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ARCADIA 23
🕑 Added 2022-12-21 18:30:01 +0000 UTCHello folks! It is I, Hannah Rose, closing out the year by brining you the most excellent ARCADIA 23!
Cover Art by Patrik Hell
A strange creature, their intricate weapon, and mysterious architecture amid smoke and flying embers—this cover is perfectly ARCADIA! I can’t get enough of the textures, from the filigree on the bow and garments to the twisted tree bark to the carved stone riddled with cracks … to the light of the flames gleaming off the draped fabric. There’s a story here, and I want to hear the bardsong recounting it.
Gemstone Arcana by Mario Ortegón with art from Elisa Serio
These spells and feats turn gemstones into much more than currency. Properties of gemstones from agate to zircon provide inspiration for lore and worldbuilding, with spells for all caster classes like soulstone, moonlight transformation, and Brinn’s exalted cruiser. The Arcane Gemologist feat lets you use gemstones more efficiently, but if you don’t care to track down gemstone components, just get an immanent gem to replace those rare components and power up your spells!
Religion Construction Kit by James Mendez Hodes with art from Olajide Ajayi and Wirawan Pranoto
Most fantasy settings have a pantheon of deities, but religions are about more than gods. This step-by-step guide dives into the hows, whys, and wherefores of creating a fantasy religion with its own traditions, values, authority figures, and sacred spaces. Handy form-fillable handout included!
Divine Trials: Heroes of the Stars by Amber Litke and Sadie Lowry with art from Zuzanna Wuzyk and cartography from Miska Fredman
“It is the nature of mortals to draw connections to things that are greater than us. We see wrath and vengeance in tempests, tranquility in mountains, and stories in the stars….”
In this final installment of the Divine Trials trilogy, the time has come to test the characters’ bonds, cooperation, and trust. Stalwart heroes must stand together—or divided, they will fall.
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See you in the new year for more ARCADIA!
—Hannah & the ARCADIA crew
FAQ
Q: How long will I be able to download the ARCADIA PDF attached to this post?
A: Indefinitely. Though this wasn’t the case at launch, our policy has changed. All issues of ARCADIA remain attached to their launch posts. You can read more about it here.
Q: I know someone who wants to get a copy of ARCADIA, but they don't want to use Patreon. Is there somewhere else they can get it?
A: Definitely, and we understand! That's why, when we post the current issue of ARCADIA to Patreon, we add it to the MCDM shop at the same time. :D On the MCDM shop an issue of ARCADIA is $12. And at the time of this post, there’s a bundle of ARCADIA 1–6 (that’s 20 articles!) for $14.99.
Q: I want to submit an article for ARCADIA. How do I do that?
A: Thanks for your interest, but we don’t accept open submissions—you can check out this post to learn more about how we source articles for ARCADIA.
Q: What is this, an FAQ for ANTS? I have a question and it's not one of the ones listed here!
A: Oh no! D: If you need help with anything MCDM-related, email our support inbox (hello@mcdmproductions.com) and we'll do everything we can to make sure you're taken care of! :)
Comments
TK
I really love the Star trials and will use these tomorrow in my game. I feel from a readthrough that the trials are absolutely punishing and should be more attuned to a party of 7th level adventurers (vs 5). Will be tuning down for my party, but otherwise thrilled to run.
Peter Martin
The Gemstone Arcana article is really cool! Would love to see something similar with tarot cards at some point.
Tatum Vayavananda
The artwork is just so amazing for these covers... Where are the commemorative posters?!
Christian Cates
This is happening to me too. Hopefully this is something they can fix.
Alexis
I don't know if it's happening for anyone else but on the color version of the pdf the link to the Religion sheet seems to lead to the safety toolkit link? Excited to use it in my own games! Edit: The link is good if I copy and paste it but the hyperlink leads to the safety toolkit.
MCDM Productions
Sorry about that! Lots of great stuff to come. –Hannah
MCDM Productions
MAGIK ROCK MAKE SPELL GO FWOOSH! –Hannah
Dogsarethebestpeople
Before Christmas! You are awesome! Thank you for the many hours of fun reading all issues and for lots of inspiration! I wish you all happy holidays and a relaxing break 🙂
Otto
ROCKS. MAGIK ROCKS. YES 👏
Harcaaj
It isn't a spelling mistake. A jet is the gemstone component used to cast the spell.
Bruno Franchini
Great issue, Religion toolkit is awesome, and the gem mechanics are a nice niche. For me personally is just a joy to see more balanced spells available.
Caitlyn
Looking good, lots to dig into. May need to do another spelling pass as a few instances (at least in the Soulstone spell) appear to have replaced 'gem' with 'jet'.
Jacob Montague
That was by far the most stressful Letter from the Editor yet! Something about the subject matter had me bracing the whole way through for you to announce an end or break in ARCADIA. Obviously I am relieved that I was bracing for nothing. Thanks for all the great issues so far and all the great issues to come!
Paul L.
Congratulations to MCDM on issue #23! Can't wait to use these spells in my game.
Marcel Theilig
Oh man that cover is hot as hellfire.
MCDM Productions
Thank you! May you have a rejuvenating long rest. —Hannah
Raffetaffy
THAT COVER! One of my favorites so far. I really appreciated your letter Hannah. Such a great reminder to get rid of exhaustion and regain some hit points.
