Tuesday, June 3, 2025

New Release Warlock Patron: Saint Aramys for Shadowdark

Art by James Shields

I've just released a new Warlock Patron, Saint Aramys for Shadowdark. She is the slayer of the unquiet dead, the patron of those who survived. She empowers their victims so they can wage a personal war against the undead who preyed upon them.

Monster Monday: Cylon Centurion for Shadowdark


Cylon Centurions for Shadowdark
PDF download here.

“The Cylons are the creation of a long-extinct reptilian humanoid race, also called Cylons, and view humans as a nuisance and an obstacle to the expansion of the Cylon Empire. The armies of metallic, armored Cylon Centurions are ruled by a unique, yet replaceable, Cylon known as the Imperious Leader.”

AC 15, HP 12, ATK 1 rifle (near) +3 (1d6+2) or 1 fist +3 (1d6), 
MV near, S +3, D +3, C +3, I +0, W +3, Ch +0, AL C, LV 2

Blaster. The rifle’s damage die explodes if a 6 is rolled and there is no cap.

Impervious. Cold immune.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Masters of the Universe: Man-At-Arms' Armor and Mace for Shadowdark

 





Armor of the Man-at-Arms for Shadowdark

Mythral and leather plate left over from the Eternian Epoch.

Bonus. +2 

Benefit. AC 18 (includes magic bonus). Ignore any damage dealt to you of 3 points or less. Undetected creatures do not have advantage to attack you. You can wield any weapon.



Mace of the Man-at-Arms

Mythral mace. 

Bonus. +2.

Benefit. Shoot a bolt of energy near with DEX, 1d8+2 damage (includes magic bonus to damage). 

Monday, May 26, 2025

Monster Monday: Warduke for Shadowdark



WARDUKE for Shadowdark

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“A true fighter,” Warduke feels, “makes himself rich and powerful by the strength of his sword arm. He takes what he can—if you would keep your possessions, kill those who seek to take them.” He calls his sword “Nightwind.”

AC 15 (chainmail + shield), HP 38, ATK 3 +3 flametongue sword +6 (1d8+1d4+3), MV near, S +3, D +0, C +2, I -1, W +0, Ch +0, 
AL C, LV 8

Darksight. Has infravision.

Fearless. Immune to morale checks.

Grit. Has ADV on STR checks.

Implacable. Has ADV on CON checks.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Monster Monday: Tonberry for Shadowdark


 

TONBERRY for Shadowdark

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“Sneaky beings that slowly creep through the darkness carrying knives and lanterns. Their incessant, innocent stare stabs through opponents, pushing them over the brink of despair.”

—Dissidia Final Fantasy museum description

AC 14, HP 44, ATK 3 knife +3 (4d6), MV close, S +3, D +3, C +4, I +0, W +1, Ch +3, AL C, LV 9

Chef’s Knife. Have ADV on attack rolls.

Grudge. Regain 2d6 HP when they slay a creature.

Rancor. Damage dice explode when a 6 is rolled. Roll the die again and add it to the total; there is no cap.

Traveler. Teleport a near distance.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Monster Monday: Cosmic Enforcer for Shadowdark





Cosmic Enforcer for Shadowdark

You can download a PDF here.

The Cosmic Enforcers are tasked with maintaining neutrality throughout the polyverse. They were founded by the Overlords of Trolla to witness and police the Forever War between Law and Chaos.

AC 18, HP 56, ATK 3 blaster (far) +6 (3d6) or 3 staff +4 (2d8), MV near, S +3, D +5, C +2, I +4, 
W +4, Ch +2, AL N, LV 11

Impervious. Only damaged by magical sources.

Magic Resistance. Hostile spells targeting the cosmic enforcer are DC 18 to cast.

Omens (WIS Spell). DC12. Self. ADV on all actions for 1d4 rounds.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

I've just released Folk Lore 2 for Shadowdark



I've just released Folk Lore 2, which features 11 new ancestries for Shadowdark, including Bearfolk, Catfolk, Crowfolk, Elephantfolk, Hippofolk, Lizarfolk, Mantisfolk, Pangolinfolk, and Raccoonfolk.

You can purchase it here.

New Release Warlock Patron: Saint Aramys for Shadowdark

Art by James Shields I've just released a new Warlock Patron, Saint Aramys for Shadowdark. She is the slayer of the unquiet dead, the p...