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The Gloaming’s Origins
Johnny Fraser-Allen
"The Gloaming" is the culmination of a 20-year journey, merging my passion for folklore's mystique with the influence of cinematic masterpieces. Inspired by the whimsical fantasy of Henson and Froud, and the grounded realism seen in the Lord of the Rings, this project bridges my childhood fascination with creature-driven stories and my professional experiences in fantasy world creation. From early influences like Star Wars and The Dark Crystal to a career at Wētā Workshop designing for iconic films, every moment has been a step toward realizing "The Gloaming."
This world, rich with fey creatures, complex societies, and deep lore, is my homage to the magic of storytelling and creature design. Through 17 years in the film industry, I've funneled every insight into crafting a realm where the mythic meets the cinematic. Now, "The Gloaming" evolves with a monster manual and campaign books, blending D&D role-play with filmic world-building.
As we prepare to share "The Gloaming" with you, I'm thrilled at the prospect of inviting adventurers to explore its wonders and mysteries. This project, a labor of love and a lifetime in the making, is ready to welcome you into its enchanted lands.
Designing Monsters
Matt Rauscher
The Gloaming is an immersive fey world inhabited by truly bizarre faeries with remarkable stories. The fey world has such a rich foundation that the stat blocks for the realm's creatures nearly wrote themselves. The statistics and mechanics, inspired by the captivating tales of Johnny's faeries, are thematic and completely unlike anything available for D&D 5e. The feedback we have received from our tears of playtesters is incredibly exciting. They tell of thrilling moments overcoming challenging monsters with unique mechanics, and roleplaying with quirky and unusual faeries. The good news is that the Gloaming hides many secrets for heroes of sufficient mettle to explore.
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