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Trapsmith: Surgical Traps
Maybe I shouldn’t continue. The thought surprised Gavin, and he stopped working on one of his more experimental designs. Pacing back and forth, Gavin considered his supplies: a neat row of surgeon’s...
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Trapsmith: Wretched Wrecking Ball Trap
“What is a wizard? A wizard is a cold, calculating mind ruled by reason. A wizard possesses untold power.” After his little speech, Thersus proudly looked down on his pupil. “So, Gavin, do you want to...
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Trapsmith: Seasonal Solutions
“Don’t.” Turmish looked at him quizzically. “It’s only a decorated tree, Gavin. Besides I am hungry and that goose looks tasty.” “Again. Don’t. You know how druids get all excited during the season,...
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Trapsmith: No Rest for the Wicked
Whistling a tune, with a fishing rod slung across his right shoulder and his hammock wrapped under his left arm, Gavin strolled down toward the lake’s edge. A day of leisure would do him good—no...
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Trapsmith: Get Gavin (Part 1)
Too many deaths, too many friends lost. They were cheated, drowned, and maimed. All died a horrible death—all because of one man: Gavin. It took some effort to track him down, but you traced him to his...
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Trapsmith: Get Gavin (Part 2)
The second part of “Get Gavin” unfolds before you. In this follow-up to the quick little adventure vignette, we have the trapsmith himself, plus more rooms and traps. If you missed part 1, you should...
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Trapsmith Now Available
After many years of research, the kobolds are ready to share some of their most treasured secrets: their traps and a set of trapsmithing rules, as discovered by expert trapsmith Maurice de Mare! Traps...
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Questioning the Trapsmith: An Interview
Maurice de Mare, trapsmith and author of the traps and adventure you’ll find in the Trapsmith book by Kobold Press, has taken several minutes of his time to answer a few questions for us! Come see...
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Trapsmith: Keep Them Guessing
In the recent interview I did, I mentioned my love of fencing, feinting, and second intentions. Let me show you how that is applied to trapsmithing. First, let’s acknowledge that the players are...
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Trapmaster: Spike-Eating Pit Trap
Spike-Eating Pit Trap Brushing the flakes of rust from her hands, Mira reached into her pouch and withdrew a wooden spike. Glad now that she had paid the druids of the grove to enchant it, the young...
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Trapmaster: The Woodpile
The Woodpile Reaching out to grab the handle of the axe, Mira sighed and thought to herself, “This is why I left the farm. I never did much enjoy morning chores…” A 35-ft.-long tree trunk rests on the...
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Trapmaster: Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love Mira spat with frustration. It seemed a shame to leave some of the best pieces behind, but as the verse hinted, there is always some loss in the search for love… A rosewood box on a...
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Trapmaster: Courage Triumphant
Courage Triumphant Mira raised a weary and trembling arm, blackened with corruption, and grasped the door pull. “Hopefully, I’ve gotten this right,” she muttered as she pulled with all her remaining...
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Trapmaster: The Diviner’s Judgement
The Diviner’s Judgement Facing one way and then the other, Mira finally turned back toward the doorway. Reaching out to the double doors blocking her way, she made her choice… The 10-ft.-wide corridor...
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Trapmaster: The Empty Shelf
The Empty Shelf Setting the heavy tome in place, Mira thought to herself, “These sages need to get out more. I am bored just looking at these books. I would rather eat sawdust than read them. They are...
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Trapsmith: Troolboon Teeth Trap
“And these are the teeth of a vampire. I’ve forgotten his name, but I’ll never forget the look on his face when I knocked them out.” Thundar the Mighty grinned widely before moving to the next display...
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Trapsmith: Seasonal Solutions
“Don’t.” Turmish looked at him quizzically. “It’s only a decorated tree, Gavin. Besides I am hungry and that goose looks tasty.” “Again. Don’t. You know how druids get all excited during the season,...
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Trapsmith: No Rest for the Wicked
Whistling a tune, with a fishing rod slung across his right shoulder and his hammock wrapped under his left arm, Gavin strolled down toward the lake’s edge. A day of leisure would do him good—no...
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Trapsmith: Get Gavin (Part 1)
Too many deaths, too many friends lost. They were cheated, drowned, and maimed. All died a horrible death—all because of one man: Gavin. It took some effort to track him down, but you traced him to...
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Trapsmith: Get Gavin (Part 2)
The second part of “Get Gavin” unfolds before you. In this follow-up to the quick little adventure vignette, we have the trapsmith himself, plus more rooms and traps. If you missed part 1, you should...
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