2017-09-13 03:35
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It is whispered only in myth how the hero Demian defeated Freanna the hag, and saved the common folk. Only the w… Read More
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2017-09-09 18:44
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The next gaming aid is an easy to implement Nordic hall. Think of it as a long pub building with no rooms f… Read More
2017-09-08 20:16
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It’s finally here ! thanks for waiting and keeping faith. Also thanks again to the people who participate… Read More
2017-09-06 21:12
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The following adventure idea is appropriate for a party of four level 3 characters. If you wish to adapt the adv… Read More
2017-08-31 02:12
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As the party visits a known contact and patron they stumble upon tragedy. The person has hired the party a few t… Read More
2017-08-26 16:18
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The orbs of dragonkind are fabled artifacts none alive has ever seen. They were tools of war eons ago. The ancie… Read More
2017-08-24 20:19
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This game aid for RPG tabletop games aims to help DMs with stuff easy to implement or drop in any game, as thing… Read More
2017-08-18 19:10
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Merannia, Home of Kings
Region: Northern landsSize: Metropolis
Demonym: MeranneersPopulation: 50,000 (70% humans… Read More
2017-08-16 18:52
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The next read-aloud text is a monologue you can tell the party to get them started on an investigation adventure… Read More
2017-08-11 20:20
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Lord Maegh is one of the wealthiest men in the county; surpassed only by the rich spice merchant lords. House Ma… Read More
2017-08-09 03:58
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Count Strahd Von Zarovich is a tough opponent. Fighting Strahd should always feel dangerous, like the confl… Read More
2017-08-06 02:30
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This is Zoradun, the City of Swords, a homebrew created capital city you can use in your home game. This huge me… Read More
2017-08-05 16:19
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After countless adventures, Curse of Strahd must finally come to an end. The module spans level 1-10 althou… Read More
2017-08-03 18:45
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The last numbered chapter in Curse of Strahd. This is about the werewolf pack that lives in Barovia. They a… Read More
2017-08-02 07:11
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For this short adventure scenario, a known patron of the party sends a letter requesting the arrest and interrog… Read More
2017-07-30 04:48
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This is a short chapter. You will have noticed there are some encounters with druids in the random encounte… Read More
2017-07-28 17:00
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Today I bring you a regional map of Acorns Vale. A forested area north of an important road. South of the forest… Read More
2017-07-26 16:30
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Sir Norman Belfast is an accomplished mage, his reputation precedes him as a person of knowledge and wisdom. Ove… Read More
2017-07-26 06:56
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This is a special article which serves as an expansion for Chapter 13 – The Amber Temple. As describe… Read More
2017-07-24 19:20
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It is very well noted by travelers and locals that there is an evergreen area north of town. Regardless of the c… Read More
2017-07-23 02:05
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The Amber Temple, better known as the TPK (Total Party Kill) temple. This place is as mysterious and danger… Read More
2017-07-22 17:28
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Galifar’s Hollow is a small village that started growing around an inn near Galifar’s Valley, hence… Read More
2017-07-17 18:42
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The illustrations used in this document were originally commissioned by a colleague, friend and patron, M.T. Bla… Read More
2017-07-13 23:12
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Introduction
The next game master aid features an underground temple built to a malignant entity from the abyss… Read More
2017-07-10 01:14
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This is a very interesting chapter. For starters it’s optional, but this one has strong hooks that co… Read More
2017-07-05 17:19
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Good day Prospect Denizens of the Tower, what follows is an explanation of what’s included if you decide t… Read More
2017-07-04 18:01
Important Message:
It is my pleasure to announce that this website has been nominated for the 2017 Ennie Awards in the “Best Website” category. That in itself is for me a great… Read More
2017-07-02 15:29
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After the Valley of Barovia was conquered by Strahd’s armies and the construction of Castle Ravenloft… Read More
2017-06-29 15:56
FREE PDF PROMO in my Patreon site.
Take a look and download a sample of my paid work, it includes fluff description of my dwarven vault map and also some adventure hooks to kicks… Read More
2017-06-27 18:24
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This is a short adventure that can be adapted or modified to fit your setting or current level of play. It&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-06-25 19:53
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It is not specified in a timeline, but some time ago, probably a century or more, there was a fourth settle… Read More
2017-06-24 03:52
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Recently, the city library unearthed a secret passage in one of the basements. It went down into the city underg… Read More
2017-06-21 01:23
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Waiting in the southernmost part of the Valley of Barovia is a mountain range. There is a serpentine danger… Read More
2017-06-20 18:49
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Prospect Denizens of the Tower !!
