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Agents of Edgewatch – Session 29: Prison Break

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Sep 10

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 29: Prison Break

The agents defeat Lord Guirden, find the last binding stone, and escape the prison. They rush to confront Reginald Vancaskerkin, the Rumormonger and his clockwork minions.

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The group was now fully armed and still disguised as a horde of Wynsal Starborns by Vulture Claw’s magic. They had hoped to find the last binding crystal at the lowest level of the ship, but the ar…

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Self: "Hey, I'd like to finally check out this game. How much is it on DTRPG?"

Also, Self: "DTRPG says we already own it."

Self: "What?"

Also, Self: "Yep."

Self: "We have a problem."

Also, Self: "Yep."

#ttrpg #rpg

Cover of Memento Mori Roleplaying Game. Gold lettering on a black background.

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exalted Essence - Session 41: Blood and Lore

The Celestials battle a god of war! They free some of Naoki's people, but learn they must negotiate for the rest. Ahlat introduces them to Lore, an artifact from the First Age.

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Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 26

I think the real test to determine if a TTRPG is great should be, "Are there rules for jumping or flying side kicks?" Because they're awesome!

TMNT & Other Strangeness, Mutants & Masterminds, and Feng Shui are a few that come to mind.

Any others?

#rpg #ttrpg #flyingkicks #martialarts

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Proud to be a backer of Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!!

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 24

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 28: Let's Get a Tattoo

The team battles an aquatic mummy, burly fey, and fire-breathing three-headed centipedes. Man, this prison is weird. Wynsal had better be happy to see them.

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#AgentsofEdgewatch #Pathfinder2E #ttrpg #rpg

Agents of Edgewatch – Session 28: Let’s Get a Tattoo

Yarrick dragged the bodies of the azarketi aquamancers and tossed them through the door into the open sea outside the Black Whale prison. It did not take long for the shadows of the lusca to appear…

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 22

Exalted Essence - Session 40: Through the Dragon Gate

The Exalts discover the existence of the Green Sun Princes. Ri-Anu takes control of the manse and city. Raptok and mortals migrate. The Exalts teleport to Harborhead.

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 14

Exalted Essence: Echoes of the First Age
Session 39: Twilight Looming

Areum and Shade are reunited, but Talnin scares Shade away. Roka reveals the letter he wrote to himself. Modu reveals hints. They kick a demon's arse.

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#ttrpg #rpg #Exalted #ExaltedEssence

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Agents of Edgewatch – Session 27: The Black Whale

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 10

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 27: The Black Whale

The agents infiltrate the prison known as the Black Whale and begin searching for Wynsal, Asarka, and their means to escape the demiplane where the prison resides.

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#ttrpg #rpg #AgentsofEdgewatch #Pathfinder2E

Retcon Notes: During the last session, I introduced a new NPC named Mimnurath, an ancient blue dragon imprisoned in the Black Whale. He contacted Solarius via telepathy and begged for help to escap…

Agents of Edgewatch – Session 26: Fall of the House of the Planes

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Aug 4

Home from Gen Con. So much fun seeing friends, making new ones, playing games, exploring the halls, and enjoying all the geekery. My heart is full. Time to rest and recover.

Sharing one of my highlights, hanging out with Ed Greenwood for a few hours. Such a great guy! :)

#gencon2025 #gencon

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 30

Exalted Essence - Session 38: House of the Moonless Sky... Excellent!

The Loom of Fate is used against the Celestials a second time. Ri-Anu learns Kai is his brother. Shade appears and challenges the broken circle.

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#Exalted #ExaltedEssence #ttrpg #rpg

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 29

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 26: Fall of the House of the Planes

It has all come down to this moment. Protect Miogimo during the meeting with the Eastgate gangs. Then he gives them what they need to rescue Wynsal Starborn.

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#ttrpg #rpg #Pathfinder2E

The “rogue” Starwatch agents were close to their goal. They’d done Miogimo’s dirty work (mostly) and the cost to their team had been high. Too high! Eclipse and Houx died fighting an eldritch horro…

a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a green shirt .

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 28

Seeing folks posting about prep downtown for Gen Con 2025. This makes me happy. :)

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a green shirt .

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Exalted Essence – Session 37: The Keeper of Bells

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Exalted Essence - Session 37: The Keeper of Bells

The Celestials journey to the ruined city at the center of the island, but the going is rough. Memories of their missing brother begin to resurface. They meet a god!

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The sun rises over the green heart of Korithal, casting golden light through the wide-leafed canopy of the jungle. Songbirds trill in the trees. Mist curls lazily from the branches, evaporating und…

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Time to run some Exalted Essence. Might find a way to work a Dark Prince in somewhere.

#ttrpg #rpg #Exalted #ExaltedEssence

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 22

R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Michael O. Holland here ([email protected]). Freelance writer with work on D&D, Pathfinder, and Starfinder for 3PP. I'd love to be able to join you, if you'll have me. :)

Exalted Essence – Session 36: To Ur, With Love

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Exalted Essence - Session 36: To Ur, With Love

The Celestials battle the forces of House Tepet. They then return to the Raptok village on the island to discuss Areum's promise to help restore the island's defenses.

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#ttrpg #rpg #Exalted #ExaltedEssence

A strange wave of time and energy rolled over everyone. One moment, Talnin, Naoki, and Ri’anu were standing in the home of Elder Valkar and Oracle Sorr. Then they stood on the beach where they had …

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 18

Almost time for Get the Led Out, a Led Zepplin tribute band! #rock

Agents of Edgewatch – Session 24: Death of Heroes

Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 13

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 25: Blood Retribution

Someone new joins the team. Grimwold is attacked by assassins. The group goes to the Bloody Barbers to eliminate Twisted Jack, but cuts a deal with him instead.

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 10

Exalted Essence - Session 35: Time Shenanigans!

Someone changed something, and Areum doesn't like it. Now she remembers two versions of their morning, and there are hints that other things have changed as well. Not good!

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Michael O. Holland @mikeholland.bsky.social · Jul 6

Agents of Edgewatch - Session 24: Death of Heroes

The crew work jobs for Miogimo, much to their chagrin. Deep in Mother Venom's lair, things go wrong, and not everyone makes it out alive.

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No one liked the idea of working for Miogimo, but he was the only one who knew how to escape the Black Whale prison. They were trapped in a deal with the devil if they wanted to rescue Wynsal Starb…