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![Thunderscape: Villains of Aden This Thunderscape-supplement clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, like the last supplement in the series, this pdf focuses on depicting named NPCs with their respective stats and brief histories – so let’s see if this one fares better! Well, if the Smoketown Bandit, a CR 4 jurak alchemist radically opposed to Mekanus’ industrial infrastructure is anything to go by, then partially, but not wholly: The build is missing its daily bombu-use, bomb DC, and unless I overlooked something, their damage is off as well, which is […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/153032-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: Villains of Aden")
Thunderscape: Villains of Aden
Posted on April 1, 2020 | No CommentsThunderscape: Villains of Aden This Thunderscape-supplement clocks in at 17 pages, 1 page front cover,1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 12 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, like the last supplement in the series, this pdf focuses on depicting named NPCs with their respective stats and brief histories – so let’s see if this one fares better! Well, if the Smoketown Bandit, a CR 4 jurak alchemist radically opposed to Mekanus’ industrial infrastructure is anything to go by, then partially, but not wholly: The build is missing its daily bombu-use, bomb DC, and unless I overlooked something, their damage is off as well, which is […] -
![Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden This supplement clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is this? Well, functionally, this is a collection of NPC allies with statblocks included. They are the named variety, so not the generic everyman’s statblocks, and the individuals make ample use of Thunderscape’s class array; if required, for example when a thaumaturge is concerned, we have the stats modified by the typically-channeled legend featured in brackets, with spirit points properly noted. Similarly, more complex rules operations are noted in brackets, which can be handy for some less […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/148431-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden")
Thunderscape: Heroes of Aden
Posted on March 23, 2020 | No CommentsThunderscape: Heroes of Aden This supplement clocks in at 16 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 11 pages of content, so let’s take a look! So, what is this? Well, functionally, this is a collection of NPC allies with statblocks included. They are the named variety, so not the generic everyman’s statblocks, and the individuals make ample use of Thunderscape’s class array; if required, for example when a thaumaturge is concerned, we have the stats modified by the typically-channeled legend featured in brackets, with spirit points properly noted. Similarly, more complex rules operations are noted in brackets, which can be handy for some less […] -
![Thunderscape Vistas: Beseiged Village The second Thunderscape Vista clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All righty, we once more begin this supplement with a brief in-character flavor-text before diving into the background, which is a bit simpler this time around: The Darkfall happened, which changed the requirements and realities of village life and what it takes to stay alive. They are fortified by necessity. If you’re familiar with the first Thunderscape Vista, you’ll notice a flip of the amount of text that is provided for general descriptions and those that depict […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/132322-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape Vistas: Beseiged Village")
Thunderscape Vistas: Beseiged Village
Posted on July 15, 2019 | No CommentsThunderscape Vistas: Beseiged Village The second Thunderscape Vista clocks in at 13 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 8 pages of content, so let’s take a look! All righty, we once more begin this supplement with a brief in-character flavor-text before diving into the background, which is a bit simpler this time around: The Darkfall happened, which changed the requirements and realities of village life and what it takes to stay alive. They are fortified by necessity. If you’re familiar with the first Thunderscape Vista, you’ll notice a flip of the amount of text that is provided for general descriptions and those that depict […] -
![Thunderscape Vistas: Academy of Mechamagic This supplement clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page back cover, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so, after a brief piece of nice introductory flavor text, we begin this supplement with a background section that explains the advent of mechamagic in the world of Aden, and then move on to the sample environment, the Kixue Academy. Ina way, this supplement presents a ready to slot in locale for your (Thunderscape) game and does so in an interesting manner: We get a full-color map of the complex, which is keyed per se. Much to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/128693-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape Vistas: Academy of Mechamagic")
Thunderscape Vistas: Academy of Mechamagic
Posted on February 26, 2019 | No CommentsThunderscape Vistas: Academy of Mechamagic This supplement clocks in at 12 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page back cover, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 7 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Okay, so, after a brief piece of nice introductory flavor text, we begin this supplement with a background section that explains the advent of mechamagic in the world of Aden, and then move on to the sample environment, the Kixue Academy. Ina way, this supplement presents a ready to slot in locale for your (Thunderscape) game and does so in an interesting manner: We get a full-color map of the complex, which is keyed per se. Much to […] -
