Welcome to The Editor's Wastebasket - a site dedicated to tabletop RPGs and a broad range of systems. I started this site when I was a prolific player of Palladium Books' games, the Rifts RPG in particular. Post-college, I played a mix of Palladium games and Dungeons & Dragons, Revised 3rd Edition (aka D&D 3.5). After that, things became a bit murky as I sought other systems and, in some cases, write some of my own titles (you should check out Apokalyptic Publishing if you're so inclined).
A Forever GM, I have been running all things Savage Worlds since 2008, with my gateway drug being 50 Fathoms (because who doesn't enjoy a great pirate-themed roleplaying game?). Since then, I've also played and run games using TinyD6 (Gallant Knight Games), AGE System (Green Ronin Games), and now spend my game planning time either running some of my favorite old settings using a new system (such as Dragonstar for D&D 3.5, but run using Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition and the updated Fantasy Companion) or cobbling together epic high fantasy adventures in my own setting (coming "soon" from Apokalyptic Publishing).
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Tabletop RPG Resources
Savage Age of Shadow
Ancestries of Eredane
The ancestries of Eredane, updated for Savage Worlds Adventure Edition and using Midnight: Legacy of Darkness as the source material. This includes all the ancestries and cultural variants previously presented for the Savage Age of Shadow.Archetypes
Wizard
This eccentric individual walks in a shadowy world governed by the Concilium Magi and prowled by creatures of the night. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
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Warlock/Witch
Enforcers of the Concilium Magi's will, these characters are both capable warriors and deadly channelers. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
Allies & Adversaries
Ba'al-ze-Neckt: The Nightlords
The top-end, biggest-of-bads: The Nightlords themselves. These seemingly god-like beings exert control over the very fabric of the universe and use it against their hated enemy, the Nightbane.
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Necromancer
An indispensable member of any great crew of hunters, necromancers excel at binding creatures, particularly spirits of the dead, and have been around the block. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Veteran Savage Worlds character.
Minions of The Dark
Hunters & Other Minions
Aerial predators that prowl for Nightbane from the night skies above, Hunters work in concert with the Hounds to corner their prey.
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Monster Hunter
Foot soldiers, slayers, and hunters fighting to protect humans from supernatural predators and evil forces. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
Minions of The Dark
Hounds & Hound Masters
The most common adversary a Nightbane cell is likely to face, Hounds are supernatural bloodhounds capable of tracking their adversaries in the worst conditions and their handlers are masters of deception and illusion.
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Fortune Teller
A mystic with a death wish and desire for vengeance against the forces of the supernatural that robbed them of their eyesight. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
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Wampyr
Individuals that resisted the dominance of a master vampire, these blood-drinkers ally themselves with any who will help them hunt and destroy supernatural evil. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
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Charlatan
Consultants, private detectives, and con-men - this archetype could be any one of them in their role of protecting humans from evil supernatural forces. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
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Sword Bearer
Chosen wielders of powerful ancient artifacts, these stalwart individuals carry on a legacy of war against The Dark. This archetype was designed for Nightbane using Savage Worlds.
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Arcane Detective
An arcane detective solves crimes and helps people. This archetype for the Hunter War mini-setting is presented as a Seasoned Savage Worlds character.
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Spook
Many of the government agents who witnessed the Dark Day invasion went underground before they could be killed or replaced to fight a secret war. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
Mechanics
The Hunter War
A Savage Worlds mini-setting inspired by The Dresden Files novels by Jim Butcher and the Supernatural TV series. Set in a haunted version of the Pacific Northwest, this setting serves as the backdrop for an upcoming action horror adventure I intend to run.
Archetypes
Shadow Warlock
These enigmatic humans can wield both the innate talents of the Nightbane and arcane knowledge in their personal war against the Nightlords. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
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Unification Missionary
In the Dragonstar universe, Unification Missionaries get to know the people of the Outlands to expand the influence of the Church of Unification. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.
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Human Sorcerer
A modern-day wizard and knowledge-seeker, these individuals are, often unwittingly, drawn into the Hidden War. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
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RES Trailblazer
In the Dragonstar universe, RES Trailblazers work with the Royal Expeditionary Service to explore and expand the borders of the dragon empire. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.
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Human Psychic
Whether by government experimentation or just plain luck (whether its good or bad remains to be answered), these characters have mental abilities far beyond normal humans. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
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Psion
In the Dragonstar universe, Psions are individuals who were naturally-gifted with psychic powers. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.
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Human Mystic
Magic users of a more spiritual or cosmic nature are more common since Dark Day. And they are just as necessary in the Hidden War. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.
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Noetic Warrior
In the Dragonstar universe, Noetic Warriors were trained to use their psychic powers by the Noetic Order. How they use those powers after their training and service is complete is up to them. They are presented here as a Seasoned archetype using the Savage Worlds system.
Mechanics
Arcane Background: Psions
The Savage Worlds Fantasy Companion greatly expanded the existing Arcane Backgrounds. This is my take on a fantasy arcane background for psions.
Archetypes
Geo-Immortal
An immortal whose life force is inexorably linked to the mystical energies which flow on Earth. This Seasoned archetype was designed for Nightbane using the Savage Worlds system.