myrmepropagandist on Nostr: Here is a Roman D20 carved from crystal in the 3rd century AD. These were used, ...
Here is a Roman D20 carved from crystal in the 3rd century AD. These were used, historians suspect for telling fortunes. However, no one can *prove* they weren't used for some kind role playing game. Which is what getting a fortune told with a die is kind of like anyways if you ask me.
"roll for initiative"
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