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and some other creative topics because I am into a ton of things


The Onyx Empire: My Love for Tortles and the Rise of a Military Power
If there’s one thing I always try to work into any campaign, it’s Tortles . I’ve always had a love for the race—their stoic nature, their...

Justin Connors
Sep 11, 20244 min read


The Trydentai: From Quick Name to Ardinock's Most Intriguing Criminal Faction
Like many things in home games, the Trydentai started as a quick idea I had to come up with on the fly during my first-ever homebrew...

Justin Connors
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Creating The Remedium: A Late-Game Threat Born from a Wish
When designing The Ardinock Chronicles , I wanted to have a faction that wasn’t just a typical villain group but a real late-game problem...

Justin Connors
Sep 11, 20244 min read


Creating the Umbra Crux: Ardinock’s Tactical Side Quest Team
When I started building the world of Ardinock , I knew I wanted factions that felt epic, world-shaking, and steeped in mystery, like the...

Justin Connors
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Creating the Bafflestone Gnomes: Tinkerers, Innovators, and a Little Bit of Mischief
When it comes to fantasy races, Gnomes have always held a special place in my heart. There’s just something incredibly fun and dynamic...

Justin Connors
Sep 7, 20245 min read


Unveiling the Origins of the Crimson Hand: A Rivalry in the World of Magic
When building the world of The Ardinock Chronicles , one of the things I’ve always loved is creating opposing factions that reflect each...

Justin Connors
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Creating the GleamWands: A Secret Society of Wizards
The concept of the GleamWands came from an idea I had for my very first one-shot. I’ve always been a fan of wizards—their mysterious...

Justin Connors
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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