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He/Him/His, DnD and TTRPG lover, Board-game player. Check out my blog on those, and related things: http://tavernstories.home.blog
Promise I'm not an Ent in a semi-convincing wig.
Also, technically, a boat historian - Ask me about whaling (1790s-1850s
Promise I'm not an Ent in a semi-convincing wig.
Also, technically, a boat historian - Ask me about whaling (1790s-1850s
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D&D 30 Question Challenge: #22 – Favorite Giants
Much like Dragons, Giants have long been an iconic enemy (and ally) within the realms of D&D, and come in a wide variety of flavors from the fiery-tempered Fire Giant to the almost comical two-…
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Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
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A little philatelist.
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A little philatelist.
Listening to the radio today, and the two announcers get talking about Trump and his new "bonus" for the military, and the dipshit lady host is like "He's trying to teach Americans a history lesson, thats why its $1,776...and hes going to let every American buy their own insurance."
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Listening to the radio today, and the two announcers get talking about Trump and his new "bonus" for the military, and the dipshit lady host is like "He's trying to teach Americans a history lesson, thats why its $1,776...and hes going to let every American buy their own insurance."
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Tis the season.
#ttrpg #dnd #TalesofTheValiant #5EFeed
Santa, Krampus, and More!
www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/dnd5eandblac...
#ttrpg #dnd #TalesofTheValiant #5EFeed
Santa, Krampus, and More!
www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/dnd5eandblac...
Santa Claus, the Krampus, and the Santa’s Helper Warlock Subclass — Of Gods and Gamemasters
Santa Claus. Father Christmas. Sinterklaas. Kris Kringle. He has many names, on many worlds, in many nations. Some say he was a saint. Some, an old god. What is known, is that he is a very powerful in...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Tis the season.
#ttrpg #dnd #TalesofTheValiant #5EFeed
Santa, Krampus, and More!
www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/dnd5eandblac...
#ttrpg #dnd #TalesofTheValiant #5EFeed
Santa, Krampus, and More!
www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/dnd5eandblac...
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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We have huge plans for the Cryptid TTRPG series, starting next year with the sequel Cryptid Cities, the Curse anthology Ripples, and the solo play rules Tendrils.
Beyond that, we’ll be writing a novella and a children’s picture book set in the same universe!
Beyond that, we’ll be writing a novella and a children’s picture book set in the same universe!
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We have huge plans for the Cryptid TTRPG series, starting next year with the sequel Cryptid Cities, the Curse anthology Ripples, and the solo play rules Tendrils.
Beyond that, we’ll be writing a novella and a children’s picture book set in the same universe!
Beyond that, we’ll be writing a novella and a children’s picture book set in the same universe!
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The intricate designs of these stained glass curiosities hide secrets and magical surprises to those who gaze into them. Roll up twelve mesmerizing windows from our collection of arcane rarities!
bit.ly/3YhlU5e
bit.ly/3YhlU5e
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The intricate designs of these stained glass curiosities hide secrets and magical surprises to those who gaze into them. Roll up twelve mesmerizing windows from our collection of arcane rarities!
bit.ly/3YhlU5e
bit.ly/3YhlU5e
He's so adorable. Clearly overworked but adorable.
Gruß vom Krampusnacht. Merry Krampus night, hope y’all been good or you’re going in the bag.
December 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
He's so adorable. Clearly overworked but adorable.
This feels really harsh. Is it? Or is this a common punishment for underperforming in cricket.
Not sure these cricketers should be let back into the UK. They should be forced instead to roam the world as Ronin, offering their bat or bowling action to any franchise war lord desperate enough to listen. Disgraced, they mumble their names in shame, while children taunt them and steal their pads.
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This feels really harsh. Is it? Or is this a common punishment for underperforming in cricket.
Me: What the hell is a CMAT?
Also me: Bought all three of her albums earlier this year but had misread her name as CÆAT at the time, and never thought about it again.
Also me: Bought all three of her albums earlier this year but had misread her name as CÆAT at the time, and never thought about it again.
December 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Me: What the hell is a CMAT?
Also me: Bought all three of her albums earlier this year but had misread her name as CÆAT at the time, and never thought about it again.
Also me: Bought all three of her albums earlier this year but had misread her name as CÆAT at the time, and never thought about it again.
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From a new paper in Nature.... Satellite light pollution is becoming a major problem. If it continues at this rate, this is what our deep space telescope images of the universe will look like.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From a new paper in Nature.... Satellite light pollution is becoming a major problem. If it continues at this rate, this is what our deep space telescope images of the universe will look like.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
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Postcard from my collection, sent 1912.
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Postcard from my collection, sent 1912.
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I need you all to understand the sheer level to which I'm bringing this. Not only did I invite a crew of people to create with me, I developed a character for our Editor-in-Chief, spent my adult money to make a website, created a Discord server for the team to work in, and have so many plans for it!
Fantastical Geographic is a new free monthly "travel guide" to introduce GMs & players to new places our collaborative team visits! I'm so proud of this project and so excited to share it with everyone. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified whenever an issue is posted.
December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I need you all to understand the sheer level to which I'm bringing this. Not only did I invite a crew of people to create with me, I developed a character for our Editor-in-Chief, spent my adult money to make a website, created a Discord server for the team to work in, and have so many plans for it!
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Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables? (from The Conversation in 2023)
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
The botany behind why cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple
Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables? (from The Conversation in 2023)
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
I have a question for Bone People (people who know about bones). Are bones wet or dry?
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I have a question for Bone People (people who know about bones). Are bones wet or dry?
It may be controversial; but I think Danny DeVito should be an alternate universe Wolverine. Okay, I actually want an all Danny DeVito universe but I am not sure if people are ready for that level of natural heat. #Marvel
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It may be controversial; but I think Danny DeVito should be an alternate universe Wolverine. Okay, I actually want an all Danny DeVito universe but I am not sure if people are ready for that level of natural heat. #Marvel
Here are the links I have gotten for BackerKit nerdy company winter sales for those who might be looking to support them, but didn't know where to go:
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Here are the links I have gotten for BackerKit nerdy company winter sales for those who might be looking to support them, but didn't know where to go:
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
D&D 30 Question Challenge: #22 – Favorite Giants
Much like Dragons, Giants have long been an iconic enemy (and ally) within the realms of D&D, and come in a wide variety of flavors from the fiery-tempered Fire Giant to the almost comical two-…
tavernstories.home.blog
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
Public Media is a vital part of this country and needs our support, more than ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Public Media is a vital part of this country and needs our support, more than ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
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My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
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It's OMENS OF CHAOS yelling time again! Have you pre-ordered YOUR copy yet?
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It's OMENS OF CHAOS yelling time again! Have you pre-ordered YOUR copy yet?
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If you lived 100 years ago, who would you have been? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? My new history show, Past Lives, is all about the experiences of regular folks. Watch the trailer now and subscribe to the feed - we launch December 3 with three episodes! www.instagram.com/reel/DRAY51b...
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wyman_patrickIf you had lived 100 years ago, who would you be? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? Most of us are the common clay of humanity, and Past Lives is all about the experiences of people just like you and me over the grand sweep of our existence. Past Lives launches on December 3 with three full episodes, so be sure to subscribe now! Follow the link here or search “Past Lives” on your podcast platform of choice. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/past-lives/id1852618120#history #historia #archaeology #historypodcast #historymemes #podcastView all comments
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you lived 100 years ago, who would you have been? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? My new history show, Past Lives, is all about the experiences of regular folks. Watch the trailer now and subscribe to the feed - we launch December 3 with three episodes! www.instagram.com/reel/DRAY51b...
I have been working on expanding my repertoire a bit, and to that end, here is a bit of a review —perhaps more of my thoughts on "The Grimnoire Grammer School Parent Teacher Association" by Catlin Rozakis, which was released earlier this year.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
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Book in Review: The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association – Caitlin Rozakis
Cover of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association with a stack of magical looking books whose spines spell out the title. At the bottom of the stack their are an orange and a red cray…
tavernstories.home.blog
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I have been working on expanding my repertoire a bit, and to that end, here is a bit of a review —perhaps more of my thoughts on "The Grimnoire Grammer School Parent Teacher Association" by Catlin Rozakis, which was released earlier this year.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...