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The Drow Pantheon – Part 1

By David Cromie on March 31, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Epic Games Layoffs Hit a Man Fighting for His Life

By David Cromie on March 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Halflings: Home is Where the Hearth is

By David Cromie on March 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Firefly set to return

By Imogen Jones on March 18, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Trailer Thoughts

By David Cromie on March 18, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Tieflings: A Species Born in Exile and Hatred

By David Cromie on March 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )
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The drow pantheon—the Dark Seldarine—reveals that their worship isn’t just about evil, but about psychology. In a society dominated by Lolth’s cruelty, each god offers a different response to oppression. Vhaeraun represents ambition and equality for those cast aside, while Selvetarm offers a stripped-down existence of violence and purpose. These choices reflect survival strategies—ways for individuals to reclaim control, identity, or meaning in a world where power is everything. In 2022, when I was diagnosed with cancer, my world shrank overnight. Suddenly, everything felt uncertain — whether I’d live, whether my mortgage would hold, whether my family and girlfriend were coping, whether I’d even be able to keep working. But through all of that fear, there was one thing I never had to question: whether I could access the care I needed. 🚨🚨 FRIEREN SEASON 3 CONFIRMED 🚨🚨 #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #ttrpg #gaming #dndmeme Halflings, or the Hin, are often seen as simple folk — lovers of good food, warm homes, and quiet lives. But beneath that simplicity lies something far more meaningful. In a world defined by conflict and conquest, halflings embody a philosophy closer to Epicurean thought: that true happiness comes from modest pleasures, strong relationships, and freedom from fear. Their focus on family, storytelling, and shared tradition reveals a culture built not on power, but on connection. #dndgram #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons5e #gaming #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #baldursgate3 #ttrpgmemes #dndmeme It’s a Brand New Day for Spider-Man—and honestly? The MCU might finally be cooking again. The new trailer teases a darker, more unstable Peter Parker, still clinging to Ned and MJ after losing everything, while something far more dangerous brews beneath the surface. Mutation, Man-Spider vibes, Punisher entering the mix, and Scorpion finally getting his shot… this film looks stacked with tension, chaos, and emotional fallout. Tieflings in Dungeons & Dragons are more than devil-touched outsiders — they are a study in inherited stigma and identity under pressure. Born into a world that mistrusts them on sight, they embody what psychologists might call “social death”: a state where rejection becomes expected, and survival demands adaptation. Some respond by seeking belonging — building tight, resilient communities forged through shared hardship. Others turn inward, developing fierce independence where vulnerability feels like a risk too great to take. Neither path is weakness; both are human responses to a world that has already made up its mind.

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Galavant (2015) TV Pilot Review

By Imogen Jones on January 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Galavant follows the adventures of a brave warrior in his pursuit to defeat an evil king and win back his true love. When I first read about Galavant I was confused. A […]

Join SXSW 2015 Global Army of Volunteers

By Jenny Tang on January 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

In two months time, me and thousands of people from around the world will descend upon Austin, Texas for the annual South By Southwest festival (SXSW 2015). For those who have yet […]

Interview with Cosplayers Courtoon & Missyeru

By Jenny Tang on January 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

At Eirtakon 2014, we had the opportunity to interview cosplayers Courtney “Courtoon” Morelock and Missyeru. Below is our interview with them at Eirtakon 2014. Eirtakon 2014 21st-23rd November 2014, Dublin (Ireland) Eirtakon is the […]

Kill La Kill – Anime Satire at its finest

By David Cromie on December 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Satire is a fine line to walk. You don’t go far enough, you come off as crude. If you go too far you’re in danger of being perceived as rude. It’s never been easy. I, […]

Widdershins-No Rest for the Wicked Review

By Alison on December 26, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

After a number of successful Kickstarter campaigns, Kate Ashwin has been able to put her recently acclaimed web comic Widdershins to print and into a series of stand alone books. Widdershins is […]

Have yourself a nerdy little Christmas

By David Cromie on December 24, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

It’s that time of year, Christmas is upon us and I have been thinking about how can I make this a truly nerdy holiday. First off you’re going to need some tunes to kick off […]

Soul Boys of the Western World (2014) Film Review

By David Cromie on December 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

It seems that in recent years every decade has been defined by its music; rock ‘n’ roll for the 50’s, counter culture for the 60’s, disco in the 70’s and the 80’s […]

Nerdgeist’s Christmas Wishlist

By Imogen Jones on December 16, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Christmas is fast approaching so we thought we’d better get our wishlist into Santa (AKA our parents). This wishlist features items relating to Game of Thrones, Star Wars and of course, Joss […]

The Girl on the Roof (2014) Film Review

By David Cromie on December 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Skeet Ulrich has to be one of the most under appreciated actors out there. From his role as the dreaded Billy Lomas in Scream to his cult success as Jacob Green in Jericho, […]

Sleeping Beauty (2014)-A Musical Review

By siobhanmcken on December 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Magic is real’, or at least it is at the Lyric right now. We, at NG, were given the opportunity to see ‘Sleeping Beauty’ the musical and (music lovers that we are), […]

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