Give me a prompt for today's #dungeonyear entry!
0
0
0
0
Hashtag
#DungeonYear
Advertisement · 728 × 90
We made it just in time for #dungeon26 or your next solo game!
The #DungeonYear Journal has been updated, incorporating 2+ years of feedback and requests!
Available in print and as a free PDF!
pandiongames.com/products/dun...
34
15
1
2
My artistic ability leaves a lot to be desired, but this project continues to hit just right! #ttrpg #tabletopgames #tabletoproleplaying #dungeonyear
1
0
0
0
Two completed entries in the dungeon year journal, a 365 day challenge to create a mega dungeon.
Two days down in my Dungeon Year journal from @pandiongames.com 🙌🏻 words can’t express how much the kid-version of me would’ve loved this concept. This creation is for you inner child! #dungeonyear #ttrpg #rpg #megadungeon
6
2
1
0
A drawing on a dot grid and a brief description of a dungeon and its one-eyed inhabitants
Drawing on a dot grid and a brief description of a fishing shack and its occupant
enjoying this #dungeonyear book thing. i’m not quite using it for its intended purpose or in the way it says to, but that’s okay, it‘s good at getting my wheels turning to think up ideas for a little project and encouraging me to keep at it semi-daily
8
0
1
0
I've been loving and enjoying doing #dungeonyear It's been a great experience and I'd recommend it to other creatives (maybe not necessarily a whole year, but maybe start with a week or a month). But I am now finding myself with a lot of content to process 😂 So I will pause it for a bit! Sorry ❤️
3
0
0
0
Page of worldbuilding with an NPC - Mayor of Faranvale Name: Daryl Bransby (He/Him) Ancestry: Grassfolk History: Once just a simple farmer in Faranvale, Daryl became the mayor through a collection of political moves that resulted in him becoming a more popular member of the community by providing discounts for the businesses and influential people in the town. Secrets: Daryl's political appointment was to serve his own ends. Along with the Captain of the Guard (NPC-003), they have been allowing the smuggling of ancient artifacts of significant value. In doing so, both of them have taken their own cut of ancient powers to protect themselves. One of Daryl's early dealings with the smugglers led to him killing the beloved previous mayor.
Page of worldbuilding with an NPC - Captain of the Guard Name: Thalos Marefoot (He/Him) Ancestry: Human History: For years, Thalos has served the community. First as a simple member of the guard. Once he took down an invasion of strange creatures single handedly, resulting in a commendation by the guard and eventually his current position as Captain of the guard. Secrets: Along with the Mayor of Faranvale (NPC-002), they have been allowing the smuggling of ancient artifacts of significant value. In doing so, both of them have taken their own cut of ancient powers to protect themselves. Thalos found Daryl over the body of the previous mayor, and in return for not turning him in, he would receive a cut of the profits.
Page of worldbuilding with an NPC - Owner of The Silver Flame Name: Yelera Coldstone (She/Her) Ancestry: Dwarf History: Arriving in the town of Faranvale more than fifty years ago, Yelera set up The Silver Flame as a place for everyone to wet their lips and learn more about the goings on in the town. Each patron filled with both drink and gossip. Secrets: Yelara is the persona of a silver dragon who joined the community of Faranvale to allow it to prosper. In doing so, she would be able to establish a lair underneath the settlement, to keep it safer from her other kin. Yelara has long been a fascinated with people. She has always found them to be interesting little creatures, and sometimes seduces them to see how their little minds work.
Page of worldbuilding with an NPC - Maester of the Blathrone Millers Name: Krynna Malak'ra (They/She) Ancestry: Fiendling History: Krynna was born in Faranvale and for years has been an integral part of the workforce, particularly in their specialty of weaving. Despite this, they help ensure that craftspeople get paid fairly. Secrets: Krynna died three years ago during an invasion on the town. This current version of Krynna is a shapechanger who took on her form looking for an escape from the artificer that created them. As a result some strange decisions have been made by Krynna since this time. Those who were close to Krynna have found themselves suspicious, until they revealed that they had been altered by magic during the invasion.