I bring you a cave map. It is a generic mini dungeon crawl appropriate for any… Read More
2017-06-18 01:10
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The Valley of Barovia is a secluded place. A part of the world that was torn apart and set inside small dem… Read More
2017-06-16 21:22
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The Village of Krezk is the third settlement in the Valley of Barovia. It is located in the westernmost par… Read More
2017-06-15 16:31
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Aboleths are formidable foes. Humanoids, unaware of the lore behind the depth monsters mistake them for simple f… Read More
2017-06-13 21:39
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I tell you that place was not a good place to dig and mine. Duke Fordant came into his current position a few ye… Read More
2017-06-11 18:23
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I consider this chapter a gem in the Curse of Strahd module. It is well presented, with some interesting ch… Read More
2017-06-09 22:47
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What do we have here? It is a kobold lair !!!! but that would really be an understatement. You can see a… Read More
2017-06-03 22:31
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Starting on June-2017 It is my goal to make all resources I create Roll20 (or any VTT) compatible. I’m tal… Read More
2017-05-31 16:47
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This old mill is located near the main road that leads to the Town of Vallaki. Adventurers will see the mil… Read More
2017-05-31 15:32
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Prospect Denizens of the Tower ! we close the month with a maritime theme. This is Swiftcloud a fast three-masts… Read More
2017-05-25 02:01
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Joff Goert died alone almost a decade back. He was an elven student of magic who worked on his skills for centur… Read More
2017-05-22 15:33
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This is pivotal point in the Curse of Strahd Module. After the Village of Barovia, this will be the first s… Read More
2017-05-20 23:04
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It is known that evil deeds and sins are passed down from father to son, generation after generation. The malign… Read More
2017-05-16 16:56
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If adventurers ever visit this place, it is to access the arcane secrets hidden in the underground complex. &nbs&hell…Read More
2017-05-15 17:02
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Castle Ravenloft is the biggest chapter in the book. With over 40 pages describing the different 88 areas i… Read More
2017-05-13 15:44
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Good weekend Towerers
This is an isometric representation of a house full of traps. The place is perfect for… Read More
2017-05-10 18:51
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Coppercliff (mining town)
Estimated population: 40-50 people (80% halfling, 10% human, 10% mixed)
Government: Co… Read More
2017-05-08 15:33
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Strahd’s Invitation
There is very interesting moment in the Curse of Strahd module that is not given… Read More
2017-05-06 16:53
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They say he used to be a city guard, some others say he was an adventurer who got tired of nobles paying too lit… Read More
2017-05-01 20:13
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Introduction to Strahd Von Zarovich
The module Curse of Strahd naturally revolves around Count Strahd von… Read More
2017-04-28 18:15
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The Ancient Dwarven Kingdom
The Deep King, the most respected figure in the underground dwarven kingdoms. He saw… Read More
2017-04-25 18:28
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Chapter 3 – Village of Barovia
The Village of Barovia is easily the grimmest place in Barovia. Castle… Read More
2017-04-24 17:45
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Announcement
Maybe you did not know but I did all my work on GIMP (photoshop alternative).
However I just… Read More
2017-04-23 04:53
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Running the Death House
The main Curse of Strahd module encompasses levels 3-10. If you already have level… Read More
2017-04-22 19:44
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An awesome addition to the collection. And a pretty interesting concept requested by a Golden Compass towerer su… Read More
2017-04-21 14:52
There were two important things in the original Advanced Dungeons and Dragons modules back in the day that are missing in the 5e book.
The Dark Powers Checks
Barovia responds to evil acts, i… Read More
2017-04-19 17:10
I decided to try my luck in the One Page Dungeon contest hosted here https://www.dungeoncontest.com/
This map is free to share and use and it is intended for a fun, not serious evening… Read More
2017-04-18 16:10
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This is drawn as a local cartographer would create a map. I think this is great to show to players. A great oppo… Read More
2017-04-18 01:14
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Foreword
Ravenloft was originally published by TSR in 1983. It was released as a stand alone booklet for Ad… Read More
2017-04-16 22:29
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A treasure map with some scrolls was recently discovered by some archaeologists. Several reports had been receiv… Read More
2017-04-16 02:46
I was back in January that I finished the guide to Out of the Abyss. It took me a long time but I finally edited it in a nice PDF compilation. It includes everything I ever wrote about the m… Read More
2017-04-10 17:40
Here’s an underground mage’s hideout accessible via a hidden entrance in a cave or a teleportation circle in the mage’s private quarters. I am creating new great things wit… Read More
2017-04-06 20:11
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Three weeks ago a small cog ship transporting valuable metal goods sailed from an important port town up north… Read More
2017-04-02 17:32
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First map of April sets the bar really high for anything I do after this. This is a four level pyramid, it… Read More
2017-03-30 17:53
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This illustrations portrays an underground complex of a vertical style. The different levels are not connected t… Read More
2017-03-29 00:23
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This addition is an outdoors camp surrounded by a small fence or palisade. Useful for adventurers finding refuge… Read More
2017-03-25 16:38
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There are myths and legends about fey and faeries traveling far distances in a magical way. Tales talk about fae… Read More
2017-03-22 21:38
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This illustration shows a road where an attack occurred. There is a small camp with one tent and fire. There are… Read More
2017-03-15 19:50
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Here’s a generic dungeon illustration easily droppable into any kind of situation !
