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.
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.
You've got my attention. I'd be thrilled to start publishing through Cairn Press.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Well!
You've got my attention. I'd be thrilled to start publishing through Cairn Press.
You've got my attention. I'd be thrilled to start publishing through Cairn Press.
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
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
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
shadowandfae.itch.io/harwood/devl...
#OSR #indieRPG
How do you scan your pencil art? I can never get it to come across this smoothly.
January 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
How do you scan your pencil art? I can never get it to come across this smoothly.
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
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
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
shadowandfae.itch.io/felwoods
#OSR #indie #TTRPG
A robot just swept and mopped my kitchen floor.
I'm George Frickin' Jetson.
I'm George Frickin' Jetson.
December 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
A robot just swept and mopped my kitchen floor.
I'm George Frickin' Jetson.
I'm George Frickin' Jetson.
Simple: kill them first.
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Simple: kill them first.
Wild idea here. Truly insane.
You could...
Maybe...
Run it?
You could...
Maybe...
Run it?
December 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Wild idea here. Truly insane.
You could...
Maybe...
Run it?
You could...
Maybe...
Run it?
I'm not seeing this particular print in your shop, except for a greeting card.
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I'm not seeing this particular print in your shop, except for a greeting card.
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
Alright, how do I get this on a little circle frame to hang up at Christmas time? This is excellent. :)
When in doubt: odd-like.
December 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
When in doubt: odd-like.
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
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 5:01 PM
House Rules v2
Tidying up, Convictions > Hope, Lightweight Skills
hilanderrpgs.bearblog.dev
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
And then it was Winter Break.
December 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
And then it was Winter Break.
Merry Christmas, Evlyn!
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Merry Christmas, Evlyn!
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!
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
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!
If you know of anyone with a good online bestiary, let me know!
This looks epic! Do you have a link to those hexes?
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This looks epic! Do you have a link to those hexes?
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:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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:
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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.
Still havent tried to run it.
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 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.
Still havent tried to run it.
Saving to watch/listen to.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Saving to watch/listen to.
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
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"
Gorgeous art.
December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Gorgeous art.
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.
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
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.
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.