Ironroar's Last Stand is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 5th to 6th level and optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 6. The wards of an ancient prison holding a minotaur shaman and his undead army are beginning to weaken. A powerful ley line runs under the...
2023-01-23 23:38:48 +0000 UTC View Post
This Faction Pack includes:
Okay, so as most people know, WotC is gutting the OGL and making things pretty much impossible for creators such as myself to move forward in the same manner as we have been. We're fighting it, but every leak we have been receiving from the inside has proven them to be even more deceitful and duplicitous then previously.
To that end, I'm going to shift gears "eventually" to adjust to the changes. I'm still going to make 5E content for as long as I'm legally allowed to. 2023-01-16 15:13:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, folks! Just a quick heads up, between recovering from a nasty 3-day cold, this whole OGL debacle, and Crucible issue #003 wrapping up today/tomorrow, I'm a little behind on getting things released from last week. I have 2 adventures almost finished (just need to edit/proof and build the pdfs) and will be ready for release this Friday. I'll also release a multi-monster and magic item pack on Wednesday/Thursday (similar to the Father Yuletide supplement) to make up for last week and this w...
2023-01-16 15:02:56 +0000 UTC View Post
So today is the day that I have a moment to address the elephant in the room. Namely, what is happening with the massive changes in the OGL that Wizards of the Coast (WotC) is reportedly moving forward with and what that means for us here at The DM Tool Chest.
I won't go into all the details because the information is readily available elsewhere (https://www.opendnd.games), but suffice it to say I will not be signing away...
2023-01-11 18:03:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Umbra giants—known as shadow giants—are humanoid giants who dwell in the subterranean realm of the Deepshade. Standing at an average height of about 14 to 17 feet, they are lean and agile, with elongated limbs and fingers that almost blend into the darkness around them. Their leathery skin ranges from a deep, inky black to shades of grey, and their eyes glow with an otherworld...
2023-01-09 19:05:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! Today we have the third installment of the Motes of the Divine series that I have been writing for Heliana's Monster Hunts! Just as a reminder, these are multi-level adventures and the version I can share with all of you includes everything you need to play at 5th level. To get the the entire adventure with the additional monster stat blocks, spells, and magic items, head over to Loo...
2023-01-06 19:09:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Armor (plate), rare (requires attunement)
This shimmering green armor is made from rare metals carved with leafy vines. It pulses with life as the intricate leaves appear to move as if by a breeze. While attuned to the armor, you have a +1 bonus to AC and a +1 bonus to your Strength score.
In addition, you can spend an action to call forth ...
2023-01-04 16:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Starborn are a race of androgynous beings with skin that shimmers and sparkles like the stars. Their sharp, angular features and piercing eyes glow with an inner light, and their hair—often blue or silver—seems to shimmer and move as if caught in an ethereal breeze. Tall and slender, they exude an otherworldly grace yet are fiercely resilient, able to withstand the harsh conditio...
2023-01-02 19:35:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! This was meant to be the final adventure for 2022, but alas, I was not able to finish it last night before midnight!
I hope you are all having a great start to the year so far and I am really excited for everything I have coming up in what is now entering into my 3rd year of creating content with The DM Tool Chest!
Happy New Years!
~ TJ Phoenix
Adventure Includes:
Armor (padded), rare (requires attunement)
This magical sweater is made of a thick, red knit fabric adorned with white snowflakes and green holly leaves. While wearing the sweater, you have a +1 bonus to AC, and the ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures without suffering any negative effects. In addition, you suffer disadvantage on Inti...
2022-12-28 19:16:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! Some of you may remember MykeMyke who wrote a few adventures for us. Well, he recently released an adventure on DMsGuild and is offering a 50% for all of us because... well, because he loves us and it's the holidays!
The discount is valid to 31st Dec. Feel free to take a look and see if it's right for you. It's a nice little adventure you can drop into any spelljammer campaign or use as an awesome change up if you need a one-shot. There's even music included!
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2022-12-26 21:09:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Winterfrost sprites are small, slender creatures with pale blue skin and long, flowing white hair. They have large, crystalline wings that shimmer with a frosty sheen, and their eyes are a deep, icy blue. The sprites are native to the cold, snowy tundra regions of the world and frequent frozen lakes and rivers. The playful fey are most active in winter and enjoy flitting ab...
2022-12-26 18:53:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic start to the holiday weekend and you're happy, safe, and most importantly staying warm! I'm starting my own vacation as soon as I post this, but will be back on Monday with the usual releases!
I've been toying with the idea of a less serious adventure meant to be played as a comedy and after bouncing around ideas with my friend Ceci from my good pals over at
Hey everyone! Today's #MonsterMonday is a special one! Not only do we have the big man himself, I've thrown in a whole bunch of goodies all into one nice little package!
This 5-page PDF includes:
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Hey, everyone! Got a another adventure made for my good friend Ollie over at Moonlight Maps! If you're not a patron ...
2022-12-16 17:56:33 +0000 UTC View Post
This winter-themed paladin uses the fury of a blizzard and the crushing patience of a glacier to destroy the forces of darkness!
Paladin Oaths
At 3rd level, each paladin swears an oath that binds them as a paladin and forever defines their cause. The following Oath of the Winterguard option is available to all pala...
2022-12-14 22:25:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Xelerians are magnificent and powerful creatures who dwell in the icy planes of the north. They stand over twenty feet tall, have a wingspan of forty feet, and a thick layer of feathers and fur covers their bodies. Their wings are made of wispy, frozen air, allowing them to soar through the skies silently. Their razor-sharp claws can penetrate even the toughest armor, and their frost...
2022-12-12 21:51:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! Today we have the next installment of the Motes of the Divine series that I have been writing for Heliana's Monster Hunts! Just as a reminder, these are multi-level adventures and the vrsion I can share with all of you includes everything you need to play at 4th level. To get the the entire adventure with the additional monster stat blocks, spells, and magic items, head over to Loot Tavern 2022-12-09 18:41:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement)
This bronze and iron chain necklace grips a magical shard of heart-shaped ice. While wearing this amulet, you can use an action to speak its command word and cause living ice to erupt from within the frozen heart. The ice flows over you to create a thick layer of armor, and you gain the following benefi...
2022-12-07 18:23:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Nemrants are vicious monstrosities with gorilla-like figures that live in the depths of the Deepshade. Their leathery skin ranges in shades of dark greens and grey, and coarse, black fur covers the lower half of their bodies. Nemrants are more cunning than their brutish appearance suggests, a necessity to survive in their nomad warrior caste societies.
Nemrants are fanatical wor...
2022-12-05 19:52:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone!
First off, I want to apologize for so many delays in getting content out this month. In trying to recover from a big financial loss, I took on some more commissioned work with the intent of being able to still maintain the monthly adventures here and... I just flat out failed. I bit off more than I could chew. I was in the process of knocking this one out on Tuesday, but then I was without power the last 2 days after Seattle got hit by a crazy snow storm and I'm jus...
2022-12-02 00:10:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! Get ready for a little flood of adventure posts today and tomorrow! My apologies for the lateness in getting these out; I have more constraints and running on different timelines while collaborating with other folks in writing these adventures. They've been awesome to design and they've been generous enough to let me share them with you! Please let me know what you think and if you enjoy these kind of collaborations!
~ TJ
NOTE: This hun...
2022-11-28 18:04:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone! At the suggestion of a patron and starting with this item, I'll be providing both a white and black version of the tarot cards for those who print at home! Should make things a bit easier on the ink cartridges!
Hope you're all set for turkey day and have a great Thanksgiving!
~ TJ
CLOAK OF THE NORTH
Wondrous item (cloak), rare (requires...
2022-11-23 19:08:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Among the most feared creatures that stalk the winter nights are the abominable snowballs. These monstrosities appear as tiny balls of white fur that range from 6 inches to a foot wide. They have red eyes that glow like embers in the night and a mouth full of icicles for teeth. Snowball packs are nomadic, preferring to roam in wintery forests, glaciers, and snow-capped p...
2022-11-22 00:37:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone!
Apologies for the delayed content! I've been working on multiple projects at the same time and they're all set to be wrapped up in the next few days. I've been working with other content creators to make some pretty fun adventures and it takes a bit longer than my usual, but they're awesome folks who let me share their work with you as well!
This adventure uses some of the awesome maps from my good buddies over at 2022-11-19 20:51:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Ursine are bipedal beings that share a distant common ancestor with their more common bear cousins. They stand between 6 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 300 and 400 pounds. Ursine have muscular frames and are covered in thick, shaggy fur in shades of brown, black, and white, depending on their heritage.
Ursine tribes are extraordinarily territorial and live in the...
2022-11-08 00:18:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Wand, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster)
This wand has 4 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend a charge to generate a 10-foot radius sphere of healing red mist for 1 minute. Until the effect ends, the mist moves with you, centered on you. You can use a bonus action to cause one creature in the mist (including you) to...
2022-11-02 17:08:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: Sorry folks, running a little late on some things from last week as I was dealing with some personal life things! Wrapping it all up this week so a bunch of late content is incoming over the next few days! :)
~ TJ
A frozen knight is an undead warrior that met its demise traveling across frigid glaciers, drowning beneath icy waters, or climbing snow-c...
2022-11-01 20:54:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Murder dolls are life-sized children’s toys possessed by the twisted spirits of murderers attempting to escape death. The evil soul uses its newly constructed form to continue its killing sprees. They hide among other toys and wait for their chance to strike and take over a living body once more. Because of their diminutive size, they enjoy targeting the weak and easily terrifie...
2022-10-24 20:29:33 +0000 UTC View Post