Our Official Response To Tariffs

For our customers:

We manufacture a majority of our products in the U.S. Many who believe this protects us from the ramifications of Tariffs are mistaken. Even though our goods may be manufactured in the U.S. many U.S. manufacturers source materials from other countries. We are doing everything we can to lock in prices and at the moment do not foresee any price increases on you the consumer yet. However Tariffs do affect everything from materials to supply chains. Even if materials and manufacturing do not increase, supply chains and delivery costs could increase in the near future. That being said we will continue to absorb as much in manufacturing costs as possible and plan to not increase prices for the remainder of 2025. We also offer print-on-demand (POD) to help protect customers from cost increases and remain available in most countries.

For TTRPG Creators:

We have made available a System Open License that requires no royalties and protects your IP in perpetuity. You can find our 4D6 System Open License for free on our website at www.morgalad.com the free starter book serves as the SRD for our license and can be used to bring your products to life. I also encourage you to look at our free Tabletop Tips deck on site to look at possible alternatives to help protect your creations from AI scraping software.

For Content Creators:

We are always open to interviews, podcasts, or AMAs if you are a content creator in need of guests. We are always open to collaborate on fun projects as they appear so feel free to reach out on anything from game and modules to audio video and animated projects we are all open to opportunities to work along fellow creators.

For Game Store Owners:

We are compiling options for in store organized play to help promote in store events. In times like these third spaces focused on community are paramount for survival so we would like to offer various modules for free at no cost for organized play in your store.

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Gearing Up: A Guide to Equipment in Morgalad

Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this sixth article of our series, we’re equipping players with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about equipment in the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG. Selecting the right equipment is essential for survival and success in the game world.

The Importance of Equipment

After determining your character’s attributes, species, and profession, the next crucial step in character creation is selecting equipment. Equipment can greatly enhance a character’s abilities, offering bonuses to attacks, defenses, and other essential stats.

Starting Currency

Each character begins their adventure with a specific amount of currency to purchase equipment. The starting currency is determined by the formula:

[(4d6 + Allure) x 10 Gold Coins]

This means a character’s Allure stat directly impacts their starting wealth.

Purchasing Equipment

Chapter 5 of the “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” is dedicated to equipment. Players can spend their starting currency to acquire weapons, armor, adventuring gear, and other items necessary for their adventures.

Types of Equipment

• Weapons: Weapons are essential for combat. The source lists a variety of weapon types, such as shortswords, longswords, greatswords, rapiers, battle axes, warhammers, short bows, longbows, and maces. There are also ranged weapon options like throwing stars, caltrops, and throwing knives.
• Armor: Armor provides protection against attacks.
• Adventuring Gear: Adventuring gear includes items that are useful for exploration and survival. Examples of such gear includes torches, whetstones, wineskins, dried food, and compasses.

Weapon Material

The material a weapon is made from affects its properties. Weapons can be made from bronze, iron, steel, blue metal, black metal, or adamantine.

Upgrading Equipment

The “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” includes options for upgrading weapons to improve their effectiveness. Upgrades include:

• Improved Attack: Adds a +1 bonus to attack rolls.
• Improved Damage: Adds a +1 bonus to damage rolls.
• Focused Attack: Grants an extra attack roll per round with the weapon.

If an upgrade is applied to a bronze weapon, all weapons of the same type made of better materials also gain the bonus. The reverse is not true.

Other Equipment Considerations

• Carrying Capacity: A character’s Power attribute determines how much they can carry.
• Significant Loss of Inventory: The significant loss of inventory is any loss exceeding 50 gold coins in value. Purchasing equipment does not count as a significant loss of inventory.

Crafting Equipment

Characters with the Smithing ability can craft their own weapons and armor from various materials. The Smithing ability has different levels for different materials, such as bronze, iron, and steel. Each recipe must be purchased to craft an item.

Characters with the Woodcrafting ability can craft wooden items.

Store Name Tables

When stocking a town with stores, the source provides tables for quickly generating store names.