In the HD version, the… Read More
2017-03-12 19:05
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The misunderstood kuo-toa are often taken at face value, malformed fish folk who worship obscure deities and oth… Read More
2017-03-09 16:34
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The local townspeaker Johnetten Darko is suddenly very worried about the recent disappearances of farmers and ca… Read More
2017-03-07 16:46
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We had no clue what we were getting into.
When we accepted Lord Flegters job, it seemed like a regular explorati… Read More
2017-03-03 18:26
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The small town of Darrelgest has usually been favored by fate. Being placed in the middle of a well traveled tra… Read More
2017-03-03 06:32
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Before we start, you might want to read this recap of the final chapter in one of my games.
We have finally gotten this far. It’s the end of the campaign… Read More
2017-02-25 02:32
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The traditions of the old empire demanded strong reverence to the dead. Regardless of social level or economic p… Read More
2017-02-21 17:15
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This is a multi-purpose dungeon that can be used for many different applications. Both images are the same plac… Read More
2017-02-19 04:45
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The Sword Coast is immense. Whole adventures can unwind in the towns, settlements and forgotten ruins that popul… Read More
2017-02-17 03:58
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Today I want to share this outdoors map of a road blocked by bandits !
Actually, this map is part of a FREE adve… Read More
2017-02-14 01:32
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WOAH ! What happened to maps 55 and 56 ? Some maps are only released as Patreon exclusive content. If… Read More
2017-02-08 21:30
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Little entertainment is ever had in old medieval settlements. Villagers and townsfolk are hardworking people. Of… Read More
2017-02-03 21:25
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Often it is forgotten how old civilizations reigned and reached what today are just dreams. Townsfolk today don… Read More
2017-02-02 04:13
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This map was originally drawn as a supplement for my Out of The Abyss DM guide. It’s Sorcere, the drow mag… Read More
2017-01-27 20:31
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Chapter 16 in the book is the fetid wedding, but, if you’ve been following my guide, you know I switched the order of those two chapters. In my opinion it mak… Read More
2017-01-27 04:08
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Denner Town is a small town whose main activity is farming. The land is protected by Lord Andetag, he is a fair… Read More
2017-01-24 23:22
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City section
This is just a couple of blocks, part of a small city. This illustration objective is to be used in… Read More
2017-01-23 14:44
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Bridge Hamlet (thorp)
Estimated population: 18 people (100% human)
Government: Innkeeper is the elected voicespe… Read More
2017-01-22 01:18
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Raven Town (small city)
Estimated population: 750 people (80% human, 10% dwarves, 10% mixed)
Government: County… Read More
2017-01-16 19:55
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Inside the most attended temple in the city, there is a crypt where long forgotten rulers are buried. The constr… Read More
2017-01-13 01:51
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Gnomes are often disregarded as weak, due to their size or culture. But nothing is farther from the truth. Their… Read More
2017-01-12 00:45
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WOAH ! What happened to map 43 ? Some maps are only released as Patreon exclusive content. If you lik… Read More
2017-01-06 00:57
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Kobolds are often underestimated and dismissed as mischievous, weak and bothersome creatures. This assumption is… Read More
2017-01-03 23:39
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How to use this:
There are two ways to use the next adventure/scenario. The first one is planned, the PCs get in… Read More
2016-12-27 22:48
Make sure you visit my Guide to Out of the Abyss.
Although teleportation is an option, if you’re following my advice on chapter 9, the second part of the adventure from level 8 through… Read More
2016-12-26 00:59
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WOAH ! What happened to map 39 ? Some maps are only released as Patreon exclusive content. If you like my… Read More
2016-12-25 09:00
It’s been almost 4 months since I started writing this website. When I did, I had no idea what I was getting into. I really didn’t have a clue about the content I would create la… Read More
2016-12-19 18:12
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Most peasants and common folk go about their businesses in the big cities, ignoring what happens below the surfa… Read More
2016-12-18 04:58
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Not very deep in the forest, the elf Darimir Zunth lives in a wooden lodge that looks very ordinary. He hides a… Read More
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