#the living grimoire

[dungeonmalcontent]

The Living Grimoire Expansion

Grimdark & Dangerous: The Living Grimoire Expansion is a smaller book that holds a variety of content. The big chunk of content is the living grimoire class.

Living grimoires are similar to wizards, in that they record their spells on a tangible medium. However, unlike wizards, that tangible medium is alive. This medium can be your own body or the body of a creature that you create. You can record your spells with arcane ink to create tattoos, you can record them on implanted arcane items (piercings, body augmentations, cybernetic type modifications), or you can build a construct companion that contains your magical secrets. These three types of methods of spell storing medium constitute the three subclasses that a living grimoire can choose from. Apart from choosing the medium on which you record your grimoire, you can also stylize your grimoire with a series of aesthetics. These aesthetics determine what kinds of spells you prioritize and what flair they bring to your magical skill set. When you use a variety of aesthetic spells in conjunction, the style and coordination of the grimoire makes progressively more stylish spells more potent.

Beyond the living grimoire class, there are several subclasses that almost made it into the core G&D book, but without the living grimoire class the vibe was just not there.

The manabound grimoire soul is a subclass/archetype for the manabound class introduced in G&D. Manabound are burdened rather than blessed with the capacity to perform magic as their magic overwhelms their bodies. The grimoire soul archetype is geared to be more of an eldritch knight, using the magic in their bodies as both armor and weapons. Grimoire souls can use cantrips as part of their martial refinement abilities, leave shattered mana around you after a manaburst to create difficult terrain, and tag targets for high impact spells by other players or by a mana burst.

Monks get the way of ancient writ, a martial artist that secrets away esoteric knowledge. Again, rooted in the themes of the living grimoire class, the way of ancient writ arms monks with a variety of cantrips that they can then weave into their martial arts. These monks also unlock greater secrets of time and space as they grow in power, bending the fundamental powers of nature and magic to their will.

Rogues are masters of secrets, and the secret keeper archetype emphasizes this. Imagine an arcane trickster rogue, but what if they were closer to a warlock than a wizard. These rogues learn eldritch invocations and can whisper secrets into the hearts of other creatures to debilitate them.

Warlocks get three new invocations along with the grimoire keeper patron archetype. The grimoire keeper is a master of arcane secrets and you, as their warlock, become their grimoire. This pact grants you a more durable body, a boost to magical power based on the patron's aesthetics, and the ability to substitute part of your own body as spell components. When you grow powerful enough, you become a valuable resource for your patron and they can be compelled to protect you when you knock on death's door.

This expansion book includes five feats. Arcane aptitude, which allows you to attune to an extra magical item; arcane secret, which allows you to learn spells outside of your class; ink adept, which allows you to permanently add a spell scroll to your body that can be recast; ink finger, an odd feat which improves pickpocketing and writing related abilities (it's better than it sounds, trust me); and the living grimoire initiate, which is a spellcasting initiate feat for the living grimoire's special brand of magic.

There are two backgrounds, tattooist and arcane resonator. The tattooist background is fairly self-explanatory. The arcane resonator describes someone with a natural talent for understanding magical items and constructs without classical training; a natural artificer talent, if you will.

The following magical items are also included:

Effervescent Ink - a magic ink that works similar to the magic mouth spell

The Gouge - a powerful magical pen that can be used to create special curses

Living Grimoire Fragment - a repository of arcane knowledge preserved on a formerly living medium

Mercurial Implement - Similar to an all-purpose-tool but more versatile and always at hand

Pitchblack Pigment - similar to nolzur's marvelous pigment, makes holes and smoke clouds

Shard of Ioun's Writ - a shard of ioun's pen, can be added to, improves spell attack dc

Soul Siphon Crystal - better pearl of power with a price

Tinkerplate - modifiable material that can make shields or armor, perfect for artificers

This book comes complimentary with purchase of Grimdark & Dangerous. Grimdark & Dangerous is currently 50% off for the month of October. Snag a copy along with The Living Grimoire while it's cheap.

[enchantedwitchling]

The Magic of Everyday: How I Find Witchcraft in the Ordinary.

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Do you ever stop to marvel at the enchantment that surrounds us, hidden in plain sight? As I delve deeper into my journey of practicing witchcraft, I've come to realize that magic isn't just about casting grand spells or performing elaborate rituals—it's woven into the very fabric of our everyday lives.

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Join me as I embark on this enchanting exploration of "The Magic of Everyday," where I'll reveal how I find witchcraft in the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in the mundane.

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Morning Brew, Morning Spells ☕🔮 Every morning, as the sun rises and the world awakens, I stand by the window, cradling my warm mug of tea or coffee, or in the summer months with iced drinks (I love an iced coffee!). With every sip, I imbue my drink with intentions of clarity and peace.

The Language of Plants and Crystals 🌿💎 During my daily walks, I've discovered a secret language spoken by the plants and crystals. The rustling leaves whisper ancient wisdom, while the sparkling crystals hum with energy. Nature, the most potent spell caster, teaches me to be still, listen, and learn.

Embracing the Elements 🌊🔥💨🌍 The elements surround us at all times, and recognising their presence is a powerful key to unlock everyday magic. I breathe in the fresh air, feel the earth beneath my feet, and let the rain cleanse my spirit. When I light a candle, I invoke the transformative power of fire. By connecting with the elements, I connect with the core of existence.

Enchanted Home Space 🏠✨ My home is my sacred space, a sanctuary for my craft. I've adorned it with little altars and candles, which I light to honour the spirits that reside within these walls. Cleansing my space with smoke incense purifies and refreshes the energy, filling the air with positive vibrations.