Hey all! Its been a while!
Life has thrown a few obstacles in my way at the end of last year. But #DungeonYear is back!
I'm hoping to find a way to catch up with myself by making sets of days based on a theme.
This first set is NPCs for Days 11 - 14!
#worldbuilding #writing #dnd
3
1
1
0
Geslare Valtare 40ish years old Pale, brown hair. Common person that doesn’t really stand up. Fisherman of Vadiases. His daughter wants to be an adventurer and tries spending time with them, so he pays really close attention to whatever adventurer passing by the time. Judging them. He liked to boast the best fishes he fished in his career, often forgetting to mention that it was work of multiple people in same ship. He’s gotten used to adventurers so he’ll hate them only if they cause problems.
Just some random fisherman NPCs for today’s #dungeonyear
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
Unearthed curators - Main archeological organization in Vaelis - In the past few years, they've gotten really interested in Vadiases - They always pay very well for anything they believe it has even the slightest historical value - They are often called thieves because they take as much as they can even if they don't own it - They are allowed to do their own work as long as they keep paying and they don't bother normal people Cordeer - A spirit of nature, protectors of olive trees - They look like deer made of branches and vines - They have one "selected" tree where they live. The better the tree lives, the happier the deer is - They only really appear if their tree is endangered
Buidorl beach - A beach near Vadiases, in between cliffs. It's a sand beach but surrounded by a lot of rocks in the sea except in it's "back" where you can find a high angular terrain towards forest and mountains. - The beach is only used for specific celebrations and walking towards the beach is often part of the celebration
Catching up cuz I have been a *fool* and forgot how busy are these days. Here's a creature, a guild, and a beach!
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstomring
3
0
0
0
Feathered sirens - Your good old sirens (the fish ones, not the bird ones) but with a bunch of feathers in the humanoid part. - They are mute and thus won't drag people with songs. - They can be mostly seen under the moonlight, specially full moon and barely when new moon. - Believed to be descendants from the harpy and the siren of the myth of Vadiases origin.
So, I was going to sleep "early" (It's past 12am already) but then I saw that yesterday I didn't post (I thought I did!) but I'm hella tired, so here's yesterday's post and tomorrow I'll share today's and tomorrow's (If I find time cuz new year and stuff)
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
"The harpy and the siren The tale that explains the 'birth' of Vadiases is one of love of the land. It says that an harpy explained to a siren all the good things of her mountains while the siren explained all about the sea. Both ended up meeting midway both homes and settled there, creating Vadiases."
A short one, the origin story of a town (is it a myth? is it true? who knows!)
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
"Daelroo Biggest and oldest tree in town. No one really knows how old it is and it's believed it's as old or older than the town. One of the town's treasures. Some festivals related to nature happen around it. It's flowers are the icon of the town and are often gathered at the end of spring and kept them as luck amulets." A quick sketch of a tall and wide tree in front of a stone building that is three floors tall. "Daelroo's abode A building close to the Daelroo tree. It is home of Jemaroot. It's also used as a school and a nursery school for kids in town that aren't old enough to be left alone. The school part is mostly done by Jemaroot while the nursery is done by some women and older kids that have nothing else to do."
"Jemaroot 50ish years old Human, red (going white) long hair, blue eyes, pale skin with lots of freckles. Lovely woman who doesn't seem to hate anyone. She enjoys taking care of kids and cooking and baking. She believes all kids should have access to same education and care, so she doesn't ask for money when taking care of children or teaching them. People gift her money, food, and utilities." "Whispering Menhir It was unearthened a few years ago by the archeology guild and the town left it standing where it was found, making a square around it. The rock has written inscriptions that no one has managed to translate so far. It's named "whispering" as some people claim it whispers to them in full moon nights that are rainy, but it's mostly named simply 'the menhir'."
Four days in a single day! Took a couple days of free time with family and friends but now I'm all caught up in #dungeonyear!
