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This is the illustration I did for the book cover of "The Malady Codex IV: Diseases of Icewind Dale" by Jason Bakos and Themis Paraskevas, on DMsGuild. If you want to support me, check my ko-fi.

I’ve been putting in some serious overtime this month with my amazing creative partner Dave for a Baldur's Gate game jam on the DM's Guild.

It features five original adventures written by yours truly, with original art and layout all thanks to Dave.

I’d love it if my followers (and their followers) gave it a look! At four pages it’s a quick read.

Link to the document in question if you don't care to hear the tale of it.

That's a really ambitious thing to declare. I even already went to the trouble of making this because I've been planning on announcing like this.

But, yeah.

Maybe I didn't fix it, per se. At worst, you can call this an alternative system to traditional alignment. And it all started because people were getting a little too complicated talking about the "nuance" of the standard alignment system and things like the MTG mana color system.

And my response was going to be "what ya'll are trying to get at is a spider graph." But that extended response post got annihilated because I didn't save it as a draft before switching tabs. So I started writing it up as its own post. And that lead to me making some demonstration graphs, and that lead to me going ahead and just writing up a whole essay. And then I adapted that essay into a variant rules module for 5e d&d.

So. Yeah. That's how I ended up making Re:Alignment. (get it, it's like a pun, because "re:" is the default header for a reply email and I'm responding to the trash state of alignment in 5e, but it's also read as "realignment" like repairing a misalignment.. it's clever, just trust me)

The document is 11 pages and can be read in its entirety as a preview on DMsGuild if you follow the link to it (easier to do on desktop). The doc outline how this approach to alignment changes how alignment works, the actual alignment system itself, and describes what I have essentially replaced good, evil, lawful, chaotic, and neutral with. I also included a print friendly PDF sheet to fit into a character sheet where you can track your spider graph alignment and other important alignment based RP information. Also also, there's a standalone graph jpg that you can slap onto a modified character sheet or other RP tool of your choice.

The doc is priced as "pay what you want", so if you want a downloaded copy or one you can print (though hopefully not the last page, because I make those all black) you can get it for free. If you want to throw a little money my way or if you really like the system, you can pay however much money you want. It was like 48 hours of work, so a decent amount of effort went into this.

If you're wondering "what did this moron replace the alignments with?" I'll answer that right now. I replaced alignment with this:

Hi folks! Have another page from Piranesi's Guide to Sigil coming to the DMs Guild on the 17th!

This is the first subclass that I get to show off! A fighter that messes with time magic. Only vaguely inspired by a certain boy who shattered time. The Temporal Scrapper is all about warping in and out of tough combats in a blink of an eye.

The art was done by the amazing @crowvaarts and the layout is once again thanks to @sunevial!

📯 New 5E Bard Subclass! 📯

Trumpeter Bard: A 5E Sub-Class Supplement is now on DMs Guild!

🎺 Unleash thunderous shockwaves ⚔️ Inspire warriors with rallying calls 🎶 Shape history with legendary melodies

Out now on Dungeon Masters Guild: Faces of the Cage

Faces of the cage is a spiritual successor to the classic Planescape book Uncaged: Faces of Sigil. This 103-page anthology introduces 16 NPCs, from modron philosophers and chefs, to demonic bathhouse owners and flesh-artists, each with their own mapped haunts in Sigil, the City of Doors. This project was written by a team of 15 writers, and is lavishly illustrated with art by @stickyhunter and Kayla Cline!

Check out Faces of the Cage on DMsGuild - my tumblr followers can use this link for 10% off until April 6th!

Alright, fellow adventurers and DMs, let's inject some genuiune, unscripted chaos into your next campaign! 🌪️ Forget the predictable; we're diving headfirst into something fresh, something players are truley craving: dynamic, mind-bending encounters that defy expectation.

What's the Big Idea? 🤯

We've all been there: combat feels a little stale, or you're scambling for a unique puzzle. That's where Feywild Glitches come in! ✨ Imagine reality itself flickering, where pockets of the whimsical, often dangerous Feywild bleed into your Material Plane. These aren't just simple portals; they're localized bursts of magic that warp perception, physics, and even time. Think of it as a magical anomoly that spices up any scene – from a quiet forest path to the heart of a bustling city. It's unexpected, it's weird, and it's exactly what your players need. 🎲

Meet "The Shifting Meadow": Your First Feywild Glitch Pack! 🏞️

This isn't just a concept; it's a ready-to-drop encounter pack designed to make your next D&D session unforgetable.

