The Cognitive Realm

How to Run the Stormlight RPG blog, with a chasmfiend in combat with three armored shardbearers.
Apr 02, 2026
Taking on the role of game master involves extra preparation for game night and a lot of responsibility during play. As a Stormlight GM, you guide the adventure, control the adversaries, and arbitrate the rules of the game. I can’t promise that it’ll go smoothly, but I can wish you good luck.
Illustrations of a blonde robed woman, a dragon, a warrior in armor, and two youths with the text "Meet the Artists."
Mar 26, 2026
Hoid knows his stuff. And the artists who have brought his stories to life know theirs. If you're interested in owning this art for yourself, check out Hoid's Storybook Campaign on BackerKit until March 27th, then keep an eye out for their release on the Dragonsteel Store. 
The cover image for "Hoid's Storybook Collection" live on BackerKit. Depicts Hoid and Shallan meeting in a garden.
Mar 03, 2026
At this point, the members of Team Dragonsteel are crowdfunding veterans, and many of our devoted readers are too. But each campaign has its own unique features, and we want to make sure you’re up to speed on the details as we go live today with Hoid’s Storybook Collection. This article aims to answer any questions you may have about Dragonsteel’s latest campaign on BackerKit. 
The book cover for "The ChasmFriends Get A Pet."
Mar 02, 2026
The ChasmFriends made their debut at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 and promptly captured the hearts of everyone who met them—and now, as part of Hoid's Storybook Collection, they're ready for their close-up.
Holiday decor and an open book mark the advent of another holiday season. Photo by Sabina Sturzu on Unsplash.
Dec 22, 2025
However you celebrate the season, we at Dragonsteel wish you happy holidays! We’ve tuned in to some familiar faces here to see what they are most looking forward to during the holiday break, getting a peek at their favorite holiday movies, traditions, and treats.
Brandon Sanderson and The Eye of the World
Dec 19, 2025
BRANDON: Why should you read the Wheel of Time? Well, the Wheel of Time is excellently written. Robert Jordan’s mastery of prose is unparalleled in writing. I think he’s one of the best with viewpoint and with just descriptions that we have.The Wheel of Time feels kind of luxurious in its writing compared to a lot of contemporary sci-fi/fantasy. There’s just a feel to them that I really like that you might enjoy as well.