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[All Patrons] Frostlands Subclasses: Barbarian Path of the Rune Carver and Ranger Conclave Fenrir's Legacy

Barbarian Path of the Rune Carver

The Path of the Rune Carver allows barbarians to tap into the ancient and mystical powers of runic magic, a practice often shrouded in secrecy and reverence. These barbarians learn to inscribe archaic rune...

Poll #376 - Viking/Winter Themed GM Options

Continuing with the winter and Viking theme, my next batch of content slated for next Wednesday will cover GM content. Pick 3 things you want to see get made. Top 5 win!

Poll #376 - Player-facing Content for Frostlands

This month, I've got to make some player-facing content for the Adventurer's Arsenal: The Complete Guide to Arctic Survival. 

I'm already making some subclasses, but I need a bit more to fill out the book. Looking back at the o...

One-Word Prompt #113 - The Scottish-Inspired Village of Arnarhvall

There's a settlement drop this Sunday, and it will be the Scottish/Viking-inspired village of Arnarhvall. The only thing I know about this location is that it's on the other side of Svatefjell, the Black Mountains. There's a little crop of unnamed...

Poll #375 - Frostlands Ranger Archetypes

This Saturday, I'll be releasing two new subclasses: one for barbarians and one for rangers.

I've come up with 10 ideas for Ranger archetypes using the ol' robot. These are just rough outlines, but at least give you some ide...

Poll #374 - Barbarian Primal Paths

This Saturday, I'll be releasing two new subclasses: one for barbarians and one for rangers.

I've come up with 10 ideas for Barbarian paths using the ol' robot. These are just rough outlines, but at least give you some idea ...

[Free] Frostlands Regional Map and Content Release Schedule

Update 8/26/23—It was quite a fruitful day, as I managed to make my way through the next adventure (PINE DOOMS~!) as well as the village of Myrka. I also filled in the blanks on the content release sheet. So you can expect some ...

Poll #372 - DMDave Winter Adventures

Hey all!

I'm pivoting a bit away from Witchfinder's Grimoire (it will likely end up as a Forbidden Psalm-style miniatures game) and focusing once more on the type of content you all love.

I've got some winter books on my agenda, and I ...

Poll #372 - Witchfinder’s Grimoire… real world or fantasy?

Hey all!

Happy Sunday. As I’m planning content for WFG, I’m wondering whether I should place the setting in the real world New England circa the mid-1600s (with plenty of supernatural elements) or in a fantasy world that looks an awful l...

Poll #371 - What lurks in the Dwarven Hall?

It looks like a close tie between Bolukbasti Grotto and the Dwarven Hall on the last poll. This means the shadow dragon will go into one of those. However, we need an inhabitant for the runner-up, which will debut September 15th.

Ive pi...

Poll #370 — September 1st Map for Dungeons & Lairs

Using our new system for Dungeons & Lairs, it appears that "spider demons" are winning the current poll (it's actually a yochlol, but SRD, etc.). So Rick and I are making up a "horror-version" of drow. Expect some spooky stuff...

Poll #369 — What lurks in Greyrock Tower?

So y'all love Dungeons & Lairs. Awesome! I'll start working on those for releases between now and the end of September. 

Only one problem—what monsters should I focus on? The first adventure I'm writing takes place in a Dyson Logo...

Poll #368 - Adventure Content for August/September

Hey folks!

Quick question from you all:

Do you all prefer Dungeons & Lairs style adventures, or would you prefer that I create other types of adventures?

Dungeons & Lairs are drop-in adventures centered a...

Untitled Sibling-Centric Epic Adventure... Yea or Nay?

Hey all!

I've been stewing on an idea for the last few days on an adventure epic that goes a little beyond the typical adventure. 

Here is the elevator pitch: 

The characters all play siblings who, at a young a...

2023-08-18 19:37:35 +0000 UTC View Post

[All Patrons] Witchfinder's Grimoire: The Drurdelm Tombs: A 5th-Level Adventure

Behold, ye seekers of perilous thrills! The Drurdelm Tombs, a harrowing odyssey designed for Fifth Edition, beckons forth a troupe of four to six brave souls, adorned with the might of an average party level of 5. This enigmatic journey s...

