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Coming up with great, evocative art is a major part of creating almost any tabletop role playing game. When you’re able to work with an artist who is very much in tune with the required genre, the results can be stupefying. ‘I have been working with Mongoose Publishing for the last couple of...

The latest product has just been released for Traveller, and so now you have everything you need to create your very own universe with the Sector Construction Guide! You can grab your copy right now at: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/products/sector-construction-guide The Sector...

When coming up with a futuristic take on mythology, there are a great many approaches one can take. As a writer, you’re free to treat the ancient myths as canon and run with the existing storytelling. The only thing left to do is fill in the gaps between where the original stories ended and the...

Midgard’s single city is a mega-metropolis comprised of 32 different zones, each with its own aesthetics and culture. Some zones still retain their original names, others have been renamed, often to reflect their purpose. Designing such an extensive capital is no easy task, but it does allow...

Outside of the mega-metropolis where most humans on Midgard live, snow-born monsters roam the lands. Their most distinguishing trait: an aversion to humanity. Although Nordic myth certainly has its own creatures list, the way we approach monsters is rooted in 18th century Gothic literature, but...

Shield Maidens uses mythology as a basis for its worldbuilding, and despite how detailed Norse mythology is, we needed more. Creating The Grove, serving as a reminder of the past bounty of the realm was key, and entrusting its care to the Shield Maidens was pivotal. The Grove rests deep beneath...

When introducing fantasy ancestries, it is always interesting to see what kind of approach a particular story or game takes: are we getting Tolkienesque lineages, or are the authors trying to do something different with them? At Mongoose Publishing, we were keen to create a truly original take...

In Shield Maidens, every player takes on the role of a female warrior. Shield Maidens aren’t necessarily born female, but all serve under the auspices of the rebel goddess Freya. Even though they are a single group, there’s a lot of variety to be enjoyed during character creation. After...

We’ve given information on the Shield Maidens, Freya, and will be unveiling the nine realms, gods, and the other species to be encountered. So, it’s now time to begin revealing the rules system Shield Maidens uses. To undertake a Standard Action, players roll 2D6, then add their appropriate...

Today, we’re divulging what the cosmos really looks like, as Yggdrasil is dying, and Midgard has been shrouded in an endless winter for far too long now. The author is Alison Cybe and we love what they came up with, as they managed to stay true to Norse mythology while updating the entire...

There’s a special kind of excitement permeating the offices of Mongoose HQ, as we’re formally announcing the official Shield Maidens Kickstarter dates today! We’ll be launching our newest crowdfunding project on the 1st of April – and that’s definitely not an April Fool’s joke! It’s always...

There’s a special kind of excitement permeating the offices of Mongoose HQ, as we’re formally announcing the official Shield Maidens Kickstarter dates today! We’ll be launching our newest crowdfunding project on the 1st of April – and that’s definitely not an April Fool’s joke! It’s always...

300,000 years ago, an ancient race of aliens ruled the galaxy… maybe. They wiped themselves out... sort of. The war is still happening to this day... kind of. You know what? Never mind all that. You need to save the galaxy! Hardbacks are now in stock and pre-ordered copies are already on their...

300,000 years ago, an ancient race of aliens ruled the galaxy… maybe. They wiped themselves out... sort of. The war is still happening to this day... kind of. You know what? Never mind all that. You need to save the galaxy! Hardbacks are now in stock and pre-ordered copies are already on their...

Ever wanted to run your own tight-knit unit of hard-as-beans killers? Ever wanted to travel to new, exotic worlds and almost legally kill everyone while getting paid for it? Well now you can! With this handy all-in-one box set you can learn everything you need to know about raising your force...