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2017/10/09 15:37:05
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Northern Ghosts
One of the things I wanted to do with Frozen Skies is maintain Alyeska's frontier feel; it is sparsely populated with a scattering of settlements rather than grand cities. Man has tried to tame this land but the land has pushed back in various different ways, leaving abandoned remnants of broken hopes and dreams. These are various ghost towns that can be found across Alyeska, any of which can be worked into an adventure.
On a side note, just (at time of writing) £400 left to go on the Frozen Skies Kickstarter.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/10/northern-ghosts.html
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2017/10/16 15:37:04
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Rogue's Gallery: The Banshees
There are many sky pirate outfits that operate across the face of Darmonica, Alyeska is no exception given that it is home to the notorious pirate haven of Broken Spires. One outfit known as the Tundra Wolves has already been mentioned, though this week I want to take a look at an another outfit; The all-female outfit known as the Banshees.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/10/rogues-gallery-banshees.html
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2017/10/23 15:45:05
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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October 2017 Update
Right, update time.
We're getting towards the end of the year and Frozen Skies is getting pretty darn close to being released, though it is still a case of "so close yet so far". The news is mainly going to be about the Kickstarter, though I do have a couple of other things to talk about.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/10/october-2017-update.html
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2017/10/30 17:08:56
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: The Commonwealth
One of the Q&As I've done in relation to the Kickstarter had people asking about the rest of the world of Darmonica beyond the shores of Alyeska. I've covered the various nations of the world to a limited degree, but nothing in depth. The most obvious one to start with is the Commonwealth (which I've posted about before) since that is the nation that currently has the most influence over Alyeska. Gradually I'll cover the other nations in turn should this mini-series proves to be popular, but hopefully it'll prove useful for those who wish to take their games of Frozen Skies beyond Alyeska and explore the rest of the world of Darmonica.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/10/the-airmans-gazetteer-commonwealth.html
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2017/11/06 17:22:16
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: The Free State
Currently our series, which covers the various nations of Darmonica in a greater detail, we take a look at the Tyland Free State. Formerly the Kingdom of Tyland, it now little more than a sad rump of a nation still struggling with the aftermath of defeat. It also faces an uncertain future as parts of its territory remain occupied by powers that may possibly clash with one another before long.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/11/the-airmans-gazetteer-free-state.html
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2017/11/13 17:03:35
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: The Artian Confederation
Continuing the Airman's Gazetteer series is the Artian Confederation, a victor of the Great Darmonican War that now has little opportunity to enjoy the spoils of war. It has troops tied down on either occupation duties or keeping a wary eye on its eastern frontiers, what more relations with its wartime ally the Commonwealth have been growing increasingly tense. It has a very militant culture and outlook, though that could cause trouble in the near future.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/11/the-airmans-gazetteer-artian.html
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2017/11/20 15:39:27
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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November 2017 Update
Right, Update Time!
Bit of a break from the Airman's Gazetteer series, though that will return in a couple of weeks. The Kickstarter ended successfully, though we just scraped in over the target. So now work carries on behind the scenes getting more artwork done, sorting out extra content and doing a bit of spit and polish to get Frozen Skies ready for release. So quick round up of how things stand, some game news and an extra treat.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/11/november-2017-update.html
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2017/11/27 10:22:49
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Things Never Go Smooth
Remember last week when I said I'd be running a Frozen Skies one shot at the local university's games society?
Unfortunately it ended up being cancelled, though with the prospect of being rescheduled at a later date. My plan was originally going to be writing up the post-game session report for this week's blog post, instead I'll be writing up what I'd intended to run. So sit back, relax and enjoy!
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/11/things-never-go-smooth.html
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2017/12/04 12:33:07
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: The Iron Collective
This week we return to the Airman's Gazetteer with a look at a nation that's already been extensively covered; the Iron Collective.
This isolationist, technological theocracy is viewed with a great deal of wariness by the other nations of Darmonica. It has refused to maintain any diplomatic relation. Its goals and motives are unknown, the regime refuses to let any of its citizens be exposed to any external influence. All everyone can do is keep a close eye on the Iron Collective.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/12/the-airmans-gazetteer-iron-collective.html
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2017/12/11 17:29:54
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: Union of Sodkan Republics
After looking at the Iron Collective last week, we now head south to the Union of Sodkan Republics; a loose alliance of small nations paranoid both by their big neighbour to the north and each other. They argue to be the successors to the Holy Sodkan Empire, something the rest of Darmonica is happy to accept. Though, many doubt how well the Union will stand when the Iron Guard march south.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/12/the-airmans-gazetteer-union-of-sodkan.html
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2017/12/18 15:33:27
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: The Coalition
The Airman's Gazetteer series continues with a look at the Coalition, a nation ruled over by merchants and corporate entities.