Magickal Items

Magickal items can be found as treasure. Examples of magickal items include a Stone Cloak, Gauntlet of Hope, Obsidian Dagger, Shield of Honor, Woodman’s Axe, and Crystal Longsword.

Making the Choice

When selecting equipment, consider these points:

• What is your character’s profession and fighting style?
• What is your character’s Power score and carrying capacity?
• How does this equipment synergize with your character’s abilities and upgrades?
• Does the equipment align with your character’s background and personality?

Conclusion

Selecting the right equipment is crucial for any adventurer. By understanding the available options and how they interact with your character’s abilities, you can ensure they are well-prepared for any challenge. In our next article, we’ll delve into Non-Player Characters!

In the world of basic fantasy RPGs, the creatures that populate your world can make or break the immersion and challenge for your players. One such creature, perfect for a basic fantasy setting, is the Basilisk. This article dives into the Basilisk, providing you with everything you need to know to incorporate this monster into your campaigns effectively.

What is a Basic Fantasy RPG?

Before diving into the details of the Basilisk, it’s important to define what we mean by “basic fantasy RPG“. A basic fantasy RPG typically focuses on straightforward gameplay, classic fantasy elements, and accessibility for new players. These games often emphasize adventure, combat, and character progression without overwhelming complexity.

Basilisk Origins: King of Serpents

The Basilisk’s origin story is one of deadly mystique. According to the Morgalad Fantasy RPG, the basilisk is a large reptile reputed to be king of serpents and said to have the power to cause death with a single glance. The basilisk is called “king” because it has on its head a crown-shaped crest.

Physical Traits of a Basilisk

• Appearance: For the most part, the basilisk is indistinguishable from other small, common snakes, appearing in shades from muddy greens to brown.
• Size: It reaches a typical length of 25-37 inches, with some particularly large specimens reaching four feet.
• Crown: What distinguishes the basilisk from other snakes is its “crown,” a grouping of small, pointed spines in a diamond formation on top of its head.

These features make the Basilisk a subtle yet terrifying monster for your basic fantasy RPG.

Behavioral Traits

• Nocturnal: Basilisks are nocturnal and, while hunting, solitary.
• Hunting: They pursue rodents and small reptiles and amphibians.
• Deadly Gaze: The basilisk is able to kill with a glance. Should their primary means of attack, that is, their deadly glare, fail, the basilisk also produces a potent venom which causes near instant paralysis.

Social Habits

Basilisks live in dark, heavily wooded areas in temperate climates. Nests typically contain between six and fourteen individual specimens and can often be found among decaying flora. Basilisks are nocturnal and, during the day, sleep closely together, entwined.

How to Incorporate Basilisk into Your Basic Fantasy RPG Campaign

• Petrified Victims: Players come across petrified victims, and must investigate the cause, leading them to the basilisk.
• Hunting the Basilisk: A village is plagued by a basilisk, and the players are hired to hunt it down.
• Basilisk Trade: The party uncovers a trade in basilisk teeth, bones, and skin, and must decide whether to shut it down.

Conclusion

The Basilisk is a versatile and compelling monster that fits seamlessly into any basic fantasy RPG setting. Its unique origin, subtle appearance, and deadly abilities make it a memorable foe for players of all levels. By understanding its lore, behavior, and stats, you can craft engaging encounters and storylines that will enrich your basic fantasy campaigns.

Choosing a Profession

Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this fifth article of our series, we’re guiding players through the crucial step of selecting a profession for their characters in the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG. Your character’s profession defines their skills, abilities, and role within the game world.

Character Creation Steps

The “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” outlines a clear process for character creation, with profession selection as a key element. The character creation steps are:

1. Determine Attributes
2. Choose a Species
3. Select a Profession
4. Flesh out your character
5. Select Equipment

Understanding Professions

A character’s profession tells the player what abilities their character has and/or is capable of learning as well as information such as Spells, Abilities, Skills, etc.

Magi

As an example of a profession, the source describes the Magi, who are academics who have learned to tap into cosmic energies and use themselves as a conduit for arcane power.

