Antelope & Wolf
@antelope-wolf.bsky.social
Writer and aspiring game designer who dreams of bringing people together to have fun and find out we all have more in common than we realize.
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Hello! I'm Sam, from the DMV area.
I'm a writer by day (and by night if we're being honest) who moonlights as a game designer!
I'm out to create games that tell stories, make memories, and--most of all--unite us. If we can be good to each other at the gaming table, we can elsewhere in our lives!
I'm a writer by day (and by night if we're being honest) who moonlights as a game designer!
I'm out to create games that tell stories, make memories, and--most of all--unite us. If we can be good to each other at the gaming table, we can elsewhere in our lives!
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My guided reading of Book One of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur is now complete with 22 videos... find out the story of King Arthur's origins as it appeared in 1485 in unpretentious language and no snootiness!
#arthurian #medieval #reading
youtu.be/YG92ydbiH0g?...
#arthurian #medieval #reading
youtu.be/YG92ydbiH0g?...
Le Morte d'Arthur Guided Reading 22: Book 1, Chapter 26, 27 and Retrospective
YouTube video by Swithen Video
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My guided reading of Book One of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur is now complete with 22 videos... find out the story of King Arthur's origins as it appeared in 1485 in unpretentious language and no snootiness!
#arthurian #medieval #reading
youtu.be/YG92ydbiH0g?...
#arthurian #medieval #reading
youtu.be/YG92ydbiH0g?...
Knights Errant #AAR 13
🗡️ Sable - Kalends of June
"Waylaid again, though this time I can scarcely blame Amber. As I passed through a village, the folk surrounded me and, in anger, demanded why the Round Table allowed so many perils to befall the kingdom..."
#boardgames #playtest #Athurian
🗡️ Sable - Kalends of June
"Waylaid again, though this time I can scarcely blame Amber. As I passed through a village, the folk surrounded me and, in anger, demanded why the Round Table allowed so many perils to befall the kingdom..."
#boardgames #playtest #Athurian
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 13
🗡️ Sable - Kalends of June
"Waylaid again, though this time I can scarcely blame Amber. As I passed through a village, the folk surrounded me and, in anger, demanded why the Round Table allowed so many perils to befall the kingdom..."
#boardgames #playtest #Athurian
🗡️ Sable - Kalends of June
"Waylaid again, though this time I can scarcely blame Amber. As I passed through a village, the folk surrounded me and, in anger, demanded why the Round Table allowed so many perils to befall the kingdom..."
#boardgames #playtest #Athurian
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I'm seeking out 3-4 playtesters!
Starting next Tuesday (Dec 16), I'd like to run an approximately one week long play-by-post RAID game (cyberpunk meets Norse myth).
Playtesters would need to be actively engaged.
If you're interested, let me know. I'll put together a list and server to run it.
Starting next Tuesday (Dec 16), I'd like to run an approximately one week long play-by-post RAID game (cyberpunk meets Norse myth).
Playtesters would need to be actively engaged.
If you're interested, let me know. I'll put together a list and server to run it.
December 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm seeking out 3-4 playtesters!
Starting next Tuesday (Dec 16), I'd like to run an approximately one week long play-by-post RAID game (cyberpunk meets Norse myth).
Playtesters would need to be actively engaged.
If you're interested, let me know. I'll put together a list and server to run it.
Starting next Tuesday (Dec 16), I'd like to run an approximately one week long play-by-post RAID game (cyberpunk meets Norse myth).
Playtesters would need to be actively engaged.
If you're interested, let me know. I'll put together a list and server to run it.
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It’s hard to realize that in 2026 #boardgames such as…
- Terraforming Mars
- Star Wars Rebellion
- Scythe
- A Feast for Odin
- Great Western Trail
- Inis
…Will have there 10th Year Anniversary? Such legendary games 🙌. Truly a great year for board games. What’s your favorite 2016 release?
- Terraforming Mars
- Star Wars Rebellion
- Scythe
- A Feast for Odin
- Great Western Trail
- Inis
…Will have there 10th Year Anniversary? Such legendary games 🙌. Truly a great year for board games. What’s your favorite 2016 release?
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s hard to realize that in 2026 #boardgames such as…
- Terraforming Mars
- Star Wars Rebellion
- Scythe
- A Feast for Odin
- Great Western Trail
- Inis
…Will have there 10th Year Anniversary? Such legendary games 🙌. Truly a great year for board games. What’s your favorite 2016 release?
- Terraforming Mars
- Star Wars Rebellion
- Scythe
- A Feast for Odin
- Great Western Trail
- Inis
…Will have there 10th Year Anniversary? Such legendary games 🙌. Truly a great year for board games. What’s your favorite 2016 release?
