fantasy genre

Let’s Write a Samurai in Fantasy Stories

Let’s Write a Samurai in Fantasy Stories

Writing a samurai or ronin character in fantasy stories takes the legendary figures of real-world Japanese history and placing them…

11 months ago

Guide to Writing a Paladin Character

Writing a paladin character includes internal struggle, discipline and courage.  They fight for something bigger than themselves, fully committed to…

11 months ago

6 Best Grimdark Fantasy Movies and Shows

The 6 best examples of Grimdark fantasy movies and shows are: Conan the Barbarian (1982) The Witcher (2019) Berserk (1997)…

3 years ago

Guide to Building a Ranger Fey Wanderer: DnD 5e

The Fey Wanderer ranger in Dungeons and Dragons 5e leans into the tricky, magical elements of fairies and Fey creatures. …

4 years ago

DnD 5e Forest Gnome Character Guide

Forest gnomes in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are some of the most cunning and intelligent characters to play.  Therefore, they…

4 years ago

Guide to Building a Monk Way of Shadow: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

For Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Monk Way of Shadow characters should consider: A race with a Dexterity modifier and/or special…

4 years ago

Guide to Building a Monk Way of the Open Hand: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

For the Monastic Tradition Way of the Open Hand, consider the following build: Choose a race with high Dexterity and/or…

4 years ago

Guide to Building a Monk Way of the Four Elements: DnD 5e

Consider the following when building a monk following the Way of the Four Elements in DnD 5e. Choose a class…

4 years ago

Guide to Building a Bard College of Lore: DnD 5e

While building a bard of the College of Lore for Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider the following: Choose race and…

4 years ago

Princess Mononoke Wolves, Forest Spirits and Mythology

In 1997, Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki released the epic, supernatural story Princess Mononoke.  Pulling from familiar Japanese folklore,…

4 years ago