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Your Backstory Is Not a Warranty

on September 08, 2026

Adventure Balance D&D Opinion Perspective RPG

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Throwback Thursday: Aleena

on September 17, 2015

D&D GM Tips Opinion OSR Perspective RPG Tips Throwback

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The 140 Character Ziggurat

on September 11, 2015

Adventure D&D Fun OSR Traps

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Speed of Light

on September 09, 2015

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The Purple Ooze

on September 02, 2015

5E D&D Monster O5R OSR

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Throwback Thursday: Blackrazor

on August 27, 2015

5E D&D Magic Item O5R OSR Throwback

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Zombie Monday

on August 24, 2015

Board Game Fun Game Tavern Walking Dead Zombicide

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Game Convention Blues

on August 04, 2015

Crafted D&D Fun Perspective Ultracon

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Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter

on August 03, 2015

5E D&D Kickstarter O5R Opinion OSR

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The Jersey Devil

on July 29, 2015

5E D&D Folklore Fun Halloween Monster

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Review: Crimson Dragon Slayer RPG

on July 15, 2015

Fun Gonzo Metal Opinion OSR Review

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Throwback Thursday: Ultracon 1

on July 09, 2015

Adventure D&D Fun GM Tips Gonzo Throwback Ultracon

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About Ultanya

Ultanya is my original D&D campaign world, created in 1983 when I was ten years old. The word blends the idea of something ‘ultimate’ with the kind of fantastical realms that inspired me as a kid, such as Eternia, Fantastica, and Hyboria, along with many others from books and films of the time.

By the late 80s, word of mouth had spread and more people were eager to join a game with me behind the screen. There was often a wait to get a seat at the table, and someone once joked that I was the “Grand DM.” The title has followed me ever since.

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