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EMMA Grier
TTRPG & CREATIVE WRITER ✧ DESIGNER
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What People Are Saying
“There is not enough stars for me to give this game. Not only does it use precious animals as your main characters it is a clever caltrop core game that allows you to live your "Over the Hedge" game fantasies. ”
— GMWOLFSFOX (TRASH PALS)
“This game is awesome : fun, poetic, well designed, the layout and the illustrations are very good!
It's one of my favorite games of the year!”
— GUILLAME JENTEY (SPACE TAXI)
“This is an absolutely gorgeous game - a JOY to play through! I cried and laughed and had such a fabulous time it was amazing! Endless replayability - use it to create characters for all your fave ttrpgs or for your fictional writings or just for fun! Stunning layout and artwork accentuates the fresh and inspiring prompts which really helped me create unique characters as I journeyed through the game. ”
— PENNY BLAKE (CREATION MYTHS)
blogs & Articles
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Pocket Rituals
Check out these bite-sized Ancient Magic themed TTRPGs and supplements that are either free or under $5!
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Castles in the Sky: Cloud casting at the TTRPG table
Augury is a common spell in TTRPGs with links back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Though our games may have us cast stones or sticks to derive omens, there are ways to make this more interesting and more authentic, especially if we look to the sky.
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5 Gothic subgenres and their aesthetics
A brief round-up of aesthetics and examples of just some of the many styles of telling Gothic stories that have branched off from the original 18th century genre.
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8 ways to create more atmosphere for your online TTRPG sessions
Stuck playing online? You’re not alone. Find out some ways you can ramp up the atmosphere for your TTRPG games even when your players are spread across the globe.
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The Almanac of Sanguine Paths - Playtest
Read about my experience playtesting Rori Montford’s The Almanac of Sanguine Paths, along with some of my journal entries.
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TTRPG Community Interview with Moss Powers
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Moss Powers, a TTRPG Writer/Creator at Brewist Tabletop Games!
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TTRPG Community Interview with Alderdoodle
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Ramona, otherwise known as amazing designer Alderdoodle!
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Breathe life into your TTRPGs with Eren's Arcane Compendium of Characters
Eren’s Arcane Compendium of Characters is an amazing resource for DMs that is launching in Backerkit soon!
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TTRPG Community Interview with Jason from 25 North
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Jason from 25North, a Pathfinder Actual Play Podcast!
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TTRPG Community Interview with Tabi, aka. Critsandcrochet
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Tabi, fantasy and D&D writer!
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TTRPG Community Interview with Nico of Story Night Publishing
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Nico, one half of Story Night Publishing.
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TTRPG Community Interview with Dungeon Delves
Read my TTRPG Community Interview with Dungeon, the fabulous artist and comic maker behind Dungeon Delves.
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A somewhat spontaneous article regarding good etiquette when cold-calling creatives.