#worldbuilding #brainstorm
3
0
0
0
"Edara Valtare 10ish years old Elf, green long hair, yellow eyes, pale skin. Daughter to fishermen. Wants to become an adventurer and explore the world. Everyone tells her to change her mind, that adventurers are bad, but kid's dales and fairy tales make her want to become a cool adventurer. Loves to ask a thousand questions to adventurers whenever these come to town even tho she has it prohibited." "Akiir Rado'or 50ish years old Dwarf, red short hair and beard. Tanned skin. Priest working in the Church of the many. Knows it all about the gods with altars in the church. Knows healing magic. Will only use it in death or life situations. Looks foever tired and always has a warm soft smile. He's fine with adventurers unless they cause problems."
A couple of two more NPCs for #dungeonyear! Tomorrow I'll be caught up once I do two more! 😊
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
3
0
0
0
"Boradea Danide An 'aasimar' fighter. Brown hair (short), eyes, and wings. Curved nose that almost looks like a beak. Dark-skinned with golden tattoos. Came to Vadiases for a job and ended up leaving with half way done job after destroying a couple buildings and ships. A depiction of them with a giant face is used for a specific festival of remembrance of both the good and bad." "Kerabalt Faridia 30ish years old. Human, black short hair, pale skin, brown eyes. Many scars. Not much is known about him, he keeps to himself and just stays around to do his job. He is a bit pricy but good at monster hunting. He is rarely hired when some wild animals are too annoying. User of weapons and doesn't know magic but knows quite a bunch about runes and their use."
Almost caught up with #dungeonyear . A couple of days more and I'll be back on track (if I can math). Anyway, here are a couple NPCs!
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
1
0
0
0
"Fistcap tree Common tree in the nearby city. It's fruit, Fistcap, vaguely looks like a closed fist with the thumb between the middle and index fingers. The fistcap is very sweet and usually added to pastries to make them sweet. it's great to combine with salty foods and nuts. It's jam is famous. Dry fistcaps are used to make amulets against magic, specially dark magic and curses. Closing a fist to look like a fistcap is believed to be sorta effective but temporal and it was often done while saying 'The fist I show you'." "Berakalent Age matters not to trees. Tree person, black bark for skin, extra long limbs, roots for feet, leaves for hair and colour changes with seasons. No one (not even them) know why a tree became sentient and was able to move but it has an affinity for magic and a deep desire to learn more magic. Absolutely crazy. Unknown if cuz the magic knowledge or if it's secondary effect of a tree becoming a person. Sometimes they grow olives in their 'hair'."
Okay, one last plant (for now) and a person! A tree person 🌳
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
0
0
0
0
"Pink thimble Grows in clearings, side of paths that delve in the forest, cliffs near the forest. Tall plant with a lot of flowers on its sides that look like thimbles and are often pink (couple rare colour are violet and red). It helps with heart problems when dry, it makes pulse go fast when fresh. It can also be highly toxic if used incorrectly. It's gathered in the evening, when flowers are open. Its delicate and loses proprieties quickly after harvested if not stored properly." "Witchgrass Similar to tall grass with round small yellow flowers in the top of it. The flowers, when turned into an unguent and applied on skin near pain (NOT on wounds) calms the pain. High doses can lead to diarrhoea, vomit, and thinner blood. Some people believe that wearing one of the plants in the neck protects from curses and evil magic."
I got more plants today! Had fun yesterday so I wanted to do a couple more 🥰
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
1
0
0
0
"Hellhaven A plant growing in the mountain's faces that meet the forest. Has a violet flower shaped like the external reproductive male organ. Kids think it's funny plant cuz of shape and take the flowers. They often end up poisoned. Heals a lot of different pains when properly used and in low quantities, but high doses are poisonous and could be deadly. NOT a painkiller even though takes care of pain. Harvesting without proper tools also causes poison." "Frosted-head Red mushroom with white markings that looks like morning frost. Gives stomach-ache when eaten. When mixed with milk and sugar, it's a great bug trap (kills them). When dry it's highly hallucinogen. The mycelium is rumoured to be part of healing potions. The cup, when boiled and grinded, is a taste enhancer for foods, but it's also expensive as cups are small."
