Rediscovered Realms is catching you up on some of the coolest fantasy news that just won’t fit in our regular weekly edition. Welcome to the January 2025 issue of The Phantasy Snitch!
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We have a replacement winner for January’s $10 “DriveThruRPG DRAGON’S DRAW” gift card! Pumilio1 graciously declined, so this now goes to RobinPlays!!! Congratulations, Robin! I’ve contacted you through email with the details.
Umm. What else needs to be said about this life-size Warduke helmet and Venger mask? One size fits all. It’s just a matter of time before I test that theory!
Odysseus and his men escape from Polyphemus, the Cyclops, one of Odysseus’ obstacles to returning home. Credit: Wmpearl. Public Domain
Nostalgia often gets a bad rap in today’s society. Yet, it has always been part of the human experience. From greekreporter.com comes this excellent article: “Nostalgia: One of Ancient Greece’s Enduring Concepts” exploring the origins, practices & benefits of nostalgia in myth and real life. Here are some highlights:
“The word “nostalgia” originates from the Greek words “nostos” (return home) and “algos” (pain).”
“In ancient Greece, recalling home preserved identities, aside from helping them cope with the unknown. This longing for home reflected a worldview shaped by constant travel and separation. It permeated their culture, influencing their literature.”
“To them, memory wasn’t just about recalling facts. It was about keeping the past alive and ensuring that the past’s lessons, stories, and experiences continued to influence the present.”
“Consequently, nostalgia intertwined with memory in ancient Greece served to preserve an identity. The Greeks didn’t merely recall events. They relived them, kindling the essence of who they were.”
Really cool modular playmat storage scroll cases that you can adjust to different sizes and customize the look for. Water, Fire, Air, Vegetation, Rock, Thunders, Crystals, and Time options available. (I’m debating if I could use these to store some of my rolled-up fantasy art prints!)
This 6-week online course starts on 2/6 and studies a selection of Tolkien’s works in concert with his earlier medieval sources in order to trace the transformation of medieval texts in the popular modern imagination and emphasize their relevance to modern audiences.
Here are the weekly sessions:
Week 1: Tolkien: Medievalist, author, father of fantasy
Week 2: Building Middle Earth: Norse influence
Week 3: The realm of Rohan: Early Medieval England
Week 4: Rivendell, Lothlorien, and Elves: Irish and Welsh influences
have released a brand-new quarterly compendium of analog gaming inspiration, tools, design theory, and playable content. Each issue explores a different theme, with articles, games, random tables, and art interpreting that theme in unique ways.
“This isn’t a magazine you read once and recycle. My goal is to craft something creative, thought-provoking, and worthy of a permanent place on your shelf.”
The Schwarzenegger audio quips, sword play graphics and finishing move fatalities are epic (viewer discretion advised!)
That’s another Phantasy Snitch wrap! Hope you had fun, you Newsy Adventurer. Make sure to comment below to keep the conversation going.
Let me leave you with the following thought experiment:
The 6 Degrees of Fantasy Movie Revenge
“You killed my mother! You killed my father, you killed my people! You took my father’s sword.” – Conan
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." - Inigo Montoya
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“Heroes, Gather Round!” [Verse 1] Fantasy news, a call to roll the dice Dragons breathe their breath of fire and ice Heroes clad in armor shining bright Wizards casting spells to snare and smite [Verse 2] Merchants bring you treasures fair and grand Goblins selling mystic relics on demand Elves' artifacts of wonder from the glen Dwarves with crafted games for mortal men [Chorus] Heroes, gather round the village square! Tales of magic realms beyond compare Ancient lore and fresh myths unfold Let Imagination's blaze take hold! [Verse 3] Tales from an age of myth and stone Swords that ring their forgotten master’s tone Shields that tell a story of the past Artifacts new and old now found at last [Verse 4] Minstrels in the taverns sing of yore Journeys to enchanted lands and shores Books of quests and joyful exploits blend Histories from past and present wend [Bridge] Across the seas in misty shrouds unseen Seekers find their fortunes where they glean Maps - old and new - lead to forgotten gold Echoes of adventure and glory bold [Chorus] Heroes, gather round the village square! Tales of magic realms beyond compare Ancient lore and fresh myths unfold Let Imagination's blaze take hold!
I want that Warduke mask!
Hey, thank you!!! Running to my email right now! 😊😊😊😊😊