Borderland of Adventure #66: The Ancient Undead

At the end of last session, we left the heroes about to open a door in a sunken chamber deep below the tower until recently claimed by the cultists of Ashardalon. Before Krorz could do so, however, a bloated undead creature burst from the nearby water and attacked him. His battle-honed reactions saved him, however, and the creature was quickly slain (mainly by Ulmo’s magic as the deep water stymied most other attacks).

BoA

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Gygax On…Preparing Modules

First and foremost I’m a DM (or GM depending on the game I’m playing) and I spend rather a lot of time preparing adventures—both my own and those made by other companies. I am one of these D/GMs that likes to be very prepared.

By William McAusland (Outland Arts)
By William McAusland (Outland Arts)

 

 

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My Favourite Unsung Table(s) from the 1st Edition DMG

To me, the 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Masters Guide by Gary Gygax is perhaps the best gaming book I have ever owned. In fact, I think it’s a strong contender for greatest gaming book of all time.

My Beloved DMG!
My Beloved DMG!

 

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Shattered Star #49: Questing Tentacles of Doom

At the end of last session, we left the party in a perilous position. They were battling a gigantic shark that had been trying to eat a rowing boat (and the desperate sailor therein).

The Shattered Star

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