New Class and Ancestry: The Pale Toad

Trying to catch up on the creative work, drafts upon drafts. Certain other obstacles need to be overcome via other means.

Decoy computer, working computer 

So. The Pale Toads. Where did they come from?

Well, this channel came across my YooToob feed, offered by the inscrutable algorithms. OR because I listen to quite a bit of ambient or synthwave while working. Anyway, the channel's namesake AI-produced adventurer-toads needed a bit of a story, or at least to be statted up for some possible play.

Friendly little guy

Over the last seasons, the Pale Toads have arrived from unnamed swamplands and dank caverns, their skin pale from the dim lands that they tread. Their antediluvian eyes reflect wisdom and stoicism. They are curious for knowledge, to perhaps offer trade, or to join in an adventure. The Toads' outward waddling, awkward appearance vanishes with a powerful lunge or silent disappearance into the water.

So, three variations of the Pale Toad. Two for OSE and similar games - one in the B/X race-as-class flavor and the second in the classed "Advanced" variation. And a third offering, as an Ancestry for Shadowdark.

B/X Toads Lurk Here!

An Advanced Toad Emerges

Hop On Over for the Shadowdark Toad

Oh, why are the B/X Pale Toad's eyes specifically referred to as "chrysoberyl?" It's a reference to "Some Thoughts on the Common Toad," an essay I read annually as a small springtime ritual. 

A Pale Toad-centric adventure in draft, coming soon to this blog!

Still effective 

Update: Now with a home base!