Ancient Gamer

Social Tricks for the GM

This is devoted to those common problems facing a GM. How do you get enough players? What do you do when there is a bad atmosphere within the group? Everyone, please post those tips and tricks that…

Beasts of Urghul

The beasts of Urghul are found in the valley of Urghul, a remote, forested valley within the Cyllerean Mountains. These unstopable creatures are gigantic carnivores with a physique resembling gorillas…

Kallio's Stilling of the Heart

The Stilling Potion is employed by mercenaries and necromancers alike; a potent concoction that makes the imbiber seem dead for a certain period of time

Korinthan Cracker Powder

The Korinthan Master Thieves employ the Cracker Powder as a form of safeguard: An alarm system warning them of approaching guardsmen and their like

Korinthan Lock Acid

The Korinthan Master Thieves often employ this extremely potent acid in their nighttime activities.

The Malisso Cabinet

The Malisso Cabinet is an ordinary piece of luxurious furniture, but one that might create a lot of trouble for its owner.

The Tabards of Nhil-Haress

Once these tabards were worn by the traitorous bodyguards of an elven Prince. The circumstances around their betrayal of the Prince has given the tabards paranormal abilities.

Loot and Rewards

Some GMs, and the computer game industry too, seems to think gemstones, gold and magic weapons are the only way in which to reward the players. Most experienced GMs know this isn't true, so I created …

Dream Nectar

Even though the Gods struggle so, their achievements are temporary at best. For all beings must dream, and within those dreams dwell the Dreamer. Come then and succumb to the lord, come then and e…

The Music box of Mordalin

One of the toys of the ruler of the lost realm, the music box of Mordalin gives great powers at an even greater cost.

The Mask of the White Witch

A white silken mask with burnt edges. A white little mask which eventually led it's wearer to be burnt at the stake.