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Dunestalker | New Ranger Subclass

These desert stalkers are fierce combatants that have adapted to the harsh climes of the direst of places. 

Ranger Archetypes

At 3rd level, a Ranger can choose a Ranger Archetype that defines their chosen ideal as a wilderness defender. The following Dunestalker option is available to all Rangers along with the typical archetypes available.

Dunestalker

Deserts are home to many dangers, but none more fearsome than the rangers that ...

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Crown of Serpents | Magic Item Card

I've got a magic snake. It's called an Addercadabra.

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Crown of Serpents | New Fifth Edition Magic Item

Crown of Serpents

Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement)

This crown is formed by two intertwined gold and onyx-scaled snakes gripping a large emerald between their fangs. While wearing this crown you take on snake-like characteristics. Your pupils become vertical slits, your skin takes on a scaly toughness, and your tongue becomes forked. You gain the following benefits while wearing it: You gain a +2 bonus to AC, resistance to poison damage, adva...

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Sand Golem | CR 6 Fifth Edition #MonsterMondays

Commonly found in the lairs of desert-dwelling wizards and spellcasters, sand golems are designed to blend into their environments. These highly stealthy golems are often formed into beast shapes such as lions or scorpions at their creator’s whim.

These golems are made from amorphous, living sand infused with magic that ties them to their creator and independent intelligence. When a sand golem’s creator dies, the magic animating it remains, but it becomes wild and uncontrollable wit...

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Tomb of the Viper Prince | 7th-Level Fifth Edition Adventure

UPDATE: Roll20 Adventure Module is now live!

https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/gameaddon/11351/tomb-of-the-viper-prince 


This week we have a great adventure with some additional supplements including a desert token pack from Splattered Ink Games, and ...

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Ethereal Spectacles Magic Item Card

"I see dead people."

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Messaging Amulet Magic Item Card

New phone, who dis?

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Messaging Amulet | New Fifth Edition Magic Item

Messaging Amulet

Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
These gem-adorned amulets are carved from stone that appears brittle but is unbreakable. While attuned, you can use a bonus action to cast the sending spell from it to a creature who has another messaging amulet on the same plane of existence that you know. If the intended recipient is not on the same plane of existence, not wearing their amulet, or rejects the message, the sender will...

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Ethereal Spectacles | New Fifth Edition Magic Item

Ethereal Spectacles

Wondrous item, rare
These brass goggles are etched with arcane symbols and fitted with glowing sapphire crystal lenses. While actively wearing them, you can see into the ethereal plane to a range of 60 feet, and you gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
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Maggie Daergal smiled as she wiped the sweat from her brow and adjusted the set of goggles over ...

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Aracnys | CR 20 New Fifth Edition Monster

Aracnys

Aracnys is a creature that travels the planes, spinning its webs across galaxies and devouring entire species. The ancient arachnid is said to be the source of many of the different species of giant spiders. Some worship Aracnys as a demi-god and others believe it to be the harbinger of death sent by more powerful gods as punishment.

Ancient Aberration. Aracnys is older than many races and is said to be the first arachnid birthe...

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VALGUARD: DRAGON'S OATH & MAGIC ITEMS UPDATE

Hey everyone, I just wanted to give a big update on where we are with finishing the Sky Island campaign setting and what we can expect with the new magic item cards! I've been hard at work trying to get everything completed, and I definitely underestimated just how big (and awesome!) the adventure winded up being!

So far, here is the roadmap:

Region Map: COMPLETE

Setting Lore: COMPLETE

Chapter 1 Locations:  3/6 Co...

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VTT Maps - Curse of the Shadowshard

Here is everything you need to set up Roll20 (or other VTT)  to use the Curse of the Shadowshard adventure maps or for direct printing.

Gridless VTT Resolution - 140dpi

Gridded Print Resolution -  300dpi

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Curse of the Shadowshard | 8th-Level Fifth Edition Adventure

Curse of the Shadowshard

A cursed mirror has trapped a village in the shadow realm where they fight for their lives in a deadly arena!

Curse of the Shadowheart is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 7th to 9th level and is optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 8. Characters who complete this adventure should earn enough experience to reach at least hal...

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Gol'Og's Throne: Heir of Shadow | A Fifth Edition Adventure & Campaign Villain

Update: The complete Roll20 adventure module is now live!

https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/gameaddon/10874/gologs-throne-heir-of-shadows


Continuing our Feywild/Shadowfell adventures this month, we have another Campaign Villain complete with schemes, minions, and adventure hooks! The orc warlock Gol'Og, Heir of Shadow, is ready...

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Bladedancer | New Fifth Edition Fighter Martial Archetype


Update: Reworded the dex save section of FEY STEP for the sake of clarity. 

Bladedancer

Trained in the fighting styles of the faerie courts, Bladedancers are the protectors of the Endless Forests and defenders of the fey folk. Their grace is unmatched as they move through the battlefield, shifting through space and dancing on air. 

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Cerulean Dragon | New CR 1/2 Fifth Edition #MonsterMonday

CERULEAN DRAGON

The smallest of dragonkind roams the faerie realm and serves as messengers between the planes for their bonded companions.  Just as their name implies, these cat-sized dragons are shades of blue ranging between azure and a darker sky blue with brightly colored fur tufting along their tails, ears, and elbows. Although wingless, they are quick on their feet and love to run races.

Bonded Companions. Loyal and faithful ...

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Whispers of the Dark Fey | 4th Level Fifth Edition Adventure

Roll20 Module Now Live!

https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/gameaddon/10989/whispers-of-the-dark-fey

A grisly murder leads to uncovering a sinister plot tied to the faerie realm

Whispers of the Dark Fey is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 3rd to 5th level and is optimize...

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Warlock Patron - Mother Nightwhisper

Mother Nightwhisper—a powerful winter archfey—leads a clan of dark fey from her domain of ice and snow in the faerie realm, seeking the end of all mortal races. She revels in watching them tear each other apart and even grants those who enter into a fey pact with her the power to do it more effectively.

Harness winter's wrath and unleash frozen horror upon your foes with this new warlock patr...

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Vote for May's Map Theme


Update 4.26.21: There are only 5 days left to vote for next month's first official map pack! New patrons, please take a moment to vote!

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Okay, everyone, now's the time to start getting some ideas started for our very first encounter map pack for next month! 

If you have any ideas that I missed, add them in the comments below, and if you like one of ...

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Mother Nightwhisper | CR 26 Fifth Edition Archfey Patron & BBEG

Here we have the first of the Freelands setting's major villains! I've designed this Archfey to be used in any campaign setting using the various schemes, goals, and minions at her disposal. I've even included adventure hooks that can be used to kick off your own adventures! Coming soon will be a new Warlock Patron path utilizing this Winter Archfey, as well as an introductory adventure that will have your party cross paths with the Nightwhisper Clan.

Enjoy!

The Pale Prin...

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Fey Vine Strider | CR 5 Fifth Edition #MonsterMondays

Fey Vine Strider

Fey Vine Striders are the first and last thing that forest invaders run into when they enter the fey realm. A wild and powerful force of forest guardians, they quickly stride from one end to the other to eliminate any threat, turning them into compost to feed nature’s appetite.

The violent cousins of the more graceful Dryads, the Vine Striders, use the forest’s power to impede larger forces, wrapping entire armies in poisonous thorns and vin...

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Updates & Announcements

Hello and Happy Friday! I have a couple of things that I wanted to give everyone a quick update on what is going on regarding changes in production and where we are headed.

First off, I want to thank everyone who participated in the poll regarding the importance of the content you are most interested in! It was a big help in making some of the decisions I've been mulling over the last two months. 

Now for the good stuff! In response to the top items from the poll:

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Valguardian Shocktrooper | CR 2 Fifth Edition #MonsterMondays

Continuing a sneak peek into our upcoming Valguard micro-setting and campaign, we introduce you to the special forces air assault solder: The Shocktrooper!

Valguardian Shocktrooper 

At the core of the Valguardian military is the small but deadly special operations force: The Shocktroopers. They are highly trained in aerial maneuvers and armed with a lightning-empowered lance; they embody the term “death from above.” 

Most Shocktrooper squads ...

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Shrine of the Sahuagin: Captain Grisly's Treasure Hunt Part 2 | 6th-Level Fifth Edition Adventure

Shrine of the Sahuagin: Captain Grisly's Treasure Hunt Part 2

Captain Grisly's Treasure Hunt is a Fifth Edition adventure for three to six 5th to 7th-level characters, optimized for a party of four 6th-level characters. This adventure is set on the isle of Asboro but can easily be fit into any setting with a mysterious island with minor changes. After getting their hands on the treasure map of the infamous Captain Grisly, the...

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What content interests you most?

UPDATE: 3/30 - It's so great to see what everyone is wanting to see! We're already putting some of these in motion and have some announcements starting next week. The poll will be open until the end of the day tomorrow so please, let us know what you want to see more of! Thank you! 


Hey everyone! So the past few months since I started on this adventure have been amazing! I've been working hard at making the best content I can, and I am thankful for every...

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Valguardian Airship: War Cruiser | #MonsterMondays

The Sky Island nation of Valguard is filled with a fantastical blend of magic and technology. Drake riding wizards share the sky with artificer-helmed airships. 

The War Cruiser is their most feared and powerful airship, capable of delivering devastatingly powerful payloads and wiping out enemies in a blaze of Alchemist's Fire.

The Sky Island setting and mini-campaign are coming out end of March 2021! 

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Wreck of the Minnow: Captain Grisly's Treasure Hunt Part 1 | 5th Level Fifth Edition Adventure

Today we have the very first adventure written by the newest addition to The DM Tool Chest team, Alex Lefort, and what better way to bring him in than with the new, improved, and yes, printer-friendlier layout! We listen when people tell us what they like and don't like, and while many people really loved the black and gold theme, many people commented about readability and wanted a more printer-friendly layout. We will be working towards including a text-only document to include with each ad...

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The Angry Chair | 2nd Level Fifth Edition Adventure

And now for something completely different with another collaborative effort!

What do you get when you have a whacky conversation with some other content creators about the lack of tokens for chairs and people sitting down? This... this is what you get...

THE ANGRY CHAIR

The Angry Chair is a Fifth Edition adventure for three to six characters of 1st to 4th level and is optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 2. Characters who com...

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VTT Maps - The Angry Chair

Here is everything you need to set up Roll20 (or other VTT)  to use The Angry Chair adventure map

VTT Resolution - 140dpi

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Adventures of the Avowed | 72-Page Fifth Edition Adventure Book

I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over the last few weeks while I was a bit quieter than usual. After a much-needed long rest yesterday, I'm pleased to announce what's been keeping me so busy lately! I am proud to present my very first DMsGuild published adventure book:

Adventures of the Avowed 

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