I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com (print/PDF)or www.drivethrurpg.com (PDF) for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com (print/PDF)or www.drivethrurpg.com (PDF) for “Bhakashal”
October 26, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com (print/PDF)or www.drivethrurpg.com (PDF) for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com (print/PDF)or www.drivethrurpg.com (PDF) for “Bhakashal”
The Bhakashal Setting Manual, complete first draft.
Now in editing, then indexing, then to Lulu.
Getting closer...
Now in editing, then indexing, then to Lulu.
Getting closer...
July 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Bhakashal Setting Manual, complete first draft.
Now in editing, then indexing, then to Lulu.
Getting closer...
Now in editing, then indexing, then to Lulu.
Getting closer...
May 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
October 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Another candidate for Bhakashal Warlock art, by Jen Zee.
Colorful, bold, vibrant, deadly
Colorful, bold, vibrant, deadly
October 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Another candidate for Bhakashal Warlock art, by Jen Zee.
Colorful, bold, vibrant, deadly
Colorful, bold, vibrant, deadly
Roger Dean has a Bhakashal vibe.
November 26, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Roger Dean has a Bhakashal vibe.
More art with a Bhakashal vibe.
Bhakashal has warlock towers and warriors who don’t look like tin cans.
Gotta like that sweet bucket hat on the guy climbing up the tower
Bhakashal has warlock towers and warriors who don’t look like tin cans.
Gotta like that sweet bucket hat on the guy climbing up the tower
October 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
More art with a Bhakashal vibe.
Bhakashal has warlock towers and warriors who don’t look like tin cans.
Gotta like that sweet bucket hat on the guy climbing up the tower
Bhakashal has warlock towers and warriors who don’t look like tin cans.
Gotta like that sweet bucket hat on the guy climbing up the tower
Bhakashal warlocks use swords.
Art by Chris Achilleos
Art by Chris Achilleos
October 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Bhakashal warlocks use swords.
Art by Chris Achilleos
Art by Chris Achilleos
A little slice of Bhakashal
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
A little slice of Bhakashal
I thought it would be fun listing off a consecutive series of campaign journals from the blog to give an idea of what extended play is like in Bhakashal. Follow my Wednesday group through 8 play reports.
Everything you read came out of Bhakashal rules and setting conceits
#TTRPG
#DnD
#Bhakashal
Everything you read came out of Bhakashal rules and setting conceits
#TTRPG
#DnD
#Bhakashal
June 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
I thought it would be fun listing off a consecutive series of campaign journals from the blog to give an idea of what extended play is like in Bhakashal. Follow my Wednesday group through 8 play reports.
Everything you read came out of Bhakashal rules and setting conceits
#TTRPG
#DnD
#Bhakashal
Everything you read came out of Bhakashal rules and setting conceits
#TTRPG
#DnD
#Bhakashal
Bhakashal has a combat critical mechanic, I discuss its implementation and playtesting here:
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2022/11/game...
TLDR - Bhakashal criticals increase engagement and tactical play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2022/11/game...
TLDR - Bhakashal criticals increase engagement and tactical play
April 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Bhakashal has a combat critical mechanic, I discuss its implementation and playtesting here:
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2022/11/game...
TLDR - Bhakashal criticals increase engagement and tactical play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2022/11/game...
TLDR - Bhakashal criticals increase engagement and tactical play
One of the advantages Bhakashal has over many other TTRPGs is extensive playtesting. My after school D&D program gives me the opportunity to try out every step of the design.
Case in point, in Bhakashal, when you reach 7th level and above, you can try to join Bhakashal nobility
Case in point, in Bhakashal, when you reach 7th level and above, you can try to join Bhakashal nobility
June 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
One of the advantages Bhakashal has over many other TTRPGs is extensive playtesting. My after school D&D program gives me the opportunity to try out every step of the design.
Case in point, in Bhakashal, when you reach 7th level and above, you can try to join Bhakashal nobility
Case in point, in Bhakashal, when you reach 7th level and above, you can try to join Bhakashal nobility
Chris Achilleos draws the perfect Bhakashal mercenary.
Achilleos is a beast.
Achilleos is a beast.
November 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Chris Achilleos draws the perfect Bhakashal mercenary.
Achilleos is a beast.
Achilleos is a beast.
All of the playable group illustrations for Bhakashal are done. Ferran has put them on one page, all to scale by height.
It’s gorgeous
Hire real people, get amazing art.
It’s gorgeous
Hire real people, get amazing art.
April 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
All of the playable group illustrations for Bhakashal are done. Ferran has put them on one page, all to scale by height.
It’s gorgeous
Hire real people, get amazing art.
It’s gorgeous
Hire real people, get amazing art.
Curious about sandbox style open world gaming?
Bhakashal has you covered!
A blog post discussing the 10 biggest misconceptions about this style of play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2025/07/buil...
Bhakashal has you covered!
A blog post discussing the 10 biggest misconceptions about this style of play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2025/07/buil...
Dweller of the Forbidden City
Building Bhakashal – Sandbox Style Open World Gaming I’ve been running sandbox style open world games for about 15 years now, and I’ve not...
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Curious about sandbox style open world gaming?
Bhakashal has you covered!
A blog post discussing the 10 biggest misconceptions about this style of play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2025/07/buil...
Bhakashal has you covered!
A blog post discussing the 10 biggest misconceptions about this style of play
dwelleroftheforbiddencity.blogspot.com/2025/07/buil...
