Thalian Musings

Earlier logs are here: one , two , three . Summary: still in the dungeon, no one dies, 1 and part of another person join the adventurers, lo...

Three sessions in a row!  2024 is turning into a great gaming year for me.  I even got to play some Magic this Wednesday. Our cast: Varda, t...

May is wrapping up, and with it the frenetic energy of a graduation, multiple field trips, class parties, and championship soccer games.  Wh...

Magic items are staples of fantasy fiction and roleplaying games. After all, they boost the individual or group using them, they are fun in ...

Historians and bards speak of the great empire of Uraiawakiraia, a true meritocracy, and the wonders its inevitable collapse left behind.  W...

Every civilized place has laws that hold it together.  Sometimes it is through custom, tradition, or taboo, rather than legislation (or fiat...

Despite Skara Brae being a proper city, and a port city at that, it lacks several things that are regularly seen in today's cities.  Not...

Magic the Gathering really is a fine game.  Even if you don't play it, most folks can appreciate and be inspired by the artwork on many ...