Shark Steel: The Electrifying Legacy of Stone Holme’s Dwarves
Deep within the rugged, mountainous heartlands of Stone Holme, the dwarves live among one of the most dangerous and unique challenges the natural world has to offer: bulettes, the infamous land sharks. These creatures, renowned for their ferocity and unmatched burrowing prowess, have become more...
“What the Hell is an Orrery?”—Using Cosmic Wonders in Your Fantasy RPG
Picture this: your adventurers stumble into a dusty, forgotten chamber. A mechanical monstrosity fills the room—a whirring, clattering machine of spinning spheres, golden rings, and softly glowing lights. Is it a puzzle? A portal to another realm? A deadly trap? Or all three? Cue your...
Giants and Dinosaurs: A Savage Settlement for Your RPG Worlds
Deep within the untamed wilds, where volcanic peaks belch smoke and ancient jungles stretch for miles, there exists a mythic settlement of giants who have forged an unbreakable bond with dinosaurs. Known as Titanclaw, this savage domain is a place of primordial power, where colossal...
Incorporating The Owl House into Your D&D Game: A Magical Journey through the Boiling Isles
If you’re a fan of The Owl House, the vibrant, magical world created by Dana Terrace, you’ve probably imagined what it would be like to step into the Boiling Isles yourself. The series is full of quirky characters, intricate magic, and fascinating lore—all elements that...
Bewitching Perils Await in “The Hag’s Apprentice”: A Halloween D&D Special
Greetings, fellow adventurers and masters of the dungeon! Today, we're delving deep into the heart of the Wyrd Wood for a Halloween-themed D&D escapade that's as eerie as it is exhilarating. Our journey? "The Hag's Apprentice" - a tale of kidnapping, dark magic, and creatures...
The Evolution of Minis and Terrain in D&D: A Journey from Plexiglass to 3D Printing!
Hey, fellow adventurers! 🎲 Today, let's dive into the magical world of miniatures and terrain in Dungeons & Dragons and explore how they've evolved over time at our D&D table. From humble beginnings with paper and dice to the marvels of 3D printing, there's a...
Leveling Without a Cause – Can it Be a Thing?
I recently finished up a short D&D story arc that was only 6 sessions long. As I was preparing my material, I thought it would be interesting to incorporate a room in my mysterious mansion that was a secret hidden area. This area would allow...
Adventure the Length and Breadth of a Two Dimensional World
I am always looking for inspiration to do something other Game Masters are not especially when gaming with my kids. In addition I like incorporating my gaming supplies into the game at the table. One idea I had originated from my son’s love of Minecraft and LEGO. What if there was a place where everything was literally made of blocks and everything had 90 degree edges?
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Monsters Roll Your Way
When I am preparing my session material I like to see what new things I can add to the game. Is there a fun mechanic I would like to explore, an amusing hazard I can add or a location I have not used at all or in a long time that will be engaging for the players?
Survive the Underdark against Mushrooms and Dangerous Water
Adventures in the Underdark are usually considered more dangerous than adventures above the surface. The typical denizens are bad enough without all the random dangerous creatures. If this was not enough the natural hazards can be even more deadly. Pits, drops and hazardous terrain can be a horrible way to go. When you explore the Underdark you might want some awesome terrain to put on your tabletop.
Play Your Next 5E D&D Game as the Coolest Character Around
Summer is on over here in the US and it is hot outside. If you are like me and looking for a way to cool off why not think about and make some cold weather characters for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons? Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frost Maiden has been out for a while now but I still hear people talking about it and new 5E D&D games start all the time. Rime of the Frost Maiden hoists characters into an arctic environment and while it is easy to put on a cold weather outfit why not look for those 5E D&D races used to being in cold environments so there is no need for the extra gear?
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft Reveals Other Domains of Dread from The Land of Mists
I enjoy the way each fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons book leans into the modular nature of the game in different ways. Aside from satisfying fans of the classic D&D horror fantasy setting Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft terrifically illustrates how a core chunk of material can fuel innumerable content for games. The other Domains of Dread presented in the book focus a dark lens on the core of 5E D&D for all the tools a Dungeon Master needs to unleash the horrors of Ravenloft. Let’s get into it.
Domains of Ravenloft Cover All the Horror for 5E D&D with Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Way back in 1983 I6: Ravenloft was but one of over 200 modules published by TSR for first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. The plot of the now legendary module introduced one of the most iconic villains in D&D history with the vampire Strahd von Zarovich. The module proved so popular it spawned a sequel and later an entire campaign setting for second edition AD&D encompassing an entire pocket dimension called the Demiplane of Dread and the collection of domains ruled by mystical Darklords bound together by the Dark Powers. Fast forward to today where Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft re-introduces the Domains of Dread for the fifth edition D&D community. Let’s get into it.
Candlekeep Mysteries for 5E D&D Players and Dungeon Masters Alike
The newest fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons book, which releases on March 16, is Candlekeep Mysteries. In this anthology of 17 adventures all of the adventure hooks for your 5E D&D characters come from books found in the Candlekeep library in the Forgotten Realms. We previewed what Candlekeep Mysteries contains here. Today I want to explore some ways for 5E D&D players to use these Candlekeep Mysteries adventures beyond the obvious ones the Dungeon Master has at their disposal. One of my favorite things Candlekeep Mysteries offers is the section on Candlekeep itself.
Sit for a Spell at the Gobble Inn with Muk for 5E D&D
Over at Nerdarchy the YouTube channel Nerdarchists Dave and Ted devise a business plan for the Gobble Inn as a memorable location for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. In the video they come up with several fun concepts and ways to incorporate this location into a 5E D&D game. I couldn’t help but think of the adorable goblin Muk who’s two Dungeon Masters Guild titles introduce and present a bunch of awesome activities, adventure hooks and light hearted fun in and around his home in Dankwood (while also generating money for Extra Life, a charity uniting gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital). So let’s get into it.