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The old curio shop

Posted on 2019 September 29 by njwSeptember 29, 2019

A while ago, I happened past one of those old little stores that’s tucked away in an odd little spot and which seems to sell… something? Nothing? I always find these stores so mysterious. Who’s behind it all? How do … Continue reading →

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Warehouse 23 basement

Posted on 2016 August 17 by njwAugust 17, 2016

Don’t look now*, but SJG’s Warehouse 23 basement is back. All sorts of weird objects, many hilarious, many slightly creepy, many just kind of head-scratchingly incomprehensible. My favorite continues to be the 1:1 scale map of North America. Potentially good … Continue reading →

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Snippets from Calteir: Coins of Aros

Posted on 2014 December 10 by njwDecember 10, 2014

The ancient and possibly mythical hero Aros did many wonderful deeds in the Kreshar region of Morensia. Among these, he gave his last coin to a poor woman in the village of Arosart. When she bought a loaf of bread … Continue reading →

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Snippets from Calteir: the Rutter of the Pirate Sea

Posted on 2014 October 19 by njwOctober 19, 2014

The Rutter of the Pirate Sea is a series of maps and notes by an unknown Morensian pilot from approximately 650 SR. The maps and notes are quite accurate, describing many places to the west of Morensia, and appear to … Continue reading →

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Twelve dozens

Posted on 2014 January 26 by njwJanuary 26, 2014

In November of 2012, I made a post about the Traveller supplements 76 Patrons. It inspired me to do a number of posts with twelve variations. I chose twelve rather than, say, six or ten, because a) it pushes me … Continue reading →

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Item: a reliquary

Posted on 2013 December 23 by njwDecember 23, 2013

This reliquary is quite heavy and of fairly large size (about Bulk 9), made from a very light-colored but dense material — perhaps ivory or an unusual wood. It is covered with reliefs of major Avatars and exquisite scrollwork. Several … Continue reading →

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Classification scheme for objects found in Zone 6N

Posted on 2013 November 16 by njwAugust 21, 2015

My friend John is doing a cross-blog community project called From the Zones. Folks are describing weird places, things and notions set in the universe(s) of the novel Roadside Picnic and the movie Stalker. Here’s a contribution from me: a … Continue reading →

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Item: an amphora

Posted on 2013 November 10 by njwNovember 29, 2013

This is an amphora, like many used for shipping food, oil or other commodities. There are only two things that distinguish it from a thousand other amphorae: An ancient, extravagant script and glyph are inscribed on it; and A mud … Continue reading →

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Items: Random provenance

Posted on 2013 May 15 by njwNovember 29, 2013

For an enchanted item to have amazing powers is fun. But at least as much fun can be discovering the history of the object. Finding out that your sword makes a high-pitched keening sound when you’re near water is neat, … Continue reading →

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Item: a castle-tipped staff

Posted on 2013 May 11 by njwNovember 29, 2013

This staff, about seven feet tall, is made of gnarled ancient wood. Embedded in the tip is what appears to be a miniature castle tower, made of stone. The tower is fully crenelated and even has a few small windows … Continue reading →

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