Deities and Demigods had some cool monsters as well, and all are perfect fits for Bhakashal
#TTRPG
#AD&D1e
#Bhakashal
#TTRPG
#AD&D1e
#Bhakashal
June 23, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Deities and Demigods had some cool monsters as well, and all are perfect fits for Bhakashal
#TTRPG
#AD&D1e
#Bhakashal
#TTRPG
#AD&D1e
#Bhakashal
Come discover beautiful Bhakashal!
Don’t mind the monsters, they do bite!
Don’t mind the monsters, they do bite!
April 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Come discover beautiful Bhakashal!
Don’t mind the monsters, they do bite!
Don’t mind the monsters, they do bite!
Bhakashal warrior style, courtesy of Barry Windsor Smith
October 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Bhakashal warrior style, courtesy of Barry Windsor Smith
Bhakashal is a tropical setting, so warriors wear less armor than their D&D counterparts
The armor rules in Bhakashal support warriors with less coverage by giving them compensating speed bonuses, and beefing up the shield rules
Add an initiative system that rewards speed, and combat is fierce
The armor rules in Bhakashal support warriors with less coverage by giving them compensating speed bonuses, and beefing up the shield rules
Add an initiative system that rewards speed, and combat is fierce
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Bhakashal is a tropical setting, so warriors wear less armor than their D&D counterparts
The armor rules in Bhakashal support warriors with less coverage by giving them compensating speed bonuses, and beefing up the shield rules
Add an initiative system that rewards speed, and combat is fierce
The armor rules in Bhakashal support warriors with less coverage by giving them compensating speed bonuses, and beefing up the shield rules
Add an initiative system that rewards speed, and combat is fierce
Prepped a new exotic magic merchant for tomorrow's game. I'm using the "stink bug" by @rexbrews.world's magical bugs (available on his Patreon). Also, I'm using a scroll of "Swampwater" and a scroll of "Morshoggol’s Magnificent
Mount" from @blackdragoncan.bsky.social (link below).
#ttrpg #dnd #npc
Mount" from @blackdragoncan.bsky.social (link below).
#ttrpg #dnd #npc
The Bhakashal Spell Book - Ian J Slater | DriveThruRPG
The Bhakashal Spell Book is the first publication for the setting of Bhakashal, a 1e AD&D retroclone compatible with old-school D&D and OSR games (OD&D, D&D, AD&D, Castles and Crus...
www.drivethrurpg.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Prepped a new exotic magic merchant for tomorrow's game. I'm using the "stink bug" by @rexbrews.world's magical bugs (available on his Patreon). Also, I'm using a scroll of "Swampwater" and a scroll of "Morshoggol’s Magnificent
Mount" from @blackdragoncan.bsky.social (link below).
#ttrpg #dnd #npc
Mount" from @blackdragoncan.bsky.social (link below).
#ttrpg #dnd #npc
OK, I need some design advice.
I’m making a AD&D retroclone called Bhakashal.
I’ve finished the Bhakashal Setting Manual (essentially the Bhakashal DMG + Monster Manual).
It’s clocking in at approx 400 pages.
I’m making a AD&D retroclone called Bhakashal.
I’ve finished the Bhakashal Setting Manual (essentially the Bhakashal DMG + Monster Manual).
It’s clocking in at approx 400 pages.
October 22, 2024 at 4:12 AM
OK, I need some design advice.
I’m making a AD&D retroclone called Bhakashal.
I’ve finished the Bhakashal Setting Manual (essentially the Bhakashal DMG + Monster Manual).
It’s clocking in at approx 400 pages.
I’m making a AD&D retroclone called Bhakashal.
I’ve finished the Bhakashal Setting Manual (essentially the Bhakashal DMG + Monster Manual).
It’s clocking in at approx 400 pages.
Bhakashal warlock inspiration
Image by Facezero
Image by Facezero
December 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Bhakashal warlock inspiration
Image by Facezero
Image by Facezero
Roger Dean perfectly captures the Bhakashal vibe
March 19, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Roger Dean perfectly captures the Bhakashal vibe
Bhakashal is a retroclone.
The Bhakashal monster tables integrate selections from the AD&D 1e MM, MM2 and FF, combined with new Bhakashal monsters.
Algoids are the perfect for the setting, obviously the creation of Warlocks, their immunity to fireballs and lightning is the tell.
The Bhakashal monster tables integrate selections from the AD&D 1e MM, MM2 and FF, combined with new Bhakashal monsters.
Algoids are the perfect for the setting, obviously the creation of Warlocks, their immunity to fireballs and lightning is the tell.
April 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Bhakashal is a retroclone.
The Bhakashal monster tables integrate selections from the AD&D 1e MM, MM2 and FF, combined with new Bhakashal monsters.
Algoids are the perfect for the setting, obviously the creation of Warlocks, their immunity to fireballs and lightning is the tell.
The Bhakashal monster tables integrate selections from the AD&D 1e MM, MM2 and FF, combined with new Bhakashal monsters.
Algoids are the perfect for the setting, obviously the creation of Warlocks, their immunity to fireballs and lightning is the tell.
Joe Jusko John Carter, Warlord of Mars
Burroughs is the Bhakashal vibe
Burroughs is the Bhakashal vibe
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Joe Jusko John Carter, Warlord of Mars
Burroughs is the Bhakashal vibe
Burroughs is the Bhakashal vibe