Portal Author

Jason R. Forbus

Writer, Worldbuilder, Game Master

"And I walked, slowly, upon that never-ending carpet that their fathers had laid over the bones of my fathers." - The Final Reaping
Jason R. Forbus

Who is Jason R. Forbus?

A closer look at Jason R. Forbus’s background, interests, and contributions to The Portal Log.

Jason R. Forbus is the author of novels, fairy tales, poetry and essays. A graduate in Sociology at the University of Aberdeen, he divides his work between consultancies for the United Nations and a passion for literature in all its forms. His books have been translated in over 12 languages.

This profile collects the author’s work, notes, and contributions to The Portal Log.

Articles by Jason R. Forbus

Browse the latest entries, guides, and notes written by Jason R. Forbus for The Portal Log.

Why My Best D&D Puzzles Always Come to Me at the Wrong Time

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Why My Best D&D Puzzles Always Come to Me at the Wrong Time

My best D&D puzzle ideas tend to arrive when I have nothing to write on. Here's how I turn those scattered notes into playable encounters, with clues, hints, and examples from La Notte Eterna. The Puzzlekeeper's Grimoire collects 55 encounters in a free PDF.

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Your Villain Had a Tuesday

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Your Villain Had a Tuesday

The best D&D villains do not sit in a fortress waiting for the party. Give your antagonist a schedule, a weakness, a grievance, and someone they would burn the world for.

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