How to Read a Profession Block

The “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” provides a specific format for presenting information about each profession:

• Level Progression: This section explains how each profession progresses as their level increases. Some professions have specialized rules that can change the way each character grows and adapts throughout the game.
• Available Abilities: Following each profession is a full list of available abilities specific to only that profession. Alongside each ability name will be a number which represents the Character Point (CP) cost to learn said ability. Full descriptions and details on each ability can be found in chapter 8.

Level Progression

Characters start out at level 0 and are completely inexperienced. As characters complete quests and use their abilities they obtain experience points. Once characters obtain enough experience points their professional level will increase.

When creating a new character each will roll 3 six sided dice (3d6).

• 1 of the dice will be added to the characters Character Points total, which can then in turn be used to purchase new abilities and upgrades.
• 1 of the dice will be added alongside the characters knowledge score (1d6+Kno) will be added to the characters Energy Points total.
• The final dice will be added alongside the characters essence score (1d6+Ess) will be added to the characters Health Points total.

Subsequently, this pattern will continue each and every time a character obtains a new professional level.

Available Professions by Species

Non-player Characters follow the same character creation rules as player characters except for one limitation: certain species are limited to the level progression charts of particular professions according to a table of available professions by species.

Character Points

Character Points (CP) are spent to learn abilities. The cost of abilities can vary based on the tier of the ability. For example, for a Magi, Tier 1 spells cost 5 CP.

Multiclassing Considerations

It may be possible to choose multiple professions for a character. If multiclassing is allowed, consider these things:

• How does XP get split or allocated?
• Are there any restrictions on which professions can be combined?
• How are Character Points handled?

Making the Choice

Consider these points when selecting a profession:

• What kind of role do you want to play in the party?
• What kind of abilities do you want your character to have?
• Does the profession align with your character’s background and personality?
• Does your chosen species have any impact on your profession choice?

Conclusion

Choosing a profession is a pivotal moment in character creation. It sets the stage for your character’s journey and defines their capabilities within the world. Take the time to explore the available options and select a profession that aligns with your vision for your character. In our next article, we’ll delve into equipment selection!

In the world of basic fantasy RPGs, the creatures that populate your world can make or break the immersion and challenge for your players. One such creature, perfect for a basic fantasy setting, is the Balaur. This article dives into the Balaur, providing you with everything you need to know to incorporate this monster into your campaigns effectively.

What is a Basic Fantasy RPG?

Before diving into the details of the Balaur, it’s important to define what we mean by “basic fantasy RPG“. A basic fantasy RPG typically focuses on straightforward gameplay, classic fantasy elements, and accessibility for new players. These games often emphasize adventure, combat, and character progression without overwhelming complexity.

Balaur Origins: Chthonic Denizens of the Underworld

The Balaur’s origin story is steeped in dark magic. According to the Morgalad Fantasy RPG, the Balaur is called forth from the underworld by dark magick. These ancient serpent-like beasts have poisonous breath and blood so virulent that even their tracks are deadly.

Physical Traits of a Balaur

• Multiple Heads: Balaur are polycephalous, possessing multiple serpent-like heads.
• Aquatic Adaptations: They have overly large fins instead of wings, indicating their aquatic nature.
• Size: Balaur hatch from small eggs and grow to heights between 5’9” and 6’9” ft. tall.
• Acidic Saliva: The acid from their mouth is so corrosive it turns the very earth it touches to precious stones.

These features make the Balaur a visually striking and memorable monster for your basic fantasy RPG.

Behavioral Traits

• Aggression: They are stocky and one of the most ferocious of dragons.
• No Need for Complete Sleep: While sleeping, at least a couple of heads are always awake and focused.
• Territorial: Balaur are immensely territorial, with one male living amongst all the females he can muster. Any new males are devoured the moment they reach maturity.
• Opportunistic: When first summoned into this world they are small slimy younglings and serve the dark powers that called them forth from the underworld, but they will strike when the opportunity arises.

