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June 26, 2024 Posted in Ptolus | 0 A few minutes of looting and plundering is always a good way to calm the mind after a traumatic event. There was some debate about how to transport the 500 pound statue of the dwarf Diggin, but it was ultimately decided to leave him in Medusa’s Lair and throw some clothes on top of him. With the looting complete, there was talk of retreating, but it was ultimately decided that a bit more exploring might not hurt. At the end of the passage is a large cavern, in which lie the remains…
June 21, 2024 Posted in Ptolus | 0 In the silence that follows Zaal’s fatal blow, the sound of rapidly approaching footsteps can be heard in the distance. The group spreads out and prepares. Fingers creates an illusion of a Rat Lord and sends it in the direction of the likely approach while the rest of the group prepare spells and missiles. The illusion works well enough that two of the running Ratbrutes slow to walking speed as they approach the statue. They realize their danger, just as Zaal’s sleep spell takes effect, and they die at the end of…
So, friends, what would you do if a mysterious traveler (aka the postman) left a confusing and enormously large (576 pages!) book on your doorstep? You would review it! The book will be in stores tomorrow, June 18, 2024. The book in this case is WotC’s “The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977,” with a curation of documents and commentary by John Peterson. The title alone doesn’t really give it away, but it’s mostly reproductions of early documents, from 1969’s “Grayte Wourmes” to excerpts from the first issue of The Dragon in 1976. The production quality of this book…
The area beyond the door still shows signs of blood from a recent battle, but the bodies of the fallen have been removed. The situation is changing and in flux with each passing day. They follow one of Baiga’s clues, leading away from the building and towards the sewer pipes. In that direction they find traps, gelatinous pseudopods, and traces of a passageway. The shaft has a ladder leading to another, smaller pipe. They eventually decide to return to the original entrance and follow the stairs that lead deeper underground. Going through these leads to a large underground cavern, a…
June 2, 2024 Posted in Ptolus | 0 The drop into the sewer is successful and the group makes their way towards a metal door. They find it locked and trapped, but Fingers’ Second avoids both obstacles, allowing the group to enter the large chamber where they encountered the Rat King on their previous visit. The gnome’s illusion magic is deployed, blocking the party’s advance, and Zaar’s rope circumvents the illusion’s concealment. When the group is ready, the wizard’s knock opens the door and they burst into the chamber beyond, surprising some of those present there. The enemy quartet was…
The journey to the apartment was uneventful. The party surveyed the building, noticing that there were no exterior windows. Strange. The gnome was sent towards the roof, where they noticed that the building was inaccessible from the interior, only an exhaust vent. If only they could turn gaseous… but no. The front door seemed to be the only way in. So they entered through the front door. Instantly, things went awry. A glob of purple jelly fell on Diggin’s head, attempting to melt him before being consumed by fire. Beyond the front door lay what appeared to be the remains…
In the vast world of Dungeons & Dragons, there is one character who simultaneously fascinates and terrifies players and Dungeon Masters: Vecna. He is an incredibly powerful undead sorcerer known as the Lich, and holds many secrets of dark magic. Now, with the release of the Vecna: Eve of Doom campaign, adventurers are taking on an epic adventure that will test their courage, cleverness, and determination. Dive into this exciting adventure and discover some of the hidden secrets. But before we go any further, a little warning: this article contains spoilers for Vecna: Eve of Ruin, so if you want…
April 29, 2024 Posted in Ptolus | 0 After some exasperation at the theft of their hard-earned goods by the cultist Untad, the group investigates the contents of a cultist folio they discovered in the ice wall below the cult stronghold. After some reflection on the contents, they realize that there are several organisations actively working to bring about some sort of apocalypse in the city. This could interfere with some of Veiga’s long-term plans for the temple, and is completely at odds with the party’s rampant penchant for greed. A local weaponsmith approaches the group. He knows that the…
Issued on April 2, 2024 You can see me now, but soon you will not see me. John Severin Brassell – Wizards of the Coast – The Illusion of Choice Unraveling the mystery of the multifaceted mask Have you ever found yourself in a tight spot and needed to blend in with a crowd or take on a new personality in the blink of an eye? Look no further than the Sorcerer’s Illusion spell “Many-Faced Mask.” This spell is a staple in any cunning magician’s arsenal, offering countless possibilities for those looking to deceive others. What does Mask of Many…
Arcadia is awesome. Flee, Mortals! is a masterpiece. So what about the companion product to the monster books, Where Evil Lives? I’ve checked out most of it, looked at the lair designs, and checked out how cool it is in my latest stream on Twitch. If you want to check out my thoughts before anyone else, that’s the place to be. Well, if you want to know my thoughts on Flee, Mortals!, check out this article. What is the place where evil dwells? When Flee, Mortals was crowdfunded, MCDM had planned to pack too much into the book and didn’t…