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Hilander RPGs [Jason]

@hilandergames.bsky.social
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#Fantasy Reader, #TTRPG Writer, #Teacher, Dad of Two, #Ally, dreaming of a coastal #cottage and a large #cat. Find my writing at HilanderRPGs.bearblog.dev ! Currently writing The Valley of Lune - A complete Region Crawl for Cairn 2e.

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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cai... Folks. Go support @karlyanddd.bsky.social . She's made an awesome book! #osr #cairn2e
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A Sliver of Evidence
A werewolf-inspired adventure for Cairn 2e, written & illustrated by Karly Andersen.
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Hexagnome @sixsidedgnome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The "Valley of Lune" by @hilandergames.bsky.social, won a place in my heart, and on my shelf: a perfect fit right between @josephrlewis.bsky.social and @weirdwonder.bsky.social's Cairn adventures! Once they've fixed wild Lune and its feys, demons & clockworks, PCs can even call the valley Home!
The cover of "The Valley of Lune" by Hilander, a 48p zine for Cairn and other Old-school RPGs. 5 stars!
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Cats Have No Lord @catshavenolord.itch.io · 24/09/2026
I’m in this!
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Wuggy @wuggy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I made an adventure and illustrations for this! It's really really cool.
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Karly! @karlyanddd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I got to do the cover for this! Check it out, the whole thing slaps
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New OSR / Cairn periodical coming soon! Volume one features 7 writers, 4 artists, and a little bit of @labjer.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/hil...
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Coming soon: Fletchwind: Out of the Cities
System-agnostic tools for creating fantasy cities, and three city-based adventures statted for Cairn.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Anyone care to join an open table game Monday nights, 5:30 PST? Here's tonight's recap: hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/lost-lakes-t...
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Lost Lakes: The Stolen Poet
A post by Hilander
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I now feel better, and am once again ready to roll some dice.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I was coloring this when my computer crashed, so you get the line art tonight. #art #fairy #osr
Ink drawing, Female sprite warrior, she wears a crown and has a big sword
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ratti incantati @ratti.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Everyone's favourite adventure game about exploring a dark and mysterious Wood filled with strange folk, hidden treasure, and unspeakable monstrosities, 2nd Edition has finally landed in our store! @cairnrpg.com core books + 2 new adventures await! Get them here: rattiincantati.com/collections/...
Cairn 2nd Edition books and 2 Cairn adventure zines (The Drops of St. Jerome and What Haunts the Harwood) on a forest floor.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My creative moods and my desire to play games are subject to the whims of my general health and mental wellness. I am on day four of a cold, and am ready to renounce all social hobbies forever. But I'm not going to do that, because healthy me gets bored easily.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My wife is doing a birthday stream today, her first, and she's rocking it. She's making a lego dragon atm, and is planning on playing some chess later. www.twitch.tv/thepeachyque...
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Then slap the most brain-tickling ideas onto some hexes.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/zlda-dark-fu... I've dreamt of a sci-fi Zelda for a long time. This is the power of TTRPGs folks. #osr
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ZLDA: Dark Future
Tri-force Rebels
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Some day I will make my CY_BORG/ZLDA crossover and this will be the Mafia Princess Zelda.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
For a solid 15 years I was stuck in a fever dream in which I knew "that non-Star Wars pod-racing cartoon" definitely existed, but not what to call it. Fun show.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This is the way.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hey #OSR folks! Did you read a cool blog post? Did you pick up a neat zine? PUT IT IN A HEX hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/put-it-in-a-... hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/hilanders-ou...
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Seats remain open for my open table #osr hexcrawl! We play Monday nights at 5:30 PM PST. Video via Discord. Read the session one notes here: hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/lost-lakes-g...
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Lost Lakes: Griffon Hunt
A post by Hilander
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hey! I know Karly a little, this is going to be a beautiful book!
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/analog-onlin... Thoughts on online TTRPG play. Sort of a note to self. #osr #ttrpg
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Analog Online Play: A Manifesto
Note to Self
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Skullboy @betterlegends.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Clayton makes a great point here that I think a lot of people dont realize. People pay attention when all you have to say is negative. You are digging yourself a grave made of your own discontent- the internet isn't actually a good place to complain.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/lost-lakes-g... I'm running an open table #osr hexcrawl campaign inspired by Wolves Upon The Coast. Here's the recap of Session One.
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Lost Lakes: Griffon Hunt
A post by Hilander
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von Zzyzx @vonzzyzx.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Sphinx! #sphinx #shadowdark #monstermanual #dndart #osrart
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Who was your first anime crush?
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Misty Laughs with Togepi from Pokémon
ALT: Misty Laughs with Togepi from Pokémon
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Hey #OSR folks and #Zelda enjoyers. Anyone want to play a game tonight in like... 2 hours? That's 5:30 PST. I want to see if ZLDA is actually fun. hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/zlda/ We'll do voice over discord if I have 2-4 players.
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ZLDA
GLoG Style Roleplaying in the Lands of Hyrule
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/zlda-winters... Proving the method of my previous dungeon-building post for ZLDA. An ice-themed zelda-like dungeon for the #OSR
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ZLDA: Winters Deep (Dungeon)
Proving the Method
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/zlda-dungeons/ A very quick but sort of effective guide to making zelda-like dungeons. #OSR
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ZLDA: Dungeons
Puzzle Fungeons
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/combat-as-bl... Some ideas I had after watching a terrible anime. #osr
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Combat as Blood Sport
I watched a terrible anime before designing this.
