A brain squid is a semi-intelligent humanoid that stands about … Continue reading
Ashoka Thrall, a Monster of the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. Here is a zombie-like thrall of an ashoka. Ashoka Thrall Introduction Any intelligent creatures brought close to an ashoka become thralls within a few seconds. This usually occurs during a ceremony in which a brain squid brings … Continue reading
Ashoka, a Monster of the Shattered World
This is part of my ongoing series on the Shattered World setting, which contains pieces you can drop into your own game. This post introduces the ashoka (a version of the aboleth). Ashoka Introduction Few people believe in the existence of ashoka. The very idea of giant, millennia-old, squid-like creatures floating placidly deep beneath the waves, commanding … Continue reading
An Introduction to the Shattered World
The Shattered World: a planet of islands and adventure. This is a world where merchant fleets employe battle wizards to fight off kraken and pirates, while three distinct empires struggle to dominate hundreds of islands. I’m currently developing the Shattered World as a complete setting, that I’ll publish as an extensive ebook later this year. … Continue reading