“But it can be difficult for some players to throw themselves into the back-and-forth of high-energy role-play, particularly if other players at the table seem confident and breezy. Besides, introversion is the perfect misdirection in itself. “I think there’s a lot of intrigue to come about from a character who is quiet and contemplative, but still uses pranks and misdirection in combat and roleplay. “These characters can be shy, and quiet, and even keep to themselves,” they say. In fact, says Shannon, just because the characters are fey that doesn’t mean they all have to be played as extroverted or over the top. While the book is populated with mystical creatures, flamboyant characters, and a new subclass called the trickster monk, that doesn’t mean players on the introverted side should avoid them. “When we started development, we felt the fey realm was a little underdeveloped,” Shannon recalls. “ Malcolm Wilson was, at the time, GMing a campaign for us that used a lot of fey with very alien minds and goals, so when we decided we wanted to do a book, we naturally gravitated towards that area as we were already having a lot of fun with it in our own campaign.”
With over 50 creatures, a new subclass, and a module, Faerie Fire has a lot to add to the fairy realm. But at the same time, the fey plane is very dangerous, very darkly seductive–so that 80s synthwave vibe seemed like a perfect fit.”
So something bold and vibrant and fun was a must. “I wanted an aesthetic that was a bit different from what a lot of players were used to in their bestiaries,” says Shannon of the neon style, “and we wanted to do something that artists would be excited about contributing to. One look at the cover illustration will tell you everything you need to know about the adventures that await within: it’s bright, colorful, and energetic, with danger lurking just beneath the surface. Shannon Campbell is the Editor-In-Chief of Faerie Fire, and they had some time to chat with Geek & Sundry about the supplement and its glorious neon aesthetic, tips for playing a character inspired by the fae, and the new supplement Astrolago Press is working on now.įaerie Fire is one of the rare cases where you can judge a book by the cover. You might be adventuring in a wondrous world, but you can help the real one at the same time! Do the haunting Wilds call to you? Can you imagine walking inside a dream, through a place where magic runs rampant and colors are unbound? If so, you need to add Faerie Fire, a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons supplement by Astrolago Press, to your campaign faster than you can say “fae.” To celebrate Pride month, Faerie Fire is currently on sale with all profits benefitting LGBTQ+ causes.
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