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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The northern lights here in the Scottish Borders at the moment, and a wee hedgehog who was taking in the sights! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦔 #aurora

The northern lights - shimmering green across the horizon, above hills in silhouette with stars above

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Gayle Raaaargh-mage @mealygarage.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Jockula is looking mighty fine in a deliciously spooky, halloween setting in this photo @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social posted over on Facebook! #BookSky

A spooky scene in the Stow Wedale Bookshop.

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I have been excited in the past. I’m familiar with the sensation… but how to explain the buzz im feeling after a 25 year journey to get it made, to finally… FINALLY bring ROGUE TROOPER HOME! Hard to express really. See you at the premiere at the LFF tomorrow night, LONDON! ❤️🇬🇧❤️

Poster for Rogue Trooper with lovely quotes and list of festival accreditations

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Kenneth Hite @kennethhite.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New KEN AND ROBIN TALK ABOUT STUFF podcast episode drops, feat. our trip to Edinburgh, Scotland's First Warriors @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social, and a special Edinburgh edition of Ken's Bookshelf!! www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/index.php/ep...

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Episode 720: Baby’s First Whisky « Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Deployed this bad boy at our recent #DCCRPG session 😏. The delightful 'Corvus corpus' - a murder of crows melded together in humanoid form, retaining feathers, beaks, eyes and claws. My first use of Dungeon Denizens 2, which is packed with such wonderment 🐦‍⬛ ⚔️ @goodmangames.bsky.social

An illustration of the monstrous 'Corvus corpus', a murder of crows melded together in humanoid form while retaining all the feathers, beaks, eyes and claws of dozens of crows. From @goodmangames.bsky.social delightfully demented tome Dungeon Denizens 2, with gorgeous art by @colinrichardsart.bsky.social

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thanks for the usual fun and (barely wangled) mayhem @ottomancer.bsky.social @clownf1st.bsky.social @jaje7406.bsky.social @daftoldefart.bsky.social, Charles, Blythy and Ste. A real tonic, in dark days 😊

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A joyful return to ftf #DCC with the Expendables yesterday, this time at Fell NQ(dangerous!). A Pharoes tomb, spore-transmitting Mummies, portal noodling, fumbles akimbo, a spectral skull, carrion crow abduction, an invisible polymorphed snake/servant and a recovered jewel - amongst other things 😂.

An ale infused megalomaniac GM flaps arms around maniacally in an attempt to wrangle an ale-infused troupe of grogs to stay on target while playing Dungeon Crawl Classics in a lovely pub callled Fell NQ, in that there Manchester

A veritable bevvy of groglicious beauties, garhered round bar tables laden with roleplaying paraphernalia - all gurning winnisomly

A table covered in Dungeon crawl classics roleplaying paraphernalia- and a nice pint of Fell Stout

A slightly fuzzy image of some beers and grogs, probably due to the amount of said beer that had been imbibed by this point.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Megalomaniac? Little old me? Actually, I do look a bit hand flappy and unhinged in that pic

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Willem Dafoe's Iconic Evil Laugh

Alt: Willem Dafoe's Iconic Evil Laugh

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On my way to that there Manchester and ftf #DCC with The Expendables - first session for over 3 months, which is way too long. Cackleometer is on ‘high’ re The Making of the Ghost Ring (another fine @goodmangames.bsky.social scenario) - and DEAD stamp is warming up 😏⚔️💀

A small pile of roleplaying game paraphernalia and a large coffee on a train table, green fields and an overcast sky visible through the window.

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 04/10/2026

‘Excalibur’, “Illustration”, Vol. 1, #6 Robert Peak archive.org/details/Illu...

a hand emerging from the water holding a sword. I am sure some wag will make the watery tart joke, and I'll nod and go 'oh so original'

an intent looking wizard, below him armoured men ride out

a geezer in golden armor stabbing another geezer wiv 'is massive lance

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A fun return to #DCC North of the Wall this evening, first session since May, unbelievably 😳. A dodgy montage, a coprolite club, arrival in Punjar, plummeting would-be demonic cultists, waterfalls of effluvia and calcified giant spiders spinning acid coated tendrils (!), amongst other things 😁.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I was surprised how effective a torch can be! Note to self - it’s worth reading the rulebook every now and then 😂 🤓

