Author: roguewatson

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DnD War for the Lost Plane Session 20 Recap

The party splits up to obtain more symbols around the island. TIM and Scarlet battle through an undead village; Kethra, Kaelan, and Gillian trick a marid.

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Previously on War for the Lost Plane

Starring:
Kaelan, level 16 tiefling Monster Slayer Ranger/Fiend Warlock
Scarlet, level 16 human Oath of Devotion Paladin
Gillian, level 16 triton Champion Fighter, College of Lore Bard
Kethra, level 16 half-elf Assassin Rogue
TIM, level 16 warforged War Domain Cleric

The pond looks innocuous on the surface. We know better. Kethra and I keep our weapons close as Gillian dives into the water. The symbol was probably down there somewhere, but we were leery of the “Lord of the Pond” the stewards spoke of.

Gillian didn’t get far into the pond before a large humanoid shape arose. The fish-man spreads his arms and smiles at us.

“Hello! You are my servants, yes? My new servants, I knew you’d be here soon!”

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DMs Guild Review – Gorgons & Oracles

12 subclasses inspired by Ancient Greece.

A review copy of “Gorgons & Oracles: Subclasses for the Ancient World” was provided by the publisher. Find more DMs Guild Reviews on my website and YouTube channel.

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Designed by: Jeff Linehan

Mythic Odysseys of Theros brought the Greek Mythology-inspired world from Magic: The Gathering into Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. Between that and games like Immortals Fenyx Rising, Hades, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, we’ve been awash with that classic era that’s so rife with adventure.

Gorgons & Oracles adds 12 new subclasses, one for each class, inspired by Ancient Greece.

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DMs Guild Review – Of Slavers and Sahuagin

Find a missing friend in a lawless city of scum and villainy in this Tier 1 coastal adventure.

A review copy of “Of Slavers and Sahuagin” was provided by the publisher. Find more DMs Guild Reviews on my website and YouTube channel.

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Designed by: N Gaudyn

Presentation isn’t everything, but it can be the difference between a good DMs Guild product and a great one. On the other end, a poorly edited product can drag an otherwise solid mystery adventure into mediocrity, as is this case with Of Slavers and Sahuagin, a mini-adventure for levels 3-5.

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DnD War for the Lost Plane Session 19 Recap

We explore behind the “living curtains” to obtain our first of four codes.

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Previously on War for the Lost Plane

Starring:
Kaelan, level 16 tiefling Monster Slayer Ranger/Fiend Warlock
Scarlet, level 16 human Oath of Devotion Paladin
Gillian, level 16 triton Champion Fighter, College of Lore Bard
Kethra, level 16 half-elf Assassin Rogue
TIM, level 16 warforged War Domain Cleric

Due to major technical difficulties that put my PC out of commission for several days, this week’s D&D video stream is lower resolution, and doesn’t feature any overlays or webcams.

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DMs Guild Review – The Skull of Drag’Nalar

Retrieve an evil artifact from some foolish thieves in this gory drop-in adventure for level 4.

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Designed by: Maxwell Zener

Not every adventure needs to be a complex, interwoven story of mystery and drama. Sometimes you’re hired to get a thing, rescue a person, or defeat a monster – and return for that sweet reward. The Skull of Drag’Nalar is a relatively straightforward, but also well-designed, drop-in adventure for level 4 parties.

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DMs Guild Review – Merchant Class

An item-based class with six merchant guild subclasses.

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Designed by: Taron Pounds

I’ve played my share of RPGs and tactics games that include some kind of item-based class. I never though it would work with D&D 5e, but Merchant Class  provides a well thought-out and fun signature class ability, along with six merchant guild subclasses to further define your gold-hungry character.

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DnD War for the Lost Plane Session 18 Recap

We survive a heavily armed ambush on the beach as we make our way into Summit Island.

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Previously on War for the Lost Plane

Starring:
Kaelan, level 16 tiefling Monster Slayer Ranger/Fiend Warlock
Scarlet, level 16 human Oath of Devotion Paladin
Gillian, level 16 triton Champion Fighter, College of Lore Bard
Kethra, level 16 half-elf Assassin Rogue
TIM, level 16 warforged War Domain Cleric

Pain courses through my body, the demon’s cursed bolt still protruding from my chest. I can do nothing but convulse, and watch as the rest of my party strides forth to deal with the ambushing demons.

Steel. Spells. Explosions. Fire. I hear cries of pain and feel heat, but my body does not respond. 

Scarlet forcibly drags me toward the hulking demons. She wants to attack our enemy while keeping me close within her holy aura.

It’s a solid plan, but too late do I realize the mistake. My eyes begin to water as she plunges Tellurai into the nearest beast. It grunts, then begins to laugh.

“For Irathon!”

I know that laugh. I’ve seen these creatures before. It clutches a device on its chest that begins to beep, rapidly, then explodes.

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DMs Guild Review – Way of the Druid

Over 50 pages of druid content, including new subclasses, backgrounds, spells, factions, and equipment.

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Designed by: DM Conclave

Fun fact: druids and other nature-themed classes are among my favorites in RPGs. Animal pets, shapeshifting – what’s not to love? Way of the Druid is a hefty supplement that focuses entirely on the druid class in D&D 5e, including five new subclasses.

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DriveThruRPG Review – Drakar

A sci-fi micro-RPG that takes place entirely on a giant colony ship, and uses dominoes instead of dice.

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Designed by: JVC Parry

The Earth is lost (no shocker there). Our only chance for survival is aboard a massive colony ship called the Drakar. As a member of NORSE (the Nordic Office for Research into Space Exploration), your job is to help the ship, and the remnants of humanity, survive whatever problems may arise as you make your way to the promised planet of Valhalla in this micro-RPG that uses a set of dominoes instead of dice.

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