How to Incorporate Balaur into Your Basic Fantasy RPG Campaign

• Underworld Guardians: Players must navigate a treacherous underworld environment guarded by a Balaur to retrieve a powerful artifact.
• Poisoned Lands: A Balaur’s lair is causing the surrounding land to become poisoned due to its virulent blood and poisonous breath, and the players are hired to stop it.
• Cult Summons: The party discovers a cult attempting to summon a Balaur to serve their dark purposes, and they must prevent the ritual from succeeding.

Conclusion

The Balaur is a versatile and compelling monster that fits seamlessly into any basic fantasy RPG setting. Its unique origin, imposing appearance, and deadly abilities make it a memorable foe for players of all levels. By understanding its lore, behavior, and stats, you can craft engaging encounters and storylines that will enrich your basic fantasy campaigns.

Gamemastering 101: Difficulty Ratings & Challenges with 4d6

Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this fourth article of our series, we’re shifting our focus to the Gamemaster (Host) and their role in creating engaging challenges in the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG. A key aspect of this is understanding Difficulty Ratings (DR) and how they interact with the 4d6 system to create balanced and exciting gameplay.

Understanding Challenges

In the Morgalad fantasy role-playing game there are two separate but equally important types of challenges:

• Attribute challenges
• Ability challenges.

To understand these adequately, it is important to understand the difference between attributes and abilities. Each character has six natural attributes that are measured and assigned a numeric value between -3 and +3 during character creation. Alongside these 6 natural attributes each character starts out with 8 standard abilities known as the Base 8.

Difficulty Ratings (DR): Setting the Stage

Difficulty Ratings (DR) determine how challenging a task is for the players. The “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” uses two types of Difficulty Ratings: given numbers and categories.

Difficulty Categories:

These provide a general sense of difficulty, which is expressed numerically. Here’s a breakdown of the standard Difficulty Categories:

• Easy: 10
• Standard: 13
• Hard: 15
• Difficult: 17
• Extraordinary: 19

Scaling Difficulty:

It is important to remember that difficulties progress as characters increase in level so what is difficult for a level 1 character becomes easy for a level 15. Difficulty Categories increase by 5 for every 10 levels a character has obtained.

Rolling Against the DR: 4d6 + Bonuses

When a player attempts a challenge, they roll 4d6, add any relevant bonuses, and compare the total to the DR.

The formula is simple:

4d6 + Relevant Bonuses ≥ Difficulty Rating

If the total equals or exceeds the DR, the character succeeds. If it falls short, they fail. The GM determines the consequences of success or failure based on the situation.

Applying Attribute and Ability Challenges

The player must roll 4d6 + any relative bonuses against a given Difficulty Rating. If a learned ability applies, the player rolls against the Difficulty Rating. If no learned ability applies, the player must add +5 to DR and roll corresponding attributes.

Example:

Juniper attempts to pick a lock to escape an old abandoned mine. This would be an example of an ability challenge, and would use Finesse as the corresponding attribute.

Braditz uses his diplomatic skills to talk his way out of a hostile situation. This would be an example of an ability challenge, and would use Allure as the corresponding attribute.

Designing Encounters

When designing encounters, consider the party’s level and abilities. Use DRs to create a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging situations. Remember that player skill and creativity can overcome even the most daunting odds.

Tools for the Host

The “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” provides tools for GMs to generate content on the fly. The Host’s toolbox provides them with all the necessary tools required to generate interactions and rewards on the fly. Some of these tools include:

• NPC Generation Tables
• City Generation Tables
• Treasure Generation Tables
• Random Trap Generation
• Antagonist Generation Tables
• Quest Building Ideas

Conclusion

By mastering Difficulty Ratings and the 4d6 system, you’ll be well-equipped to create thrilling and memorable experiences for your players. Remember to balance challenge with opportunity, and always reward creativity and ingenuity. In the next article, we’ll delve into character professions!

In the world of basic fantasy RPGs, the creatures that populate your world can make or break the immersion and challenge for your players. One such creature, perfect for a basic fantasy setting, is the Akki. This article delves into the Akki, providing you with everything you need to know to incorporate this monster into your campaigns effectively.

What is a Basic Fantasy RPG?

