Dresden Files: My first impressions of FATE

Today I finally got to use the FUDGE dice I ordered a few months ago when I sat down to my first game of Dresden Files.The setting is based on that presented in the books by Jim Butcher, namely a modern fantasy incorporating modern city folk, some film noir tropes, and magic both fun and … Continue reading Dresden Files: My first impressions of FATE

Various pieces of information, and assorted ramblings

I decided today that it was due time for another development  post but I wasn't sure what to write about. For the past week or so, my mind has been buzzing with ideas not about the setting itself, but how I would like to play with it in the near future. I've decided that I … Continue reading Various pieces of information, and assorted ramblings

Gods, Goddesses and Ascension

Today I'm going to talk about the various deities present in the setting, some of their teachings, symbols, and things like that.The first thing to note about the different gods and goddesses is that they are not referred to by name, only by a title. The use of a 'Godsname' allows an amount of power … Continue reading Gods, Goddesses and Ascension

Kingsmead character overview part 2

This update is a more in depth look at the Hunter family in Kingsmead. I tried not to be too detailed. The point is to outline the heads of the family and a handful of important characters. The ones that aren't so important are at least getting a little plot drop. Pa Hunter Ulfrik Hunter, … Continue reading Kingsmead character overview part 2

Kingsmead character overview part 1

So I took my time with this update. First off, I'm going to run through important characters that live in Kingsmead. There are, apart from two exceptions, all human. This is because I'm kind of lazy, and saw it as a human dominated settlement. There are no doubt a few others dotted about, but the … Continue reading Kingsmead character overview part 1

Kingsmead general overview

The village of Kingsmead stands on the south side of the ford of the Midlands River, with a small apple and pear orchard opposite on the northern bank. The fields around the village are usually grazed by herds of goats and droves of domesticated rabbits. Any sewing of seeds leads to small subsistence patches for … Continue reading Kingsmead general overview