A really brief but REALLY important sidebar before we get into the article. I’ve set up a Patreon for Dungeons and Dragons content where I’ll post content for tabletop games in the hopes of improving the quality of your games. I also know that Dungeons and Dragons can directly improve the quality of one’s life…Read more
Normally my fabulous guides involve a look into the lore of the monsters I’m presenting, how to roleplay them, the best ways to incorporate or even shape a campaign around the monster and fun little tidbits. Not today. Today, we’re talking death and destruction, no hoops to jump through. You see, Hydras don’t have an…Read more
Hello again my friends! I hope you enjoyed the event and congrats to Kenny on winning! His article about Berserk really shows the twisted beauty showcased both in its intro and as a series at large. It’s a great read that I highly recommend you check out if you haven’t already! We last left off…Read more
Witches, Hags, Crones. Whatever you call them, they’ve been a part of human culture for as long as it has been recorded, appearing in folk lore, tall tales and stories for centuries. Vile creatures that delight in the destruction of people’s lives. Beings that deceive, manipulate, obfuscate and corrupt mortals with bargains that are always…Read more
In the past we gave you a good understanding of the various species of Demons as a whole, none of which can compare to those at the upper echelons of power in the demonic caste: Demon Lords. In total there are close to 20 Demon Lords you can draw inspiration from, split into two categories:…Read more
One great advantage to the Brute type of demon is that they can serve as a great indicator of just how far the party has come. A Brute can serve as a boss or captain of a horde of fodder and then just as easily become fodder for a much stronger Brute that the party…Read more
Looking to kill your players? Well first of all, no, that’s not how you should view running your DnD game. So… wanna kill your players? Not intentionally of course, no it’s entirely a coincidence that they’ll get their teeth kicked in from these demons. I mean it’s not your fault, you just read some articles…Read more
Demons. A word synonymous with dread, death and evil. In all forms of fiction and media they are a menace to life, seeking to kill and corrupt at every turn. It should go without saying then that in Dungeons and Dragons they live up to that title with enthusiasm. Born of the Abyss, a dreadful…Read more
Last week we covered the Chromatic Dragons of D&D, as well as a bit of lore behind the creation of Dragons. Chromatic Dragons are the evil antagonists of the Dragon world and Metallic Dragons are their good-aligned counterweight. Where a Red Dragon terrorizes, a Brass Dragon protects. As such, it can be tough to fit…Read more
No creature in all of fantasy is more iconic than that of the dragon. It’s been shown in stories around the world and in each of its iterations evokes a sense of awe and wonder. Dungeons and Dragons was founded around the idea of exploring dungeons and defeating dragons, thus their importance can be felt…Read more