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In this update:

• Revisiting Pandora
• Second chance at a free download
• Community Copies Update
• Inspiring urban stories

In Greek mythology, the tale of Pandora's Box serves as a (somewhat misogynistic) cautionary story about curiosity and the unintended consequences of our actions. The story is often remembered for releasing all the troubles and sorrows into the world, but it also left something behind as Pandora shut the box — hope.

But do we want hope in a box? I propose that hope is not a finite resource to be contained. Instead, it's a powerful force that grows stronger when cast out into the world.

Hopelessness encourages fear, selfishness, and exclusion of new ideas and paradigms. The act of sharing hope is not a zero-sum game. When we share hope with others, it multiplies, transforming perspectives and inviting inclusion and generosity. Hope invites us to work for a better future. Hope is not just a passive feeling but an active force we can nurture and share. Hope makes lives better.

Thanks for hoping with us.

Pandora's Box

Wondrous Item (box), legendary (requires attunement)

This ornate, intricately crafted box is adorned with depictions of intertwined vines and blooming flowers. It has the following properties:

Hopeful Aura. You emit an aura of hope in a 30-foot radius. Each nonhostile creature in the aura (including you) within this aura has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Shared Hope. As an action, you can open the box, creating a 30-foot radius sphere of hope. All friendly creatures within this sphere gain temporary hit points equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1) at the start of each of their turns for 1 minute. Once used, this feature cannot be used again until the next dawn.

Pandora's Box cannot be closed again once opened. It remains open until its effects end.

I spent an inordinate amount of time fixing bugs in our website this week, so our next bonus encounter isn’t ready yet. Consequently, we’re extending “Tread on Me” another week for anyone who missed it. If you didn’t download it yet, it includes 4 new stat blocks including the first public preview of our in-progress Arcanowright class, 2 unique assistive magic items, fey shenanigans, maps, a free STL, and more.

Community Copies

Thanks to our Patreon members and other donations, we were able to make 28 copies of the Limitless Heroics Coloring Book and 11 copies of Limitless Heroics to our Community Copies program, a total of $580 worth of products!

If you would like a copy and can't afford one, or if you can support this program, follow the appropriate link below!

And if you've had the attitude of, "I'd like one, but I should save it for others who need it more," there's plenty there. We have a lot of hope and generosity in our community! Go ahead and get one, and share the link with those who need one!

Speaking of hope, my second favorite TTRPG is Shadowrun. I love urban fantasy. But cyberpunk as a genre trends pretty dark and hopeless.

But check out 77 Stories in NewEdo from our friends at Salty Games!

NewEdo shines some neon hope and inspiration into any cyberpunk or other urban setting. It's system-agnostic so you can use it with your game engine of choice!

Thanks for your support!

Dale