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ARCADIA 16
🕑 Added 2022-05-25 18:01:01 +0000 UTCHello MCDM Patrons,
This is your James Introcaso, back with a buttery new issue of ARCADIA. Let’s take a walk inside issue 16.
Cover Art by Miska Fredman
Miska’s maps have long graced the pages of ARCADIA, but now we’re putting this copacetic cartographer’s work on the cover! I definitely want to adventure in this flying continent of dragons, volcanoes, and (hopefully well maintained) rope bridges. It’s great to see what lurks in the mind of an artistic genius, and now this map lives in my head and heart too.
Masterwork Artisans by Jamie Flecknoe with illustrations by Gustavo Pelissari
Do you want a sweet new sword, but are too low-level to brave the lich’s dungeon to get the nine lives stealer inside? Does that breastplate need an upgrade, but you can’t afford an enchanter? This article has you covered with new nonmagical materials for crafting superior armor, ammunition, and weapons. Now almost any adventurer can afford to slice down foes with an obsidian greataxe while looking good in a suit of celestial silver chainmail!
The Crowned Genie by Ahmed Aljabry with illustrations by Martin Sobr
Born inside rare geodes, crowned genies carry incredible power. The evil ones cast knowledge-stealing curses, and the good create and preserve life. The jewels embedded in their elemental heads serve as a sign to others that these are exceptional genies. Forming an alliance with a crowned genie is as great a boon as making an enemy of one is a danger. Tread carefully, mortals!
The Blackweald by Michael E. Shea with illustrations by Mathes Graef
Folks visiting Mercy Street keep disappearing. What’s more concerning is that hours after a victim goes missing, the person who reported the disappearance forgets ever having met the person. Something big and sinister lurks in the city district’s shadows, devouring more than flesh and bones. Can the adventurers figure out what’s hiding in plain sight before it erases them in this encounter for 7th-level characters?
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Now back to ARCADIA 17!
—James & the ARCADIA crew
FAQs
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.
Q: I want to submit an article for ARCADIA. How do I do that?
A: Thanks for your interest, but we currently 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 respond as soon as we can. We're looking forward to reaching the point where we can bring on a dedicated support team member to help everyone lickety-split, but until we get there we try to check for new messages every week or two. We've got many tools at our disposal, so rest assured that when you hear back from us we will do everything we can to make sure you're taken care of! :)
Comments
Tyler Reed
I have a player who is a genie warlock and has a hag feature heavily in her backstory. Arcadia has provided well for me in making encounters for her!
willow H
The Crowned Genie is absolutely inspired! Definitely wanna see Ahmed do more for Arcadia
bl00dywelld0ne
Love the cover art. Miska's work reminds me of Charles Vess
Dundough Breadbox
[whispers] :do you see that cover? just look at it. inspiration has a home.:
Jonathan Szirti
Question! "When you score a critical hit with a meteorite iron weapon or ammunition that deals bludgeoning damage, you maximize your weapon damage dice." Is this instead of doubling your damage dice? Or both? If I crit with my warhammer, am I doing 8 or 16 + my str mod?
Dan Stadelman
I can't stop saying PORT BONEDOME!
Patrick W.
My players have to escape the Feywild starting next week, I think that cover art is going to be the surrounds where they are stranded!
Argonautica
This is really good stuff. The masterwork items are great for the Primeval Thule low personal magic setting I'm running. And I think The Blackweald is going to become a portion of a cult run area in some slums.
Joe G
I've already retconned some recent loot my players acquired into masterwork items. Great issue!
Gavin Runeblade
Having already subjected my players to False Hydras, would it be salting the wound to hit them with Blackweald? Also, the art throughout this issue is excellent.
James C
I’m loving the Crowned Genie! I’ve been thinking about trying to work a genie or two into my campaigns but they’ve always seemed kinda lackluster to what they should represent. Glad to see one that gives them some Oomph finally!
Chris
This is a truly great issue! Both inspiring and very useful. 10/10
Eric Gershik
I was a play-tester and loved the adventure!
Roman Penna
That is a beautiful and epic cover!
Zergaholic95
Another Epic Issue. The Blackweald is super amazing. I cant wait to put it in my game. The Masterwork Artisans looking really good and the Materials and Stats are very helpfull for me to give some more unique Items to the Players.
Michael Shea
Yay!
