May 13, 2020
I’m back with more Blue Rose. I enjoyed the first short story so much, I knew I wanted to share the next one I read as well. This one dives a bit more into some intrigue and political drama of the world, giving an interesting picture of a multifaceted conflict. Tales of Blue Rose: Heartsong (2018) Written by: Lindsay Smith Genre:…
Read More » April 8, 2020
During lockdown, I’ve been diving into some of the tabletop games I haven’t been able to play yet. Blue Rose, a game from publisher Green Ronin, also has a fiction line set in its world. To learn more about the game, I decided to check out the stories. As a bonus, the short story length is perfect for my chaotic…
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March 11, 2020
The Fey Fayre (2019) Written by: RNW Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: RNW Why I Chose It: I’ve played several one-shots from RNW before and adored them, so when I was looking for a fun, light-hearted adventure for a lazy Saturday, I knew this would be it. The Premise: A whimsical single-session standalone adventure designed for 5th edition. Intended for two to…
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February 12, 2020
Another Dungeons & Dragons post! What can I say? I’ve got the game on the brain. One of my favorite parts of Dungeons & Dragons is coming up with the backstory of my character. Why would someone choose a life of danger and adventure in the world? There’s a running joke that every character in a tabletop game has a…
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January 24, 2020
At Speculative Chic, we feature a lot of authors who share everything from their favorite things to the inspiration for their work. Today, we’re introducing a new column called Fiction Friday, where you’ll be able to sample the fiction of a variety of authors, including those who write at Speculative Chic! For our very first column, we’re featuring Judy Black,…
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January 8, 2020
Happy New Year! If you’re anything like me then the start of 2020 has you filled with ideas and excitement. I’m working on putting together a new campaign for my Dungeons & Dragons group. Now, what is a campaign? A campaign is a longer-form game that lasts many sessions (sometimes going on for years!) and follows a core group of…
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December 11, 2019
Eberron: Rising from the Last War (2019) Written by: Wizards of the Coast Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Why I Chose It: Eberron has been one of my favorite Dungeons and Dragons settings for ages. I’ve been eagerly waiting the new book and dove into it the day it was released! The Premise: This book provides everything players and…
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October 9, 2019
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, running a Dungeons and Dragons game can be intimidating. Every group will be unique and game will have its own flow but there are a few ways to help any game run a little smoother. Here are 5 quick tips on running your own Dungeons and Dragons game.
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August 14, 2019
Dungeons and Dragons is an incredible hobby, game, and way to hang out with your friends. Building an entire campaign — a long-lasting game with the same characters played out over years — can be really intimidating, especially if you’ve never run a game before. While Dungeons and Dragons official content, like the new Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kits or the…
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July 13, 2019
The weather is chaotic. The earth is chaotic. Humans are chaotic. The universe is chaotic. When everything and everyone feels like a storm of bees around your head, what do you do to relax? We recommend getting lost in speculative fiction — the place where you can escape, where you can imagine a variety of pasts, presents, and futures, build…
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