Richard Marpole
@richardmarpole.bsky.social
He/him. TTRPG writer, cogitator, and blogger at Wandering Fantasy. Fantasy fiction addict.
Writer of Folk Magic of the Haven Isles, The Bats of Saint Abbans, Exquisite Crimes, Goth Detectives, and MORK BORG stuff.
https://richardmarpole.wordpress.com
Writer of Folk Magic of the Haven Isles, The Bats of Saint Abbans, Exquisite Crimes, Goth Detectives, and MORK BORG stuff.
https://richardmarpole.wordpress.com
Let's share another piece of historical public domain art I found while making #ChaoticEncounters !
This is Allerleirauh or Thousandfurs, a fairytale heroine, but she really does look like a 1st level adventurer!
#RPG #Bestiary
This is Allerleirauh or Thousandfurs, a fairytale heroine, but she really does look like a 1st level adventurer!
#RPG #Bestiary
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Let's share another piece of historical public domain art I found while making #ChaoticEncounters !
This is Allerleirauh or Thousandfurs, a fairytale heroine, but she really does look like a 1st level adventurer!
#RPG #Bestiary
This is Allerleirauh or Thousandfurs, a fairytale heroine, but she really does look like a 1st level adventurer!
#RPG #Bestiary
Well now Scott, if it's a fever dream you want...
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Well now Scott, if it's a fever dream you want...
Time to share another piece of historical public domain art I found while making #ChaoticEncounters !
"Look Ma! I'm a Dandy Lion!"
#Bestiary #rpg
"Look Ma! I'm a Dandy Lion!"
#Bestiary #rpg
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Time to share another piece of historical public domain art I found while making #ChaoticEncounters !
"Look Ma! I'm a Dandy Lion!"
#Bestiary #rpg
"Look Ma! I'm a Dandy Lion!"
#Bestiary #rpg
Time to share another piece of public domain art to celebrate getting closer to releasing Chaotic Encounters! I mean, what is even slightly happening here? I used it as part of the story of the Psychedelic Dragon, but who knows what it really is?
#rpg #bestiary #chaoticencounters
#rpg #bestiary #chaoticencounters
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Time to share another piece of public domain art to celebrate getting closer to releasing Chaotic Encounters! I mean, what is even slightly happening here? I used it as part of the story of the Psychedelic Dragon, but who knows what it really is?
#rpg #bestiary #chaoticencounters
#rpg #bestiary #chaoticencounters
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
And, finally, for now, Medieval Monster Rider!
November 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
And, finally, for now, Medieval Monster Rider!
As I put the, (hopefully), finishing touches on Chaotic Encounters, I feel the need to share some of the joy of the public domain art I've encountered on this strange journey through art history.
First up, beer! Here's to you American Beer Goddess!
First up, beer! Here's to you American Beer Goddess!
November 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
As I put the, (hopefully), finishing touches on Chaotic Encounters, I feel the need to share some of the joy of the public domain art I've encountered on this strange journey through art history.
First up, beer! Here's to you American Beer Goddess!
First up, beer! Here's to you American Beer Goddess!
When a woman just wants to be left alone but random men will not take the hint.
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
When a woman just wants to be left alone but random men will not take the hint.
My latest review/looting of a novel for roleplaying inspiration!
richardmarpole.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/b...
richardmarpole.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/b...
October 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
My latest review/looting of a novel for roleplaying inspiration!
richardmarpole.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/b...
richardmarpole.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/b...
Latest attempt at the cover for my art-hack scrapbook bestiary. I've gone for a scrappier, more graffiti-like feel this time.
October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Latest attempt at the cover for my art-hack scrapbook bestiary. I've gone for a scrappier, more graffiti-like feel this time.
Gifts and souvenirs from Whitby and Edinburgh.
September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Gifts and souvenirs from Whitby and Edinburgh.
Oh dear, oh dear, Amazon, honey, no. Who's going to tell them?
September 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Oh dear, oh dear, Amazon, honey, no. Who's going to tell them?
So TIL the UK has an angel made of knives, and a bee also made of knives but with guns for legs.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_A...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_A...
July 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
So TIL the UK has an angel made of knives, and a bee also made of knives but with guns for legs.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_A...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_A...
My haul from #UKGE! (Not counting stuff I picked up for other people.) I was feeling flush this year because a bank had found me and reminded me about an old savings account of mine from over 15 years ago. So I felt no need for restraint at the Expo this time around!
June 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My haul from #UKGE! (Not counting stuff I picked up for other people.) I was feeling flush this year because a bank had found me and reminded me about an old savings account of mine from over 15 years ago. So I felt no need for restraint at the Expo this time around!
So looking forward to this!
March 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So looking forward to this!
I know what they mean. Always good when the author is consulted about an adaptation.
But it does sound like the headline is "Author admits to having been involved in the book he wrote."
But it does sound like the headline is "Author admits to having been involved in the book he wrote."
February 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I know what they mean. Always good when the author is consulted about an adaptation.
But it does sound like the headline is "Author admits to having been involved in the book he wrote."
But it does sound like the headline is "Author admits to having been involved in the book he wrote."
Hey #TTRPG folks!
Marginal Worlds, an item deck inspired by Medieval myth and marginalia is now available in print!
Created by the wonderful people at @maniculumpodcast.bsky.social
Hold history in your hands and use it to enhance your fantasy games!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Marginal Worlds, an item deck inspired by Medieval myth and marginalia is now available in print!
Created by the wonderful people at @maniculumpodcast.bsky.social
Hold history in your hands and use it to enhance your fantasy games!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
February 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Hey #TTRPG folks!
Marginal Worlds, an item deck inspired by Medieval myth and marginalia is now available in print!
Created by the wonderful people at @maniculumpodcast.bsky.social
Hold history in your hands and use it to enhance your fantasy games!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Marginal Worlds, an item deck inspired by Medieval myth and marginalia is now available in print!
Created by the wonderful people at @maniculumpodcast.bsky.social
Hold history in your hands and use it to enhance your fantasy games!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
My Dragonmeet haul!
December 2, 2024 at 10:38 PM
My Dragonmeet haul!
See, I have the opposite problem! I got all the zines, but I was too late to get Reach of the Roach God.
November 18, 2024 at 8:55 PM
See, I have the opposite problem! I got all the zines, but I was too late to get Reach of the Roach God.