Knights Errant #AAR 12
🗡️ Emerald - Pentecost
"A miracle! The white hart fled merely a few days' ride away. This time the creature permitted me to lay hands upon it...
"Yet I couldn't capture such a marvellous beast, not even for my king and queen..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest #Arthurian
🗡️ Emerald - Pentecost
"A miracle! The white hart fled merely a few days' ride away. This time the creature permitted me to lay hands upon it...
"Yet I couldn't capture such a marvellous beast, not even for my king and queen..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest #Arthurian
December 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 12
🗡️ Emerald - Pentecost
"A miracle! The white hart fled merely a few days' ride away. This time the creature permitted me to lay hands upon it...
"Yet I couldn't capture such a marvellous beast, not even for my king and queen..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest #Arthurian
🗡️ Emerald - Pentecost
"A miracle! The white hart fled merely a few days' ride away. This time the creature permitted me to lay hands upon it...
"Yet I couldn't capture such a marvellous beast, not even for my king and queen..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest #Arthurian
Aieeeee! My copy of Glatisant is already here! All of the items in the bundle are beautiful. I can't wait to dig in, and you better believe I'll find an excuse to wear those pins!
Hats off to @graftbound.bsky.social: Lucas, Emily, Ally, and Fran!
#ttrpg #Arthurian #indiegame #indiezine
Hats off to @graftbound.bsky.social: Lucas, Emily, Ally, and Fran!
#ttrpg #Arthurian #indiegame #indiezine
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Aieeeee! My copy of Glatisant is already here! All of the items in the bundle are beautiful. I can't wait to dig in, and you better believe I'll find an excuse to wear those pins!
Hats off to @graftbound.bsky.social: Lucas, Emily, Ally, and Fran!
#ttrpg #Arthurian #indiegame #indiezine
Hats off to @graftbound.bsky.social: Lucas, Emily, Ally, and Fran!
#ttrpg #Arthurian #indiegame #indiezine
Knights Errant #AAR 11
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of May
"My escape from Camelot has at least afforded me the chance to investigate rumors of a fountain of changing colors, said to strengthen those who drink from it. I shall find this boon and claim it for myself and *my* glory!"
#boardgames #gamedesign
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of May
"My escape from Camelot has at least afforded me the chance to investigate rumors of a fountain of changing colors, said to strengthen those who drink from it. I shall find this boon and claim it for myself and *my* glory!"
#boardgames #gamedesign
December 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 11
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of May
"My escape from Camelot has at least afforded me the chance to investigate rumors of a fountain of changing colors, said to strengthen those who drink from it. I shall find this boon and claim it for myself and *my* glory!"
#boardgames #gamedesign
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of May
"My escape from Camelot has at least afforded me the chance to investigate rumors of a fountain of changing colors, said to strengthen those who drink from it. I shall find this boon and claim it for myself and *my* glory!"
#boardgames #gamedesign
Game, or clever way to trick "never-readers" into getting back into reading for fun...? 🤔
Jokes aside, this could be a neat tool for teaching kids close reading and getting more folks into books.
Either way, I'm a sucker for #vampire games (heh) and will get this as a stocking stuffer for myself!
Jokes aside, this could be a neat tool for teaching kids close reading and getting more folks into books.
Either way, I'm a sucker for #vampire games (heh) and will get this as a stocking stuffer for myself!
Turn any book into a vampire hunt!
Bookmark game for the TTRPG Bookmark Jam hosted by @unknowndungeon.itch.io. Such a tight space to work with, but was able to make it work. Two dice. Hunter and Vampyre trying to be the first to strike.
Free community copies: exeuntpress.itch.io/blood-chapter
Bookmark game for the TTRPG Bookmark Jam hosted by @unknowndungeon.itch.io. Such a tight space to work with, but was able to make it work. Two dice. Hunter and Vampyre trying to be the first to strike.
Free community copies: exeuntpress.itch.io/blood-chapter
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Game, or clever way to trick "never-readers" into getting back into reading for fun...? 🤔
Jokes aside, this could be a neat tool for teaching kids close reading and getting more folks into books.
Either way, I'm a sucker for #vampire games (heh) and will get this as a stocking stuffer for myself!
Jokes aside, this could be a neat tool for teaching kids close reading and getting more folks into books.
Either way, I'm a sucker for #vampire games (heh) and will get this as a stocking stuffer for myself!
🎲✂️ A story about equity and relatability in #boardgames #gamedesign...
As designers, it's crucial for us to create chances for our players to connect with the game and feel like the game sees them in kind.
