Utherwald Press News Thread

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The Shadow Game

With the world gripped in a cold war following the end of the Great Darmonican War a decade earlier, the cloak and dagger activities behind the scenes are just as common as ever. Herein lies a look at the espionage agencies of the various powers of Darmonica.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/01/the-shadow-game.html

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A Post War World

This week we talk about elements that can feature in games to reflect a world that has recently come out of a major conflict, chiefly what those elements are and how they can be used. Hopefully GMs and players alike will find it useful.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/01/a-post-war-world.html

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Gear Up!

This week is a compiled list of gear that can be found in and is useful for the Frozen Skies setting, ranging from coats and hats through to weapons and vehicles.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/02/gear-up.html

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Speaking The Lingo

Languages abound in almost every single game, so heres a brief overview of real world languages that would be useful for your games of Frozen Skies.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/02/speaking-lingo.html

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Speaking The Lingo Like A True Alyeskan; Slanging It

Herein lies some pukka Alyeskan slang and terms, all to help make sure you don't hop the twig and end up as wind waste.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/02/glossary-of-alyeskan-slang-terminology.html

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State of the Press

A look at how things stand with Utherwald Press, a heads up on current projects and whats planned for 2015!

Feel free to ask any questions that you may have.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/02/state-of-press-feb-2015.html

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State of the Press, Part Deux

Follow-on and update to last week's post, confirmation of and details on the Frozen Skies game at the UK Games Expo. Plus a bit on Kickstarter plans.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/03/state-of-press-part-deux.html

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Buried In Snow And Ice

Write-up and some thoughts on a Frozen Skies adventure that was run over the weekend, playtest of what will be run at the UK Games Expo in May.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/03/buried-in-snow-and-ice.html

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Alyeskan Gazetteer: Brimstone

First in a new series of articles covering locales found throughout the Continent of Alyeska with a short description of the location, its history, its present state and some plot hooks.

This week we take a look at Brimstone, a former ski resort unwittingly built in the shadow of a semi-dormant volcano.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/03/alyeskan-gazetteer-brimstone.html

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State of the Press March 2015

A look at how things currently stand this month, plus a couple of things to look forwards to in the form of various projects.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/03/state-of-press-march-2015.html

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Leaf On The Wind

This week we take a look at the tribal Windryders, an ancient people who have called Alyeska home since the rise of the Ancient Terrans.

And a quick PSA; Utherwald press will be attending Diceni​ in Norwich, UK on Sunday 3rd May. We'll be there with copies of Alyeskan Tales, a handful of artwork prints and one or two adventures.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/04/leaf-on-wind.html

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Wulvers Revisited

This week is another look at the Wulvers, chiefly a couple of ideas to better develop them. There are now effectively two distinct strains of Wulvers; the so-called 'Purebloods' and the wolf in sheep's clothing Wulftouched.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/04/wulvers-revisited.html

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Creature Feature: Dragonhawk

A look at the Dragonhawk detailing a little on their relationship with the Windryders, their feeding habits and some stats to use them in your game of Savage Worlds.

Also news about the blog about and details of a new event Utherwald will be attending this year.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/04/creature-feature-dragonhawks.html

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A Cesspit of Bureaucracy: The Alyeskan Aerial Corps

This week we take a look at the Alyeskan Aerial Corps, a vital lifeline for many but a nightmare of paperwork for others.

Also, the Firewater & Ice adventure can now be found for $0.75 on RPGNow!

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/04/a-cesspit-of-bureaucracy-alyeskan.html

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Alyeskan Gazetteer: Broken Spires

Another location nestled amongst the Bastion Peaks, though close to the Wulflands, is the pirate haven and outlaw town of Broken Spires.

This shanty town that stands defiantly against the Law is infamous across Alyeska and beyond.

http://www.utherwaldpress.com/2015/04/alyeskan-gazetteer-broken-spires.html