A couple of plants for today's #dungeonyear ! They are used quite often by the witch I talked about yesterday 😄
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
Excite excite excite
One of my players gifted me this, knowing how *much* I love planning for our homebrew game. #dungeonyear
1
0
0
0
"Mossfog A creature of moss and fog. It lives in northern forests and spends most of it's time living as moss. Whenever they feel a presence, they raise from their moss patch and appear as a cloud of fog with moss patches (which is the only solid part) and take a similar shape of whatever creature they've sensed. People from towns and cities know them as boogeymen and avoid them at all cost. People who live and/or work with nature sees them as helpful and powerful spirits and leave offerings to them." "Gaeka'sari 60ish, been here too long Tiefling, tanned skin, dark green eyes, long green braided hair, rough skin but not looking old. 'Witch' of the town, lives in the forest near the mountains. Everyone goes to her when injured or having health problems. Swears she doesn't know magic, only what plants can do. Everyone claims she's older than admits, that she's too old to be alive, but everyone likes her and is often nicknamed 'Aunt Gaeka'."
I'm a bit behind #dungeonyear , so, until I've caught up, I'll be sharing two entries per day! Today we talking about a monster/spirit and a witch! (Also I called the witch a tiefling for appearance but they won't be traditional tiefling lore).
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
Earthen boar By some mutation, sometimes boars have much more affinity (or for some species, they develop the affinity). These rare boars are born with armour plates or rock on their body (mostly on their back, shoulders, and neck) and have reinforced tusks (and horns if their species have). Their sizes are increased, sometimes even doubled. “Normal” boars are attracted to these rare ones and will try to go near the rare boars, most people believe its some sort of magic influence or the feeling of safety coming from these boars. While not necessary aggressive and dangerous, people don’t like these rare boars because their effect towards other boars, that “break” farms and create boar communities of over 100 boars.
I thought a bit more about boars 🤭 These are often targets for quests and missions, poor babies. Still unable to write it on my tablet, but this method is probably easier for y’all to read 😅
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
5
0
0
0
Vadese Boars (name subject to change) Bigger than the normal boars (approx 1-1.50 m at the shoulder), long strong tails (wary them, they hit like an iron whip when waved around), long tusks (in rare cases, they need to be filed or might injure the creature. They have sheep like horns that shed like antlers every 3 or so years (twice their life). Long silky fur. Breed for meat, fur (sheared once a year, around spring time), and the occasional horns (used to drink from or making "instruments" or decorations). They have some affinity for earth magic, as they are sometime seen moving rocks or breaking them before hitting them. But their magic isn't too strong and its only used instinctively if they feel endangered. They live in communities of 20-30 boars and are quite affectionate unless you are someone new and look like danger. One of their main mecanism is ramming at you (like other boars) but are quire more dangerous with their horns.
Couldn't get my tablet to do today's #dungeonyear, so I just wrote it down on my computer, I'll just write it down with the rest of this journal tomorrow when I have a moment. Let's talk a bit about the boars farmed in Vadiases.
#worldbuilding #brainstorming
1
0
0
0
A page with worldbuilding information and two sketches, one being a ruined castle watching over a bay, and the other a fortified building. The worldbuilding information says: "The ruined town High atop the mountains lie the remains of an old castle of sorts. When Vadiases was founded, the town was already in its ruined state and showed no icons that allowed people to know its previous owners. Recently, the archeologist guild has taken interest in it and is digging it out and restoring whatever they can find. The guild is always in need of extra hands and will pay nicely, making some townsfolk work there on their free time and sometimes getting adventurer's attention." "The fortified mine Halfway up the mountain, the mine has been closed for a couple centuries, but since it had some basic structures, it was reformed as an outpost against pirates and enemy military vessels. Hasn't seen lots of action since it was turned into an outpost but its the most important military camp nearby. The archeologist guild is constantly trying to get ownership on it as they claim it holds historical value and could be a great help to their research of old extincted civilizations."
Busy day yesterday, so today we got yesterday and today's pieces! A couple (more or less) ruined buildings!