I was lucky to be reminded of that after the very first #playtest of Knights Errant.
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As designers, it's crucial for us to create chances for our players to connect with the game and feel like the game sees them in kind.
I was lucky to be reminded of that after the very first #playtest of Knights Errant.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
🎲✂️ A story about equity and relatability in #boardgames #gamedesign...
As designers, it's crucial for us to create chances for our players to connect with the game and feel like the game sees them in kind.
I was lucky to be reminded of that after the very first #playtest of Knights Errant.
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As designers, it's crucial for us to create chances for our players to connect with the game and feel like the game sees them in kind.
I was lucky to be reminded of that after the very first #playtest of Knights Errant.
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Knights Errant #AAR 10
🗡️ Emerald - Kalends of May
"An acolyte from the forest chapel found me, breathless, and said a foul necromancer had seized the abbey and begun defiling the land! Will there never be peace in the realm? The fellow begged me for aid..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest
🗡️ Emerald - Kalends of May
"An acolyte from the forest chapel found me, breathless, and said a foul necromancer had seized the abbey and begun defiling the land! Will there never be peace in the realm? The fellow begged me for aid..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 10
🗡️ Emerald - Kalends of May
"An acolyte from the forest chapel found me, breathless, and said a foul necromancer had seized the abbey and begun defiling the land! Will there never be peace in the realm? The fellow begged me for aid..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest
🗡️ Emerald - Kalends of May
"An acolyte from the forest chapel found me, breathless, and said a foul necromancer had seized the abbey and begun defiling the land! Will there never be peace in the realm? The fellow begged me for aid..."
#boardgames #gamedesign #playtest
🎲✂️ With the Cinnabar Chevalier become the first (but not the last 😈) Fallen Chevalier in the Knights Errant #AAR, this is a great time to talk about the mechanic!
#boardgames
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#boardgames
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December 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
🎲✂️ With the Cinnabar Chevalier become the first (but not the last 😈) Fallen Chevalier in the Knights Errant #AAR, this is a great time to talk about the mechanic!
#boardgames
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#boardgames
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Knights Errant #AAR 9
🗡️ Sable - Ides of April
"Sir Mordred betrayed Camelot, mustering his host in the fields beyond the city! I would *not* abide this!"
"Joyously, his arrogance drew him to accept a challenge to duel. Joyously, his faith in his ability was unwise."
#boardgames #gamedesign
🗡️ Sable - Ides of April
"Sir Mordred betrayed Camelot, mustering his host in the fields beyond the city! I would *not* abide this!"
"Joyously, his arrogance drew him to accept a challenge to duel. Joyously, his faith in his ability was unwise."
#boardgames #gamedesign
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 9
🗡️ Sable - Ides of April
"Sir Mordred betrayed Camelot, mustering his host in the fields beyond the city! I would *not* abide this!"
"Joyously, his arrogance drew him to accept a challenge to duel. Joyously, his faith in his ability was unwise."
#boardgames #gamedesign
🗡️ Sable - Ides of April
"Sir Mordred betrayed Camelot, mustering his host in the fields beyond the city! I would *not* abide this!"
"Joyously, his arrogance drew him to accept a challenge to duel. Joyously, his faith in his ability was unwise."
#boardgames #gamedesign
Yet another interlude from Knights Errant to share a side project! In addition to my love for all things #Arthurian, I also enjoy trying my hand at #medieval recipes! This was my first attempt at #baking "fine cakes." (Excuse the blobby ones; I didn't have time to roll the dough a third time.)
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Yet another interlude from Knights Errant to share a side project! In addition to my love for all things #Arthurian, I also enjoy trying my hand at #medieval recipes! This was my first attempt at #baking "fine cakes." (Excuse the blobby ones; I didn't have time to roll the dough a third time.)
Well, that social media hiatus got out of hand. 😅
Took a few weeks off to recharge and focus on some creative projects, then got sick for two weeks, then sprained a rotator cuff!
Back now and will be resuming the Knights Errant AAR, with apologies to those who were following it!
Took a few weeks off to recharge and focus on some creative projects, then got sick for two weeks, then sprained a rotator cuff!
Back now and will be resuming the Knights Errant AAR, with apologies to those who were following it!
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Well, that social media hiatus got out of hand. 😅
Took a few weeks off to recharge and focus on some creative projects, then got sick for two weeks, then sprained a rotator cuff!
Back now and will be resuming the Knights Errant AAR, with apologies to those who were following it!
Took a few weeks off to recharge and focus on some creative projects, then got sick for two weeks, then sprained a rotator cuff!
Back now and will be resuming the Knights Errant AAR, with apologies to those who were following it!