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dragonbany fun this evening, once again, helmed with aplomb by @fenrisgames.com 😊. We were, dare I say it *almost* ‘ept’ this evening (much to everyone’s surprise 😂). Although, perhaps we were just lucky… 🕷️ 🔥 🏹

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I too succumbed! Irresistible.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Atmospheric wander in the autumn sunshine yesterday around the recently re-opened ruins of #Kelso abbey. Founded in the early 12th century, pretty much destroyed by Henry VIII in the 1540’s as part of the eight years war (also known as the Rough Wooing).

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Morning! I'm reading my wee cousin Lorna Elcock's fantastic first novel, The Windhover, while also listening to a brilliant audiobook version of The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Completely enchanted by both of them 😊. And get well soon! @deadinkbooks.bsky.social

The cover of the novel 'The Windhover' by Lorna Elcock with a patchwork, collage-like, illustration including a piercing blue-eyed child staring forwards, a Scottish loch and a sketching of a bird of prey.

The cover of The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. A midnight blue background with a fantastical illustration including a golden apple, a silver pocket watch, a lighthouse, waves and pink birds in flight.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oh my, that was chuffing fantastic! Never played the game, or seen the other films, but this was awesome, edge of the seat stuff. Scary, funny, original, unpredictable, and cracking effects. All the good things - so thanks for the recommendation! Now having a (much needed) pint to calm the nerves 😂

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Dirk the Dice @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

There's a new Dirk's Dossier available for Patreons. Featuring Nick Edwards talking about zines, the book club covering historical detectives and Dirk discussing RPG music with Blythy. www.patreon.com/theGROGNARDf...

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Dirk's Dossier - More 'zines, historical detective work and music in RPGs | Dirk the Dice

Dirk's Dossier - More 'zines, historical detective work and music in RPGs by Dirk the Dice on Patreon. Join Dirk the Dice's community for exclusive content and updates.

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James Holloway: monsterman.org @gonzohistory.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is another of those projects I have been working on for a while and not talking about!

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Finally got round to watching 28 years later, the Bone Temple last night. Oof! A bit too brutal for me, I'm afraid. Although worth watching for Ralph Fiennes incredible performance, and for 'the Iron Maiden' scene alone 🤘

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I'm ashamed to admit I've never read any of her novels - which one would you recommend to try first?

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Just got hold of this wee curiosity second hand. Although it’s a (sort of) parody, and very entertaining, I think it might actually be quite useful for gaming prep - much to my surprise! Gorgeous Doug Carrel illustrations too.

The cover of a small hardback version of The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land, by Diana Wynne Jones. Illustrated by Doug Carrel.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did I say that? I do find them completely addictive 🤷‍♂️. What I could do with right now is a bit of Brannigans Roast Beef and Mustard...

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Dirk the Dice @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The next meeting of the Manchester Occasional RolePlaying Convention (MORPcon) is 27th September 13:00 - 17:00 at Fanboy Three in Manchester. You can sign up for games at Warhorn: warhorn.net/events/morpcon

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MORPcon - Manchester Occasional Role-Playing | Warhorn

Welcome to MORPcon get together! This is an afternoon of 1-shot RPG games, taking place at Fanboy 3 on 27th September 2026 2026  at 1-5pm. Sign up and pick your game - I will approve all signups...

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you already have a Spotify premium account, you get 15h per month audiobook time, and they have a pretty extensive range of things. I've had Spotify for years, but only just realised this a few months ago 🙄

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

first thought this might be a joke, but apparently not! In honour of the 60th anniversary, it seems. Ridiculously expensive, but I am strangely drawn to the 'communi-grater', the vulcan handsign oven mitt and the Galileo Shuttlecraft casserole 😂 www.lecreuset.co.uk/en_GB/le-cre...

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Releasing in October - The Encyclopedia Cthulhiana, the definitive guide to the #Cthulhu Mythos. www.chaosium.com/blogreleasin...

