I wanted to do a little crowd-sourcing on the Miscellany for the test issue of Codex. It will be titled “Three Dozen Bloods and Their Uses.” Submissions need to be a single sentence, pasted here in the comments. By submitting here, you are agreeing to let us use it (you’ll get a credit in the issue). I’m looking for evocative stuff. The purpose of the miscellany is to inspire the reader.
Here are some examples:
“From a black cat, for weaving spells of misfortune.”
“Cockatrice blood, consumed one minute before sunrise, to ease your stiffened joints.”
“A single drop of blood wrung from a stone grants the wisdom of the gods when placed on the tongue.”
Also, here is a bit more of Allan Dotson’s artwork for the test issue, featuring a DW magic item by Timothy Bennett.
Love that picture!
Love that picture!
“A drop from the head-snake of a medusa, taken at dawn, to solidify love, bravery, a thought, a purpose, or even fear- never to be lost, forgotten, or worn away.”
“A drop from the head-snake of a medusa, taken at dawn, to solidify love, bravery, a thought, a purpose, or even fear- never to be lost, forgotten, or worn away.”
A stoppered vial of churning black smoke — demon blood. Inhale to receive a vision of a tormented sinner.
A stoppered vial of churning black smoke — demon blood. Inhale to receive a vision of a tormented sinner.
Heart’s blood of an ancient giant sloth, for altering the perception of time.
Heart’s blood of an ancient giant sloth, for altering the perception of time.
Blood swearing: To swear a blood bond, the oathtakers cut their hands and then grasp them while swearing their oath to each other. Until the oath is broken or the quest relating to the bond completed, the oath-takers increase their bond count by one (this helps with Aid/Interfere rolls) and are consideted family for the purposes of blood blessings and curses. Breaking the oath grants the person who kept the oath +1 ongoing against the oath breaker…
Blood swearing: To swear a blood bond, the oathtakers cut their hands and then grasp them while swearing their oath to each other. Until the oath is broken or the quest relating to the bond completed, the oath-takers increase their bond count by one (this helps with Aid/Interfere rolls) and are consideted family for the purposes of blood blessings and curses. Breaking the oath grants the person who kept the oath +1 ongoing against the oath breaker…
a small vile of blood from a widow or widower mixed with single tear to exact righteous vengeance
a small vile of blood from a widow or widower mixed with single tear to exact righteous vengeance
Christopher Meid That’s a pretty cool DW move (maybe usable somewhere else in the issue) but these are strictly one sentence and system-neutral.
Christopher Meid That’s a pretty cool DW move (maybe usable somewhere else in the issue) but these are strictly one sentence and system-neutral.
A vial of blood from a newborn born on the solstice to turn back the hand of time.
A vial of blood from a newborn born on the solstice to turn back the hand of time.
From the umbilical cord of the firstborn male–drawn and sealed into a dram vial, and affixed to his bed–to ensure he lives sire an heir.
From the umbilical cord of the firstborn male–drawn and sealed into a dram vial, and affixed to his bed–to ensure he lives sire an heir.
Jason Cordova Glossed over the rules, but the idea just spewed forth anyway…. 😉
Jason Cordova Glossed over the rules, but the idea just spewed forth anyway…. 😉
Pint glass of rat squeezins. Side effects may include whiskers, cheese lust, and urge to fit into small spaces.
Pint glass of rat squeezins. Side effects may include whiskers, cheese lust, and urge to fit into small spaces.
The blood from a turnip just when you didn’t think you had anything left.
The blood from a turnip just when you didn’t think you had anything left.
Each subordinate gives their blood to their master, granting it power and influence, for protection in return.
Each subordinate gives their blood to their master, granting it power and influence, for protection in return.
steve christensen LULZ, I love ‘cheese lust’ and will incorporate this phrase into my everyday life
steve christensen LULZ, I love ‘cheese lust’ and will incorporate this phrase into my everyday life
jim miller “Insatiable cheese lust” would have been even better.
jim miller “Insatiable cheese lust” would have been even better.
Also, feel free to do multiple submissions.
Also, feel free to do multiple submissions.
