Unearthing the Under-Hollow Order: A Shadowy D&D Organization Born From a Player’s Backstory
Have you ever had a player come to you with a backstory so juicy, so loaded with hooks, that you couldn’t help but spin it into an entire campaign arc? That’s exactly how the Under-Hollow Order was born in my kids’ D&D game. This sinister,...
When Trolls Go Wild: Bringing Troll Dolls into Your D&D Game
When most players think of “trolls” in D&D, they picture hulking, regenerating creatures that lurk under bridges, waiting to make a meal of the nearest adventurer. But what if I told you there’s another kind of troll, and they’re far more colorful, less murderous… and...
Unlocking the Secrets of the Threshold Nexus: A Guide for Players and Dungeon Masters
The Threshold Nexus is more than just a magic item for 5th edition D&D.—it's a storytelling tool, a utility belt, and a gateway to infinite adventure. Shaped like a miniature, intricately detailed door, this legendary amulet offers six distinct powers, each tied to the position...
Culinary Spellcraft: Magic-Infused Ingredients for Your D&D World
There’s no better way to blend fantasy and flavor than with magical ingredients that bring a meal to life in a whole new way. Imagine a world where food isn’t just nourishment but a source of power, enchantment, or even danger! Dungeons & Dragons has...
Running a Frog Theme RPG Campaign
Creating a themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign can be a blast, especially when you build a consistent world with connected foes. Over the years, I’ve designed campaigns around fiends, undead, elementals, dragons, and more. It adds a cohesive feel to the adventure and helps players...
Charisma: The Art of Influence
In Dungeons & Dragons, Charisma represents more than just good looks or the ability to talk your way out of trouble—it’s about your force of personality, leadership, and how well you inspire, manipulate, or charm those around you. Whether you're playing a bard dazzling crowds...
Enhance Your Spellbook: 7 New Elemental Combo Spells for D&D 5e
In the ever-evolving world of Dungeons & Dragons, the urge to add fresh spells with dynamic effects is never-ending. One effective way to make spells memorable is by combining elemental forces, [caption id="attachment_4013" align="alignright" width="300"] If your adventures do lead you into Out of the Abyss,...
The Magic of Mayhem: Why Low-Powered Items Make D&D More Fun Than Ever
Low-power and silly items add a delightful hilarity to role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. They’re the odd little relics that don’t necessarily help you slay dragons or banish demons but can make your table burst into laughter—and that’s magic in itself. I’ve both created...
Wisdom: Seeing Beyond the Surface
In Dungeons & Dragons, Wisdom is the stat that represents your character’s perception, insight, and understanding of the world on a more instinctual level. While Intelligence is about logic and facts, Wisdom is more about common sense, intuition, and emotional awareness. Characters with high Wisdom...
The Wild Ones: Using Unaligned Fey in Your D&D Game
In Dungeons & Dragons, the Feywild is known for its enchanting beauty, vibrant colors, and the powerful courts that rule over its domains: the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. These courts are often depicted as rigidly divided, with the Seelie embodying light, beauty, and law, while...
Intelligence: The Mind Behind the Magic
In Dungeons & Dragons, Intelligence governs how well your character understands the world around them, handles problem-solving, and recalls knowledge. Whether you’re playing a wizard [caption id="attachment_83553" align="alignright" width="300"] Wary and confused, a reborn emerges after the infamous Apparatus of Mordent malfunctions. Mordent is a Domain...
Out of the Box Encounter: “Hunted in the Woods” (Inspired by The Predator)
Imagine your party trekking through dense woods, perhaps on a routine mission or in search of a lost item. The forest is quiet—too quiet. Something is watching them. Before they even realize it, they're being hunted by an intelligent, invisible foe. Welcome to “Hunted in...
Hunters of the Undead – New Subclasses for Paladins and Clerics
Hello adventurers! Today, I’m diving deep into one of my all-time favorite concepts for a prestige classes from 3rd Edition’s Defenders of the Faith: the Hunter of the Dead. Back in the day, this class specialized in taking down the undead with brutal efficiency, and...
Constitution: Tough as Nails, or Fragile as Glass?
In Dungeons & Dragons, Constitution is the stat that determines how much punishment your character can take before they fall. It governs your hit points, stamina, and overall endurance. But Constitution isn’t just about how many hits you can survive; it also shapes how your...
Out of the Box Encounters: Ghost and the Darkness
To continue my series in October and bringing in some more Out of the Box adventures inspired by some awesome movies let me present another for you. I have been thinking about these lions for a long time and I finally made this happen. I...
