Goblin Raiders

Goblin Raiders is an adventure specifically crafted to introduce new players to the basics of dungeon exploration. It is designed for a group of players, along with one Dungeon Master.

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September 4, 2019

Bestiary / Dungeon Mastery / Ideas

Fantasy Dragons or Dinosaurs of Doom?

This update revamps Dragons in Cresthaven RPG! Dragons are now flight-capable dinosaur hoarders with powerful breath attacks. Less intelligent than previously thought, they can't cast spells but may have magic users working for them.

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January 2, 2015

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