Behind the Forge

The Design Journal

A look inside the creative process behind QuestForge. From character concepts and original mechanics to bespoke adventures and entire worlds, explore the questions, experiments, and discoveries that bring these creations to life.

A City That Remembers Its Dead
Matthew Hughes Matthew Hughes

A City That Remembers Its Dead

What happens when a Necromancer class grows into an entire city? Follow the creative journey from death-work institutions and noir detective stories to a romantic, canal-filled fantasy setting where magic and technology evolve together—and where players help shape the places their characters call home.

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Custodians of the Final Passage
Matthew Hughes Matthew Hughes

Custodians of the Final Passage

What if necromancy wasn't about commanding the dead, but caring for them? Follow the creative journey behind a reimagined Necromancer class, where a River of souls, an overworked Death, and three distinct disciplines transformed a familiar fantasy archetype into an entire profession.

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