Emily Thorne, heralded in the gaming communities as "Lore Weaver," is a beacon of creativity and insight. Her sunny disposition is as infectious as her enthusiasm for RPG lore and the intricate worlds within tabletop campaigns. With a keen eye for detail and a narrative flair, Emily crafts engaging content that brings game worlds to life. Her blog is a go-to source for those seeking both a deep understanding of game mechanics and the narrative threads that make each campaign uniquely enthralling. Emily's approachable style and clear, concise explanations make her pieces invaluable to both novices and seasoned veterans. As she explores the realms of high fantasy and the intricate depths of the newest RPGs, her writing illuminates the path for fellow adventurers. I am Spartacus! I am a wage slave! I am Paul Bellow!
From the cryptic glow of arcade screens to the dazzling fidelity of modern blockbusters, the visual history of video games is nothing short of mesmerizing. Graphics aren’t just an ornamental side dish—they’re often the very identity of a game, the first handshake …
The Rogue—just the name conjures images of velvet shadows and swift, silent precision. In the classic Dungeons & Dragons tapestry, the Rogue often slinks into the role of thief or assassin: picking pockets, disarming traps, whispering secrets from the back alleys. From …
The urban ranger is a captivating rebellion against the genre’s leafy expectations—proof that not every guardian of the wild needs a mossy cloak or a wolf at their heel. Instead, picture boots splashed with rainwater in a midnight alley, a watchful gaze …
Epic Boons—those elusive, legendary gifts bestowed upon the highest-tier adventurers—have been a part of Dungeons & Dragons lore for years, shimmering on the horizon as the ultimate badge of a hero’s journey. In DnD 2024, these Boons receive both a mechanical and …
For decades, the Human in Dungeons & Dragons was the canvas overlooked—a default choice for the indecisive, suited best for when you couldn’t decide on horns, fangs, or pointy ears. In the upcoming 2024 Player’s Handbook, Humans are getting more than a …
Beneath the spires of Cormyr, the legend of the Purple Dragon Knight once evoked images of hardy war leaders rallying their banner-men on battered battlefields. But as January 2025’s Unearthed Arcana revealed, Wizards of the Coast is about to breathe new—decidedly psionic—life …
Dakota Krout is a name synonymous with the modern LitRPG movement, where dice rolls, level-ups, and stat sheets are as crucial as swords and sorcery. A computer engineer turned bestseller, Krout brings both a gamer’s insight and an author’s wit to the …
Bards have always been the shapechangers of Dungeons and Dragons—masters of both magical arts and social nuance, slipping between musical spells and clever wordplay with a grin. Yet, for all their official versatility, there’s something almost irresistible about customizing bardic mechanics further, …
Some stories begin in dusty basements or cramped living rooms, shared quietly among friends. Critical Role exploded from those humble roots—an unassuming home Dungeons & Dragons campaign—into a cultural juggernaut that’s rewritten the rules of online entertainment. It’s a phenomenon powered as …
In the grand tapestry of storytelling, especially at the gaming table, there’s something intrinsically captivating about a villain who bleeds, falters, and hides shadows in their heart. The mustache-twirling scoundrel who exists solely to thwart the heroes has its place, but it’s …
In the fast-paced world of gaming, where trends shift quicker than a speedrunner skips cutscenes, a new debate has dropped—and it’s got everyone talking. The rise of AI-generated D&D art is stirring things up in a big way. For years, tech has …
In a landscape where the roar of the dragon tingles the air, and the shuffle of dice calls forth worlds upon the tabletop, a new chapter unfolds for Pathfinder. This is not just another edition—a recalibration of mechanics and lore—but rather a …
He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.