This is also the final blog post of 2017; with the next two weeks being Christmas and New Years respectively normal service will resume on Monday 8th Jan. A two week long break will hopefully mean fair progress will be made on the Kickstarter related content. In the mean time, Happy Holidays for whatever you celebrate at this time of the year.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2017/12/the-airmans-gazetteer-coalition.html
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2018/01/08 16:32:24
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: Sultanate of Taramate
Lying across the Mammut Sea south of the 'core' nations of Darmonica is the ancient kingdom known as the Sultanate of Taramate. It is said to be older than the Kingdom of Tyland, though much about the Sultanate is veiled in secrecy. Outsiders are generally restricted to a handful of ports on the Mammut Sea coast, though permission had grudgingly been given for a small number of expeditions to the interior over the years. Recently relations have been struck with the Artian Confederation and a small but growing Artian military presence has been established.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/01/the-airmans-gazetteer-sultanate-of.html
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2018/01/15 10:50:12
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: Pamdinia
Nestled to the south of the Artian Confederation is one of Darmonica's few surviving small countries; Pamdinia.
Wedged in between the Mammut Sea to its south and the Odin Mountain Range to the north, Pamdinia is a long but narrow country with few natural resources. It managed to stay neutral during the Great Darmonican War, primarily due to its status as a major trading partner of the Sultanate of Taramate and the strong Pamdinian Navy.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/01/the-airmans-gazetteer-pamdinia.html
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2018/01/22 16:41:59
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Airman's Gazetteer: Back of Beyond
Now that the 'core' nations of Darmonica have been covered we come to the last entry in the Airman's Gazetteer series; The more distant but relatively unknown reaches of Darmonica.
The major powers of Darmonica are aware that distant lands lie well beyond their borders, though the details are sketchy at best. Some lands have been discovered and explored a little, others are only known thanks to travelers from foreign parts. There is also the prospect of remnant enclaves of Ancient Terrans waiting to be found.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/01/the-airmans-gazetteer-back-of-beyond.html
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2018/01/29 16:55:51
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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January 2018 Update
First update of the new year.
The biggest thing is progress with the Kickstarter fulfillment, something thats taken a shift forwards and is probably of interest to a few people. There is a couple of other things that tie into the Kickstarter which some details about will be posted. Lastly there will be some stuff concerning what Utherwald Press has planned for this year.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/01/january-2018-update.html
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2018/02/05 12:09:11
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Rogue's Gallery: The Black Talons
Herein we return to highlighting denizens and persons of note that inhabit the frigid land of Alyeska.
Whilst a great many good natured souls call Alyeska home, there are a few who bear dark stains. Bandits and sky pirates immediately spring to mind, the newsheets certainly help keep them front and center in people's minds. There is another group, a group infamous for its bloody reign of terror in the Alyeskan wilderness.
They are a band of Windryders who call themselves the Black Talons.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/02/rogues-gallery-black-talons.html
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2018/02/12 10:14:04
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Rogue's Gallery: Genchi Clubmen
A second Rogue's Gallery in a row?
What madness is this?
Its part of some ideas I've to further flesh out and develop the world of Darmonica to make it seem more like a living, breathing world. The recent Airman's Gazetteer series was part of this and so will be a few Rogue's Gallery posts. This week's post expands a bit on Genchi culture and provides potential allies or enemies for the characters to encounter.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/02/rogues-gallery-genchi-clubmen.html
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2018/02/19 10:54:55
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Rogue's Gallery: Fayra Lockwood
Whilst there are hundreds, if not thousands, of souls living in Alyeska only a few wield any degree of influence on the world around them. Some are in positions of power, others rely on might and bloodshed. There are some who are most subtle, yet their actions still send ripples across Alyeska and even beyond. One of these people is the Commonwealth's top agent in Alyeska and the Queen's personal troubleshooter; Fayra Lockwood.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/02/rogues-gallery-fayra-lockwood.html
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2018/02/26 16:08:56
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Sodkan Imperial Remnants
Prior to the Great Darmonican War, the Holy Sodkan Empire was considered one of the 'great powers' of Darmonica and held sway over extensive territories. During the course of the war, the Empire suffered huge reversal of fortune and splintered into the Iron Collective and the Union of Sodkan Republics. There are many who mourn the lost of the Empire, there are also others who seek its restoration.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/02/sodkan-imperial-remnants.html
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2018/03/05 12:10:19
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Cold War Skirmishes: Sterling SMG
This week we take a break from Frozen Skies and do a Cold War Skirmishes instalment.
We'll be taking a look at the Sterling SMG, the British Army's submachine gun that served alongside the L1A1 SLR for much of the Cold War period. It was used by a number of other countries in a number of different conflicts (including both sides of the Falklands War). Star Wars fans may recognize the Sterling as being the basis for the blaster used by Imperial Stormtroopers in the Original Trilogy.
