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Busy Wyvern

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25+ years experience as a #ttrpg GM Current faves: Cypher System, Shadowdark Blog: https://www.busywyvern.com Creations: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Busy%20Wyvern

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · May 20

NPC Reactor helps Game Masters create intelligent, memorable NPCs that remember every player interaction, evolve naturally, and stay true to character, all without extensive notes or prep time. It's your ultimate companion for more immersive and consistent storytelling. #ttrpg

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NPC Reactor is an application that allows users to create and interact with AI-powered non-player characters (NPCs).

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 11h

New Quest: the forgotten isle of the hydra cult! From Shots in the Dark (Shadowdark). Pirates seek forbidden treasure! Stop them before a hydra's curse awakens. The Ruby Heart awaits...but at what cost? Explore this adventure! #Shadowdark #fantasy #Questable #ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/...

the forgotten isle of the hydra cult

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 18h

From the archives: Remember #Lore24? We explored building worlds, inspired by Dungeon23! A fun dive into RPG design and worldbuilding. #ttrpg #worldbuilding #throwback #archive Check it out: https://busywyvern.com/2024/01/02/lets-build-a-world-lore24/

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Travis Lockwood (He/Him) @indentyourcode.itch.io · 1d

Magic Item #6: The Needle of Desire.

This one is heavily inspired by Into the Odd's Pierced Heart Arcanum. I adapted it for my Mythic Bastionland game, but it'll suit any OSR just fine I'd imagine.

#osr #nsr #shadowdark #rpg #dnd

A magic item designed for Shadowdark and other TTRPGs.

Title: Needle of Desire.

Flavor Text: A sliver of silver, cloaked in pale moon light.

Benefit: When inserted into a fresh heart, speak your desire. When held in the direction of your desire the heart beats. The heart ruptures into a gorey mess when the goal is in sight.

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 20h

New Quest: Black Sarcophagus! (Dungeons & Dragons). Dare to defy a serpent god? Unearth forbidden power, face undead horrors, and claim the Black Sarcophagus! Your story awaits! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/BoKjfvk4YjJng7uzFukZ

Black Sarcophagus

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 21h

The vast majority of the country has no idea how out of control ICE is right now. Yes, there's reporting on ICE raids and protests, but most people are not seeing photos and videos of horrific incidents like this, or the apartment building raid.

If most people did know they'd be horrified.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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D'Arcangel Productions @darcangelprod.bsky.social · 1d

I just backed Dark Forest: Redwall Meets 1E in a Shadowdark World on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/sur...

Dark Forest: Redwall Meets 1E in a Shadowdark World

Step into Dark Forest, where brave animal folk adventure in a world of majestic forests, lost ruins, and the echoes of ancient magic.

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Faerie Sheep Sue ΘΔ @faeriesheep.bsky.social · 21h

Balatro: has poker cards and terms - PEGI 18
Silksong: neck snap, horror elements, cult elements, corpses everywhere etc. - PEGI 7

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 1d

New Quest: test of the demonweb! From Demonweb (Dungeons & Dragons). Lolth's spiderweb ensnares the world. Arda Pharn rises. Will you break free, or become prey? Dive into the unknown! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/8KVzvFGvdd5UkjUs7smD

test of the demonweb

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 1d

New Quest: day of the devil! (Dungeons & Dragons). Baldur's Gate bleeds. Zariel's wrath descends! Can you defy a devil's agent and save the Hellriders from fiery doom? Claim your destiny! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/ucuVd3uKaK9GteaCnHh2

day of the devil

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 2d

New Quest: temple of the nightbringers! (Dungeons & Dragons). Goblins raid, a family pleads. Can you brave the darkness and rescue their son from what awaits? Shape your own fate! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/SGOdu0dTqD0r0nrBeMjm

temple of the nightbringers

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 2d

From the archive: A look back at Weird Wastelands (5e)! This campaign guide brought new classes, subclasses, and more to your tabletop. Dive into simplified exploration and monster reskinning! #ttrpg #dnd #5e #throwback #archive https://busywyvern.com/2023/12/26/review-weird-wastelands-5e/

