Umberto: Shahzadi is a two-part adventure made in January 2015, covering events that occured in both 2013’s Shadows of Umberto and 2014’s The Green Scar. Ten years after the near-destruction of Umberto city, the nation’s young regent Caliph Umba-Ertan al-Ertan has publically announced his intention to marry the Amira El-Rayhim Dra El-Naga – an anthropomorphic shard of a dead god from the jungle […]
I’ve had this under construction for a while – it’s a ‘culture guide’ designed to add a little flavour to your characters. I’ve also included ideas for a few people and places from each location, to help spark some new adventures when you need it!
It’s a spooky October theme this month as we present four horror-monster-themed adventures for your brave adventurers!
The temple is miles from the coast, yet the walls are covered with seaweed and coral. The sigil lies untouched on the altar, just like the old man said, at the far end of the temple. Between you and it, the floor is flooded ankle-deep with seawater. In places, the water is somehow flowing upwards – it’s already formed a […]
So, I’ve been helping my girlfriend out with a programme for her theatre group’s upcoming production. (As it turns out, all those other PDFs are great practice for actual work!) On the hunt for appropriate imagery, I found this lovely set of hand-drawn flowers by Evgeniya Ivanova (https://creativemarket.com/snusmumr) and thought they might be a fun bit of inspiration for a […]
How long have you been trapped here? Days, weeks? You remember flashes – your attackers appearing through the storm, your ship splintering around you, being carried to this gods-damned place. Since then, it’s been fishy gruel, iron cuffs and a pick in your hands. (So, who captured you? Tritons, pirates, or orcish natives?) But today’s going to be different. You’re lashed together and […]
A model village with a strange and sordid past, Fluxington is home to the strange and powerful Phlogiston engine. But will your adventurers find the engine before the villagers find them?
Mayor Tacitus’ son has come of age and tonight there is to be a commemorative masque in the young lad’s honour. You and yours are here after your last adventure, looking for an opportunity to celebrate victory – or commiserate defeat!
The Dominar Estate, ever under siege by the savage mountain clans, has been all but destroyed. In desperation, it’s lord has called his banners to launch one final assault. He intends to either wipe the clansmen from his family’s land, or die trying.
If you frequent the DW communities online but haven’t played or read Apocalypse World yet, you may have heard the term “love letter” before but not be sure what it means. In brief, it’s a few paragraphs written specifically for a player or players to bring them up to speed on their situation, usually after […]
After getting a lot out of what Johnstone Metzger had to say on the subject, I wanted to add my own thoughts on writing adventures.
Rising a hundred feet over the western shore of Chalcedon, the quartz monolith stands in stark contrast to the rolling hills and fields around it. No-one knows where it came from, though the dwarves and crystal-kin are often blamed.
My good friend Tim Reed asked for my thoughts on his latest book, Spider from the Well, and I was happy to oblige! Tim is a young author of fantasy novels and short stories. You can get most of his content on Amazon. Spider from the well is a short horror story by Tim Reed about […]
Built by the dwarves long ago, the Kheluz-Gund is a transport – a towering convoy of earth elementals. You were hired to ride the convoy and guard a particular piece of cargo. Right now, you and the cargo are secured in the middle carriage. The other passengers are going about their business while outside you hear the dull booms of the […]
This afternoon I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Smith (not the eleventh doctor, sadly) about all things Dungeon World, gaming and my creative process. I had a lot of fun! Check out the link here: Play to find out! Joe Banner Remix Interview A few other people and links mentioned in the interview: […]
A derelict castle hiding the remains of a demi-god – ready for the taking?
I finally got around to watching The Wolf of Wall Street a couple of days ago, and as expected, I loved it. A big part of my job is selling, so I have a soft spot when sales techniques are portrayed in modern media. Anyway, I was pondering the movie this morning and I got […]
The Green Scar, my biggest adventure PDF yet, is now available with several ad agencies and for sale on DTRPG. Miles from civilisation, a forgotten valley hides an ancient jungle: the Green Scar. This land of untapped resources has caught the eye of no-good industrialist Obadiah Cheapfields. Will the party put an end to his […]
A murder in the woods – and nighttime is fast approaching!
What’s the nature of the contraption, and how does it compare to the toys hidden in the wizard’s tower?