Welcome to the Lantern in the Bramble

Whether you’ve stumbled in from the brambles, followed a whispering Fay, or arrived via a curious link, I’m glad you’re here.

This blog is my creative hearth—home to solo RPG adventures, whimsical bestiary entries, homebrew rules, and the occasional cyberpunk detour. I’m Stu, a long-time miniature painter turned blogger and occasional creator of maps, and this space is where I share the worlds I build, the creatures I conjure, and the stories I play through.

🧭 What You’ll Find Here

• 🦊 Fay & Fantasy: Dive into original bestiary entries like the Thistlekin, Merribane, and Hollow Piper. Each creature comes with lore, stats, and sometimes even an illustrations.
• 📜 Solo Campaigns: Follow my ongoing adventures, including the Bay of Spirits saga and occasional one-shots in Otari and beyond.
• 🛠️ Homebrew Rules: Modular mechanics, solo play tweaks, and system-neutral ideas to enrich your own games.
• 🕶️ Cyberpunk Corner: A growing archive of neon-lit solo experiments and retro-futurist musings.
• 🎲 Reviews & Rambles: Thoughts on classic RPGs, rediscovered gems, and tools that make solo play sing.

🌟 Popular Posts to Start With

• Thistlekin – Fay Bestiary Entry
• Bay of Spirits: Solo Adventure Log
• Call of Cthulhu Solo Setup
• Crimson Eals – Creatures of the Blood Red Stream

🧵 Join the Conversation

I love hearing from fellow solo players, world-builders, and curious wanderers. Feel free to leave a comment, share your own ideas, or just say hello. You can also subscribe to my newsletter below for monthly musings, creature features, and behind-the-scenes sketches.

🦉 Stay Awhile

If you’re not sure where to go next, try exploring by category, browsing the latest posts, or checking out the Bay of Spirits campaign. And if you’re a fan of foxes, bards, or Fay with questionable motives—you’re in good company.

Thanks for visiting. May your dice roll true and your stories unfold with wonder.

Stu @thewildduckdude.