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  • Magical relics have long been key in the pursuit of, or defense against, undeath. From simple holy symbols fortified with divine blessings to cowls that allow the undead to walk amongst the living, a great number of magic items deal exclusively with those horrid beings that refuse to go gently into the ever-after. Below are a few such items inspired by the Red Monks of Von Brandt.

    Items of the Hidden Kingdom

    Posted on August 6, 2009 | 3 Comments
    Magical relics have long been key in the pursuit of, or defense against, undeath. From simple holy symbols fortified with divine blessings to cowls that allow the undead to walk amongst the living, a great number of magic items deal exclusively with those horrid beings that refuse to go gently into the ever-after. Below are a few such items inspired by the Red Monks of Von Brandt.

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  • (Part 2) In his single-minded quest to cheat death and live forever, the man formerly known as Gerhardt von Brandt conducted a ritual upon himself that sealed his spirit inside his body. While the ritual did indeed stop him from aging and kept him from dying, it did nothing to prevent his body from expiring and decaying once it was fatally wounded. As his body deteriorated, so did his grasp on sanity.

    Portrait of a Villain: Brother Ptolemy & the Hidden Kingdom (part 2)

    Posted on August 3, 2009 | No Comments
    (Part 2) In his single-minded quest to cheat death and live forever, the man formerly known as Gerhardt von Brandt conducted a ritual upon himself that sealed his spirit inside his body. While the ritual did indeed stop him from aging and kept him from dying, it did nothing to prevent his body from expiring and decaying once it was fatally wounded. As his body deteriorated, so did his grasp on sanity.

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  • (Part 1) In his single-minded quest to cheat death and live forever, the man formerly known as Gerhardt von Brandt conducted a ritual upon himself that sealed his spirit inside his body. While the ritual did indeed stop him from aging and kept him from dying, it did nothing to prevent his body from expiring and decaying once it was fatally wounded. As his body deteriorated, so did his grasp on sanity.

    Portrait of a Villain: Brother Ptolemy & the Hidden Kingdom (part 1)

    Posted on August 3, 2009 | 3 Comments
    (Part 1) In his single-minded quest to cheat death and live forever, the man formerly known as Gerhardt von Brandt conducted a ritual upon himself that sealed his spirit inside his body. While the ritual did indeed stop him from aging and kept him from dying, it did nothing to prevent his body from expiring and decaying once it was fatally wounded. As his body deteriorated, so did his grasp on sanity.

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  • Many devices have been created as protection against the seduction of the demon as well as mortals. Herein are four types of magical creations to aid heroes in their question against The Desire or more demonic opponents.

    Objects of Desire

    Posted on July 14, 2009 | 3 Comments
    Many devices have been created as protection against the seduction of the demon as well as mortals. Herein are four types of magical creations to aid heroes in their question against The Desire or more demonic opponents.

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