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 2d

New Quest: wraith inquisitors! From Woeful Barrows and Other Places (Shadowdark). Dream wraiths hunt an elf through city streets! A broken pact? Flee or fight in this fantasy quest! Your story awaits! ##Shadowdark ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/G07bqEQKZ9MyRR3a2ccw

wraith inquisitors

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 3d

New Quest: Tomb of the Twilight Queen! (Dungeons & Dragons). Darkness stirs in the Tomb. Treasures and terrors abound! Will you survive the Twilight Queen's wrath? Your story awaits! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/DK1uFsutYScaIe6Sjoy9

Tomb of the Twilight Queen

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 3d

From the archive: Remember when Martians invaded Earth for our resources? Giant tripods & uranium mining! #Lore24 #Martians #SciFi #Mining #Throwback #ClassicPost Check it out: https://busywyvern.com/2024/01/18/lore24-entry-4/

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 3d

New Quest: the scorpion's shadow! (Dungeons & Dragons). A councilor falls. A city rises. Can you outrun the assassin and the Scorpion's Shadow before time runs out? Start your legend! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##Fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/aXhLN1eXDbjMGOMcXzja

the scorpion's shadow

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 4d

New Quest: Castaway! (Cypher System). Stranded. Hunted. Changed. Uncover the secrets of a hostile alien world, or be consumed by it. Survive! Claim your destiny! ##CypherSystem ##ScienceFiction ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/3ws4OV5WpT1S5S3ntSp9

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 4d

From the archive: Sharpen your GM skills with this review of 'Unframed - The Art of Improvisation for Game Masters'! A #classicpost packed with advice for #ttrpg & #dnd masters. #throwback https://busywyvern.com/2023/02/20/review-unframed-the-art-of-improvisation-for-game-masters/

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 4d

New Quest: Shards of the Spellforge! (Tales of the Valiant). Whipperwit's contraptions are going haywire! Can you fix the ancient Spellforge before it destroys everything? Adventure awaits! Will you answer the call? #TalesoftheValiant #Fantasy #Questable #ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/ZY0l...

Shards of the Spellforge

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 5d

New Quest: raiders of the hidden temple! (Shadowdark). Jungle temple. Immortal vipers. A chalice of blood grants dark power. Claim it or be claimed! The challenge begins now! ##Shadowdark ##fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/x2gfraDgAcDSMaYnUOGc

raiders of the hidden temple

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 5d

From the archives: A look back at Heist on Miracle IV for Cypher System! Synths, AI, and a wealthy patron...what could go wrong? #ttrpg #cyphersystem #throwback #archive Read the review: https://busywyvern.com/2021/05/12/review-heist-on-miracle-iv-cypher-system/

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 5d

New Quest: the doom of cear ferros! From Shots in the Dark (Shadowdark). Cear Ferros crumbles. Face undead horrors, a Wight Lord, and a dark entity. Can you survive the doom? Dive into the unknown! ##Shadowdark ##Gothic ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/zFEMCQxtu6vkqBzsvYaZ

the doom of cear ferros

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 6d

New Quest: the tarwell! From Shots in the Dark (Shadowdark). Poisoned waters, monstrous foes, and a treasure untold! Can you shut down the Tarwell before it's too late? Your story awaits! ##Shadowdark ##fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/uuRUkFvW4oU4p3oegFeY

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 6d

From the archive: A Major Minor Problem for Cypher System! Play as the crew or young privateers in this sci-fi adventure. A classic review you might have missed! #cyphersystem #ttrpg #scifi #throwback #archive https://busywyvern.com/2023/03/18/review-a-major-minor-problem-cypher-system/

Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 6d

New Quest: gate of the lens wizards! (Dungeons & Dragons). Lens wizards clash with lunar spiders! A crumbling lab holds the key... and The Chronicle awaits activation! Your story awaits! ##Dungeons&Dragons ##fantasy ##Questable ##ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/QnZtLj5CDappChYhEAXo

gate of the lens wizards

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Busy Wyvern @busywyvern.bsky.social · 7d

New Quest: charmed crossroads! From Woeful Barrows and Other Places (Shadowdark). Lost in the woods? Fey tricksters twist paths! Negotiate with Grassneedle and Goose or become hopelessly, magically lost! Shape your own fate! #Shadowdark #fantasy #Questable #ttrpg https://questable.app/#/quests/RP...

charmed crossroads

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