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Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

What is the Aberrations Monster Type? When I think of a truly alien menace, my mind goes straight to the monster type Aberrations. Think Lovecraft’s Cthulhu or the visceral, shape-shifting...

Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

What is the Aberrations Monster Type? When I think of a truly alien menace, my mind goes straight to the monster type Aberrations. Think Lovecraft’s Cthulhu or the visceral, shape-shifting...

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless Conqueror Inspired by the Daleks

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless ...

This week’s monster is The Phonos a cold, calculating construct inspired by one of science fiction’s most recognizable and terrifying villains. If you’re looking for a monster that embodies conquest,...

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless ...

This week’s monster is The Phonos a cold, calculating construct inspired by one of science fiction’s most recognizable and terrifying villains. If you’re looking for a monster that embodies conquest,...

Movie Monster Monday: The Silence - A Sound-Hunting Sci-Fi Creature Inspired by A Quiet Place (2018)

Movie Monster Monday: The Silence - A Sound-Hun...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North drops a brand-new monster ripped straight from the silver screen and reimagined for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. From lurking shadows of...

Movie Monster Monday: The Silence - A Sound-Hun...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North drops a brand-new monster ripped straight from the silver screen and reimagined for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. From lurking shadows of...

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shifting Horror Inspired by The Thing (1982)

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shif...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North brings a new movie-inspired creature to your Dungeons & Dragons table. This week’s feature is The Entity,  a terrifying aberration inspired...

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shif...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North brings a new movie-inspired creature to your Dungeons & Dragons table. This week’s feature is The Entity,  a terrifying aberration inspired...

The Haunting Long Rest: Your Long Rest, Her Final Stand! A Free Ready-to-Play D&D Encounter (5e)

The Haunting Long Rest: Your Long Rest, Her Fin...

After a long and physically demanding trek, your D&D party discovers a secluded clearing perfect for setting up camp. The air is still, the moon full, and your flickering campfire...

The Haunting Long Rest: Your Long Rest, Her Fin...

After a long and physically demanding trek, your D&D party discovers a secluded clearing perfect for setting up camp. The air is still, the moon full, and your flickering campfire...

Who will win? A gorilla vs. one hundred unarmed people

Who will win? A gorilla vs. one hundred unarmed...

Who would win in a fight, one gorilla or one hundred unarmed people? The question has been floating around the internet, being debated in all different forms. Obviously, we can't...

Who will win? A gorilla vs. one hundred unarmed...

Who would win in a fight, one gorilla or one hundred unarmed people? The question has been floating around the internet, being debated in all different forms. Obviously, we can't...