GMs! Details Matter

To be a successful GM, your adventures and settings must connect deeply with your players.

GM's ResourceCreighton BroadhurstApril 11, 2025Dungeon Dressing, GMAdviceComment

Centuries ago, another settlement stood where Dulwich now stands. Much of the area's ancient history has been forgotten—lost to time and memory. However, some buried or lost fragments of the past yet remain…

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Hidden Sanctum of the Nameless Mage

Everyone—even the powerful—has enemies, and the Nameless Mage was no exception…

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Deeper Delvings of the Nameless Mage

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.

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Dressed vs. Undressed: An Example of Play

Raging Swan Press is a big fan 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.

GM's ResourceCreighton BroadhurstNovember 5, 2024Dungeon Dressing Comment

Dungeon Dressing Explained

Games set in a richly detailed, immersive world are better than games that are not. It should come as no surprise that we are huge fans of dungeon dressing, but what exactly is dungeon dressing, and why do we keep going on about it?

GM's ResourceCreighton BroadhurstOctober 8, 2024Dungeon Dressing Comments

Secret Hold of the Slaver Lords

There are always those willing to profit from the most odious of all trades—slaving—and to grow wealthy from other people’s misery. Most of the smugglers lurking in the dismal coastal village of Coldwater are nothing more than smugglers.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstAugust 13, 2024One-Pager, Dungeon Backdrop, Dungeon Dressing, AshlarComment

Forbidden Halls of the Nameless Mage

The past rarely stays buried forever, and forgotten and forbidden things have a way of finding their way back into the light.

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Monstrous Lair: Brain Devourer's Domain

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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Monstrous Lair: Eye Despot's Lair

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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Urban Locale: Upmarket Inn

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstNovember 30, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Urban DressingComment

Longbridge at a Glance

A hotbed of intrigue and deception, Longbridge is claimed by not one but two nobles—Wido Gall, lord of Dulwich, and Hilduin Lorsch, ruler of Woodridge. Both desire the bridge for its ability to generate taxes and tolls.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstNovember 23, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Urban DressingComment

Urban Locale: Merchant's Townhouse

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstNovember 14, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Urban DressingComment

Monstrous Lair: Rakshasa's Home

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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Monstrous Lair: Banshee's Haunt

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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Monstrous Lair: Shadows' Haunt

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstOctober 26, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon DressingComment

Urban Locale: Sewer

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstOctober 17, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Urban Locale, Urban DressingComment

Monstrous Lair: Gelatinous Cube's Dungeon

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstOctober 10, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon DressingComment

Monstrous Lair: Hippogriffs' Nest

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstOctober 3, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Wilderness DressingComment

Monstrous Lair: Myconids' Grove

Are you a busy GM? Does session prep take too long? Do you never have time to work on the cool little details that can bring your adventures to life? These focused lists give you, the time-crunched GM, the tools to effortlessly add verisimilitude and detail to your adventures.

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GM's Resource, Free DownloadCreighton BroadhurstSeptember 12, 2023One-Pager, Monstrous Lair, Dungeon Dressing, Wilderness DressingComment