Diving into the settings for your adventures. Daggerheart is working hard to hit the ground running as an alternative system to D&D. It comes packed with its own worlds, realms and lore and we wanted to dig into exactly what you can expect when playing adventures in Daggerheart’s universe. Worlds and Realms Daggerheart is setContinue reading “The Worlds and Realms of Daggerheart”
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Humblewood – D&D 5e Setting Guide
Whimsical adventures await in Humblewood Humblewood is a whimsical world inhabited by animal-like humanoids called the Humblefolk and Birdfolk. First introduced by Hit Point Press, Humblewood is a 5th edition compatible setting with a wholesome world inhabited by animal characters that focuses on maintaining a community alongside adventuring. In Humblewood, the vast and ancient EverdenContinue reading “Humblewood – D&D 5e Setting Guide”
Theros – D&D 5e Setting Guide
Create a mythical campaign in Magic the Gathering’s Theros setting Theros in a 5th edition DnD setting inspired by the grandeur of Greek mythology, is a realm where myths are real, gods walk among mortals, and the line between legend and reality blurs. This plane, introduced in Magic: The Gathering and adapted into Dungeons &Continue reading “Theros – D&D 5e Setting Guide”
Ravnica – D&D 5e Setting Guide
Magic the Gatherings most prolific plane could be ideal for your urban campaign One of Magic The Gathering’s most prolific planes is Ravnica, a world where an endless, interconnected cityscape covers the entire surface. It’s a long-standing staple of multiple MTG sets and introduced as a DnD setting in The Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica (2018).Continue reading “Ravnica – D&D 5e Setting Guide”
Strixhaven – D&D 5e Setting Guide
Every day is a school day at Strixhaven Strixhaven is a vibrant and imaginative setting that blends academic life with the mystique of arcane magic. Originally part of a Magic: The Gathering set in 2021, it was adapted for D&D in Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos (December 2021). Perfect for campaigns focused on personal growthContinue reading “Strixhaven – D&D 5e Setting Guide”
Exandria – D&D 5e Setting Guide
Step Into Exandria – the exciting world of Critical Role! Exandria is the beloved fantasy setting of the wildly successful Critical Role live play. It has many of the trappings of high fantasy, but with its own detailed world-building, some of which runs against the tropes of Tolkien-descended fantasy. Created by Matt Mercer, this landContinue reading “Exandria – D&D 5e Setting Guide”
Which “Lost” D&D Settings should make a comeback – and which I’d love (or not) to run
Some settings should never be forgotten When you think of D&D settings, you probably imagine iconic places like the Forgotten Realms or Eberron, or even the recent expansions like Exandria. But what about the forgotten gems? Over the years, Dungeons & Dragons has introduced plenty of settings that brought fresh ideas to the table, onlyContinue reading “Which “Lost” D&D Settings should make a comeback – and which I’d love (or not) to run”
Points of Light: D&D 4th Edition’s forgotten setting
Ancient civilisations and a dangerous, isolated world are the foundations of 4e’s semi-official setting. While the Forgotten Realms may ironically be D&D’s most remembered setting (as the official setting of 5th edition and the setting of many video games, board games and books), it’s easy to forget that just one edition ago, we were givenContinue reading “Points of Light: D&D 4th Edition’s forgotten setting”
The Abyss in DnD 5e
Out of the Abyss The Abyss is the home of all demons in the D&D universe. it exists as one of the outer planes according to the Great Wheel Cosmology model of the D&D universe. It is often referred to as the infinite Abyss as although there are 666 “known” layers of the Abyss (dependingContinue reading “The Abyss in DnD 5e”
The Nine Hells in DnD 5e
Come Hell or high water Also known as Hell or Baator, the Nine Hells are the home of all devils, existing in the outer planes according to the Great Wheel Cosmology. It is a place of lawful evil where sinister corruption and institutional cruelty exist on a grand scale. The Nine Hells are made upContinue reading “The Nine Hells in DnD 5e”
Valachan in DnD 5e
Domain of the hunter Valachan is one of the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft and is ruled over by the Darklord, Chakuna. Valachan is a domain of jungles and mountains creating a labyrinth of oovergrown plants, winding rivers and mountains. The Valachani build their villages within these jungles, sometimes even in the trees for safety,Continue reading “Valachan in DnD 5e”
Tepest in DnD 5e
Domain of nature’s cruel secret Tepest is one of the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft and is ruled over by the Darklord, Mother Lorinda. On the face of things, Viktal, the last remaining community in Tepest, appears to be a joyful place where children laugh and sing, harvests are bountiful and the people are protectedContinue reading “Tepest in DnD 5e”