Jason [Hilander]
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Jason [Hilander]
@hilandergames.bsky.social
#Fantasy Reader, #TTRPG Writer, #Middle-School Sub, Dad of Two, #Ally, dreaming of a coastal #cottage and a large #cat.

Find my RPGs at ShadowAndFae.itch.io !

Currently writing "Lost Fable" a game about fighting for hope while evil reigns.
Well!

You've got my attention. I'd be thrilled to start publishing through Cairn Press.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I made a big (still free!) update to Harwood, including lots of formatting, a whole new dungeon, a rework of the map, and some better tie-ins for the hex-crawl regions!

shadowandfae.itch.io/harwood/devl...

#OSR #indieRPG
A Walk in the Harwood - Major Update!
So... I recently read Ten Foot Pole's... less than flattering review of Harwood. This adventure is one that I've long considered my best work, and so it was a bit rough reading through what he had to....
shadowandfae.itch.io
January 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM
How do you scan your pencil art? I can never get it to come across this smoothly.
January 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I'm playing with a template for adventure modules, as I'm hoping to publish a few adventures in '26. Let me know what you think! #osr #ttrpg #indieRPG
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here's the latest project from me! I took inspiration from Shadowdark and GLoG, and did my best to turn this into a tool for players new and old. Happy Gaming!

shadowandfae.itch.io/felwoods

#OSR #indie #TTRPG
Felwoods by Hilander
An OSR Game of Treacherous Journeys
shadowandfae.itch.io
December 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A robot just swept and mopped my kitchen floor.

I'm George Frickin' Jetson.
December 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Simple: kill them first.
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Wild idea here. Truly insane.

You could...

Maybe...

Run it?
December 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I'm not seeing this particular print in your shop, except for a greeting card.
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Alright, how do I get this on a little circle frame to hang up at Christmas time? This is excellent. :)
December 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When in doubt: odd-like.
December 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
You know, for a book written by a resident of the UK containing 72 different knights, you really think it *would*... now I have to check.
December 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Someone rolled a good reaction with those Skeletons.

#OSR, #TTRPG, #Art
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
And then it was Winter Break.
December 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Merry Christmas, Evlyn!
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Hey #OSR folks! I'm looking to collect some online bestiaries for a big link-collection here: hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev/monsters/

If you know of anyone with a good online bestiary, let me know!
Monsters
Creating Foes for Elf-Games
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This looks epic! Do you have a link to those hexes?
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Reposted by Jason [Hilander]
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.

Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
December 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I found a copy of this in the shed behind a thrift store in a little rural town, including Keep on the Borderland and one other game.

Still havent tried to run it.
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Saving to watch/listen to.
⚔️ TONIGHT, 8:30PM EST - It's TIME for a #HSCharity classic: #OldSchoolEssientials ran by @highshelfrich.bsky.social! Come help us continue to support @elevatedaccess.bsky.social with pure chaos! #ttrpg

SOON... The HSC Old School Christmas Gauntlet will BEGIN!

#Twitch: www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reposted by Jason [Hilander]
yes! i've started viewing entrances as atmospheric touchstones for the whole party, GM included. i want something that cuts through the table chatter and says "you're elsewhere now"
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Gorgeous art.
December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Reposted by Jason [Hilander]
Still have a long way to go when it comes to colors, but hey! It is done! (It's never done)
My riddle knight for Mythic Bastionland, Imp! Many think it's father is a fairy or a muse of some sort; a rumor it loves to fuel.
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM