The Resplendent Cave

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The Resplendent Cave team has wrapped up their trip to Calgary EXPO!Over the past four days we ran panels, workshops, on...
04/28/2025

The Resplendent Cave team has wrapped up their trip to Calgary EXPO!

Over the past four days we ran panels, workshops, one-shots and mega-games.

It has been an amazing journey, travelling down from Edmonton to provide a weekend of entertainment for con-goers. Our gamemasters gave their all to run games, some of which ran, to almost midnight!

We are grateful for this opportunity from Calgary EXPO and we hope to see everyone again next year!

A unique and integral part of Resplendent Cave games are item trading and the merchant table! Since we want to promote c...
04/03/2025

A unique and integral part of Resplendent Cave games are item trading and the merchant table! Since we want to promote collaboration and the making of new friends, we developed a system where players would earn loot cards such as magic items or gold throughout their adventure.

During the event, players from different tables could gather around the merchants to buy goods, trade items or information with one another.

Through that collaborative effort, players would strategize how to defeat the final boss. As the Resplendent Cave continues to refine the item system, we intend to introduce item crafting in the near future with new NPCs like the alchemist at the merchant table.

One of the new mechanics we're experimenting with is fulu (符籙)!Fulu are paper talismans used to ward away evil spirits a...
03/26/2025

One of the new mechanics we're experimenting with is fulu (符籙)!

Fulu are paper talismans used to ward away evil spirits and offer protection. Some of you might be more familiar with the Japanese version of fulu called ofuda, which you'll see in popular anime like Sailor Moon or Jujutsu Kaisen.

In the Temple of Amitabha, applying the proper fulu to Yaoguais will hinder them in different ways, such as removing their special abilities or making them vulnerable to certain damage types.

We are excited to announce our next Dungeons and Dragons mega-game, The Temple of Amitabha! This event will bring advent...
03/19/2025

We are excited to announce our next Dungeons and Dragons mega-game, The Temple of Amitabha! This event will bring adventurers from all over Edmonton to participate in a massive, collaborative dungeon crawl. This event is a perfect opportunity for Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts to meet and make new friends through shared experiences and achieving a common goal.

Beginners are welcome! Two tables will be designated for beginners to learn and play in a relaxed and patient environment. Don't fret if you're not at a beginner table though. Every gamemaster is excited to teach and welcome newcomers to this amazing table top roleplaying game!

Format:
- 12:30 pm: Doors open
- 1:00 pm: Game begins
- 3:00 pm: Recess and item trading
- 3:30 pm: Game resumes
- 5:00 pm: Game ends and rewards are given

~~* THE TEMPLE OF AMITABHA*~~

For hundreds of years, pilgrims from every corner of the Middle Kingdom have traveled to the Temple of Amitabha, where they might pay homage to the Buddha of Pure Land. Through their devotion, these pilgrims hoped to cultivate themselves so that they might be reborn in Amitabha's Realm of Infinite Light. However, recent travelers to the temple have disappeared, including envoys sent by the Emperor. You and your party have been tasked with investigating the suspicious circumstances around the Temple of Amitabha and, if needed, to purge whatever evil has taken hold there.

If you want to bring your own character:

- 5th (2024) edition D&D ruleset
- Level 5 characters
- Ability Scores will be generated by Standard Array or Point Buy
- Only official content published by Wizard of the Coast is allowed
- No races with innate flying, hovering or gliding speed
- Characters start with basic equipment and no magic items
- Any item cards earned from previous events are allowed
- Pre-made characters will be available upon arrival

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/K7XLMFCY7TAB3AXULHYUUC6K

This new illustration is part of my new D&D campaign, The Yaoguai Kings. Growing up as a Laotian-Canadian, I only knew a...
02/24/2025

This new illustration is part of my new D&D campaign, The Yaoguai Kings. Growing up as a Laotian-Canadian, I only knew about the one Buddha, Guatama, who founded the religion.

During my research for this Asian campaign, I discovered that other Buddhist traditions feature many different kinds of Buddhas.

The one illustrated above my interpretation of Amitabha, the Pure Land Buddha. It's said that after living a life of virtue, a person can be reborn in the Pure Land, where Amitabha resides. From there, they can continue their personal cultivation until they reach Enlightenment.

The next image is the reward card I give to my players after they complete the dungeon: The Temple of Amitabha. For its effects, I want to put as greater emphasis on the rewards being used as a way to support the party, versus strengthening the character who holds the card.

Gaming nights have returned to Chinatown! We've partnered with the Chinatown Longevity Guild to provide a fun and inclus...
02/19/2025

Gaming nights have returned to Chinatown! We've partnered with the Chinatown Longevity Guild to provide a fun and inclusive atmosphere to meet friends, hang out and play some games.

We've got space for board games, video games and trading card games. Even if you're not here to game, you can still drop-in and hang out with us. Just come in, enjoy the vibe and enjoy a night in with friends!

I had a lot of fun with this one! This is Koumphan, a demon king from the Laotian epic, Sang Sinxay. In the story, Khoum...
12/17/2024

I had a lot of fun with this one! This is Koumphan, a demon king from the Laotian epic, Sang Sinxay. In the story, Khoumphan kidnaps Sang Sinxay's aunt, forcing the hero to travel to the Kingdom of Nyak, fighting gods and demons along the way.

For this illustration, I took inspiration from temple mural paintings as seen in the last photo. I wanted to try and capture that style to honour my Laotian heritage.

For his D&D stat block I want to reflect his strength as a nyak and his ability to regenerate/spawn other nyaks. I like that Koumphan has a story-based weakness because it works really well as an adventure hook.

I'm working on a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure! After the Vassal of Shenlong campaign ended, I briefly returned to ru...
11/20/2024

I'm working on a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure! After the Vassal of Shenlong campaign ended, I briefly returned to running your usual western high-fantasy for summer events at Animethon and Comic Expo.

While my gamemasters and players enjoyed those games, I realised that I didn't have the passion for those kinds of settings as I do for games inspired by Asian mythology.

With the new series, I want to use it as an opportunity to explore Laotian art and mythology. In these pictures I'm drawing what's known as a Nyak - a demon similar to creatures like the Oni from Japan or the Yaksha from India.

We had so much fun running our spooky adventure at Edmonton EXPO that we're doing it again! So if you missed our last ev...
10/05/2024

We had so much fun running our spooky adventure at Edmonton EXPO that we're doing it again! So if you missed our last event, don't fret, because this time we'll be at Van Loc Vietnamese Submarine - a cozy shop in the heart of Chinatown, to celebrate the spookiest month of the year!

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In this adventure, two parties will join forces to free the Earth Mother Forest from the curse of the Witch, Helena. You'll sing with flowers, drink with satyrs and dance with the faeries.

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Players of all experience levels are welcome! You may bring your own character or pick up a pregenerated when you arrive.

**If you want to bring your own character:**

5th edition (2014) D&D ruleset. (reverted due to popular demand)
• Level 5 characters.
• Ability Scores will be generated by Standard Array or Point Buy.
• Only official content published by Wizard of the Coast is allowed.
• No races with innate flying, hovering or gliding speed.
• Characters start only with basic equipment.
• Item cards from previous Resplendent Cave events permitted.
• Pre-made characters will be available upon arrival.

Tickets are available through The Resplendent Cave website or these links below:

FRIDAY NIGHT: https://checkout.square.site/buy/MV47MFEV7XE3VRQYJ344GT4T
SATURDAY NIGHT: https://checkout.square.site/buy/36PNXDDRMRJ2XMCPRUUMRNG4

Thank you to everyone who attended our D&D mega-game, The Witch's Woods this weekend!We're grateful to Edmonton Expo wh...
09/22/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our D&D mega-game, The Witch's Woods this weekend!

We're grateful to Edmonton Expo who gave us the opportunity to partner with them to provide quality Dungeons & Dragons content.

Throughout the adventure, all six tables worked together to defeat Helena the Witch and lift her curse from the Earth Mother Forest.

Thank you to my gamemasters Zack McLaughlin Cody Lord Nick Jewell Blik and Stilty Games, Kevin Mohabir, Tammy Moffat, Adam Kepper , and Emily Martin. Without you all, we wouldn't have had the amazing game last night.

We look forward to our next adventure with you all!

Edmonton Expo and The Resplendent Cave have partnered together to bring you a magical Friday night of high-fantasy adven...
09/10/2024

Edmonton Expo and The Resplendent Cave have partnered together to bring you a magical Friday night of high-fantasy adventure! Whether you’re new to D&D or are a seasoned veteran, this event welcomes anyone who wants to join a group of like-minded players to fight monsters and become heroes.

~~**THE WITCH'S WOODS**~~

You and your party have arrived at the Earth Mother’s Forest. These beautiful and sacred woods have been twisted under the influence of Helena the Witch.
Your group of adventurers will fight beside several other parties to reach the Altar of the Earth Mother. Your journey will be fraught with danger, as you fight fey beasts, defend against pumpkin warriors and spar with giant spiders. Can you and your party defeat Helena and restore the woods from her curse?
If you want to bring your own character:
- 5th edition (2014) D&D ruleset
- Level 5 characters
- Ability Scores will be generated by Standard Array or Point Buy
- Only official content published by Wizard of the Coast is allowed
- No races with innate flying, hovering or gliding speed
- Characters start only with basic equipment
- Any item cards earned from previous Resplendent Cave events are allowed
- Pre-made characters will be available upon arrival

**Tickets available through EDMONTON EXPO**
https://store.epic.leapevent.tech/edmonton-expo/2024/dd-epic-game-night-with-the-resplendent-cave

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