Domain on the brink of destruction Darkon is one of the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft. It was once ruled over by the lich, Azalin Rex, but through extensive, magical experiments, he has escaped his domain and now Darkon is crumbling. Once a large landmass between 2 oceans, mists have begun to creep inwards, consumingContinue reading “Darkon in DnD 5e”
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The Carnival in DnD 5e
Wandering domain of wonders The Carnival is a travelling Domain of Dread that transports itself and its visitors from one domain to the next. A place of wonder, it’s marked by bright, garish banners, tents and stalls as well as entertainers whose acts defy all reason. But beneath this joyous exterior are sinister and suspiciousContinue reading “The Carnival in DnD 5e”
Borca in DnD 5e
Domain of desire and deceit Borca is one of the Domains of Dread in Ravenloft and is a place where the noble families exploit the working classes for their own monetary gain so as to demonstrate their incredible wealth to the other noble families. The noble estates are decadent places, village-sized in scale and operateContinue reading “Borca in DnD 5e”
Bluetspur in DnD 5e
Domain of alien memories Bluetspur is an alien environment that is practically inhospitable due to cataclysm after cataclysm that scar its surface. The landscape defies gravity, tempests roar uncontrollably and the sun burns red, dying slowly, turning the surface into an inhospitable wasteland. For this reason, the denizens of Bluetspur have sought the “relative” safetyContinue reading “Bluetspur in DnD 5e”
Barovia in DnD 5e
Domain of the first vampire Barovia is the first Domain of Dread. It is ruled by the Darklord, Strahd Von Zarovich, the very first vampire. Like all the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft, its denizens are trapped in the Shadowfell with Barovia’s borders blocked by an impenetrable mist. The denizens of Barovia are in aContinue reading “Barovia in DnD 5e”
Mordent in DnD 5e
Domain of the haunted Mordent is a haunted domain where the dead find no rest but simply walk the land as ghosts; forever mourning, forever trapped in the mists of Ravenloft. Mordent is one of the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft and like all the Domains of Dread, its denizens are trapped there by theContinue reading “Mordent in DnD 5e”
Thay
Thay came, Thay saw, Thay conquered! Thay is a nation found in the east of Faerun. It’s a powerful magocracy ruled by archmages of different magical disciplines known as Zulkirs who form a ruling council. Thay’s red wizards form much of the endless string of beaurocrats that help run the nation and they seek greaterContinue reading “Thay”
Eberron: DnD 5e Setting Guide
A setting of pulp action and intrigue The world of Eberron is a stark departure from traditional fantasy settings associated with Dungeons & Dragons. Created by Keith Baker, Eberron was introduced as the winner of Wizards of the Coast’s “Fantasy Setting Search” in 2002. It brings a fusion of magic, technology, and noir-inspired intrigue toContinue reading “Eberron: DnD 5e Setting Guide”
Waterdeep: DnD 5e Location Guide
No puddles round here! Waterdeep is the largest city along the Sword Coast and the most influential in the north of Faerun. Also known as the City of Splendors, it’s the most-powerful member of the Lords’ Alliance, a group of city states that co-operate, particularly to stand against corrupt groups like the Shadow Thieves andContinue reading “Waterdeep: DnD 5e Location Guide”
Candlekeep
It’s a keep for books, not candles Candlekeep is a fortress like no other. Ensconced within its protective walls is the greatest library on the face of the Forgotten Realms. A bastion of knowledge, insight and learning. The place is the home of the Avowed, a group of scholars that maintain the libraries, share knowledgeContinue reading “Candlekeep”
Underdark in DnD 5e
Go where the sun don’t shine The Underdark is a vast network of cavernous regions beneath the surface of Abeir- Toril (the planet upon which the Forgotten Realms D&D setting exists). It can also refer to the many Underdark regions that exist on many of the planets in the D&D universe. It is the homeContinue reading “Underdark in DnD 5e”
Baldur’s Gate
Baldur’s Gate and all the rest of the city as well Baldur’s Gate was originally a small, seaside town until Balduran, the legendary seafarer, invested a large sum of money in the building up of the town and its fortifications. Balduran was never seen again in the town, but it grew from that investment intoContinue reading “Baldur’s Gate”