When I started writing this article I had no idea what to title it. The animals I want to cover are not domesticated, wild, or feral, but the word I found seems to fit: Synanthropic. Synanthropic animals are those that are ecologically associated with humans, such as house flies. Outside of science labs or the... Continue Reading →
Memorable Magic Items: Rings
Welcome to a new feature on Das Boots of Haste, where we will be exploring the world of magic items. Not just any old boring items, like a ring of protection, or amulet of health, but truly memorable items that stand out from the pack to your readers or players. Today we start with my... Continue Reading →
Science Fantasy Flora and Fauna Vol 12: Medicinal Plants
Not everyone has access to a potion or healing spell in your game or story, unless they do, so they're going to need their own way of dealing with injuries and disease. In most fantasy games and stories, modern medicine isn't really a thing, so let's use some real world medicinal plants as a basis... Continue Reading →
Science Fantasy Flora and Fauna Vol 11: Troglobites
What fantasy story or game would be complete without a trip into a deep, dark, dank cave? Some of them, I'm sure. This is going to be just a single part of my cave dwellers entry, because there's just so many types of animals that live in them that it's hard to choose just three.... Continue Reading →
Science Fantasy Flora and Fauna Vol 10: Slime Mold Special
I thought it would be interesting to do something different with this entry to Science Fantasy Flora and Fauna, and instead of doing three different animals or plants, I would focus on one creature that's a bit of both: the slime mold. Slime molds are a type of single-celled organism that can come together and... Continue Reading →