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Writings on historical magick, my D&D 5e Magic Lands System, and tropes on magic in fiction. Also, lots of worldbuilding for my Yridia Campaign Setting. ↓

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100 Esoteric & Occult Plot Hooks Generator For D&D 5e

October 2, 2018

Plots and Schemes. Hopes and Dreams. Welcome back, Outlander, for this bonus installment in my series on D&D 5e Plot Hooks from the Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, how they shaped Dungeons & Dragons (particularly D&D 5e) over time, and how Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players can incorporate Occult themes. This week I’ve compiled a 100 Plot Hooks Generator Tool and the Full 100 Plot Hooks List for you. I’ve also revamped the formatting for Parts 1-4, and I plan on adding a Meme Gallery page later this week, before I move on to a new series next Tuesday. Special thanks to my friend Mike for HTML & JavaScript help!

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Mystical Motives: 100 Esoteric & Occult Plot Hooks For D&D 5e, Part 4

September 25, 2018

Will. Witchcraft. Counterculture. Chaos. Greetings once more, Outlander, for Part 4 of my series on D&D 5e Plot Hooks from the Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, how they shaped Dungeons & Dragons (particularly D&D 5e) over time, and how Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players can incorporate Occult themes. This week we arrive at the Modern and Postmodern Periods. Let’s learn about Thelema, Reconstructionist Neo-Paganism, Wicca, New Age Spirituality, and Chaos Magick!

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Mystical Motives: 100 Esoteric & Occult Plot Hooks For D&D 5e, Part 3

September 18, 2018

Secret Societies and Hidden Powers. Black Magic and Forbidden Lore. Greetings again, Outlander, for Part 3 of my series on D&D 5e Plot Hooks from the Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, how they shaped Dungeons & Dragons (particularly D&D 5e) over time, and how Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players can incorporate Occult themes. This week I’ve updated the format to add thoughts on WHY and HOW to involve each tradition in your game. Let’s finish the Renaissance and enter into Modernity. Let’s learn about Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Ceremonial Magick, Luciferianism, and Anthroposophy!

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Mystical Motives: 100 Esoteric & Occult Plot Hooks For D&D 5e, Part 2

September 11, 2018

Reality. Miracles. Infinity. Ascension. Welcome back, Outlander, for Part 2 of my series on D&D 5e Plot Hooks from the Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, how they shaped Dungeons & Dragons (particularly D&D 5e) over time, and how Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players can incorporate Occult themes. This week we kick down the door straight through Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages into the Renaissance and Early Modern Period. Let’s talk about Gnosticism, Thaumaturgy, Kabbalah, Cunning Folk, and Theosophy!

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Mystical Motives: 100 Esoteric & Occult Plot Hooks For D&D 5e, Part 1

September 4, 2018

Signs. Spirits. Sigils. Secrets. For my first blog post on Otherworldly Incantations I want to open with a longer-than-average series in four parts on Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, their relation to Dungeons & Dragons (particularly D&D 5e), and topical Plot Hooks to inspire Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players to incorporate Occult themes. Let’s learn about Therianthropy, the Old Norse Magickal Tradition, Apotropaic Magick, Hermeticism, and Alchemy!

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A series on Western Esoteric and Occult traditions, their relation to Dungeons & Dragons, and topical Plot Hooks to inspire Dungeon Masters, worldbuilders, and D&D players to incorporate Occult themes.