Science Fiction

A collection of 60 posts

2e

Question of Sevens

“No harm ever came from reading a book …” Or.. did it? Outside of that shining example, what harm could come of reading a book?

Fantasy

Kickstarters of Note

Hello, fellow Portalites!Before I get into the meat of this Kickstarters of Note post, I want to apologise for falling off the internet for the better part of two weeks; it’s been a bit hectic here at Portal Headquarters, and not just because we hied off to ReaperCon.

2e

Question of Sevens

A strange evil comes with the fog, so it’s said. Doors are closed, windows are shuttered and no one goes outside when even the faintest haze is visible…

Dice

Kickstarters of Note

Hello, fellow Portalites! Sadly, I haven’t found as much good stuff this go ’round; there’s definitely some shiny, and some dice – some awesome dice! – but the cycle is rolling back down to famine. Don’t worry, I’m sure your pocketbooks will breath a sigh of relief… and

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Question of Sevens

It’s not the oddest thing about the whole arrangement, but the specific type of wine – and it has to be that specific type and vintner – has been consistent, no matter what else they’ve asked for..

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Question of Sevens

It is once again time for the world-wide – galaxy-wide?! – festival of brews! With all comers welcome to showcase their best ale, mead, wine, applejack, brandy … whatever, if it’s fermented, it can be entered! – the only question is… why is there a pair of boots in the barrel?

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Kickstarters of Note

Hello, fellow Portalites! I’m back again with a bunch of Kickstarters you all might find interesting!We have some map-generation tools, descriptive aids; useful for GMs, players /and/ budding authors, and some terrain that might be useful to the gamers amongst us who are lucky enough to have local

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Question of Sevens

Traditions in this town are odd; surely one escaped prisoner isn’t such a big deal… is it?

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Question of Sevens

The cave system has never been well-explored, so finding that it contained ruins was not so much of a surprise as it might have been. But the axe.. that was a moment of luck…

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GM's Tip of the Week

Hello, fellow Portalites! So, last week I talked a little bit about including the full spectrum of sexuality and gender representation, writing people, writing real people. This week I’m going to talk about the subject that frequently reduces every one of us to giggling teenagers… which is fine, I’

3D terrain

Kickstarters of Note

Hello, fellow Portalites. I am back again with a couple of Kickstarters, and a headsup on a project that might interest some of you. Mostly, it’s maps and minis this go ’round – I’m back to having trouble finding stuff I think you all would be interested in. But,

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Question of Sevens

When first sighted, the bottle is tiny; just a little spot of green in the vast ocean. Nearer .. and nearer, and nearer it becomes clear; this is no mere bottle, but a tiny ecosystem encased in glass…

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GM's Tip of the Week

This is not intended as a political post, despite being a possible trigger; just bear that in mind while discussing it on the Portal. I was at a bit of a loss what to talk about, but.. it is Pride month. I have friends who are celebrating, there are rainbows

2e

Question of Sevens

Every time you’ve walked into this room for the past month, it’s smelled like ginger cookies…

Adventure Prompt

Question of Sevens

Every summer, on the first full moon, a keen eye might catch a shadow passing across the night sky, silhouetted against the silver clouds…

Adventure Prompt

Question of Sevens

The field has always been a little creepy. Peaceful. But creepy. Still… going out there on certain days, or certain times of day is something no one does… We at Rondak’s Portal would like to wish everyone a sane and happy Memorial Day. Take a moment to remember the

Adventure Prompt

Question of Sevens

As places to find an egg go, under your pillow is one of the odder ones. This particular egg is tiny, and beautiful to look at … but where did it come from? What laid it? Why was it under your pillow, of all the places?!

Adventure Prompt

Query of Sevens

This is late, I apologise. It is said that knowledge is power. It is also said that the owner of this book has the power to become anything, to do anything, to go anywhere… it is said that the owner of this book could be a deity, if they wished

Adventure Prompt

Question of Sevens

The little herb garden had always flourished. But a year ago today, exactly, a little border of flowering bulbs went in and today, for no apparent reason, they are all, simultaneously in bloom with the herbs…how..?

3.5e

Looking for Players: Games Still Recruiting

If anyone has a game that they are looking for players for that I didn’t catch, please feel free to send me a note; I would be happy to list your game in the Oracle. In the meantime; if you are looking for a game and are familiar with

books

Kickstarters of Note

Hello, fellow Portalites! Welcome to another edition of Kickstarters of note, wherein I enable you guys. A lot. Or just tempt you, I’m good either way. I’ve got some systems, some GM tools and some miniatures, and it’s all very shiny, and I hope you have time

Adventure Prompt

Question of Sevens

Meant to post this before we left, completely forgot. Sorry guys.No one likes going through that doorway. Sometimes you hear things, like an echo of voices. Sometimes, less often, you swear you see something out of the corner of your eye.. a reaching hand, a screaming maw…Most times,

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Games Looking for Players

We’ve got two GMs still looking for players, and probably more I am unaware of. Looking for a game? Maybe one of these is up your alley.20AM (2e AD&D)“Where were you? What happened to you? You learned magic was real. Saw magic, dragons, demons, spell casting,

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Question of Sevens

It’s a nice hat, which is part of what makes it so odd that it’s just sitting there, by the side of the road.

Animals

Kickstarters of Note

I have a bit of a virtual investment market set up for you this time, with everything from dice to bags for the dice to rolling towers to miniatures – and some starship schematics very near their funding date – it’s all very shiny, and you guys should definitely take a