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”
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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”
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 False Hydra in D&D 5e
What is the False Hydra? The False Hydra is one of the most famous homebrew monsters created with its original inception coming courtesy of Goblin Punch. A False Hydra is supposedly born of lies, each lie feeding its body until it becomes a terrifying and terrible beast. It is not actually a hydra or aContinue reading “The False Hydra in D&D 5e”
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”
The Planes of Existence in D&D 5e
The D&D Multiverse The D&D universe is vast! Not only is each setting an entire world with new creatures, lore and history to handle (and if you have a Spelljammer ship handy, other planets beyond that), but there’s also a load of different planes of existence to take into account as well. Fortunately, we’re hereContinue reading “The Planes of Existence in D&D 5e”
Gods & Goddesses in D&D
Deities across the settings of D&D The gods and goddesses of the D&D universe are powerful but imperfect beings of incredible power. There are many gods and most are unique to each setting meaning that a different pantheon of gods will be worshipped in Faerun to those worshipped on Krynn. There are some exceptions withContinue reading “Gods & Goddesses in D&D”
Falkovnia in DnD 5e
Domain besieged by the dead Falkovnia is one of the Domains of Dread of Ravenloft. Like all Domains of Dread, Falkovnia is bordered on all sides by a mysterious mist that keeps its inhabitants trapped within the domain. Falkovnia is a place of endless zombie hoards that besiege the few bastions of civilisation that remain.Continue reading “Falkovnia in DnD 5e”