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All Wizard Party: Masters of the Arcane Arts

So, you and your friends are thinking about running an all-Wizard campaign in D&D? Congratulations, you’ve just signed up for a cerebral, spell-slinging, book-hoarding, magical extravaganza. [caption id="attachment_79104" align="alignright" width="300"] Astride a unicorn, a telepathic bard inspires her wizard companion. [Image courtesy Wizards of the Coast][/caption]Playing...

3 New Ways to Use Gith in a D&D Campaign

The Gith, born of slavery to the illithids and divided into the astral-dwelling Githzerai and warlike Githyanki, are steeped in lore and intrigue. But their potential often goes untapped beyond the [caption id="attachment_41882" align="alignright" width="300"] A githyanki astride a red dragon confronts a githzerai as seen...

D&D Dwarves

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...

Dungeons and Dragons

Create a Random Holiday NPC: Hollyclaw, the Festive Chimera

What happens when the iconic symbols of different holidays converge into a single entity? You get Hollyclaw, the Festive Chimera—a creature equal parts friend and foe, depending on how your [caption id="attachment_77350" align="alignright" width="300"] Auril the Frostmaiden is a neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference...

San-Tac-Laus the Christmas beholder in his lair

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...