#dungeonyear #brainstorming #worldbuilding
1
0
0
0
A paper with worldbuilding information saying: "Fuishuu God of fire and creation Their main altar is located next to the blacksmith Offerings to them are a bit strange as they don't take things. People leave their tools in their altar when they are not using them as they believe Fuishuu lent them the tools and these will be blessed if people don't show a feeling of property over them. They are represented as a wild fire, bringing warmth but also destruction that opens path to creation. Often, small representations of tools are attached to the raging fire."
Another god! I forgot to add the connections (008) but I had fun with this god 😄
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
A paper with worldbuilding information saying: "Lymyshuu Goddess of households and families. While she has an altar in the church of the Many, it's mostly empty as people rather use small homemade altars in their houses. Offerings to her are often doing familiar activities in front her altar, small handmade items, and drawings from children. She's often represented as a female humanoid fully covered in house clothes (like pyjamas) and in her homemade altars, she's often surrounded of smaller figurines, one for each individual in the house, often holding or wearing something that represents the individual."
Someone convinced me to write about something cosy and a god today, so here are a few notes on the goddess of the household and family!
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0
A paper with worldbuilding information and a couple of sketches of houses. The worldbuilding says: "Architecture - Part 1? When building houses in the mountains, they are often layered in a way that less carving must be done. The bottom layer is close to the streets and are often shops, workshops or storage, more rarely, they can be patios for richer people or a second house for poorer people. The top floor is a bit "behind" and closer to the mountain and is the main house. Rarely, there might be a third floor as a house expansion. Similar structures can be found in the middle of the town (although outside the walls) but both floors are in the "same" position. Often with balconies, the bottom has stone pillars. Bottom floors often display sotney walls while top floors' walls are painted with warm soft yellow, reds, or browns. THe bottom and top have a stripe of a darker color and doors and windows are surrounded by a "stripe" of the darker color or stonework."
Thought a bit about the architecture of the town today!
#dungeonyear #brainstorming #worldbuilding
5
0
0
0
A paper with information about 2 NPC. "Blacksmith - Rameelari - Dragonborn - Appears 30ish years old; brown scales with darker spots in her hands, horns, and neck; bright orange eyes. - While looks a bit scary, she wouldn't hurt a fly. - During her free time, she likes to bake and crochet, and runs a book club. - Doesn't have too much experience in blacksmith as she had only been a month or so with her teacher before he died; but compensates it with hard work and enthusiasm. - Her dream of becoming a master blacksmith died with her teacher, but she's happy to help the town with basic needs items instead of forging for renowned adventurers." "Jameloot - Tailor - Dragonborn. - Around 30ish years old; deep blue skin with lighter blue stripes on arms; light blue eyes with a green tint. - Appears friendly and social but wishes nothing else than relax alone (or maybe with Rameelari) - Calls himself a tailor because he loves doing clothes but he often works more with leather. - Lives with Rameelari cuz claims it's cheaper (and warm) but everyone in town thinks they are love partners but Jameloot couldn't care less about relationships. - He taught Rameelari how to bake and she taught him how to read and write."
Got too immersed in FFXIV yesterday and I kinda forgot to do #dungeonyear BUT today I come with TWO entries to compensate yesterday!
#brainstorming #worldbuilding
1
0
0
0
Page of worldbuilding with a symbol for the deity "Blood Sister" Prompt: "Bestower of Plenty - A jolly figure who hands out wealth as a gift. Not as a reward." Blood Sister (she/her) Portfolio: Life, Festivals, Rituals, Blood Description: Often she is shown wearing a thick cloak of a deep crimson. She wields a staff that is said to give a blessing of vitality, should Blood Sister choose to bestow it. Blood Sister's face has four eyes, almost like a snake shedding its skin. Worship: People respect and fear Blood Sister. She is both a powerful person but at the same time, clerics question her motives due to cultists being so close to her.
Day 10 of #dungeonyear!
I'm still quite unwell, but I wanted to get myself up to date.
Continued working on some divine beings of a world... Who knows what this will lead to! Wanted to take the prompt in a different direction.
