Voting has now started for this year’s Gen Con EN World RPG awards, better known as ‘The Ennies’. It is open to everyone on a one vote per category per person basis. Voting ends on July 21st.

The Lone Wolf Adventure Game is nominated for:

• Best Rules
• Best Family Game
• Best Production Values

For Sommerlund and the Kai!

Traditionally, it is a time for families to get together and enjoy the ‘Kaltveror’, a large festive meal consisting mainly of roasted beef (or wild boar or venison) and various boiled and roasted root vegetables. A buttery tuber mash, called Knölmosa, which is copiously laced with Laumspur and Alether berries, is specially prepared for the Kaltveror and is only served with this festive dish; it is served at no other time. The invigorating herbs fortify and strengthen one’s physical constitution at a time of the year when most physical activities are limited, and there is a need to eat well in order to nourish one’s body. This dietary observance originates from the habit shown by Sommlending animals, particularly bears, that follow the law of nature and hibernate throughout winter months to rejuvenate and to preserve life. The Sommlending believe that in order to best resist the cold, it is necessary to eat more fatty and meaty foods during Kaltangor (winter) when one’s body can better absorb rich and nutritional foods at this time due to a slower metabolic rate. Fortified beers, wines and mead that have been made during the year are finally fermented to be ready in time for drinking on Kaltmarn.

After the Kaltveror is over, there follows the giving of gifts and recitals of Old Sommlending poems by the children and young adults of the family. These recitals culminate with a family rendition of the Sommersang, the national anthem of Sommerlund, and a few minutes of silent prayer to the Gods Kai and Ishir to watch over the family and keep it safe from the depredations of winter.

Since MS 3800, it has become traditional for the Royal Houses of Sommerlund and Durenor to exchange formal gifts on Kaltmarn. These exchanges take place in the capitals (Holmgard and Hammerdal) where the ambassadors of each realm, at their respective embassies, serve a lavish Kaltveror feast for the King and Royal Family of the host nation.

To help you celebrate your own Kaltmarn on December 15th, here are some festive ‘Saol Kaltmarn’ (‘Happy Kaltmarn’) jpegs that you can send to friends and family next Tuesday (12/15).

Saol Kaltmarn!
For Sommerlund and the Kai!

The Maps of Magnamund Collection is produced in sets of 4 maps. They are licensed and sold by Cubicle 7 Entertainment Ltd., the company that publishes the Lone Wolf Adventure Game. Sets 1-7 are scheduled for publication in November 2015. You can pre-order Maps of Magnamund sets from Cubicle 7.

• Pre-order Maps of Magnamund Set 1
• Pre-order Maps of Magnamund Set 2
• Pre-order Maps of Magnamund Set 3
• Pre-order The World of Magnamund Poster Map

Set 1 (pre-order)

Set 2 (pre-order)

Set 3 (pre-order)

Set 4

Set 5

Set 6

Set 7

Set 8 (forthcoming)

Map 29: Kasland

Map 30: Starn, Boden & Ilion

Map 31: Central Tentarias

Map 32: Midsea & Eastern Tentarias

Set 9 (forthcoming)

Map 33: Siyen

Map 34: Lunarlia, Siyen & Naaros

Map 35: Kaum, Halia & Lunarlia

Map 36: Southern Lunaria & The Kelderwastes

Set 10 — Bonus Maps (forthcoming)

Map 37: Northern Sadi Desert

Map 38: Southern Sadi Desert

Map 39: Southern Kalte & Northern Darklands

Map 40: Southeastern Kalte & Northeastern Darklands

The World of Magnamund Poster Map (pre-order)

What you’ll see in the Flags of Magnamund archive are my original flag designs. Francesco Mattioli and I intend to publish this collection in a glossy full colour book at some time in the future. Francesco will paint new (and much better!) flags for the book and I’ll write background text for each one.

For Sommerlund and the Kai!

Jon Hodgson (Art Director) is so delighted with the finished product that he took these photos for you to see straight away. Jon has also confirmed that the shipment has begun its journey to C7 warehouses in the USA and UK.

LWAG will be launched officially at this year’s Gen Con (Indianapolis July 30 – August 3). I will be there to chat with fans and sign copies of the game. It’s not often I get a chance to visit the States these days, so this is a rare opportunity to come and say ‘Hi’. And if you bring your Lone Wolf books with you, I’ll be very happy to sign them.

If you can’t make it to Gen Con, you can pre-order Lone Wolf Adventure Game.

For Sommerlund and the Kai!

I’m pleased to confirm that I’ll be attending this year’s Gen Con USA, July 31 – August 2. Event registration is now live. I’ll be one of the panel of guest speakers at the Interactive Fiction aka Choose Your Own Adventure seminar (SEM1578846) at 2pm on Friday July 31. You can register on the Gen Con site.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to access the seminar. The seminar is for ticket holders only, but the good news is that the tickets are free. You can get your ticket via the seminar link above. Be sure to secure your seat asap as availability is limited (150 seats only) and they’re filling up fast!

1. Register for Gen Con.
2. Get your ticket for the seminar.