Before diving into the details of the Akki, it’s important to define what we mean by “basic fantasy RPG“. A basic fantasy RPG typically focuses on straightforward gameplay, classic fantasy elements, and accessibility for new players. These games often emphasize adventure, combat, and character progression without overwhelming complexity.

Akki Origins: Bred from Primordial Pools

The Akki’s origin story is steeped in dark and mysterious beginnings. According to the Morgalad Fantasy RPG, the Akki are dark creatures bred from primordial pools and chasms.

Physical Traits of an Akki

• Hideous Appearance: Akki are hideous, gigantic, ogre-like creatures. They have sharp claws and wild hair, with two long horns growing from their heads.
• Size: Young Akki can be between 8 and 12 feet tall, while adults grow in excess of 13 to 14 feet and weigh over 1200 lbs.
• Coloration: Their skin may be any number of colors, but red and blue are particularly common.

These features make the Akki a visually striking and memorable monster for your basic fantasy RPG.

Behavioral Traits

• Short-Tempered and Greedy: Akki are short-tempered and greedy creatures that use their size to manipulate and bully anything in their path.
• Aquatic Proximity: They stay near water, predominantly around bridges and crossings, where they exploit local travelers for any goods they may have or simply eat them.

Social Habits

As Akki are bred from primordial pools, they are not often pack creatures, and grouping happens rarely, if ever. Grouping instances are usually observed with one slightly more intelligent Akki manipulating 2-3 younger, less experienced ones.

How to Incorporate Akki into Your Basic Fantasy RPG Campaign

• Bridge Toll: Players must cross a bridge controlled by an Akki, who demands payment in treasure or service.
• Clearing the Waters: A local village is plagued by an Akki that has taken up residence in their water supply, and the players are hired to remove it.
• Manipulated Minions: The party discovers a group of goblins or other creatures being bullied and manipulated by a more intelligent Akki.

Conclusion

The Akki is a versatile and compelling monster that fits seamlessly into any basic fantasy RPG setting. Its unique origin, imposing appearance, and bullying nature make it a memorable foe for players of all levels. By understanding its lore, behavior, and stats, you can craft engaging encounters and storylines that will enrich your basic fantasy campaigns.

Combat Basics: Attack Rolls and Damage with 4d6 & d6s

Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this third article of our series, we’re diving into the heart of the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG: combat. Combat in Morgalad relies heavily on the 4d6 mechanic for attack rolls and various d6 rolls for determining damage. This guide will provide you with a clear understanding of how to engage in battles, calculate damage, and emerge victorious!

Initiating Combat

When characters traverse the world, not every moment will be wrought with perilous combatants. Adventuring can encompass many aspects. According to “The Cult of Bashrokul 4D6”, the players may be on a mission to investigate strange occurrences in a small coastal town.

The Attack Roll: 4d6 + Bonuses vs. Defense

The core of Morgalad’s combat system revolves around the attack roll. When you attack an opponent, you’ll roll 4d6, add any relevant bonuses, and compare the total to your target’s defense.

• Bonuses: These can come from various sources, including your character’s Finesse attribute, weapon proficiencies, and special abilities.
• Target’s Defense: This is a numerical value representing how difficult it is to successfully land an attack on the target. Base defense measures a character’s natural ability to dodge attacks.

To determine if your attack hits, use the following formula:

4d6 + Attack Bonuses ≥ Target’s Defense

If your total equals or exceeds the target’s defense, your attack hits! If it fails, your attack misses, and no damage is dealt.

Damage Rolls: Determining the Impact

Once you’ve successfully hit your target, it’s time to determine how much damage you inflict. Damage rolls typically involve rolling one or more six-sided dice (d6s) and adding relevant bonuses. The number of d6s you roll and the bonuses you add depend on your weapon and your character’s attributes.

Damage Modifiers

Your character’s Power attribute can also modify damage.

