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Mathew Circus asked this question about Kings of the Wyld (The Band, #1):
Great book! I'm just here to ask how many hours you spent searching through D&D's monster manuals for inspiration for the many creatures referenced and featured in this tale?
Nicholas Eames Quite a bit! And also some Final Fantasy bestiaries as well!

One encounter in particular, when they meet the ettercap in the Heartwyld and it misleads…moreQuite a bit! And also some Final Fantasy bestiaries as well!

One encounter in particular, when they meet the ettercap in the Heartwyld and it misleads them, was based on a campaign I ran with my brother when we were kids. My ettercap was a mischievous, devious, yoda-like character, so I threw that in there as an homage to those good old days!

Thanks for reading it, and for the question! I really appreciate both! (less)
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