Holy Smite Squad: Playing an All-Cleric Party in D&D
Ever look at a party lineup and think, "What if everyone could heal and lay down divine judgment?" Welcome to the world of the all-Cleric party—a holy (or unholy) team that's ready to smite evil, cure wounds, and carry the party with a variety of...
Speak With Dead #31: All of My Love and Resentment
Bringing back a blast from our Nerdarchy Past. Welcome back to Speak with Dead series. Coming to you from across the cosmos tonight, our in house agony aunt, the Necromancer with the Answer, has collected a few missives that require advisement. Tonight, Maxillae the Mad draws...
Zoo Mafia: The Button—Precision Under Pressure
So, you’re eyeing the Button playbook in Zoo Mafia, huh? Good choice. If the crew’s a machine, the Button isn’t the engine—that’s someone else’s job—but they’re definitely the trigger. The sharp, focused precision. The one who steps up when finesse and firepower are the only...
The Fearsome Cheer of San-Tac-Laus and His Minions: Holiday RPG Adventure ideas
In the frosty depths of the Winterveil, there lies a legend both whimsical and terrifying: San-Tac-Laus, the Christmas Beholder. A glittering icon of festive doom, San-Tac-Laus spreads a twisted sort of joy across the realms, aided by his faithful minions—Cheerzs, a jolly Spectator, and the...
The Ultimate Guide to Running Holiday-Themed RPG Games: One-Shots and Campaign Ideas with Whimsy and Wonder
Holidays bring more than festive cheer—they're the perfect excuse to sprinkle some extra magic into your RPG sessions. Whether you're playing D&D, Pathfinder, or another system, holiday-themed games offer a unique opportunity to blend seasonal whimsy with high-stakes adventure. Let’s explore how to craft unforgettable...
The Traveling Troubadours: An All-Bard D&D Party
Imagine you’re walking into a tavern—not just any tavern, but one so raucous and lively that the floors vibrate with the stomping of feet, tankards slosh over with frothy ale, and laughter echoes off the rafters. Then you realize it’s not just one bard performing...
Elemental Destruction: Powering Up the Tarrasque with New Abilities
The Tarrasque in Dungeons & Dragons is a legendary monster—the kind of creature meant to bring kingdoms to their knees and lay waste to entire landscapes. With an AC of 25, massive HP pool, [caption id="attachment_43751" align="alignright" width="285"] The tarraque as seen in the fifth edition...
Zoo Mafia: The Grifter—Master of the Long Con
If Zoo Mafia were a play, the Grifter would be the star performer. Equal parts actor, con artist, and puppeteer, the Grifter is the crew’s face and finesse, weaving lies and spinning stories to get what the team needs. Whether you’re playing a smooth-talking orangutan,...
The Legend of Tarlokh, the Twin-Tides Leviathan
Ever stumbled across something in real life that immediately screams D&D inspiration? That’s exactly what happened when my son showed me a picture of a two-headed turtle. Naturally, my mind leapt straight to dragon turtles—those massive, mythical oceanic titans. But then the question hit me:...
Beware the Feast Golem: A D&D Thanksgiving Encounter Worth Gobbling Up
Thanksgiving in the USA is a time of togetherness, gratitude, and… battling a sentient, shambling construct made of food? Welcome to the chaotic world of the Feast Golem, a deliciously devious monster that combines the spirit of the holiday with the chaos of Dungeons &...