2023-08-18 06:49:48 +0000 UTC View Post

One Word Prompt #112 — Statues of the Thrall Gods

The next adventure on the agenda will be a big horror dungeon romp called Statues of the Thrall Gods. I have kind of a weird idea for this one, making it into a one shot where a group of characters who were childhood friends return to this deadly ...

[Copper+] Drurdelm Tombs Map Pack

This is the map pack for the upcoming adventure and book, The Drurdelm Tombs. It includes:

• Player's copies of the first and second levels of the tomb
• GM's copies of the first and second levels of the tomb
• GM's copy of...
  2023-08-17 19:20:21 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #366 - Drurdelm Tombs Levels

Hey folks!

I'm putting Drurdelm Tombs together, the first entry in my Depths of Dread series. What level range do you want this for? There'll also be a "MorkBorg" entry, too.

Vote below.

One Word Prompt #111 — Depths of Dread (MorkBorg and 5e Compatible Hardcore Dungeons)

Hey peeps!

I'm still in my "let's try some crazy stuff out" phase, and I figured I'd make something with the MorkBorg aesthetic. Although many of you love MB, I figured I'd also loop it into the 5e rules. 

The first adventure I'm ...

[Copper+] Codex Witchfinder—A Player's Guide for New Sanctaria (Pre-Proof Version)

Hey everyone!

Sorry I've been quiet lately, but I've been toiling away on this little bugger. Essentially, this is the 5e Player's Handbook restructured and reintroduced to present the character-building methods and rules for New Sanctaria. ...

Poll #365 - This Month's Book (plus Trapped Tomb Update)

Hey all!

Trapped Tomb is back at the printers. I keep running into issues with the map, mainly the key being somewhat difficult to read. I've removed the key (hopefully, all you intelligent, beautiful people can deduce from the content what ...

[All Patrons] Witchfinder's Grimoire: Murmurs in the Mist (An Adventure for 1st-Level)

In the realm of New Sanctaria, The Misty Hollow Inn stands enveloped by an eerie mist, a beckoning veil that stirs visions of forgotten memories and dearly departed souls. Beneath its timeworn beams, intrepid hearts embark on a journey, guided by ...

Murmurs in the Mist Adventure Sample

Here is a sample of the adventure in the style of a 17th-century chapbook (with some modifications).

 I'll continue working on this through the night and once I return to Norman from my extended vacation in Indianapolis.

Let me kn...

Poll #364: Adventures in Chapbook Style or Traditional?

As I'm digging in on these adventures set in the Witchfinder's Grimoire universe, I wonder which style I should write the adventure in. Typically, we use a standard modern style of dressing the adventure content, using full-color images, etc. Howe...

[All Patrons] Witchfinder's Grimoire: Monster Pack Update #5

Here is the latest version of the monster pack for the Witchfinder content. Tonight, I hope to write some short adventures/encounters with these critters, as I'm still very much stuck in Indianapolis.

The current list includes:

• B...
  2023-08-08 19:43:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll #363 - Setting or no setting?

Hey all,

Just woke from a little nap in the Atlanta airport. Lately I've been making witchfinder stuff, but it's mostly monsters and pretty easy to put that into a "folk horror" monster book.

Since you're my primary audience, I was won...

Poll #362: August Content Poll

Hey folks,

I'm about to hop on a plane to GenCon (missed my first flight). I'm going to be working on some content this month, most of which I plan to turn into full-length books at roughly 64 pages each.

Keeping that in mind, what sor...

[All Patrons] Witchfinder's Grimoire: Monster Pack Update 8/2/23

Quick update before I head out of town for GenCon. While doing some research into the 1600s and Puritans, I had a chance to dig into Oliver Cromwell some. If you don't know who that is, I recommend looking him up. It's some pretty gnarly stuff. 2023-08-02 21:11:18 +0000 UTC View Post

[All Patrons] Witchfinder's Grimoire: Ranger Witchfinder (A New Subclass for Fifth Edition)

Rangers turned Witchfinders undergo a transformative shift in purpose and outlook. Driven by an unyielding fervor to root out perceived malevolence, they employ their tracking skills to hunt down suspected witches, heretics, or those under the inf...

[All Patrons] The Witchfinder's Grimoire: Magic Items

One thing I love about classic fantasy is that magic items are usually super rare and come with horrible curses. Case in point: the One Ring from Lord of the Rings. While New Sanctaria/Witchfinder's Grimoire certainly has magic and the supernatura...