ARCADIA 16

Hello MCDM Patrons,

This is your James Introcaso, back with a buttery new issue of ARCADIA. Let’s take a walk inside issue 16.

Cover Art by Miska Fredman

Miska’s maps have long graced the pages of ARCADIA, but now we’re putting this copacetic cartographer’s work on the cover! I definitely want to adventure in this flying continent of dragons, volcanoes, and (hopefully well maintained) rope bridges. It’s great to see what lurks in the mind of an artistic genius, and now this map lives in my head and heart too.

Masterwork Artisans by Jamie Flecknoe with illustrations by Gustavo Pelissari

Do you want a sweet new sword, but are too low-level to brave the lich’s dungeon to get the nine lives stealer inside? Does that breastplate need an upgrade, but you can’t afford an enchanter? This article has you covered with new nonmagical materials for crafting superior armor, ammunition, and weapons. Now almost any adventurer can afford to slice down foes with an obsidian greataxe while looking good in a suit of celestial silver chainmail!

The Crowned Genie by Ahmed Aljabry with illustrations by Martin Sobr

Born inside rare geodes, crowned genies carry incredible power. The evil ones cast knowledge-stealing curses, and the good create and preserve life. The jewels embedded in their elemental heads serve as a sign to others that these are exceptional genies. Forming an alliance with a crowned genie is as great a boon as making an enemy of one is a danger. Tread carefully, mortals!

The Blackweald by Michael E. Shea with illustrations by Mathes Graef

Folks visiting Mercy Street keep disappearing. What’s more concerning is that hours after a victim goes missing, the person who reported the disappearance forgets ever having met the person. Something big and sinister lurks in the city district’s shadows, devouring more than flesh and bones. Can the adventurers figure out what’s hiding in plain sight before it erases them in this encounter for 7th-level characters?

Join the MCDM Community

You can come hang out on Discord and Reddit with a bunch of other MCDM fans about ARCADIA, The Illrigger, Beastheart and Monstrous Companions, Kingdoms & Warfare, Strongholds & Followers, and “Flee Mortals!” The MCDM Monster Book. Plus we’re getting ready for our playtest of the next MCDM class, the Talent!

Now back to ARCADIA 17!

—James & the ARCADIA crew

FAQs

Q: How long will I be able to download the ARCADIA PDF attached to this post?

A: Indefinitely. Though this wasn’t the case at launch, our policy has changed. All issues of ARCADIA remain attached to their launch posts. You can read more about it here.

Q: I know someone who wants to get a copy of ARCADIA, but they don't want to use Patreon. Is there somewhere else they can get it?

A: Definitely, and we understand! That's why, when we post the current issue of ARCADIA to Patreon, we add it to the MCDM Shop at the same time :D. On the MCDM Shop an issue of ARCADIA is $12.

Q: I want to submit an article for ARCADIA. How do I do that?

A: Thanks for your interest, but we currently don’t accept open submissions — you can check out this post to learn more about how we source articles for ARCADIA.

Q: What is this... an FAQ for ANTS? I have a question and it's not one of the ones listed here!

A: Oh no! D: If you need help with anything MCDM-related, email our support inbox (hello@mcdmproductions.com) and we'll respond as soon as we can. We're looking forward to reaching the point where we can bring on a dedicated support team member to help everyone lickety-split, but until we get there we try to check for new messages every week or two. We've got many tools at our disposal, so rest assured that when you hear back from us we will do everything we can to make sure you're taken care of! :)