Here's what you get (and why it's awesome for your table!):

The Glitch Itself: "The Shifting Meadow" 🌿❄️🌞

The Scene: Picture this: your party strolls into a seeminly ordinary meadow. One moment, it's bathed in warm spring sunshine; the next, a sudden, localized blizzard rages, only to vanish instantly, replaced by the vibrant hues of autumn. It's wild.

The Mechanic: Every few rounds (or when a player steps into the affected zone), you'll roll on a simple Temporal Shift Table. This isn't just flavor; it actively changes the enviroment, forcing your players to adapt on the fly. Suddenly, that ranged attack is hindered by snow, or the enemy gains cover from rapidly growing vines. Talk about keeping everyone on their toes!

Visual Hook: Imagine a short GIF looping through the seasons – that's the kind of dynamic visual you can use to set the scene.

New Creature: The Chrono-Sprite 🧚‍♂️🕰️

Who They Are: These aren't just random monsters; they're tiny, mischevious fey, drawn to these temporal instabilities like moths to a flame. They might even be causing them! They're not necessarily a direct combat threat but add a layer of whimsy and potential interaction.

Unique Abilities: These little tricksters can Temporal Flicker (teleporting around, making them hard to pin down) and use an Age Gaze to briefly make a character clumsier or more frail. Plus, they literally thrive on the glitches, regaining health when a shift occours. They're a pain, in the best possible way. 😉

Ready-to-Use Encounter Hooks (No Prep Needed!) 🤯📚

"The Lost Shipment": A merchant's goods are scattered by the time shifts. Your players need to navigate the temporal chaos to recover them. It's a puzzle, not just a fight.

"The Blooming Riddle": A rare, time-sensitive plant is needed for a vital potion. Players have mere seconds during a specific seasonal shift to grab it. Timing is everything! ⏱️

"Temporal Echoes": Haunting, harmless glimpses of past or future events appear, offering cryptic clues or foreshawdowing upcoming challenges. This adds depth and mystery without bogging down combat.

The Temporal Shift Table (Roll 1d6 for instant fun!):

Sudden Winter: 🥶 Brrr! Frost bites the air, and open flames might sputter. Roll a DC 10 Constitution save or take 1 cold damage.

Rapid Growth: 🌿 Vines and plants explode from the ground, making movement through the area difficult. Keep an eye out for magical berries!

Echoes of Summer: ☀️ A wave of warmth, the buzz of insects, and a faint, almost nostalgic melody fills the air. A brief moment of calm, maybe even granting temporary hit points!

Temporal Stutter: ⏸️ Time freezes for a whole round. No movement, no actions. Just pure, unsettling stillness.

Windstorm: 🌬️ Strong gusts sweep through. Ranged attacks are at disadvantage, and anything not tied down might just vanish!

Fey Mists: 🌫️ Ethereal, shimmering mists heavily obscure vision. Whispers and fleeting illusions might play tricks on their minds.

Get Your Players Talking – Grab this on Tumblr! 🗣️

This isn't just another product; it's a game-changer. Here's how to shout it from the rooftops on your Tumblr:

"Tired of predictable D&D encounters? We've got something wild for your table! ✨ Add temporal chaos to your next session with our new 'Feywild Glitch: The Shifting Meadow' pack! Meet the mischievous Chrono-Sprite 🧚‍♂️, and get 3 easy drop-in encounters that spark true roleplaying! No prep, just pure, unexpeted fun. 🎲"

Ready to spice up your campaign? 🔥 Grab your copy now! 👇

Welcome to Sarazah's Guide to All of Time! Take a trip through the Warp and Weft of the fabric of time, with the infernal Mistress of Time Sarazah as your guide.

Includes the following:

2 new kenku lineage variants.

7 new subclasses.

3 new backgrounds.

3 new Group Patrons, as outlined in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

Many, many monsters, enemies, and chronomantic creatures to challenge your players.

Dynamic NPCs that can be friend or foe to anachronautic adventurers.