The elevator pitch is this: The Thing meets Alien with Vikings.
Obviously, it wouldn't be the Vikingverse if there wasn't some deep-rooted mythology about víxlingr (shapeshifting is quintessentially Norse!) but I don't want to give too much away.
What I will say is this adventure not only sets up the Mythic part of the campaign, it leads into an upcoming expansion. In the words of Suð Ljósár, "To the Ginnungagap and beyond!"
Top tier backers can also see some more personalized artwork included in the new pages. Enjoy, and as usual, make sure to give it some stars and some shares!
Blood Bath at Roðrekr’s Drift and other goodies!
8 months ago
– Fri, Sep 08, 2023 at 10:10:55 AM
Hello!
Today, you will have received a copy of ADVENTURE 6 from Schwalb Entertainment, the lovingly titled Blood Bath at Roðrekr’s Drift. Some keen-eyed backers have already asked if this was part of the Kickstarter, and if so, what happened to Adventure 5, The Horror of Fangstone Mine?
Well, the honest answer is this:
ADV 6wasn't meant to go out for free, but now that it has, treat it as a bonus!
Rob releases new material every DeMonday (Demon day, geddit?) and we have Bloodbath all lined up for the 11th September. What with the phenomenal success of Shadow of the Weird Wizard, we all just got carried away and pressed the wrong buttons. I blame the Trickster God, he's spent the whole year sticking the boot in.
Let's talk a little about the adventure and other news:
You might notice the first of the Kickstarter backer portraits are included (riding skíðverg, which is a Ski-Doo pun that makes me laugh every time I use them. Imagine risking your life on a miserable cantankerous contraption that switches off the seat warmer just because you didn't talk to it nicely enough). More of those to come in the rest of the campaign.
Old school gamers might like to know the title was inspired by:
This from designer Gary Chalk speaking to the BBC: “I wrote a scenario called the Bloodbath at Orc’s Drift. Dwarven militia with scythes and pitchforks based on the Zulu film. The principal characters were turned into a slightly deaf elf and a dwarf. Had an alcoholic druid – none of it is possible [with Games Workshop] any more.”
I love a good time loop and really had the most amazing fun GMing this adventure. Feel free to ping me at [email protected] if you want to discuss the mechanic!
If you have read the short story in the rulebook, it dovetails quick nicely with this saga.
I made a Form Fillable version of the WtWC Character Sheet available for download here. Try it out and let me know what can be improved.
The main rulebook had a small update yesterday, revealing some missing text on page 251. With Weird Wizard just finished Kickstarting, we'll be sending the book to China for printing!
A big thanks to Nick Martin over at Pen & Die, who posted the first review to Drive Thru RPG. Every star or kind word helps, so do please consider lending your voice to the hue and cry!
Last 18 Hours for Shadow of the Weird Wizard!
9 months ago
– Wed, Sep 06, 2023 at 11:19:16 AM
Hello!
If you have missed this phenomenal campaign over the summer, make sure to take a look RIGHT NOW:
Weird Wizards, Titterpigs, Bookmarks and Fangstones
9 months ago
– Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 10:31:35 AM
Hello!
A few updates today.
1) First, we released Adventure 5 of the Thought & Memory Saga today: Horror of Fangstone Mine. Each of the preceding tales featured something quintessentially Norse (a holmgang, a funeral pyre, death metal...) and this one is no different. It is full of devious dökkálfar and riddles in the dark. Check it out!
2) Rob is now at about the halfway stage for the Weird Wizard Kickstarter. That's in terms of time, I hasten to add. He has completely smashed his target and is now showering us mere mortals with countless stretch goals. Go give it your support!
3) If you have time to listen, settle down for the latest Titterpigs podcast, featuring yours truly talking about When the Wolf Comes. Titterpigs is a great resource for TTRPG fans, with a host of episodes that are well worth your time.
4) There is an update to the main rulebook, which now has a few contents page fixes and bookmarks for easy navigation. Log in to your Drive Thru RPG account and make sure to download the latest file. While you are there, make sure to give it a share and a review!
5) With those last few fixes in place, we are about to go to print! Please bear in mind that, owing to the change from Outland to Schwalb Entertainment, I have to go back and fix some aspects of the Backerkit survey, so watch this space for more details.
Til hamingju með afmælið ég!
10 months ago
– Mon, Aug 07, 2023 at 09:33:31 AM
Hello!
Yes, significant birthday milestones sound better in Old Norse.
Fimmtigir! Fifty years old. Doesn't time sail?
Rob Schwalb is marking the auspicious occasion by launching his new RPG on Kickstarter tomorrow. Well, he says it is purely coincidence, but we all know better than to annoy a Norn. Check it out here and spread the word: Shadow of the Weird Wizard
And, as my birthday gift to you, an elegy from the Exeter Book, The Wanderer. Well worth a read with a quiet cup of tea or sup of mead, even if you are already familiar with it.
This translation is by Siân Echard, from the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia, close to where I once lived.
