Monday, March 18, 2019

B/X Essentials: Demihumans of Dolmenwood

B/X Essentials: Demihumans of Dolmenwood is a free mini supplement for B/X Essentials (soon to be Old-School Essentials) and is playtest info for the in-development Dolmenwood Player's Handbook. If you aren't familiar with Dolmenwood, it's a fairy tail inspired forest setting created by Necrotic Gnome and featured in the Wormskin zine. The short supplement includes the following:

The Elf (Fairy) class- The elves of Dolmenwood are far more otherworldly than typical B/X elves. They are immortal, they are considered to have a CHA of at least 14 (for physical attractiveness), have access to special runes, can use magical glamours, and read magic. However, their ties to the fey realms main that they are vulnerable to silver and cold iron. Additionally, because the fey are outside of the realms of the gods, beneficial aid from divine magic won't necessarily affect them.

Woodgrue class - Woodgue are bat-faced demi-fey that know how to have a good time. They have musical abilities and can communicate via the wind and can use their abilities to cause those that hear it go into a mad revelry.  Like the Fairy Elf they are vulnerable to cold iron and silver. Additionally, they are compelled to take part in jubilation they witness must abide by ancient rites.

Favours for the Elf Lords - In addition to normal treasure, adventurers in Dolmenwood can gain special favours from the lords and ladies of the fey. The provide limited uses of spells or other unique abilities.

This was a cool little supplement and full of flavour. If you play B/X games, you should definitely download this one and take a look.

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