Moonlit Dream weaving 🌙🌌 Under the moon's tender gaze, I venture into the realm of dreams. I keep a dream journal by my bedside, capturing the mysteries that unfold during the night. In the gentle light of the moon, I feel closer to the universal energy that weaves us all together.

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In the grand tapestry of life, there's magic in the ordinary—waiting for us to embrace it with wonder and gratitude. By cherishing these moments, we tap into the essence of witchcraft, where intention and reverence converge.

So, as you go about your day, remember to pause, breathe, and observe the magic that surrounds you. Whether it's in the flight of a butterfly, the sparkle of dew on a leaf, or the warmth of a friend's smile, the enchantment of everyday life awaits your discovery.

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[helgahaze]

Litha Season: Astrology, Correspondences and Activity Ideas

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Litha season covers the entire zodiac sign of Cancer and half of Leo. Their ruler planets are the Moon and the Sun. On the longest day of the year — the summer solstice — intertwine obvious and hidden, irrational and rational, internal and external, masculine and feminine, ego and id.

Litha is the Sun at the peak of its power. The Earth is in bloom and abundance. It's triumph of joy, warmth, pleasure, and light. The brightest, most memorable moment before the wheel of the year changes its direction again and starts moving towards increasing darkness. After the summer solstice, the daylight hours will begin to get shorter and shorter.

Litha season is a time to:

🟆 Go public, bring your projects out of the drawer, come out of the broom closet. 🟆 Create a website, portfolio, blog, social media account to promote and showcase your project or business. 🟆 Work on your marketing positioning, personal branding, be clear about «who I am, what I am about, and for whom I do what I do.» 🟆 Try or improve yourself in acting, public speaking. 🟆 Release body tension through relaxation exercises and breathing techniques. 🟆 Learn to relax and rest (truly, not just switch from one activity to another). 🟆 Add creativity to your life, dedicate time to the things you love most. 🟆 Try freewriting, doodling, play, experiment, do spontaneous «silly things» that bring you joy. 🟆 Donate food and clothes to charity, adopt new eco-friendly habits. 🟆 Gather around a campfire, go camping, trekking, have picnics. 🟆 Drink tea on the porch or balcony. 🟆 Watch sunrises and sunsets. 🟆 Dance — in a rooftop café, alone at home, in a garden. 🟆 Swim (especially at night, if it’s warm and safe). 🟆 Go out into nature, take a vacation, travel for a couple of days to a new place. 🟆 Collect and dry St. John’s wort and other seasonal herbs. 🟆 Enjoy food, seasonal fruits, visit a restaurant of your favourite cuisine.

Litha Season is not a time to:

🟆 Try to mend relationships with those who are not interested in it. 🟆 Dwell in the past, escape from the moment «here and now». 🟆 Hold onto «expired» things that cause you pain. 🟆 Deny yourself joy and pleasure. 🟆 Get stuck in the city among concrete and asphalt.

All this is relevant until Lughnasadh (August 1), the point between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox.

[krikfuar]

Спокойный Ламмас 🌾🌙

"В августе месяце всегда держите на подоконнике мяту, чтобы назойливые мухи оставались на улице, где им и положено быть. Не думайте, что лето кончилось, даже когда поникают и блекнут розы и звезды располагаются на небосклоне в ином порядке. Никогда не полагайтесь на то, что август – безопасный месяц года. Это поворотное время, когда не поют больше птицы по утрам, а вечера сотканы в равных долях из золотистого с��ета и черных туч. Основательное и зыбкое с такой легкостью меняются местами, что начинаешь оспаривать и подвергать сомнению даже то, что, казалось бы, твердо знаешь."

[nimarts]

More of Detective Blackhurst and Grimoire’s ongoing (reluctant) fascination.

Bonus:

[casualwitchbitch]

Have some more indecipherable handwriting. YW. Also Solstice Blessings.

[imp-thing]

guess who's Detective Grimoire hyperfix is turning two years old in two days

[razzmons]

Mothman’s been baking up a delicious summer treat.

Follow along at Mothman Oddities

[watfordgrimoire]

The Crucible requires that new roommates shake hands (Carry On 167)

[tarbuchyloewenthal]

the spell diagrams in the envoy's grimoire are so neat. like they could be taken straight from the key of solomon or some hermetic text.

[dungeonmalcontent]

Breaking news: thing I knew was going to happen did, in fact, happen.

The Living Grimoire Expansion for Grimdark & Dangerous is now live.

I will do a bigger post about it later when I get the time (I need to sew a massive hole closed on some jeans and it may take a while), but if you have purchased Grimdark & Dangerous at any time you should have tLGE available for you in your DMsGuild library. It's the same place you downloaded Grimdark & Dangerous from. You may even have an updated G&D waiting for you there too, depending on when you downloaded it.

I'm very excited to share this content with y'all.

And, as a reminder, the whole package (both books) are currently on sale for the month of October. $9.99 for two books. Think about it at the very least.

[dni-iftherearedogsonyourblog]

why do I see posts like "why didn't schools teach us about the Blair mountain coal miner riots!" because you live in fucking Dover, Utah and in the only high school for miles the US history teacher was also the global history teacher.

[sassysophiabush]

[krikfuar]

"Как ясен август, нежный и спокойный,

Сознавший мимолетность красоты.

Позолотив древесные листы,

Он чувства заключил в порядок стройный "

Счастливого августа 🌼🌾

[unsettlingcreature]

Slowly reconfiguring my altar space but I'm gently adding Halloween decorations as September passes and October approaches, I'm personally obsessed with the little ghost lights. Anyway I don't have a dedicated sideblog for this stuff anymore so I'm just slapping it on main :)

[shaperaverse-brainrot]

And as always, bonus if you say why