Pets & Companions in D&D: Why Every Party Needs Them (and How to Use Them Well)
Pets and companions have been part of Dungeons & Dragons since the earliest editions—familiars, animal companions, summoned creatures, loyal mounts, and even strange magical tag-alongs. Yet many tables still treat them as an afterthought or a mechanical hassle. That’s a mistake. [caption id="attachment_89367" align="alignright" width="281"] Players love...
The Cheshire Cat as a Powerful D&D Entity
Reimagining Iconic Tricksters as Fey Powers in Dungeons & Dragons The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland isn’t frightening because it attacks.It’s frightening because it understands the game better than everyone else at the table. It appears when rules stop making sense.It answers questions without answering them.It...
Under the Dome: Beyond the Barrier (D&D – TTPRG)
D&D Adventure Ideas for a Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Campaign Under the Dome is a post-apocalyptic fantasy campaign setting where civilization survives beneath massive arcane domes—barriers built to shield cities from chaos storms capable of rewriting reality itself. Most adventures take place inside those domes. This one doesn’t. This is an...
After the Final Whistle (A D&D adventure in Aether Skies)
An Urban Hunt Adventure in the Skies Genre: Espionage Thriller / Urban Pressure CookerSetting: A floating city immediately after a major Aetherball matchThemes: Panic, misinformation, loyalty, time pressure, hidden enemies The crowd hasn’t even finished cheering when the sky starts to close. In Aether Skies, danger rarely arrives...
Into the Heart of the Forest: A Review of The Old Margreve by Kobold Press
When it comes to fantasy RPG settings, few manage to evoke the same sense of ancient mystery and primal danger as The Old Margreve. Originally a sleeper hit from Kobold Press, this updated edition is no mere reprint—it’s a verdant, living world that welcomes (and...
Welcome to Crystalia: Running a D&D Campaign in the Shimmering Bastion
Crystalia, the heart of the "Under the Dome" campaign setting, is a gleaming, chaotic-fearing metropolis that has stood firm for over a millennium. Encased beneath a magical dome that filters out wild magic and the worst of the monster hordes, this city is a multifaceted...
Voices of the Deep: A Little Mermaid–Inspired D&D Adventure
Whether you are a fan of the original or the live action remake this story has entertained many for decades. This is another story with magic and tragedy easily fitting into a D&D Story. Last week we ventured into the haunted castle and explored Beauty...
Rebellions in Color and Chord: Art as Resistance in the Sky Cities
How Creative Expression Becomes a Weapon Against Oppression in Aether Skies In a world where floating cities rise on towers of Aether and the surface festers with corruption and memory, art isn’t just decoration—it’s warfare. Across the skybound spires of the Aether Skies, culture is tightly controlled....
The Thorncourt Curse: A Beauty and the Beast-Inspired D&D Adventure
Transformation, living constructs, magic spells, and an evil witch if I didn't tell you ahead of time it would sound like a D&D adventure in full swing. Magic is part of so many of these Mouse movies [caption id="attachment_41412" align="alignright" width="300"] Bet you thought zimwi was...
⚔ Brutal Justice: Moral Grayness in Under the Dome
How Players and GMs Can Wield Ruthless Consequences in Their Games “It’s not about right or wrong—it’s about what survives.”—Breaker’s Bounty regular, after throwing a rival into the Black Sands In the world of Under the Dome, survival doesn’t leave much room for polished ideals. Laws are...
Voyage of the Tideborn: A Moana-Inspired D&D Adventure
The tide continues of D&D content inspired by those kids movies the mouse makes. Maybe you watch them with your kids, or nieces and nephews. Maybe you are like me and you embrace your kid at heart and truly enjoy them. Or maybe you don't care...
⚔️ Forged in Blades: Creating the Sword Golem for D&D
"A thousand swords, no soul—only purpose." If you're a Dungeon Master looking to inject a dose of anime flair and metallic mayhem into your campaign, it's time to unleash a creation that slices through the mundane and dices the expected: the Sword Golem. Built entirely from...
Off the Beaten Beastiary: Using Rare and Rarely Seen Monsters in D&D
Surprise your players with creatures they’ve never met—and never forget. Every seasoned DM has seen the glaze in their players’ eyes when you mention the usual suspects: orcs, goblins, zombies, ogres. While they’re classics for a reason, sometimes your campaign needs a little extra spice. That’s...
The Crimson Wall: Rewriting Mulan as a D&D Adventure
Yup, It is time for another jaunt into animated mayhem with some mouse movies, kids shows or whatever and see how I can get some D&D content out of it. Last week we dived into the Lion King [caption id="attachment_41067" align="alignright" width="210"] Careful consideration is the...
Feeding on the Spark: Aether Parasites in TTRPG Storytelling
How to Use Magic-Hungry Creatures to Threaten Your World’s Most Vital Systems In the world of Aether Skies, Aether is more than just fuel—it’s the beating heart of civilization. It powers ships, cities, armor, minds. Without it, the floating world falls. So what happens when something feeds...