If you're near DC, this'll be a great chance to support local games, game designers, and businesses! Plenty of chances to play and learn, too!
#boardgames
#boardgames
September 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you're near DC, this'll be a great chance to support local games, game designers, and businesses! Plenty of chances to play and learn, too!
#boardgames
#boardgames
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Indie Tabletop Day at Pure Panic Comics and Games is in just over a week!
Games, vending, panels!
Sept 28th!
Silver Spring, MD
Check out the deets in the link below and sign up to play some games.
Tell your friends!
www.designedinthedmv.org/indie-tablet...
Games, vending, panels!
Sept 28th!
Silver Spring, MD
Check out the deets in the link below and sign up to play some games.
Tell your friends!
www.designedinthedmv.org/indie-tablet...
Indie Tabletop Day!
Green Intern Games Hartly Samovar Games StickerDoodle Games
www.designedinthedmv.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Indie Tabletop Day at Pure Panic Comics and Games is in just over a week!
Games, vending, panels!
Sept 28th!
Silver Spring, MD
Check out the deets in the link below and sign up to play some games.
Tell your friends!
www.designedinthedmv.org/indie-tablet...
Games, vending, panels!
Sept 28th!
Silver Spring, MD
Check out the deets in the link below and sign up to play some games.
Tell your friends!
www.designedinthedmv.org/indie-tablet...
Lessons learned from the solo playtest of Knights Errant:
1. The scoring system worked well. All but one chevalier (keep up with the AAR to find out who!) scored in a tight cluster.
2. Comebacks are possible. Those who seemed guaranteed to lose ended up doing great!
#Arthurian #boardgame
1. The scoring system worked well. All but one chevalier (keep up with the AAR to find out who!) scored in a tight cluster.
2. Comebacks are possible. Those who seemed guaranteed to lose ended up doing great!
#Arthurian #boardgame
September 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Lessons learned from the solo playtest of Knights Errant:
1. The scoring system worked well. All but one chevalier (keep up with the AAR to find out who!) scored in a tight cluster.
2. Comebacks are possible. Those who seemed guaranteed to lose ended up doing great!
#Arthurian #boardgame
1. The scoring system worked well. All but one chevalier (keep up with the AAR to find out who!) scored in a tight cluster.
2. Comebacks are possible. Those who seemed guaranteed to lose ended up doing great!
#Arthurian #boardgame
The Glatisant Kickstarter is live, and they're already halfway there! You better believe I'm gonna be backing tonight!
Any #Arthurian #ttrpg enthusiasts should consider this game with a considerate theme.
Go, back it, and get ya goodies!!!
Any #Arthurian #ttrpg enthusiasts should consider this game with a considerate theme.
Go, back it, and get ya goodies!!!
Glatisant is live on Kickstarter! 🛡🦌🌿 Your adventure awaits. Back in the first 48 hours and you’ll get a free linocut print of the sword and branch design, handpulled by @oddsandents.bsky.social. Help make this game a physical reality! tinyurl.com/bd949nbv
September 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Glatisant Kickstarter is live, and they're already halfway there! You better believe I'm gonna be backing tonight!
Any #Arthurian #ttrpg enthusiasts should consider this game with a considerate theme.
Go, back it, and get ya goodies!!!
Any #Arthurian #ttrpg enthusiasts should consider this game with a considerate theme.
Go, back it, and get ya goodies!!!
Knights Errant #AAR 8
🗡️ Silver - Kalends of April
"With my wounds mended, I found myself, by some mystery, again at Camelot.
"With haste I rode from the castle, over the fields to the Black Knight's pavilion anew..."
#Arthurian #boardgame
🗡️ Silver - Kalends of April
"With my wounds mended, I found myself, by some mystery, again at Camelot.
"With haste I rode from the castle, over the fields to the Black Knight's pavilion anew..."
#Arthurian #boardgame
September 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 8
🗡️ Silver - Kalends of April
"With my wounds mended, I found myself, by some mystery, again at Camelot.
"With haste I rode from the castle, over the fields to the Black Knight's pavilion anew..."
#Arthurian #boardgame
🗡️ Silver - Kalends of April
"With my wounds mended, I found myself, by some mystery, again at Camelot.
"With haste I rode from the castle, over the fields to the Black Knight's pavilion anew..."
#Arthurian #boardgame
The four-pack bundle from @wyrdscience.bsky.social just arrived! These things are hefty--definitely worth the wait! I know what I'll be digging into this weekend!
Glad you guys are still able to do U.S. shipments. Thanks for the product!
#boardgames #ttrpg
Glad you guys are still able to do U.S. shipments. Thanks for the product!