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Natalie @nataliehall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
some old Booga action 💥
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Castlemouse @castlemouse.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Art by Leonardo Manco. #Art #Fantasy #Comics #OSR #RPG #TTRPG
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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 29/08/2026
Digital illustration with a traditional appearance with iridescent coloring. The setting is Clocktown, from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. A low view of Link stepping away cautiously while looking up past the clocktower at the massive and menacing moon that will soon crash down on Termina.
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♡ mia ♡ @strawebi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
just a bunny in her armour #bunny #art #oc
art of a bunny in armour with text "protecting my peace"
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
d20 monsters for a #zelda #ttrpg mostly compatible with the #osr
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ZLDA: Monsters
Horrible Things Inside
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I'm blushing.
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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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A whimsical poster featuring a fluffy black cat dressed as a tiny dragon, complete with a green dragon headpiece, teeth, and small wings. The dragon cat sits in front of a soft yellow circle on a warm beige textured background, with a curved pink line behind it. Above, large hand-lettered text reads, “HERE’S A DRAGON CAT.” Below, handwritten text reads, “to remind you that if we’re going to imagine what could happen, we might as well imagine things going wonderfully right too :)”
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SPiNDLE @spindlesong.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A kiss before work (2024)
an illustration (from 2024) by Spindle of the characters Ottilie (on the left, a human with short brown hair) kissing Asimov (on the right, a half-elf wiht white hair tied up in a bun) through the window.
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The RPG Gazette @therpggazette.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
What happens when you take mechanics away? From White Box to Cairn, this article explores how minimalist RPGs leave more room for characters to become people through play—and why having less on your character sheet can actually create more at the table. #TTRPG #OSR #DnD #Cairn #Knave #RPGDesign
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Less is More or Why OSR Games Feel Bigger Than Their Character Sheets
Set a Knave character sheet next to a 5e character sheet and the difference is almost absurdly stark. One will have a name, some numbers, an inventory list, perhaps a couple of scars and that’s about it. The other will have a subclass write-up spanning multiple paragraphs, a background feature, multiple feats with their own paragraph, prepared spells for the day and a lengthy list of skills.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I'm putting a team together. Homebrew #b/x ish game, with Wolves Upon the Coast style progression. Player-determined goals. Monday nights 5:30 PST. Voice/Video on Discord. Looking for a large group of interested players for drop-in style play. #osr
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barenuckelavee.bsky.social @barenuckelavee.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I have a blog now and wrote about playing a bastardized version of OD&D in prison and how the DIY spirit of the OSR is most alive when you don't buy anything at all barenuckelavee.bearblog.dev/no-one-can-t...
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NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR GAME FROM YOU
There is a sickness in the modern tabletop hobby, a kind of creeping, insidious consumerism that tries to convince you that you need things to play. We get c...
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X-Ray Rex @xrayrex.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Valley of Lune is the shit! On first read, it is evident how utterly gameable this module is. Just bring it right to the table. Tons of interactivity, and interconnected elements. Great art! It just seems like it will be so fun to play and to run. Check it out right now.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Painted a Green Dragon! #OSR #Dragon #Art
A serpent-headed green dragon stands over a broken archway. A human hides within the archway, looking up at the dragon.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Valley of Lune is now available on RPG-Trader as Print-on-Demand for those outside the US. 20 copies from the original print run are still available on my website (including stickers and pdfs!) hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/zines/ #OSR #Cairn2e #adventure #ValleyOfLune
A sleepy old robot. Vines grow around it, and birds roost on its head.
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warden @cairnrpg.com · 17/08/2026
Valley of Lune by @hilandergames.bsky.social is finally available on the Cairn Store! store.cairnrpg.com/products/the...
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The Valley of Lune
In a bygone age, the Fair Ones ruled this land. Their king was called Nolome, "Wisdom," for in his day he sought to end the curse of his kind. The Valley of Lune is an adventuring region designed spec...
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/the-valley-o... Debrief of a Technically Successful Kickstarter #osr #ttrpg
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The Valley of Lune, Kickstarter Debrief
Looking at the process, start to finish.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Hey folks! So far we've raised $128 for The Trevor Project! I absolutely encourage you to go support them yourself, but if you want to support those who support LGBTQIA+ mental health *and* grab some games (I keep nothing from these sales) see the links below! #OSR, #LGBTQIA+, #TTRPG, #indie
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hexcrawls have always intimidated me, mainly the way the big ones are written. Land of Nod was my introduction to them, and I loved it, but I had no idea how to RUN it. But I'm having ideas. #osr
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Jason (derogatory) @vonskulltaker.itch.io · 10/08/2026
I ran Magus Academus for my group today! -You can really taste the Borg and Cairn in there. -It’s rules-lite and flexible, without leaving big gaps. -Acquiring spells from professors is random, thematic, and fun. -The Vancian magic really makes casting a spell a Choice.
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Hilander RPGs [Jason] @hilandergames.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Hey freaks geeks and beloved weirdoes in the #osr space. Tell me about journeys. What experience at the table have you actually had that most feels like an epic journey filled with roadside discoveries, pursuits, etc? Referees: how have you made these happen? How do we avoid playing Excel?
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Madalyn McLeod @madalynmcleod.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Another recolored piece. Into the Depths.
"Sorrow" for Nature Spirit Oracle. A water faery appears to be fading away into the water. Her head is submerged just under the surface of the river, and her hair looks like the light reflections on the water. Swirling weeds grasp at her from below, pulling her downwards. Her hand is weakly positioned over her heart. Her eyes begin to go dark.

The original was mostly blue, but I changed it to a more natural color palette, with a lot of brown and green.
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