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Merchants, traders, artisans, and some ordinary folk, need somewhere to store their bulky goods. Some own their own warehouses, while others hire the requisite space on a temporary basis.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.
Houses of worship and quiet contemplation stand in or near many settlements. Within, the occupants seek spiritual enlightenment in the service of their patron.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.
Normally places for the poor or the penny-wise, boarding houses offer lodgings and food; most such places offer only the barest of essentials to their guests.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.
Far below the sunlit surface lie places and things undreamt of by decent commonfolk. Some such things have never seen the light of day, while others have escaped into the Underlands to escape the hated sun.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.
It’s no secret that at Raging Swan Press, we are big fans of dressed dungeons. A dressed dungeon feels more real than an undressed dungeon. A dressed dungeon engages your players’ imaginations, promotes creative play and helps them immerse themselves in the adventure.
It’s always the perfect time to game, and we hope you can find something below that will help you have more fun with your friends!
Small roadside shrines appear in many towns and cities. They venerate important saints, local deities, or gods without a formal church in the area and are often tended by a small group of dedicated lay worshippers.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.
Jacob is a long-time freelancer designer who has slaved away over many Raging Swan Press books. His most recent book for Raging Swan Press—the eventure Where There’s a Will—is now available in 5e, OSR, Pathfinder 1 and Pathfinder 2 editions.
Read MoreMike is a long-time freelancer designer who has slaved away over many Raging Swan Press books. His most recent book for Raging Swan Press—Village Backdrop: Beacon Promontory—is now available in 5e, OSR, Pathfinder 1 and Pathfinder 2 editions.
Read MoreJacob is a long-time freelancer designer who has slaved away over many Raging Swan Press books. His most recent book for Raging Swan Press—the eventure Where There’s a Will—is now available in 5e, OSR, Pathfinder 1 and Pathfinder 2 editions.
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Successful thieves need a fence—someone willing to buy and sell their ill-gotten gains. Like their customers, such folk must keep their true business secret, and thus, they often openly practise some other legitimate trade.
A free GM’s Resource for any fantasy roleplaying game.