As ever, brief overview of the weapon and modifications/variants.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/03/cold-war-skirmishes-sterling-smg.html
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2018/03/12 15:36:14
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Cold War Skirmishes: Dispatch #1
Recently took a break from Frozen Skies related topics and did a Cold War Skirmishes installment, one that seems to have been hugely popular. So this week figured I would discuss the current plans for the Cold War Skirmishes line. Basically covering what is being worked on and whats in the pipeline for the future.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/03/cold-war-skirmishes-dispatch-1.html
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2018/03/19 10:13:03
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Cold War Skirmishes: Blackburn Buccaneer
This week we're doing something a little different for Cold War Skirmishes, we're gonna try and stat up an aircraft.
Our candidate is the Blackburn Buccaneer, a British carrier-borne attack aircraft designed in the 1950s for the Royal Navy to counter a new generation of Soviet warships. Used by the Fleet Air Arm, RAF and South African Air Force seeing combat action in both the Gulf War of 1991 and the South African Border War. They also put in appearances at the US' Exercise RED FLAG from 1977 through to 1983.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/03/cold-war-skirmishes-blackburn-buccaneer.html
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2018/03/26 16:18:47
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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March 2018 Update
Tis been a couple of months since out last update, so its kinda high time for a new one.
There is some news regarding the Kickstarter, chiefly how things are progressing on that front. There has also been some movement on the Cold War Skirmishes front as well. Finally, reports on the deployment of Utherwald Press later in the year.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/03/march-2018-update.html
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2018/04/02 15:42:41
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Rogue's Gallery: Kaelin Madigan
Alyeska is a land of ample opportunity; some toil the land for the fruit of the earth whilst others seek precious minerals beneath it. For every soul seeking to make an honest living, there are many who seek to part fools from their gold through dishonest means. Thieves and bandits are a common plight in civilized lands, but there is another kind of scoundrel that is on the raise who uses trickery and deceit to get what they want.
Kaelin Madigan is one such person, using every trick up her sleeve to fleece others out of their heard earn coin.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/04/rogues-gallery-kaelin-madigan.html
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2018/04/09 12:25:29
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Alyeskan Gazetteer: Grimsport
Alyeska is home to be many settlements; some little more than mining camps whilst others are fully fledged towns. Most were founded either in areas rich with natural resources or close to readily available water. All usually have some sort of reputation for good or ill; Grimsport sits within the latter.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/04/alyeskan-gazetteer-grimsport.html
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2018/04/16 14:18:00
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Setting Idea: The Gwentshire Chronicles
Whats this? Another Setting Idea and entry on the 'Would Like To Do Someday' List?!
Been toying for some time with the idea of a British supernatural/horror setting, but so far I've struggled with a way of making it stand out. Recently I believe that I've finally cracked it; One location (a fictional English county) but with the option of different time periods.
Basically means that a game in the setting can be set at any period throughout history, from Roman and Medieval times through the Victorian period to the World Wars and 21st Century.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/04/setting-idea-gwentshire-chronicles.html
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2018/04/23 14:30:59
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The County of Gwentshire
As the Gwentshire Chronicles setting idea seems to have been a big hit I've decided to do a follow-up post. Its a general overview of the County of Gwentshire, noting places of interests. It also gives a rough idea of the geographic layout of the county along with little glimpses at its history.
Expect further posts as I explore some concepts for the setting, though people have asked about cross-generational stuff.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/04/the-county-of-gwentshire.html
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2018/04/30 09:14:52
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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April 2018 Update
We're over a quarter of the way into the year and its looking like Frozen Skies will soon be ready. Though still a bit quiet on the events front and other big announcements, but there is a little bit of news there. Plus there is other Frozen Skies related news that may be of interest to folk.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/04/april-2018-update.html
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2018/05/07 10:57:58
Subject: Re:Utherwald Press News Thread
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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The Gwentshire Chronicles: The Mist-Bound
We're returning to the County of Gwentshire and taking a look at a few ideas concerning the Mist-Bound. This group of entities serve as sentinels, standing guard against otherworldly beings trying to break through the weak point in reality located in Gwentshire.
Doing things a little differently this week by having this week's post up on Patreon before it goes live on the blog.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/05/the-gwentshire-chronicles-mist-bound.html
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2018/05/14 14:46:20
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Battlefield Professional
Norwich, UK
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Frozen Skies Session Zero: Taking Flight
Some back I mentioned about running a Frozen Skies campaign, recently had a character creation session or 'Session Zero' if you will. Partially because we had a new player and partial because it had been a while since we last played anything Savage Worlds related, we did a short combat to get to grips with how everything works. So this week's post will be a rundown of the characters and an after action report of the brief combat. Going forward, I'll be alternating between campaign posts and Utherwald Press related posts.
http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2018/05/frozen-skies-session-zero-taking-flight.html
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