In Akorros Race Relations – orcs and half orcs, I looked at how half-orcs are viewed in Akorros, and some of the history which led to this. Now it's time to move on to the demi-humans. Dwarves in Akorros I see there being a fair number of dwarves in Akorros, particularly in the The Dexterous … Continue reading Akorros Race Relations – dwarves, elves and halflings
Recently one of my players asked "are there any good places to read up on races like Orcs/half-orcs in Akorros? Mostly why they are viewed "less favourably"?" I realised I couldn't think of anywhere to point him at, particularly since this is my interpretation and expansion of Akorros, which qualifies for a whole seven paragraphs … Continue reading Akorros Race Relations – orcs and half orcs
I've decided it's time I developed my map of Akorros, and there are various tools out there, so this seemed like a good opportunity to explore them as well. Anyway, there are various mapping packages specifically aimed at the role-playing gamer, including: Inkwell Ideas WorldographerProfantasy Software Campaign CartographerInkarnate This post describes my experience with Worldographer. … Continue reading Mapping Akorros – Worldographer
The original RPGaDay2020 prompts graphic by @WillBrooks1989 Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I looked at demons, devils, the Blood war and the Portals needed to bring them into my campaign. Today the theme is Experience, and I'm going to reflect on my experience participating in RPGaDay this year. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 31: Experience – reflections on RPGaDay this year
The RPGaDay2020 prompts in a map by dunroaminpress Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I went for a Ride with a brief guide to horses. Today the prompt is Portal. What leaks through portals? It’s a good way to introduce corrupting elements to an otherwise innocuous setting, particularly if you want to bring in demons and/or devils. I … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 30: portal
The RPGaDay2020 prompts in a map by dunroaminpress Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I prepared for an investigation in my campaign. Today the theme is Push. Push is a popular sport in Akorros. The name is unimaginative, the rules are simple, and in theory it can be extremely genteel and well-mannered, although it seldom is and there … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 21: Push – a popular sport in Akorros
The original RPGaDay2020 prompts graphic by @WillBrooks1989 Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I looked at The Tower, an establishment of ill repute in Akorros. Today the theme is Investigate. Which is quite appropriate since we're starting back in our Akorros campaign after our summer break, and the characters will have an investigation on their hands. As I've … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 20: Investigate – missing woman…
The RPGaDay2020 prompts in a map by dunroaminpress Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I looked at meeting online and my experiences with VTTs. Today the theme is Tower. Round the back of Palace Rock, up against the rock and the inner city wall, is an establishment which everyone knows as The Tower. It doesn't have any name … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 19: Tower – and the Akorros establishment of that name
The original RPGaDay2020 prompts graphic by @WillBrooks1989 Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 I went back to traditional blogging, looking at Rest and the 5-minute adventuring day. Today the theme is Banner...and I'm struggling. What banners might you get in Akorros? The most likely would be the Toney House and Mendel Callister. The Toney family crest (according to … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 14: Banner
The original RPGaDay2020 prompts graphic by @WillBrooks1989 Yesterday in RPGaDay2020 we looked at Want - the desire of disabled people to play someone like themselves. Today the theme is Stack, and I have to confess I struggled to come up with something to writes about. Then I thought about Summer Camp 2020 and about my … Continue reading RPGaDay2020 Day 11: Stack – the Stacks of Akorros
