The 6 best examples of Grimdark fantasy movies and shows are: Conan the Barbarian (1982) The Witcher (2019) Berserk (1997) Game of Thrones (2011) Army of Darkness (1992) Beastmaster (1982) Grimdark fantasy blends elements of horror—gritty violence, dark tones—with tropes of magic, warriors and monsters …
When building a Shadow Magic sorcerer origin, consider the following races and build options: Try playing drow or owlfolk (UA) Understand Sorcery Points and Meta Magic Shadow Magic abilities: Eyes of the Dark, Strength of the Grave, Hound of Ill Omen Suggested spell list: chill …
Warlocks who use The Fathomless as their patron benefit from an expanded list of water-based spells and the aid of spectral tentacles. This patron comes from the Elemental Plane of Water—an unknown being of the abyss. Of course, tentacles are kind of a big deal …
Tieflings in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are devilish characters with a +2 Charisma/+1 Intelligence bonus combination. Infused with an infernal bloodline, this race is often seen as outsiders by the mortal world. However, charismatic magic tends to eventually win people over. That is, if they …
For DnD 5e, assassins are ambush masters with quick, deadly efficiency and masterful infiltration skills. This subclass is probably the best suited for combat as a rogue, utilizing the rogue’s Sneak Attack against enemies with a slower initiative. No need to hide if I’m faster …
Thieves in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are more like tomb-raiding treasure hunters than street urchin pickpockets—making Dexterity and Intelligence the primary ability scores to lean on. These characters are obsessed with magic items, delving into deep tombs or breaking into secure castles to acquire their …
Consider environmental elements, classic genre tropes and ancient mythology when building a desert campaign: What kind of desert is being used? How does the arid environment affect monster selection? Consider survival—the lost oasis hook Celestial encounters—pull inspiration from ancient mythology Run temples using a McGuffin—including …
For Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Monk Way of Shadow characters should consider: A race with a Dexterity modifier and/or special feature Learn basic monk features using a short sword Use Way of Shadows abilities to enhance subterfuge Implement higher-level monk abilities with the character’s role …
An extension rule book and story catalogue, Tome of Mysteries adds extra dimensions to Monster of the Week that enhance the game. In my opinion, the bonus playbooks, expanded Weird abilities, corrected Investigation checks and eclectic story collection make this book worthwhile. Corrected Rules Some …
In 1997, Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki released the epic, supernatural story Princess Mononoke. Pulling from familiar Japanese folklore, mythology and Shintoism, Miyazaki creates his own fairy tale with stunning animation and giant wolf gods. These wolves are crucial to the crux of the …