#worldbuilding #brainstorm
0
0
0
0
A page of worldbuilding with a divine symbol on the left for "Mind's Eye" Prompt: "Keeper of Secrets - Forgotten deity, looked down upon by traditional hierarchy." Mind's Eye (They/Them) Portfolio: Secrets, Knowledge, Prophecy Description: A collection of eyes that seem to read each person clearly. They are hidden inside a dark gray cloak that shadows their face, only showing their eyes. Worship: Unlike other deities, Mind's Eye takes on worshippers who dedicate themselves and their old lives to become a secret. Followers volunteer their name and life to become a guarded secret. In return, the followers gain the power of prophecy.
A page of worldbuilding with a divine symbol on the left for "Fury Blade" Prompt: "Arrayer of Armies - Master strategist whose devotees are generals and kings." Fury Blade (He/Him) Portfolio: Strategy, Blades, Battle Description: Often depicted wearing gold armor with a full headed helmet. Wields two blades: Kurvasa (Killer) - Curved sword, designed to hook in enemies. Black steel. Otrane (Death) - Large cleaving blade designed to take down swathes of enemies. Steel with gold handle. Claimed to have a "darker" persona. Raging berserker known to thirst for blood rather than use strategy. Worship: Temples are typically dedicated fighting pits or war rooms. Generals often pray to Fury Blade before a large battle to bless their side in the conflict. Some magical blades are inscribed with the name of Fury Blade to imbue it with some divine energy.
A page of worldbuilding with a divine symbol on the left for "Mother of the Moon" Prompt: "Heavenly Youth - Patron of the young. Devotees are teachers and protectors" Mother of the Moon (She/Her) Portfolio: Children, Protection, Moon Description: With six arms, she often is depicited with pale, almost white, like skin. She often is shown wearing facial paint that covers both of her eyes. Mother of the Moon often is depicted wearing flowing garments draped down her form. Worship: Many teachers and guardians worship the Mother of the Moon to help protect the children they cared for. She is said to be empowered on a full moon, with some of her chosen granted an extra protection.
A page of worldbuilding with a divine symbol on the left for "Atarisa" Prompt: "Celestial Sovereign - Overthrown and bound by younger deities in a primordial age. Now a figurehead, powerless (or underestimated)" Atarisa (He/She/They) Portfolio: Creation, Imprisonment, Tyranny Description: Atarisa is often depicted as a humanoid with their form shifted to look like marble. White skin with some black lines traversing their skin. This is said to be their "ancient form". Their modern form is shown as a cage with solid gold bindings. Large runes run out from the cage itself with the word Atarisa emblazoned into it. Worship: Atarisa is not traditionally worshipped by clerics. Usually people feel connected to another power that empowers them.
Day 6, 7, 8, and 9 of #dungeonyear!
I've been quite unwell the past few days so I wasn't able to post my work as well. But, I wanted to compile it all together for you all!
I wanted to try out Pamphlet of Pantheons, so I put together some deities for a world!
#worldbuilding #brainstorm
0
0
0
0
A paper with worldbuilding information saying: "Shafishuu God of the current and waves. Their altar is one of the ones in the Church of the Many with more offerings, mostly from the fishermen living in town. In general, their altar doesn't hold the most valuable items since most offerings are sea related items offered because their prettiness or because they make beautiful sounds. They are often represented as an androgynous humanoid figure made of running water of old age and with the most beautiful and shiny shells as eyes.
A god today, staying within the theme of fishing I guess.
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
0
0
0
0
A paper with worldbuilding information saying: "Fishing One of main trades in the town as well as food sources. They have a small harbour for big ships but most fishermen have small boats that they drag into land when not using them. Most of the fishermen go back to town in the evening and with help of their spouses, they unload and pack all the fishing. Rarely fishermen will go out at night. A special "ring" of bells sound whenever fishermen leave and return. Fishermen's spouses often spend their days fixing the webs and selling the fishes."
Just some rambling about the fishing in the town Vadiases.
#dungeonyear #worldbuilding #brainstorming
2
0
0
0