Iam Pace
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Iam Pace
@ipace.bsky.social
Research assistant and editor.

And, long ago, I won some neat awards while writing for Dr. Ed Madison, Erik Bender, and Miranda Anderson.

I usually post about real-world locations and objects that offer inspiration for games and stories.
Bastei Bridge integrates the natural spires of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains into its architecture.

Bastei means bastion, and the bridge was once part of a fort.

The mountain bridge offers ideas for dwarven #architecture in #fantasy #writing & #dnd / #ttrpg.

📷️: André Alexander & Michel Struhárová
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Set amongst the many isles within an artificial lake is the medieval fortress complex of Castle De Haar.

Destroyed in 1482, the castle was rebuilt and expanded.

A medieval compound spread across closely packed islands offers ideas for #fantasy #writing & #dnd / #ttrpg games.

📷️: Giulio Groebert
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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I will repost every creative (read: no AI) Kickstarter/Backerkit campaign that has something to do with the TTRPG sphere I see.

If I don't see it, just ask or tag me! I promise I'll repost it. We're all in this together.
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Towering from roiling mists are the sharp, sheer cliffs of the Lofoten archipelago (Norway), which stand in stark contrast to the rolling sea lapping at their edges.

Such a location offers ideas for exploration in #fantasy #writing & #dnd / #ttrpg games.

📷️: Giulio Groebert
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Within Salina Turda (Transylvania) are massive chambers hewn from the earth deep below.

The salt mine dates to antiquity and has been converted into a tourist attraction replete with restaurants and offers ideas for a dwarven city in #fantasy #writing & #dnd / #ttrpg games.

📷️: National Geographic
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As evening comes, the wind strikes the snow from a mountaintop, sending the frost whirling heavenward before the setting sun ignites the flurry with the colors of fire.

The sun refracting through wind-whipped snow can set the mood for travel in #fantasy #writing.

#dnd #ttrpg
📷️: wegotravel_8 세계 풍경
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Near the village of Watkins Glen weaves a 400-foot-deep gorge flowing with waterfalls dancing amongst pools of clear water.

Stone footbridges and paths cut into the very rock bring visitors to the ravine.

#dnd #ttrpg #fantasy #writing
📷️: Pure Passion Photography; Markus Bar; & Stephanie B.
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Who has a TTRPG Kickstarter/Backerkit or other crowdfunding campaign going on or coming soon?

Who has made something and it's available for sale on DTRPG, DMG, Itch, or the equivalent?

Drop links in the replies. I want to boost them to my followers!

#ttrpg #crowdfunding
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Resting in the village of Bukowina Tatrzanska is a house built by Polish architect Sebastian Piton.

Informed by fairytales and folklore, Sebastian engraved amongst the fine timbers intricate symbols inspired by Polish myths and culture.

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #fantasy #writing
📷️: Sebastian Piton
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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What a good list
Long ago on the hell site I made long list of historically interesting things to use in dnd ttrpgs and I'll start dragging them over here starting with

2000 years-old sapphire ring presumably belonged to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his fourth wife Caesonia.
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Upon a woodland hilltop Wallace Monument stands in Gothic splendor. At festive moments, its stone edifice is awash with a variegated glow in the night.

The Stirland folly offers ideas for a wizard's tower or eerie ruin in #fantasy #writing & #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Barry Hughes & Stuart Mckay
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Nestled between snow-crowned peaks are the icy-blue waters of Lake Erskine.

The remote alpine lake is located in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park at 1,340 meters and offers ideas for exploration in #fantasy #writing & #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Chance Allred; Ryan Resatka; & Rach Stewart
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On the verge of the arctic circle is a hole hewn into the stone of a Lac de Gras island.

The Diavik Diamond Mine exudes more than 3,500 lb. of diamonds annually.

Such a site offers ideas for exploration in #fantasy #writing & #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Dr. John Bullas; Rio Tinto Group; & Fred Lum
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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🦋 It's my #TTRPG game design anniversary which means it is time for a giveaway! Like, follow, and share for your chance to win one free Through the Veil Feywild bundle (D&D5e)!🦋

#DND #DND5e #Feywild
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A humble islet is home to a modest building that has safely guided ships and sailors for more than 150 years.

The Pokonji Dol Lighthouse (Croatia) stands watch off the shore of Hvar Island.

A tower upon an island offers ideas for #fantasy #writing & #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Alen Vrbos & WNDRLUST
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
A massive crest of stone cuts through the high desert of New Mexico. The ridge leads to an inselberg named Tsé Bitʼaʼí, "rock with wings," in Navajo, towering over the arid landscape.

Curious rock formations offer ideas for #fantasy #writing & exploration in #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Ronald Söthje
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A twilight mist floods the forest around Alnwick Castle, leaving the castle's towers like islands in a sea of violet.

The 11th-century Northumberland fortress was the location for 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑏𝑏𝑒𝑦.

A castle in a twilight forest offers ideas for #fantasy #writing & #dnd.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Jim Scott
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Loved @themonstersknow.com's new book, Making Enemies for D&D and other RPGs. It's a complete toolkit for mechanics for new monsters. But it also dives deep into the philosophy of "monsters" in the culture, with a bunch of great interviews from experts in the field! youtube.com/live/X_MndUp...
Making Enemies in D&D | With Keith Ammann | Wandering DMs S07 E36
YouTube video by Wandering DMs
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Polish wildlife photographer Igor Siwanowicz carefully cultivated mushrooms upon books to create living art.

The position of the fungi implies that they are sprouting from the pages, as though some ancient magic is escaping from the tome.

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #fantasy #writing
📷️: Igor Siwanowicz
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
These gorgeous images of the Patagonian mountains evoke a deep sense of wanderlust, of navigating mysterious wilds.

Sometimes, bringing the verisimilitude of travel to players requires not but evocative descriptions that instill life and history.

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #fantasy #writing
📷️: Max Rive
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Built into a massive cliff overlooking the forests of Paro Valley, Taktsang Monastery (Bhutan) connects to a cavern network known as the Tiger's Nest that weaves throughout the mountains.

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #fantasy #writing
📷: Tom Anderson; Vinayaraj; Bernard Gagnon; & Subhadeep Mondal
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Constructed in the 13th century to protect Glamorgan, Caerphilly Castle dominates an island within an artificial lake.

As the largest castle in Wales, the fortress saw extensive fighting throughout its life.

#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #fantasy #writing #history
📷: Hawlfraint y Goron & cadw.gov.wales
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From its vantage on a spur-like island in a dark vale, the 12th-century Eltz Castle (Germany) watches the evening fog roll through the autumn woods.

A tall castle in a dark forest offers ideas for #fantasy #writing & #dnd, especially this #Halloween season.

#dnd5e #ttrpg
📷: Carl T. Loveall
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The word "myriad" can be used as both a noun (synonymous with "lot of") and an adjective (synonymous with "many"). Personally, I strongly prefer the sleeker, stylish adjective form. "Her reasons were myriad." versus "She had a myriad of reasons."
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM