Blackbriar Burrows
Down the gnoll hole: The gnolls of Blackbriar might not be particularly strong or bright – but they are numerous. Their subterranean home is a network of dimly-lit tunnels woven between natural caverns and...
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The Illusionist’s Tower
Drag and drop: Henceforth I’m just going to post insular scenarios that can be applied to any game. Homebrew campaign plots are are not particularly useful; after all, if you’re running a homebrew campaign...
Belvere’s Crucible
Raid the ziggurat: Another drag and drop dungeon, with reasonably tough combat but appropriate rewards. Belvere’s Crucible is a simple layered structure with varying levels of tribulation. I placed this on the way to...
Ogre Compound
Drag and drop dungeons: They’re always handy to have in the bag; people unexpectedly run off on a tangent, or you need to add some meat to a situation. I must admit that I...
Act II: The Emerald Basin
A fresh environment: The second season of the Ranyth campaign will take the group to a new area – the Emerald Basin. With an encapsulating mountain range and savage wildlife, few venture into the...
Skill Challenge: Travelling
You can’t punch the weather: Combat can be fun, but running into bandits or a pissed-off Owlbear every time you make take a trip out of town is a bit of a bore. Skill...
First Reprisal: Act I Finale
Events unfold: As the sun crests the sky on another fine summer’s afternoon, business in Black Mesa continues as normal. The market is winding down for the day, and the streets are heaving as...
Goram’s Depths
System crossover: My group of players have expressed a fondness for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition after a season with the system. It’s been really streamlined, and none of us are big on getting...
The Sorcerer’s Son
Keeping it grim: A side quest for a large urban setting, such as Black Mesa. It shouldn’t take long to complete, but there’s a lot of scope for role-play; so it could take ten...
Ruins of Ayuttha
Dungeons, Vampires, and probably death: My first combat-orientated creation, the Ruins of Ayuttha is really all about smashing things and avoiding reciprocation. The party had advanced to second level after dealing with the abducted...
Elemental’s Grotto
Down the rabbit hole: The Elemental’s Grotto could be discovered by entering a sinkhole, distubed grave, or just about any subterranean breach; Briarfoot Burrows is another option. My lot crawled down the tunnels beneath...