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The kingdom of Anggrephon is a shining jewel of Bukana. It is a rich and prosperous nation with many alliances throughout the archipelago. The region of the northeastern islands has long had economic and social ties to the influential kingdom of Bhodan. That maritime… Continue Reading “World of Bukana: Anggrephon Rajahnate”
This is a new series of articles that will discuss various ethnolinguistic groups within Bukana and beyond. An ethnolinguistic group is an umbrella term for a number of tribes that are joined together by common language and traditions. For instance, today we are looking… Continue Reading “Cultures: Berani Tribes”
Here at Secret Garden Games, we don’t like using the term “Races” to describe various species of peoples and their abilities. And we downright hate the term “Subraces.” So unlike most 5e settings we prefer the terms “Ancestries” and “Bloodlines,” respectively. So we present… Continue Reading “Framework: Ancestries & Bloodlines”
Spirits – Through the Mists The tropical islands of Bukana are a highly magical place. Its people rightly believe that every person, object, and place has a spirit or soul. These entities are said to wield a myriad of powers and abilities and are… Continue Reading “World of Bukana: Spirits”
In our Cultures series, we discuss various ethnolinguistic groups within Bukana and beyond. An ethnolinguistic group is an umbrella term for a number of tribes that are joined together by common language and traditions. For instance, today we are looking at the Bughitawo. This… Continue Reading “Cultures: Bughitawo Tribes”
As we’ve seen with his Duwende Bridge piece, Ash Ben is a fantastic illustrator. So the second piece we gave him was of a Bukanese Orangutan fighting a kurita. We don’t blame you if you aren’t familiar with a kurita; it’s an obscure creature… Continue Reading “Bukana Illustrated: Druid vs. Kurita”
This is a new series of articles that will discuss various ethnolinguistic groups within Bukana and beyond. An ethnolinguistic group is an umbrella term for a number of tribes that are joined together by common language and traditions. For instance, today we are looking… Continue Reading “Cultures: Tigayon Tribes”
Our Bukana game uses the Feat rules presented in the 5E Core Rules. Instead of being optional, as they are in that document, they are the standard for us, although we will present optional rules for NOT using them. The portrayal of race has… Continue Reading “New Rules: Cultural & Tribal Feats”
Pahli is the Bhodhani god of mazes, secrets, and enigmas. In that far-off land, they are but a single minor divinity amongst a multitude of gods. However, in the last several centuries, their worship has transcended that pantheon and has now spread out from… Continue Reading “World of Bukana: Pahli-Cha, the Puzzle-Walk”
Bukana means “Gateway.” That is because it is the trade hub of its world. The people of the Sea of Skulls have grown rich and powerful because of the influx of goods flowing into the region from far off lands. The waters off the… Continue Reading “World of Bukana: Foreigners”