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
Like my colleague Connor Woodward expressed in his series The Villain Roundup (which you should check out if you haven’t already), villains and antagonists make for some of the most interesting characters out there. It’s no surprise then that a lot of players wish to capture some of that magic by playing characters with questionable…Read more
“The Hero’s Journey” is a format that can be seen in stories everywhere. Star Wars, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, even comedies like Liar Liar and Shrek share this pattern. In simple terms, it details a person who receives a call to adventure, overcomes challenges and temptations with the help of others, and…Read more
Now that we’ve established what Dungeons and Dragons is and how you should act and play, it’s time to get to the nitty gritty. When making your first character, the amount of options can lead to information overload, and it can be tough to know where to start. We’ll be discussing the classes on a…Read more