A luxury setting for any 1920s campaign – pulp, horror, super hero, crime, sci-fi and time travel. This hotel contains over 200 fully detailed and stat-ed NPCS; each with their own individual background. Grand Tower uses a system-neutral system for its characters. You can easily convert this setting to any RPG game system you wish to use. With maps and adventure ideas throughout, this unique book offers endless hours of adventures to house or spice up any campaign you might be running.
...Patrick Brigham's illustrations are fantastic, and there's lots of beautiful character portraits in this book. Featured alongside them are a bunch of public-domain pictures to fit the vibe, and even some gag adverts...
Illustrated by Patrick Brigham. Poems Include:
“Saint Francis of Assisi Prayer” St. Francis (c.1181–1226)
“If—” Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
“Wilderness" Carl Sandburg (1878–1967)
“Invictus” William Ernest Henley (1849-1903)
“Desiderata” Max Ehrmann (1872-1945)
“Hope” Emily Dickenson (1830-1886)
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” and “The Road Not Taken” Robert Frost (1874-1963)
“The Raven” Edgar Allen Poe (1809-1849)
“Memory” H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)
“The Samurai and the Monk”, Traditional:
“A Psalm of Life” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
“Do Not Love Half Lovers” Khalil Gibran (1883-1931)
“Ozymandias” Percy Bysshe Shelley(1792-1822)
“The Serenity Prayer” attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971)
“The Happy Prince” and “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Holly, The Story of Mrs. Claus is the second book in a series by author David Rush. Readers of this Christmas tale will delight in learning more about the early years of Santa and how he met the future Mrs. Claus. This is a story of everlasting love, kindness, and commitment – with a big dash of the Christmas Spirit. In David’s first title, readers learned about Bluedolph. Santa’s next story will fascinate all!
Another beautifully written story from Mr. Rush. A touching tale of Santa’s special lady- his wife Mrs. Claus. Sweet pictures accompany a fun story, which was well loved by my children. I can’t wait to try the chocolate chip cookie recipe!
Bluedolph – A Christmas Tale, by author David Rush, introduces us to a story of whim, whimsy, inspiration and true Christmas magic. Readers will meet and come to love this heartwarming tale about Santa’s newest reindeer. This is a story about goodness, acceptance and having the ability to soar. Move over Frosty and Rudolph, there’s a new Christmas Classic in town!
Thoughtfully written story that teaches a lesson with relatable characters and situations. Fun pictures illustrate a story we have thoroughly enjoyed! Excited for another story soon.
Born in Massachusetts, Patrick Brigham has been a professional illustrator for over 20 years. He has been inspired by the Vienna Secession artists like Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, and 20th century influences like Warhol, Dali, Escher and Mad Magazine.
Patrick has studied Illustration at Northern Essex Community College, Massachusetts College of Art, and The University of Massachusetts Lowell. His work has been valued by clients such as Warner Brothers’ Looney Tunes, Cigar Sally, World Gym, Professional Website Services, Acton Medical Centers, Jason’s Burgers, Fantasy Entertainment, Joe Cool Cigar, and Victoria's Secret.