![Thunderscape: Iron Guard Field Guide This class expansion for Thunderscape’s classes clocks in at 38 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 33 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, first things first: This is an expansion for the Golemoid and Thunder Scout classes – as such, I assume familiarity with both classes in this review. If in doubt, consult the campaign setting to freshen up regarding their mechanics. After a well-written piece of introductory fiction, but there is more to this: As the name implies, there are intrinsic connections to the setting’s flavor here: The class options are tied, flavor-wise, to […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/131472-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: Iron Guard Field Guide")
Thunderscape: Iron Guard Field Guide
Posted on October 9, 2018 | No CommentsThunderscape: Iron Guard Field Guide This class expansion for Thunderscape’s classes clocks in at 38 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 33 pages of content, so let’s take a look! Now, first things first: This is an expansion for the Golemoid and Thunder Scout classes – as such, I assume familiarity with both classes in this review. If in doubt, consult the campaign setting to freshen up regarding their mechanics. After a well-written piece of introductory fiction, but there is more to this: As the name implies, there are intrinsic connections to the setting’s flavor here: The class options are tied, flavor-wise, to […] -
![Thunderscape Nights: Mission of Mercy This brief adventure clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by one of my patreons, to be undertaken at my leisure. This adventure is intended for 2nd level characters. The module does feature read-aloud text. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! Ramila Cythin, a 16-year-old girl, is dying due to the attack of nocturnals– she attempted to bring wares to the markets […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/133884-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape Nights: Mission of Mercy")
Thunderscape Nights: Mission of Mercy
Posted on October 5, 2018 | No CommentsThunderscape Nights: Mission of Mercy This brief adventure clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This review was requested by one of my patreons, to be undertaken at my leisure. This adventure is intended for 2nd level characters. The module does feature read-aloud text. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! Ramila Cythin, a 16-year-old girl, is dying due to the attack of nocturnals– she attempted to bring wares to the markets […] -
![Thunderscape Nights: Trouble at the Dunswood Inn This brief adventure clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This adventure is intended as an introductory module for Aden, and as such, for 1st level characters. The module does feature read-aloud text and also has a side-bar based option to make the module slightly darker, as befitting of Aden’s flavor. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! So, the pretty sizable family of Knut Bjornson […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/127085-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape Nights: Trouble at the Dunswood Inn")
Thunderscape Nights: Trouble at the Dunswood Inn
Posted on August 14, 2018 | No CommentsThunderscape Nights: Trouble at the Dunswood Inn This brief adventure clocks in at 10 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page back cover, 1 page editorial, 1 page ToC, 1 page SRD, leaving us with 5 pages of content, so let’s take a look! This adventure is intended as an introductory module for Aden, and as such, for 1st level characters. The module does feature read-aloud text and also has a side-bar based option to make the module slightly darker, as befitting of Aden’s flavor. This being an adventure-review, the following contains SPOILERS. Potential players should jump ahead to the conclusion. … .. . All right, only GMs around? Great! So, the pretty sizable family of Knut Bjornson […] -
![Thunderscape: The World of Aden Campaign Setting This massive campaign book clocks in at 227 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 221 pages of content, so let’s take a look, all right? Now, if I utilize my usual level of detail and analyze everything down to the feat-level, we’ll be here next Christmas, so please bear with me while I present this book’s content in slightly broader strokes. After introductory prose and well-drawn maps as well as a general introduction, we begin this book with the section on races, discussing the core-races and their roles within the setting of Aden first – […]](http://nerdtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/123976-115x115.jpg "Thunderscape: The World of Aden Campaign Setting")
Thunderscape: The World of Aden Campaign Setting
Posted on October 29, 2015 | No CommentsThunderscape: The World of Aden Campaign Setting This massive campaign book clocks in at 227 pages, 1 page front cover, 1 page ToC, 2 pages of editorial, 1 page SRD, 1 page back cover, leaving us with 221 pages of content, so let’s take a look, all right? Now, if I utilize my usual level of detail and analyze everything down to the feat-level, we’ll be here next Christmas, so please bear with me while I present this book’s content in slightly broader strokes. After introductory prose and well-drawn maps as well as a general introduction, we begin this book with the section on races, discussing the core-races and their roles within the setting of Aden first – […]
