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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I found another weird mapmaking tool on my phone. #ttrpg #hexmap #dnd #gaming

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

what's your favorite type of magical/extreme weather? #ttrpg #dnd #gaming #weather #magic #extreme #osr

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Ulfans are coming! Catch it here on Gnomestones gnomestones.substack.com/p/gnomereign... #history #gnomes #mythicbastionland #osr #ttrpg

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Brad Kerr @bradkerr.net · 10/06/2026

I'm launching a Patreon next month wherein I incrementally publish a big weird fantasy sandbox campaign. New hexes and dungeons every month. It's called "These Sorcerous Lands." Please give it a follow. Every Patron gets a kiss (metaphorical). patreon.com/bradkerr

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Old school treasure minis from your friends at Gnomestones #oc #art #osr #miniature #dnd #trrpg #gold #oldschool

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Sites remain an underdeveloped yet intriguing aspect of Mythic Bastionland play. In this episode of Gnomestones we demonstrate a simple process for designing sitemaps from scratch. The sitemap is at the bottom for you to download and use in your campaigns. #ttrpg #mythicbastionland #fantasy #gaming

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Sitemap Design in Mythic Bastionland

Featuring the Great Boulder in the Sky

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Creative challenge 1. Pick a theory named after an academic or philosopher 2. Change the prefix of their name to Schm- (Plato is Schmato) 3. Subvert the theory in an absurd way 4. This is your new gnome philosopher I’ll be accepting all submissions below #ttrpg #dnd #osr #gnome #creative #theory

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It’s a good day for taking out frustrations on NPCs. Don’t look now but the tyrant of Northern Bania is about to have a really bad time. #lifeisunfair #ttrpgsareunfairbutigettodecidehow #gnomesdomartyrdom

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tomorrow on Gnomestones, the hydra strikes, the fire rages, and a hero is forged in combat. #osr #ttrpg #gnomes #fantasy

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

In the mountain dales the gnomes are sharpening short spears and polishing circular silver caps. Teams of gnomes are lowering heavy slate slabs and noble spruce trunks using tangled networks of oversized ropes. They construct catapults and siege towers and rams. The gnomes are preparing for war.

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Filling in the Corners of Your Map

Designing the Throne of Gnomes

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Wait is the OSR finally waking up to the magic of gnomes?? I’ve seen more pro-gnome content this past week… Or is this another gnome-trap! #osr #ttrpg #dnd #gaming #gnomes

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Gnomestones aspires to combine the worst aspects of each category. We call it ‘the terribly reconstituted pseudo-game’ or TTRPG for short #ttrpg #boardgames #xkcd

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In the world of Gnomestones there is a logging village called Rulmota. The villagers speak with the Rulmotan accent where all the ‘p’s sound like ‘k’s and the ‘k’s sound like ‘p’s and the ‘b’s and ‘d’s are switched as well. Try it out! I kromise it pan de fun. 🤩 #osr #ttrpg #linguistics #gnomes

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I call my blanket the Weather and then when I call in sick I can say "I'm sorry I'm under the weather" #worklife #lorkwife #sick

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

From the creator of the hexflower

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Can you find the Gnomestones hex? This was one of my favorite projects of the year. Many thanks to the organizers, especially @bakenshake.bsky.social #ttrpg #hexmap #dnd #winter #holidayspecial #bloggers

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I’m going to attend at all costs, you are my favorite creator! May I ask why it’s in Oregon? Close to me but I thought you were in the northeast. #ttrpg #convention #cairn #osr #nsr

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Why is everyone so focused on simplifying and streamlining their TTRPG methods these days? I like going down rabbit holes while prepping. I don’t mind complexity. And I like pluralism in my toolkit of game mechanics, I don’t need a one-size-fits-all solution. #ttrpg #d&d #osr #gaming #theory

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

We’re doing a holiday Rankin/Bass Blogwagon, get on board! gnomestones.substack.com/p/blogwagon-... #blogwagon #rpgblog #d&d #osr #ttrpg #holiday #rankin/bass #hexmap

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Blogwagon: A Very Gnomestones Hexmas

A Rankin/Bass Themed Holiday Hex

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Here's a sitemap for your Mythic Bastionland campaign. Use this map when the players want to actively hunt for the Hydra. Using elements of Lithuanian folklore. This site is for your games! Easily portable to other formats. gnomestones.substack.com/p/ep-4-gnome... #osr #ttrpg #maps #mythicb

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Incandescent Grottoes claims its first victim. Something bit him in the neck #ose #osr #ttrpg #gaming #dungeonsanddragons #oldschool

Benshenski the Human Cleric of Ulf, Lvl 2

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

This time on Gnomestones we build a roster of NPCs for a Lord’s Court, featuring NPC Meta Tables and Relationship Matrices! open.substack.com/pub/gnomesto... #mythicbastionland #osr #ttrpg #nsr #relationships #NPCs #d&d #narrative

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Building NPCs With Mythic Bastionland

Why It's Important to Know If Your Seer Has Poor Self Esteem

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Does anyone have any good tips for naming evil characters? I have lots of evil traits ready to go but I struggle to think of names outside of set of the 'Thurbot Sment' 'Vilniax Loquix' 'Ruke Norwich' 'Drovna the Raven' line of thinking. Thoughts? #ttrpg #dnd #d&d #names #villains #evil

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

hey leave that bear alone it doesn't have any treasure #d&d #osr #ttrpg #art

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Mythic Bastionland dominion design, faction systems, and political declarations on Gnomestones. gnomestones.substack.com/p/ep-3-gnome... #osr #mythicbastionland #rpg #gaming #maps #politics

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

"Falberge is in chaos. The procession moves past wide boulevards littered with debris and alleyways choked with ramshackle barricades. ... Rushka oversees the disarray with a look of maternal pride." gnomestones.substack.com/p/ep-2-gnome... #writing #fantasy #ttrpg #osr

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Ep 2: Gnomereign - Mythic Bastionland Narrative Chapter

In which Sir Tollix Twinewinder is Appointed Field General of the Mulnarn Revolutionary Army

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I spent the better part of a week working on this fantasy chapter, happy with the finished product. We’d be thrilled if you check it out, it’s a fine place to begin. Let us know if you liked it! open.substack.com/pub/gnomesto... #mythicbastionland #fantasy #narrative #writing #ttrpg #dnd #osr

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Ep 2: Gnomereign - Mythic Bastionland Narrative Chapter

In which Sir Tollix Twinewinder is Appointed Field General of the Mulnarn Revolutionary Army

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Gnomestones @gnomestones.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Anybody have any good tables for nighttime town encounters? I used the ADND table and got doppelganger. #ttrpg #osr #dnd #randomtables

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