Savage Bloodshadows: Blood of Tarrian Wilderness Creatures In the shadow-choked back alleys of any big city or the cursed jungles of the Wilderness, Ambush Monkeys are whispered of in barroom rumors and drunk-tank tales—little simian nightmares with human eyes and a hunger for blood. These creatures, twisted by Chaos they say, move with unnatural silence,…
Author: Ron McClung
Trip Vines
Savage Bloodshadows: Blood of Tarrian Wilderness Creatures Trip Vines Resembling a sprawling vine-like organism with multiple tendrils that snake along the ground and walls, these vines vary in thickness and color (dark green with shades of brown and black), with the main ones being as thick as a human arm and smaller offshoots resembling thin…
Craft Stats: Arachnorax Spider Drone
Arachnorax Drone Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d4(A), Spirit d6, Strength d12+2, Vigor d10 Skills: Athletics d8, Fighting d10, Intimidation d6, Notice d6, Stealth d8 Pace: 8″, Parry: 7, Toughness: 12 (2). Wild Card? No (unless it’s a boss variant) Special Abilities: Tactics: The Arachnorax prefers ambushes, dropping from above or bursting from hidden tunnels. It…
Craft Stats: The Remis-TX Triton Assault Walker
Savage Worlds stats for one of my crafts. Class IV Size Hand. Top Speed Tough. Wounds Energy Mods. Cost 10 (Huge) -1 6 40 (20) 5 5 30 (0) – HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 40’/120 tons, Strength d12+10 (I). MODS: 10× Armor, Targeting System WEAPONS: Medium Laser Cannon (Forward) Personnel: 1 pilot, 1 gunner/navigator, 4 troopers
Pit Spiders
Savage Bloodshadows: Blood of Tarrian Wilderness Creatures Pit Spider Pit Spiders resemble a tarantula, with a body the size of a common house cat or larger. Its exoskeleton is rugged, with jagged spines and ridges for a more menacing look. It’s eight thick, segmented legs ending in sharp, claw-like tips, enabling it to scale walls…
B-Movie Inspirations: Castle of Evil (1966)
I have been really focused 1960s lately and I think because there was pretty decent writing back then, even though the budgets and effects could not be as good. Castle of Evil, although very tropey, it was well written and at least I felt a cool idea for an adventure one shot. Castle of Evil…
B-Movie Inspirations: Dimension 5 (1966)
A rare opportunity to see Jeffrey Hunter outside of his usual cowboy roles, this movie interested me for it’s sci-fi and espionage aspects. Watching the trailer, it has be at “.. action, adventure and electronic espionage!” At first you are introduced to Justin Power (played by Jeffrey Hunter of Star Trek The Cage) in a…
B-Movie Inspirations: Cyborg 2087 (1966)
One part Terminator and one part Terminator 2, this movie has a simple story with some very subtle and inspiring plot aspects that I found interesting enough to write about. In 2087, a mysterious group of people using time travel technology they apparently broke into, sends what we later learn is a cyborg – Garth…
Otharian Star Cluster
At one time, the Otharian Star Cluster represented the furthest achievement of the Terran Expanse Unions exploration and colonization. It marked the farthest point in the galaxy humanity had reached. But this achievement was no different than many of other human accomplishments. Like many in the past, it was marked with violence, tragedy and greed….
Battle for Oz: The Skyraiders of Oogaboo (Mythic Con 2024)
November 10, 2024 I had built two Airship props and had no game to use it in. Actually I did use one in Titans Grave before it got rebuilt but I really wanted to use them both in one adventure. Along comes Battle For Oz! I decided last minute – like a month out –…


