The Curse of Eternal Beginnings

This encounter is designed for 4-6 adventurers of levels 3-5 who enjoy resource management, problem-solving, and unraveling dark mysteries. The party is cursed by the cunning hag Grythessa, doomed to awaken at the start of their journey every time they take a long rest. With illusions, enchanted minions, and the oppressive Veilwood Forest working against them, players must strategize to break the curse before they are trapped in an endless cycle of despair.

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January 14, 2025

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Cyclopean Confrontation: A Snake in the Grass Encounter

As a Dungeon Master, this encounter offers a unique opportunity to craft a memorable experience. The nuanced challenge tests players' creative problem-solving, diplomacy, and strategic thinking. Complex motivations and enigmatic presence add depth, allowing exploration of themes like reputation, trust, and power. This encounter showcases world-building skills, weaving the cyclops and snakes into the swamp's ecosystem and history.

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June 3, 2024

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A Guide to Utilizing Slimes, Puddings, and Molds in Encounters

Looking for adding more to your dungeons? Learn to unleash their gooey potential! This guide reveals how to design terrifying encounters with puddings, slimes & molds, turning your dungeon crawls into a delightfully slimy nightmare for players!

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May 20, 2024

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Cloverspring Swamp: A Black Dragon Encounter

This encounter is well-suited for a party of 4-6 adventurers of 5th level or higher who are comfortable with a challenging fight. The young black dragon, Tenebris, offers a cunning and sadistic foe that can be particularly effective in a swamp environment.

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May 13, 2024

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The Artist’s Gateway: A Puzzle Encounter

This enigmatic archway challenges players with a vibrant display of color and a cryptic riddle. This encounter is perfect for integrating artistic themes and rewarding creative thinking. Difficulty: Medium.

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May 9, 2024

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The Guardian’s Burden: A Puzzle Encounter

This pressure plate and weight distribution puzzle hides a secret passage within your crypt. Players must decipher thematic clues and match symbolic objects to specific locations. It requires logic, teamwork, and potentially a touch of historical knowledge to unlock. Difficulty: Medium-Complex. DMs ONLY!

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May 8, 2024

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Fangs and Fury on the Savannah

Face a territorial troop of baboons on the scorching savanna in this exciting encounter! Perfect for Dungeon Masters (DMs) seeking to challenge players with a tense social situation. This encounter will test the party's social skills, combat prowess, and ability to adapt to a potentially explosive situation. Will they appease the troop, fight their way through, or find a clever way to sneak past unnoticed?

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May 7, 2024

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A Feast for the Colony

Encounter a relentless swarm of giant ants in this thrilling cave adventure. Perfect for a DM looking to challenge players with an overwhelming enemy force. This encounter will test the party's combat skills, resourcefulness, and ability to adapt to a seemingly impossible situation. Will they fight their way through the endless horde or find a way to escape the tunnel before they are overrun?

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May 5, 2024

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Kobold Cult Collusion

Encounter a fanatical Kobold Cult in the catacombs! Can you defeat their leader Korvus Blackwood and his priestess Sister Seline while they command an army of skeletal warriors? This exciting encounter is designed for adventurers of level 3-4 and offers a challenging tactical battle against cunning enemies. Will you prevail and uncover the secrets of the cult, or succumb to their dark magic?

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May 5, 2024

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The Dead Patrol

Under the ghostly glow of the moon, the ancient battlefield stirs. From the scorched earth, a group of animated skeletons rises, clanking in rusted armor. These mindless guardians, remnants of a long-forgotten war, form a grim formation, ready to attack any intruder. The air is thick with the magic that binds them to this world.…

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November 26, 2023

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