Boil the blood of an elected official. Inhale its fumes. Until dusk, to each and every listener, your lies become truths.
Boil the blood of an elected official. Inhale its fumes. Until dusk, to each and every listener, your lies become truths.
Blood of your ancestors, used to bargain and barter with demons.
Blood of your ancestors, used to bargain and barter with demons.
A drop of pixie’s blood, when ingested, brings euphoria for 3 dances of the sun.
A drop of pixie’s blood, when ingested, brings euphoria for 3 dances of the sun.
Bear blood, presented in three shot glasses. The first is scalding hot, another frigid cold, the last just right. Drink all three to gain entry to any home, as long as the owners are away.
Bear blood, presented in three shot glasses. The first is scalding hot, another frigid cold, the last just right. Drink all three to gain entry to any home, as long as the owners are away.
Blood of the storm giant – better be naked, your armor won’t expand like your body will.
Blood of the storm giant – better be naked, your armor won’t expand like your body will.
A small prick from a Bard, will leave you merry for a day.
A small prick from a Bard, will leave you merry for a day.
These are really great so far, guys!
These are really great so far, guys!
Jason Cordova Glad mine wasn’t crossing the line 😛
Jason Cordova Glad mine wasn’t crossing the line 😛
Blood of Goliath, rarer than gold, a drop making iron unbreakable.
Blood of Goliath, rarer than gold, a drop making iron unbreakable.
Phallic Blood – Apply topically to the skin to attract the sexual attention of anyone within an arm’s length, but only by the light of flame.
Phallic Blood – Apply topically to the skin to attract the sexual attention of anyone within an arm’s length, but only by the light of flame.
Leech’s blood – For every drop you will, for a day, heal any wounds and satiate your hunger by drinking the blood of others.
Leech’s blood – For every drop you will, for a day, heal any wounds and satiate your hunger by drinking the blood of others.
Blood of gelatinous cube: apply to all surfaces of tight narrow dungeon corridors in order to get large monsters through
Blood of gelatinous cube: apply to all surfaces of tight narrow dungeon corridors in order to get large monsters through
Placing the blood of a djinn inside any sealed object will imprison it to the immediate vicinity
Placing the blood of a djinn inside any sealed object will imprison it to the immediate vicinity
Blood from a dryad (sap), apply to the delicate helix of the ear. When the wind chills the blood against your skin you will understand the whisper of the leaves and learn their secrets.
Blood from a dryad (sap), apply to the delicate helix of the ear. When the wind chills the blood against your skin you will understand the whisper of the leaves and learn their secrets.
Squished Scarlet Scorpion: Possibly the spiciest substance imaginable. Anything that tastes it will immediately regret it.
Squished Scarlet Scorpion: Possibly the spiciest substance imaginable. Anything that tastes it will immediately regret it.
Drop of Tigers Blood- you transform into Charlie Sheen as a bitchin’ rockstar from Mars
2nd drop adds Adonis DNA
Drop of Tigers Blood- you transform into Charlie Sheen as a bitchin’ rockstar from Mars
2nd drop adds Adonis DNA
The blood of a Sleeping Giant, consumed when at death’s door, to sleep a chill sleep, maintaining you until healed, but leaving you eternally dreaming, ’til a princess risks her honor to wake you.
The blood of a Sleeping Giant, consumed when at death’s door, to sleep a chill sleep, maintaining you until healed, but leaving you eternally dreaming, ’til a princess risks her honor to wake you.
The blood of a Swan Maid, dropped in a pool of water, to see the face of your true love, whomever fate thinks that may be, in a moment of joy, sadness, or peril.
The blood of a Swan Maid, dropped in a pool of water, to see the face of your true love, whomever fate thinks that may be, in a moment of joy, sadness, or peril.
Ichor of the spider queen: used to create a bearer that insects and most wild animals will not cross.
Rust Monster Blood:very useful on locks and vault doors
Ichor of the spider queen: used to create a bearer that insects and most wild animals will not cross.
