From Fale to Film: Polynesian Inspirations for Moana
Moana took inspiration from a lot of true historical and cultural elements of the islands on which it is set. Learn a little something new!
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Ghost Ships: Truth, Legend, and RPG Inspiration
We separate fact from fiction when it comes to rumors and reports of ghost ships, and highlight them as a fertile source for RPG inspiration.
A Look at a Viking Board Game Worth Dying For
Hnefatafl is an ancient Viking board game that inspired even JRR Tolkien. It was also worth dying for.
Create a Unique NPC by Giving them a Brand
Brands have been used throughout history to tell entire stories at a single glance. Use that to your advantage in your RPG campaign to create a unique NPC
Bite-Sized Book Reviews For Those In Need Of A Quicker Fix Than Reading This Title
Three bite-sized book reviews for history nerds.
The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, the World’s Greatest Bard: Part 6
Our final installment of the Life of Sir Walter Ralegh, the world greatest bard.
The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, the Swashbuckling Bard: Part 5
The continuing adventures of Sir Walter Ralegh. the swashbuckling bard.
The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, Part 4 – Rumors
The real life adventures of Sir Walter Ralegh play out like a D&D campaign. We follow the adventures of England's greatest bard.
Playing a Bard: Sir Walter Entertains the Queen
Playing a Bard: Sir Walter Meets the Queen
Tabletop Takeaways: Tips for Dungeon Masters with a Narrative Spin