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Burin Whitebeard
Based on The One Ring 2e by Free League Publishing Born into the sturdy halls of the Iron Hills, Burin was destined for battle. From a young age, he wielded a sword with a natural prowess that surprised even the seasoned warriors of Durin’s Folk. Yet, his path to becoming a renowned champion was not…
🐲from dragons to day jobs
Before I return to the gen AI topic as promised, I’ve got some exciting news: the pre-launch page for my upcoming Kickstarter campaign is up! You can check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericpcaillibot/world-of-kiynan and click the “Notify me on launch” button to get a reminder when it starts. I’ll be sharing a lot more about the…
Clockwork Dawn – Episode 4
Campaign summary of Clockwork Dawn, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). The battle for Whisperwind Canyon was won, but the party’s work was far from over. With Aldred of Spire unconscious and his remaining minions captured, the heroes began to piece together the full extent of the disgraced inventor’s…
🤖 AI tools and human stories
I want to talk about generative AI this month (and probably next month too). If you didn’t already know, I’ve been working my day job in the tech sector for 20 years. I’m definitely a technology enthusiast, although generally not an early adopter (unless it’s free). So, I’ve been wanting to address gen AI for…
Clockwork Dawn – Episode 3
Campaign summary of Clockwork Dawn, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). The party began their assault on Whisperwind Canyon at dusk, slipping past the main gate through a secret, unguarded pass revealed to them by their Valkan allies. This clever approach allowed them to emerge deep within the canyon.…
Return to Skywall – Episode 5
Campaign summary of Return to Skywall, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). Returning to Haven with hard-won trophies and Tylia’s recovered documents, the companions were once again received by Mistress Kayla the Blue. They spoke of the battle at the ruins of Skywall, of Braka…
Return to Skywall – Episode 4
Campaign summary of Return to Skywall, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). The trading vessel Tylia had secured bore the companions along the desolate shores of the Shrouded Sea, its crew muttering uneasily of the cursed waters. With each passing day, the adventurers drew closer…
Return to Skywall – Episode 3
Campaign summary of Return to Skywall, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). The Pride of Freshwater bore the companions as far as Lament, where they disembarked beneath the brooding stronghold of House Despair. A novice in grey led them through towering doors into the monastery’s…
Return to Skywall – Episode 2
Campaign summary of Return to Skywall, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). The adventurers boarded the merchant vessel Pride of Freshwater, setting sail eastward from Haven with the salt wind at their backs. Days at sea revealed much of their character. Nines, ever restless, tinkered…
Return to Skywall – Episode 1
Campaign summary of Return to Skywall, set in the World of Kiynan (5E compatible, based on Wizard of the Coast’s SRD 5.2.1). In the raucous heart of Haven, where taverns roared louder than the crashing surf, destiny chose an unlikely stage. Ethain Trimanus, dashing and overdressed, took up a corner table to dazzle strangers with…