In the Blackwood, swords and fists carry the day when law and order fails. Since before the Elder King rose to power, men and women have drawn blades against each other for matters of honor, vengeance, and war. Over time, these skills were codified into five distinct schools: powerful Boar, watchful Falcon, mischievous Red Bear, regal […]
Ever since I first read the Silmarillion, I’ve loved the idea of languages in fantasy settings. Once, I even tried to create my own conlang, if by “try” you mean “looked at a cookbook and came up with two sounds.” Still, language plays a vital part in culture and I enjoy thinking about how that dynamic […]
RPG Blog Carnival, February 2017 Host and Topic: Tabletop Terrors | Encounters I just found out about this RPG Blog Carnival thing put on by Johnn Four, and boy is it cool. Every month, a new blog hosts an RPG topic (past examples include Prophecies & Omens, Transitions, and Ordinary Life) that serves as a […]
Hundreds of you have already downloaded our Seven Quillcrows one sheet and the pregenerated Character Archetypes. Thanks so much for your support! We hope you and your friends love playing in the Blackwood. Be sure to let us know how your games go. We’d love to showcase a play report or respond to any feedback. […]
We are over the moon to announce that the Mythic Gazetteer is now an official Savage Worlds licensee! Thanks so much to the folks at Pinnacle Entertainment Group for trusting us with this opportunity. What this means: our fantasy setting, The Blackwood, has been in heavy production for two years, but we’ve been working on it […]
We at the Mythic Gazetteer hope you all had a great time over the holidays, and hope your dice have been generous in the new year. We’ve been busy behind the scenes over the past month, so we’ve got a lot of fun stuff to show off in the next few weeks. First off, we’ve […]
Beyond the hedges that guard the Elder Kingdom, the Blackwood is defined by its wilderness. The Elven Wilds are the dark and befuddling forest of tales come to life. Driven by elves like stormclouds are driven by the wind, the Elven Wilds are ever-shifting lands of emerald green foliage, of heavy grey fog, of deadly […]
The Blackwood is Grimm’s Tales directed by Zhang Yimou. You are errants, searching the forest for a way to save the settled people of the Elder Kingdom despite a landscape of deadly beauty and a crumbling ruling class. Visually, I’m inspired by games like The Witcher. Tonally, I want to capture the bright but surprisingly […]
Beyond the village there stands a tall hedge To keep the Blackwood at bay. Kept safe from danger, from pagans and elves, If only we follow the Way. It was the Elder King who raised the first hedges, who showed his people the strength of their ancestors. The wisdom of his Way taught family and […]