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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hey Folks! My friend Robert at Wicked Clever just launched a Kickstarter for the 10th-anniversary edition of Hogswallow, a fun storytelling card game. I've also found it useful for brainstorming story ideas, and it could make a really cool LARP prop. Like & Share to help keep indie games alive!

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Hogswallow - 10th Anniversary Edition

Our original abstract storytelling deck, now updated and improved!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good news! I got the proofs for Nevermore from the printer today!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This week's Patreon post is free for everyone. With the imminent publication of Nevermore, I've committed to making at least two posts a month that have new lore and content for the game. This might be material cut from the rulebook or completely new material. www.patreon.com/ianlemke/pos...

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Forgotten Lore: Albatwitch | Ian Lemke

Greetings Patrons, I have more Forgotten Lore for you this week; this piece of lore isn't something cut from the Nevermore rulebook, but so

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

On this day, Thursday, September 4th, 2026, I can announce that Nevermore: A Roleplaying Game of American Gothic Horror has gone to print! It should be printed in 4-6 weeks. It's finally happening! Thank you all for your patience and support. I'll update as I learn more.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Catching up on Forgotten Lore of Nevermore for my Patreon. I promised two posts a month and was running behind due to GenCon, so Patrons get two back-to-back.

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Forgotten Lore: Mythic Ancestries | Ian Lemke

Forgotten Lore: Mythic Ancestries by Ian Lemke on Patreon. Join Ian Lemke's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My latest Patreon post features more Forgotten Lore of Nevermore. Delve in and find lost Theurgy rituals that were cut from the core rulebook. The previous two were both antagonists: the Wampus Cat and the Pukwudgie. www.patreon.com/ianlemke/pos...

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Forgotten Lore: Theurgy Rituals | Ian Lemke

Forgotten Lore: Theurgy Rituals by Ian Lemke on Patreon. Join Ian Lemke's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I have begun posting bi-weekly Nevermore material on my Patreon. Much of the early material will be material cut from the core rulebook, especially aethyric entities. There will also be new material as well... NPCs, relics, story ideas, etc.

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The Pukwudgie | Ian Lemke

The Pukwudgie by Ian Lemke on Patreon. Join Ian Lemke's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Oh cool! What are you running?

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thanks for the share and see you at GenCon!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Nevermore: A Roleplaying Game of American Gothic Horror is now available on DriveThruRPG.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Made a new friend at Origins!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today's sample page is from the Introduction. Just 6 hours left to pre-order at crowdfunder prices. PDFs will be sent out on June 15th. Physical books: end of September/early October. Art by Oliver Spect.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I'll be posting some sample pages from the new Nevermore layout over the next few days as the layout wraps up. So, keep checking back for more. Friday, June 12th, is the last day to pre-order Nevermore at crowdfunder pricing. Pre-orders will be locked that evening. Link in comments.

Athyric Engineer - An African American woman dressed in 19th-century worker's clothing with a toolbelt. She is wearing goggles, has a steampunk artificial arm, and is carrying a round grenade-like object.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thanks for the share! Glad you enjoyed it!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I'm taking the Urban Fisher!

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The game uses standard playing cards. I had cards with the game art printed .

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I'm not 100% sure on this, but my understanding is that the contract ran out and GW was in planning for a new edition of the Taluisman board game so they decided not to renew.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Nevermore is going to print very soon! PDFs will be available on Pre-Order your copy today. Link to order is in the comments.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Green Ronin has a new game out that I think some of you will be excited to see, Wardens of the Blue Rose! This is a little different than our usual fair and even offers a solo play option. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...

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Wardens of the Blue Rose

Over 20 years ago, Green Ronin Publishing first brought gamers to the world of Aldea with Blue Rose: The Roleplaying Game of Romantic Fantasy. Now it’s time to step into the world of Blue Rose again, ...

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I still follow the Discord channel and it's still pretty active. There was lots of sadness expressed that the new version in the works won't use the same system.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

To be fair, I'm not sure that sales had anything to do with the license being pulled. Sales were picking up over time. You did some fantastic work and there are still folks out there living and playing it.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Still one of my favorite the campaigns I've run... ever. A lot has to do with the amazing players. It's rare to run a Pendragon game where most of the players have such and in-depth knowledge of Arthurian lore AND are such awesome roleplayers.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It's the Superb Owl. Not Super Bowl.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I just made a big update post on my Patreon about Nevermore. The post is FREE for everyone and includes the first draft of the Nevermore protagonist sheet. www.patreon.com/posts/big-ne...

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BIG Nevermore Update!!! | Ian Lemke

Get more from Ian Lemke on Patreon

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I'm excited to be running this! The The adventures submitted during the One Page Adventure Jams always do a wonderful job of highlighting the myriad of possibilities for Expanse adventures.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I was unaware, until today, that wild turkeys hung out in trees. This only shows 2 of the couple dozen.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Looks like another Nazi got punched.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Looking for a little romance and adventure in your holiday games? Check out Blue Rose in the Holiday Market! Envoys to the Mount for Blue Rose is the first game I wrote for at Green Ronin. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...

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Romantasy Roleplaying: Blue Rose Winter Sale

Aldis, Kingdom of the Blue Rose, shines as a beacon after the dark age of the Sorcerer Kings. Aided by the rhydan—their psychic animal companions—the Champions of the Blue Rose guard the Light against...

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I would have let it go, but my reaction to that red hourglass was instantaneous.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

My first attempt at a spooky apple pie. Yep. I burned the crust.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I would post a pic but nothing remains of the spider.

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Ian Lemke @ianlemke.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

So, this evening I was putting out books in the shelves while watching the PBS special, Edgar Allen Poe: Buried Alive (which was pretty good). It was just coming to the end when I pull out a book that has a live black widow spider on it. I've never seen one in the wild before.

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