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Shadowdark: Narrative Hirelings

on August 28, 2025

Equipment Inspiration RPG Shadowdark

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1PDC Follow-up

on May 30, 2015

1PDC News Opinion

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Mad Max: Fury Road

on May 19, 2015

Film Fun GM Tips Metal Opinion Review

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The Dwarves of Demrel

on May 15, 2015

D&D Film Fun News Opinion

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Throwback Thursday: The Red Box

on May 14, 2015

D&D Opinion OSR Perspective Throwback

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Throwback Thursday: Hawk the Slayer

on May 07, 2015

Adventure D&D Film Fun Opinion OSR Throwback

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Review: White Star Science Fiction RPG

on May 04, 2015

News Opinion OSR Review

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The Edge of Death Metal

on April 28, 2015

D&D Gonzo Magic Item Metal O5R Throwback Weapon

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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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