Cover of The Encyclopedia Cthuliana by Dan Harms

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Apple season is upon us! This is a great little orchard run by the @n-t-s.bsky.social in #Melrose, with some lovely heritage varieties and a cracking little honesty box 🍎 🍂

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is a new discovery and much fun (and #LiminalRPG inspiration!) - particularly the bestiary… spookyscotland.net Thanks to @thetweedmeister.bsky.social for highlighting!

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Spooky Scotland – Spooky Scotland! Dark history, haunted castles, myths and legends.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Haven't read the Long Sun, but absolutely loved the New Sun books bitd...perhaps I should revisit that, then try the Long Sun 🤔

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If you are in or near Edinburgh and at a loose end in the evening on the 16th September, why not make your way to Waterstones to hear my wee cousin talk about her fantastic debut novel The Windhover? www.waterstones.com/events/lorna...

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Lorna Elcock in conversation with James Robertson | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Lorna Elcock in conversation with James Robertson today.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Have you seen our fantastic Galawe’en programme for this year? We have 9 events during Hallowe’en week, from kids crafts to karaoke, from horror writers to holistic witchcraft! Check out our Eventbrite page. We’re also cramming more great spooky books on to our shelves! Open today from 10am!

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Dirk the Dice @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hot War and Cold City is out in the wild and The GROGNARD files episode with @malcolmcraig.bsky.social talking about the game and The Price of Freedom … is coming soon!

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Paul Baldowski 🔜 Furnace, Sheffield (Oct. 10–11) @paulbaldowski.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A fine review of a Dee Sanction adventure you should have in your collection, so get on it. There's nothing quite like a dark and stormy lock-in 😂🤘⚔️

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Made it to the closest farmers market (in Kelso) at last (it’s only been almost 2 years since we moved 😂). This ‘haggis bomb’ - basically a scotch egg with haggis in place of the egg - is 🔥. Perfect with homemade sauerkraut,gherkins and a mighty smear of strong mustard 💪🏻

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ianthemouthofmadness.fenrisgames @fenrisgames.com · 27/09/2025

Dungeon littered with adventurer's corpses? Goblins leaving their doings in your tunnels? Giant spiders impeding transit with old webbing? Get yourself a Slime Mold and say goodbye to filthy passages. One of dozens of critters in our shop!

model of a festering, animate heap of mold slithering across a dungeon floor. there are visible bones and body parts from its sweepings.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I recently started running TOR (first time) - starting with Over Hill & Under Hill (excellent, with some fiddling), now on to Tales From the Lone-Lands (very good so far - 6 linked scenarios). Ruins of the Lost Realms is proving really useful for fleshing out many areas mentioned in the scenarios.

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

If you can, I’d say do everything possible to spend a night at Koyasan (mount Koya) and walk through Okunoin. Was the highlight for me when I visited Japan 20 or so years ago, where we stayed in a fire temple. Kyoto if you have time, too.

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Paul Baldowski 🔜 Furnace, Sheffield (Oct. 10–11) @paulbaldowski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Next weekend, I will be running two short sessions—one from 9.30 - 13:30 and the other from 14:00 - 17:00—for Free RPG Day at @allrolledup.bsky.social in Stockport. The morning will be a session of Vaesen, the afternoon a brief Rivers of London investigation. 1/2

A tabletop gaming retail display at All Rolled Up, with shelves and tables packed with board games, role-playing games, accessories and gaming products. A large “All Rolled Up — Ready to Game” banner stands to the right, advertising board games, role-playing, dice, Warhammer and family games.

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ianthemouthofmadness.fenrisgames @fenrisgames.com · 13/08/2026

you know there's a 20% off sale on at the minute, right? perfect time to grab yourself this great big centrepiece. just use the code SWEATY at discount!

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Good grief, the temptation! I really enjoyed playing in the Domesday setting, so I might end up getting that, but I will resist the (extensive!) other settings as best I can 😆

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Somerled @amacdon6.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’d promised I wouldn’t buy more RPGs for a while…then spotted this at Black Lion Games in Edinburgh (a tiny shop that always has an incredible range of tempting goodies). But I mostly blame @davepaters.bsky.social, as he introduced me to the fun of Maelstrom (a game I missed completely bitd)!

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