Attribute Score	Damage
-4 to 0	0
+1	+1
+2	+2
+3	+3
+4	+4
+5	+5
+6	+6
+7	+7
+8	+8

Putting It All Together: An Example of Combat

Let’s illustrate the combat system with an example:

• The Scenario: Braditz the dwarf is facing an Enforcer of Bashrokul. Braditz is wielding a longsword.
• The Attack Roll: Braditz rolls 4d6 for his attack. He gets a total of 12. He adds +2 for his finesse. The total is now 14.
• The Enforcer’s Defense: The Enforcer has a defense of 19.
• Does the Attack Hit?: Braditz’s attack roll of 14 does not exceed the Enforcer’s defense of 19, so the attack misses.

Special Abilities and Combat

Many creatures possess special abilities that can significantly impact combat. For example, the Adlet has the “Call of the Wild” ability. Some special abilities modify attacks, some modify damage, and some may give a bonus to the character.

Conclusion

Mastering the combat system is essential for success in Morgalad. By understanding the 4d6 mechanic for attack rolls and how damage is calculated with d6s, you’ll be well-prepared to face any foe. In our next article, we’ll explore how Hosts can design challenging and engaging encounters using Difficulty Ratings and the 4d6 system!

Character Creation: Rolling Your Stats with 4d6 in Morgalad

Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this second article of our series, we’ll guide you through the exciting process of character creation in the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG. A crucial step is determining your character’s attributes by rolling a d6 for each one. Let’s dive in and learn how to create a character ready for adventure!

Character Creation Steps

According to the “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” core rulebook, character creation involves these steps:

1. Determine Attributes: As we’ll detail below, this involves rolling d6 for each of your character’s six attributes.
2. Choose a Species: Your choice impacts your character’s appearance, characteristics, genetic strengths and weaknesses, Health, Energy, and base defenses.
3. Select a Profession: This determines your character’s available abilities, spells, and skills.
4. Flesh Out Your Character: Consider your character’s motivations, background, and how they came to be the person they are.
5. Select Equipment: Use your starting currency to purchase equipment.

Understanding Attributes

Attributes are the foundation of your character, representing their physical, mental, and spiritual capacities. In Morgalad, there are six main attributes:

• Power: Brute force and strength.
• Finesse: Malleability, dexterity, and ability to adapt under pressure.
• Essence: Internal fortitude and constitution.
• Knowledge: Intellect and inherent problem-solving skills.
• Consciousness: Spiritual awareness and potential wisdom.
• Allure: Natural leadership abilities, charismatic representation, diplomatic potential, and physical beauty.

Rolling for Attributes: The d6 Table

To determine your attribute scores, roll a single six-sided die (d6) for each attribute. Consult the table below to translate your d6 roll into an attribute score:

Dice Roll	Attribute Score
1	-3
2	-2
3	-1
4	0
5	+1
6	+2

As the table shows, attribute scores range from -3 to +2.

The Impact of Attribute Scores

Your attribute scores directly influence various aspects of gameplay. For example, Power affects your carrying capacity and damage. Allure modifies your diplomacy bonus. Furthermore, certain attributes correspond to specific abilities:

• Power corresponds to Swimming.
• Finesse corresponds to Ambidexterity, Dual Wield, Fishing/Hunting, Reflex, and Stealth.
• Essence corresponds to Dual Cast and Fortitude.
• Knowledge corresponds to Spoken Language, Read/Write, Smithing, Woodcrafting, and Spot.
• Consciousness corresponds to Listen and Will.
• Allure corresponds to Diplomacy.

Species Attribute Bonuses

Some species are naturally more adept in certain attributes. For example, Dwarves (Calemdour) get a +1 bonus to Power and Essence. Make sure to factor in any species-related attribute bonuses when finalizing your character’s stats.

Example

Let’s create a character named Braditz. Braditz is a dwarf. He rolls the following for his attributes:

• Power: 5 (+1 bonus for being a dwarf = +2)
• Finesse: 3
• Essence: 4 (+1 bonus for being a dwarf = +1)
• Knowledge: 2
• Consciousness: 6
• Allure: 4

Conclusion

Rolling your attributes is a crucial first step in bringing your Morgalad character to life. By understanding the d6 system and how attributes influence your character’s abilities, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on your TTRPG adventure. In the next article, we’ll cover the combat system, explaining how 4d6 rolls are used for attack rolls and other d6 rolls determine damage!