The Tuesday Sundries - Rings & Things

Over on ancient-origins.net, they give us "Magical Rings and Their Mystical Powers" here.  These are all real world items said to have possessed mystical or magical powers and worn by such luminaries as King Solomon, Charlemagne, and Genghis Khan.  I particularly love that archaeologist Howard Carter wore a ring believed to be enchanted in ancient times to protect the wearer from curses, like those one might get exploring a mummy's tomb.

Also, on historyextra.com, they share a nice collection of photos of various items from the Staffordshire Hoard here.  Although they are misshapen from time and environmental conditions, and not perfectly restored, you can certainly see why these were set aside as treasures.

Finally, on ultanya.com, the Gran DM offers up some wonderful "Ravenloft Trinkets" in the form of a randomized table here.  These were created with The Curse of Strahd in mind but is more versatile than that, so bookmark and save this for your tabletop RPGing!

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RPG Media Monday - Star Wars, Captain Blood, & D&December

Over on pcgamer.com last month, they told us "Star Wars Battlefront graphics mod makes the game look like a movie" here.

Also, on nonpareilonline.com, we were reminded last week that "Errol Flynn’s ‘Captain Blood’ turns 80" here.  Old films like this can be a rich source for simple RPG plots and are rife with NPC ideas.

Finally, on the ProJared YouTube channel, he proclaims this month "D&December!!"  Enjoy!

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RPG Media Monday - Last Knigdom, High Castle, & D&Diesel

The Last Kingdom  is a British television series, an eight-part adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels series The Saxon Stories.  Learn more here.

Also, The Man in High Castle is an alternate history novel by American writer Philip K. Dick and published in 1962 which is now being produced by Ridley Scott for Amazon Prime video.  Enjoy!

Finally, on the Geek & Sundry YouTube channel, have a look at "D&Diesel with Vin Diesel (Extended Version)."  There's a link in the video to a shorter version of just the highlight if you prefer.

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RPG Media Monday - Bastard Executioner, Fictional Swords, & Dungeon Crawl Video

Over on medievalists.net, they share a "Review [of] The Bastard Executioner: Pilot, Parts 1 and 2" here.

Also, on geekxgirls.com, they look at "10 of the Most Iconic Swords in Fiction" here.

Finally, on the gerald dermenjian YouTube channel, he shares a number of videos (click on his channel name) he is making to highlight some fun in dungeon crawling.  Enjoy!

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RPG Media Monday - Valhalla Rising, Shannara Chronicles, & Rage of Demons

Over on medievalists.net, they share their Medieval Movie Reviews including for Valhalla Rising here.

Also, on the MTV YouTube channel, there is a new official trailer for "The Shannara Chronicles."  Enjoy.

Finally, on the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, they shared the "D&D Rage of Demons Launch Trailer."  Check it out.

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RPG Media Monday - Fast and Furious, Orb of Wrath, & REH Fantasy Gaming

Over on forbes.com, find out "How Dungeons & Dragons Informed 'Fast And The Furious'" here.

Also, on smashwords.com, check out the excellent review of The Orb of Wrath by Nic Weissman, written in a D&D manner, so to speak.  See more here.

Finally, on the Ben Friberg YouTube channel, a recent upload deals with "Robert E. Howard and Fantasy Gaming."  Enjoy!

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RPG Media Monday - D&D Sword Coast, Baldur's Gate, & Medieval Films

The news from EuroGamer.net is that "D&D adventure Sword Coast Legends gets release date, console versions" here.

Also, on baldursgate.com they have a rather ominous countdown here.

Finally, on Facebook, Bruce Boughner has a crisp list of "Medieval Films" here.

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