#boardgames #ttrpg
September 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The four-pack bundle from @wyrdscience.bsky.social just arrived! These things are hefty--definitely worth the wait! I know what I'll be digging into this weekend!
Glad you guys are still able to do U.S. shipments. Thanks for the product!
#boardgames #ttrpg
Glad you guys are still able to do U.S. shipments. Thanks for the product!
#boardgames #ttrpg
A great thread from Graftbound about when theme and mechanics just click!
Also, Glatisant hits Kickstarter on Tuesday! Did ya hear me squee?
Also, Glatisant hits Kickstarter on Tuesday! Did ya hear me squee?
(1/7) I call it "the snap" - game design that uses the right story and the right system to carry its meaning. It's what makes Glatisant work, and it's a core principle of Graftbound games. So here's why the Questing Beast and the Carta system snapped into this game of purpose, pursuit, and guidance:
September 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
A great thread from Graftbound about when theme and mechanics just click!
Also, Glatisant hits Kickstarter on Tuesday! Did ya hear me squee?
Also, Glatisant hits Kickstarter on Tuesday! Did ya hear me squee?
A glimpse of the Knights Errant #boardgame #gamedev process. The left image was the first prototype design for an Equipment card. The right image is the current test version.
What changed? Stats got moved to the right side. Why? So players can see all cards' stats without having to fan their hand!
What changed? Stats got moved to the right side. Why? So players can see all cards' stats without having to fan their hand!
September 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A glimpse of the Knights Errant #boardgame #gamedev process. The left image was the first prototype design for an Equipment card. The right image is the current test version.
What changed? Stats got moved to the right side. Why? So players can see all cards' stats without having to fan their hand!
What changed? Stats got moved to the right side. Why? So players can see all cards' stats without having to fan their hand!
Knights Errant #AAR 7
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of March
"A boon from Camelot arrived today. The page said we were all to have one.
"Mine is a curious Gwydbwyll piece, a gift from Annwn rumored to move our middle-earth. It's fashioned from an odd stone I don't recognize..."
#Arthurian #boardgames
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of March
"A boon from Camelot arrived today. The page said we were all to have one.
"Mine is a curious Gwydbwyll piece, a gift from Annwn rumored to move our middle-earth. It's fashioned from an odd stone I don't recognize..."
#Arthurian #boardgames
September 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 7
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of March
"A boon from Camelot arrived today. The page said we were all to have one.
"Mine is a curious Gwydbwyll piece, a gift from Annwn rumored to move our middle-earth. It's fashioned from an odd stone I don't recognize..."
#Arthurian #boardgames
🗡️ Cinnabar - Ides of March
"A boon from Camelot arrived today. The page said we were all to have one.
"Mine is a curious Gwydbwyll piece, a gift from Annwn rumored to move our middle-earth. It's fashioned from an odd stone I don't recognize..."
#Arthurian #boardgames
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Leisure Games always makes sure our fans in the UK can pick up our latest releases and bestsellers. They're currently raising money to help sick children. If you can't stop in locally to buy a goodie bag, consider making a donation online.
Our @greatormondst.bsky.social appeal is now at 54% of our target! Every goodie bag buys a £5 donation, and you can donate directly here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Help me raise funds for GOSH
Help Leisure Games com Ltd raise money to support Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
www.justgiving.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Leisure Games always makes sure our fans in the UK can pick up our latest releases and bestsellers. They're currently raising money to help sick children. If you can't stop in locally to buy a goodie bag, consider making a donation online.
Knights Errant #AAR 6
🗡️ Indigo - Kalends of March
"Once tidings of Sable's injustices reached my ears, I set out to avenge Silver.
"Sable rode to meet me as I arrived. We spurred our steeds to a charge and broke our lances upon one another, but still we fought on."
#Arthurian #boardgames
🗡️ Indigo - Kalends of March
"Once tidings of Sable's injustices reached my ears, I set out to avenge Silver.
"Sable rode to meet me as I arrived. We spurred our steeds to a charge and broke our lances upon one another, but still we fought on."
#Arthurian #boardgames
September 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Knights Errant #AAR 6
🗡️ Indigo - Kalends of March
"Once tidings of Sable's injustices reached my ears, I set out to avenge Silver.
"Sable rode to meet me as I arrived. We spurred our steeds to a charge and broke our lances upon one another, but still we fought on."
#Arthurian #boardgames
🗡️ Indigo - Kalends of March
"Once tidings of Sable's injustices reached my ears, I set out to avenge Silver.
"Sable rode to meet me as I arrived. We spurred our steeds to a charge and broke our lances upon one another, but still we fought on."
#Arthurian #boardgames