Rust Monster Blood:very useful on locks and vault doors
Bull’s Blood – Taste a few drops and you will lose all distraction to focus solely on murder and mayhem, only to return to your right mind after awakening stripped-naked in a pool of blood.
Bull’s Blood – Taste a few drops and you will lose all distraction to focus solely on murder and mayhem, only to return to your right mind after awakening stripped-naked in a pool of blood.
Now gram once said that orphan’s blood will make a babe sleep all night,
that drinking sap from alder trees will ward you agin’ a fright;
And firefly and pixie blood can banish winter’s chill,
But never more than twice a year, or you’ll never get your fill.
Now gram once said that orphan’s blood will make a babe sleep all night,
that drinking sap from alder trees will ward you agin’ a fright;
And firefly and pixie blood can banish winter’s chill,
But never more than twice a year, or you’ll never get your fill.
The blood of a Giant Sand Worm, dried, powdered and cast into an open fire, to sicken and repulse the Ghuls that haunt desert nights.
The blood of a Giant Sand Worm, dried, powdered and cast into an open fire, to sicken and repulse the Ghuls that haunt desert nights.
Blood of the frost giants runs colder than ice. It is said that only the black heart of death is cold enough to freeze this substance, and only the heat of the sun warm enough to raise its temperature.
Blood of the frost giants runs colder than ice. It is said that only the black heart of death is cold enough to freeze this substance, and only the heat of the sun warm enough to raise its temperature.
Your own blood ritually mixed with that of a slain enemy to create a blood puppet.
Your own blood ritually mixed with that of a slain enemy to create a blood puppet.
You guys, this first Miscellany is going to be SO GOOD. Thanks!
You guys, this first Miscellany is going to be SO GOOD. Thanks!
A drop of real blood from the player who’s always a little bit late: teleport your character where you need it to be, but leave something behind.
A drop of real blood from the player who’s always a little bit late: teleport your character where you need it to be, but leave something behind.
A drop of blood from a kobold: surely feel sick; two drops, sick and with little regard for your own safety; three drops and you also can see in the dark for a while.
A drop of blood from a kobold: surely feel sick; two drops, sick and with little regard for your own safety; three drops and you also can see in the dark for a while.
The blood from a stone—now that you’ve got this, why, anything else should be a breeze.
The blood from a stone—now that you’ve got this, why, anything else should be a breeze.
Boars Blood Butter: The best kept secret in traditional Gnomish cooking.
Boars Blood Butter: The best kept secret in traditional Gnomish cooking.
Quick note: this one is closed and already in layout. Thanks again!
Quick note: this one is closed and already in layout. Thanks again!
Thread necromancy! I wanted to let everyone know we are currently raising money on KS to print a big, beautiful hardcover book collecting the first 13 issues of Codex. We’re doing a single print run of this book, and when those are all gone, that’s it! Many of you in this thread have miscellany submissions that made it into one of those early issues, and so you might be interested in getting a copy of the book for yourself. Of particular note is a discounted $35 pledge tier, which is perfect if you don’t care about getting the PDFs.
Even if you’re not interested in getting a copy of the book for yourself, it would be super lovely (and helpful!) if you would share the campaign in your circles.
As it turns out, I can’t actually share a link to the project in this comment because G+ flags such KS links as spam, but if you just go to Kickstarter and search “Codex” it pops right up, or search “Codex RPG” in Google.
Thanks!
Thread necromancy! I wanted to let everyone know we are currently raising money on KS to print a big, beautiful hardcover book collecting the first 13 issues of Codex. We’re doing a single print run of this book, and when those are all gone, that’s it! Many of you in this thread have miscellany submissions that made it into one of those early issues, and so you might be interested in getting a copy of the book for yourself. Of particular note is a discounted $35 pledge tier, which is perfect if you don’t care about getting the PDFs.
Even if you’re not interested in getting a copy of the book for yourself, it would be super lovely (and helpful!) if you would share the campaign in your circles.
As it turns out, I can’t actually share a link to the project in this comment because G+ flags such KS links as spam, but if you just go to Kickstarter and search “Codex” it pops right up, or search “Codex RPG” in Google.
Thanks!