In the Hold

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Student of Theology: Seminary and Minor Orders in Flashing Blades

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Characters who wish to join the Clergy must have Theology and Latin skills, and must start as Students of Theology. Gentlemen with the neces...
Friday, June 7, 2024

Monsters in Motion

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Sometimes I run across something that seems so simple and so obvious it feels like it doesn't need to be said, and then I'm surprise...
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Student of Law: An Alternate Approach to Legal Professions in Flashing Blades

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Any character who wishes to be a Student of Law must have Magistracy and Latin skills. Gentlemen may choose to start the game as Students of...
Friday, May 31, 2024

Fortress France: An Alternative Military Career for Flashing Blades

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Flashing Blades offers an extensive campaign military minigame for player characters who serve as soldiers, such as the King's Musketee...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Of Skill Synergies and Pseudoskills: A Flashing Blades House Rule

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Skill Synergy It’s possible for a character to have two skills that work well together. In general, having 5 or more ranks in one skill giv...
Monday, May 20, 2024

Filling the Shelf: 17th Century Book Prices

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Awhile back I had a short series of posts called Off the Shelf , consisting of lists of book titles which could be found on a 17th century b...
Friday, May 17, 2024

How Much For That Mazzogato In The Window? 17th Century Gear Prices

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A while back Gaston's Hat at For Honor . . . And Intrigue posted an exhaustive price list for campaigns set in the 17th century. It...