The third issue of my zine "Other Magic #3: The Ancient World" is now live on Kickstarter!
It runs from February 8 - 21 as part of the ZineQuest 3 event.
The zine is a system neutral toolkit/supplement designed to help GMs incorporate real world ancient magic into their games. It focuses on the magic of the ancient Near East, Middle East, Mediterranean, and surrounding areas.
In addition to providing the translated text of spells and rituals used in the ancient world, it includes tips for creating original ones with the same internal logic and style for use in your game. It includes instructions for making historically accurate props for those who enjoy using physical items in their games.
Backers at all levels get free PDFs of the first two issues of the zine, as well.
I have a new blog at woodcutgames.com set up to pass along interesting tidbits that didn't make it into the zine, links to additional materials and resources, and other things related to the use of real world magic systems in rpgs.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/woodcutgames/other-magic-3-the-ancient-world
The "Rollers of R'lyeh" YouTube channel and podcast has just posted an interview with me about my zine "Other Magic #3: The Ancient World."
Rollers of R'lyeh podcast interview
https://anchor.fm/rollers-of-rlyeh/episodes/Jesse-Ephraim--Other-Magic-3--Zine-Quest-3-eqbimk
Rollers of R'lyeh YouTube interview
https://youtu.be/pW6cx3FCfzI
Erik Tenkar of "Tenkar's Tavern" talked to me about my zine "Other Magic #3: The Ancient World" on one of his Fireside Chats.
https://youtu.be/8m25S3fh-Nw (https://youtu.be/8m25S3fh-Nw)