Rob Cote
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Rob Cote
@plotcompass.ink
Writer + guy who made Plot Compass (launching soon!)
December 31 First Night Dungeon Master Prompt: While the people grow rowdy in the streets, the new year is celebrated differently by the wizards of the tower. They contemplate, they enjoy art, and they toast each other for their good work in the preceding year. It is to be their downfall. #DnD
December 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 31 First Night Writing Prompt: A misfit 20-something finds community when they stumble upon a First Night celebration.
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In cities across North America, December 31 is First Night, a community celebration of the New Year through the arts. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 30 Rizal Day Dungeon Master Prompt: One of the top critics of the ruling class, someone whose ideas have been shared broadly across the land, has been disappeared. #DnD
December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 30 Rizal Day Writing Prompt: A writer is surprised by the arrival of the secret police, come to take them away for seditionist writing.
December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In the Philippines, December 30 is Rizal Day, a national holiday commemorating the life and death of the national hero, José Rizal. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 29 Constitution Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Invite your party to a clandestine meeting at which the draft constitution of a democratic government is being reviewed, hidden away from the rulers. #DnD
December 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 29 Constitution Day Writing Prompt: On a future December 29, with Ireland on the cusp of reunification, a politician gives an address about the Constitution of Ireland.
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In Ireland, December 29 marks Constitution Day, the anniversary of the coming into force of the Constitution of Ireland. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 28 Proclamation Day Dungeon Master Prompt: The sudden declaration of a free colony at the edge of the kingdom has the capital abuzz. #DnD
December 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 28 Proclamation Day Writing Prompt: A precocious child unfurls a scroll in town square to issue a proclamation.
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In South Australia, December 28 is Proclamation Day, commemorating the 1836 establishment of government in the province. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 27 Saint Stephen's Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Borrowing as much or as little else from St. Stephen, conceive of a character for your world to be known as "The Saint of Horses." #DnD
December 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 27 Saint Stephen's Day Writing Prompt: A nonbeliever watches a horse blessing.
December 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In many Eastern Christian countries, December 27 (26th in Western countries) is Saint Stephen's Day, honouring the first Christian martyr and patron saint of horses. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 26 Wren Day Dungeon Master Prompt: Adopt the Wren Day procession more or less as it is and make it into a rural tradition in a corner of your world. #DnD
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 26 Wren Day Writing Prompt: After centuries of human taunting, the wrens take their revenge.
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In Ireland and the Isle of Man, December 26 is Wren Day, a traditional celebration connected to St. Stephen's Day. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 25 Takanakuy Dungeon Master Prompt: The city, normally a place with aspirations of civility, still holds to the old tradition of end-of-year fistfights to settle grievances. Your party has never seen this tradition before. #DnD
December 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 25 Takanakuy Writing Prompt: Christmas dinner takes an interesting turn as two family members settle an argument with a fistfight.
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In the Chumbivilcas Province of Peru, December 25 marks Takanakuy, a festival involving music, dancing, and ritualized fighting. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 24 Kūčios Dungeon Master Prompt: Conceive of a ritual dinner in your world, an event where 12 dishes representing 12 gods or beings or heroes are served. What is the reason for its being celebrated? #DnD
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
December 24 Kūčios Writing Prompt: A Kūčios dinner takes a surprising turn as the apostles themselves join the table.
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In Lithuania, December 24 is Kūčios, the traditional and elaborate Christmas Eve dinner that is one of the most important events of the year. -> 🧵 #YearinYarn
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
December 23 Tibb's Eve Writing Prompt: The winter festival season kicks off with a night of rowdy drinking. When the wizards let loose, weird things tend to happen around the city. #DnD
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM