The first adventure will likely end up being the "evil church" scenario. If you haven't been following along (or haven't read between the lines), I'm creating a fantastic version of the Massachusetts Bay Colony circa 1650, right around the time of the Salem witch trials. The proxy for the Puritans is the Church of Celestial Grace, whose leaders are called Shepherds of Yehozael. I've used o...
2023-07-31 18:02:17 +0000 UTC View PostIn addition to the other adventures I'm planning (I'm mostly waiting on art), I hope to write some other nifty adventures. Of the ones I posted today, which one do you feel deserves an adventure first? Here's the link if you need to see the selection.
Pick the three you like best. Top three win.
2023-07-31 17:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Following up on my last announcement, I figured I'd share a bit of the content that I'm thinking of releasing. I'm going to slowly work at a book that will debut later this year, building content here as a I go. You, my dear patrons, will receive regular posts with the content and see it in its "raw" and early stages.
This first monster pack features a bunch of cool monsters I made over the weekend using art from Rick Hershey (Fat Goblin Games) and Nacho Lazaro. And there's more o...
2023-07-31 16:29:24 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
Probably pretty nuts to share this on the last day of the month, but I want to share with you all that I plan on refocusing my efforts as a creator a bit. Since 2021, I've been focused on putting out a lot of content as quickly as possible, creating a massive database of adventures for you all to enjoy. After 85 or so Dungeons & Lairs, I can say confidently we accomplished that.
However, it's left me wanting something more.
Perhaps it was th...
2023-07-31 14:43:15 +0000 UTC View Post
In the quaint coastal town of Bear Skull, the pious citizens find spiritual guidance under the leadership of Shepherd Seraphina, the revered figurehead of the Church of Celestial Grace. Seraphina is known for her unyielding devotion to Yehovael, her ethereal presence and serene countenance commanding respect and inspiring the townsfolk to remain steadfast in their conservative beliefs. Under her guidance, the locals partake in solemn rituals at the majestic Temple of Celestial Grace, nestled ...
2023-07-29 22:25:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are five more terrifying NPCs and creatures for the Witchfinder's Grimoire book I'm composing. More content to follow.
2023-07-29 18:34:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Skeleton, Harvester
A haunting figure, resembling a scarecrow, its bony frame draped in tattered robes, stands before you. A horse skull rests atop its slender neck. Its gaunt fingers wield a wickedly curved axe.
In the depths of ancient woods, malevolent witches conjure the harvester skeleton into existence. Fashioned to resemble a chilling scarecrow, the skeletal figure wears tattered robes and cradles a wickedly curved axe in its bony grasp. Witches in...
2023-07-28 17:24:39 +0000 UTC View PostContinuing on the forthcoming folk horror/witchfinder theme, I'm going to start putting together some sub-classes for this setting/guide whilst I wait for Rick and the Lazaros to come up with some monster/adventure art.
What ideas for sub-classes (or even classes) do you all have? Tell me in the comments. Coolest ideas get made.
Thanks!
2023-07-28 14:53:17 +0000 UTC View PostSo our next book will be a dark fey/folk horror guide that will not only offer adventures and a setting, but also serve as a guide to running dark fey and 16th-century-esque folk horror adventures. It will a bit like a combination of the VVitch, Midsommar, and Pan's Labyrinth.
Rick Hershey and I have been going back and forth on a good name and still haven't landed on anything. So I'm taking it to all of you to vote on what the name should be.
2023-07-28 14:50:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's June's Buckler!
It contains the following goodies:
While Badge Quest is kicking into gear, I'm already planning the next Kickstarter for Fifth Edition (for those D&D die-hards out there!) Our last poll had you all picking fey as the desired theme/setting. And since fey often ties into folklore, I figured I'd make it "DARK FEY" Guillermo del Toro style—basically, folk horror.
If you aren't familiar with the term, folk horror is:
... Horror based on old folklore.
Hey all!
I'm looking to stock minis in my store and will probably do Reaper. The only trouble is that Reaper has over 1,000 minis to stock. Even if I had an unlimited budget, I don't have the space for that many minis. So I want to make sure I stock what folks want.
I haven't used minis in years, but I know folks love 'em. What do you prefer to get when you buy minis for your games? Assuming you have a limited budget, of course. Vote below.
If you don't use/collect minis, pl...
2023-07-25 20:17:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hill Folk and Phase Spider Mine is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 5, 8, 11, or 14. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters must traverse the treacherous depths of an old nephrite mine where cannibalistic hill folk control the top layers and gruesome phase spiders control the bottom ones.
Hill Folk and Phase Spider Mine is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 5, 8, 11, or 14. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. The characters must traverse the treacherous depths of an old nephrite mine where cannibalistic hill folk control the top layers and gruesome phase spiders control the bottom ones.
Hey all!
I feel like a dummy for forgetting to post here this morning, but Badge Quest is officially funded as of 10:30 am this morning.
Thanks to all of you who help this business reach its goals and create cool content. You're the ones that make all of this possible!
And if you haven't backed it yet, check out the campaign using this link: ht...
2023-07-25 16:01:42 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
If you didn't know, Badge Quest goes live tomorrow. Make sure to follow to get a chance at early bird rewards.
I'm also in the preliminary stages of planning a fall/early winter Kickstarter. The only trouble is that I'm not sure what to make.
Below are some ideas for a Kickstarter. Whichever one you all pick will help me shape the content between n...
2023-07-24 14:08:35 +0000 UTC View Post
High above, the night sky reveals a 50-foot-long flying serpent, its scales emitting a mesmerizing glow that casts an iridescent light. Its mouth exudes radiant energy, an ever-shifting dance of colors captivating the eye. Strangely, metallic items of all kinds, from weapons to coins, adhere to its scales, transforming the serpent into a mobile treasure trove.
Climate/Terrain: Arctic
Frequency: Very rare
Organization: ...
2023-07-22 23:03:39 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks!
Sorry for a relatively quiet month. We've got the store up and running and things are running smoothly already. I've been focusing on the upcoming Badge Quest Kickstarter, as well as tightening up the final stuff for GMSG, too. PLUS, Gen Con is on the way.
Having said that, I plan to knock out at least 2-3 more adventures to close out the month.
I'm about to invest a bunch into Reaper minis, so I thought I might write an adventure that actually has minis to ...
2023-07-22 20:16:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: This is a pre-proofed version of the adventure. We expect to have the proofed version in 5-10 business days and will update it here.
The Trapped Tomb is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. After years of searching, the characters finally discover the Tomb of the Forgotten Kings, a vault rumored t...
2023-07-16 13:47:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Hey all! Sorry for the confusion, but the Tom Cartos map is not free. However, it's part of his Ostenwold series, specifically the Church of the Everlight. Also, the FoundryVTT pack is once again available to Electrum+ patrons.
Skeleton Tomb is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four characters with an average part level (APL) of 1, 3, 5, or 8. The characters m...
2023-07-15 18:40:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: This is a pre-proofed version of the adventure. We expect to have the proofed version in 5-10 business days and will update it here.
The Trapped Tomb is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. After years of searching, the characters finally discover the Tomb of the Forgotten Kings, a vault rumored t...
2023-07-09 14:29:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks!
Here's a little something to whet your whistle while I'm working on the final documents and Bob/Bree are working on the FoundryVTT pack. Here's the very beige map for The Trapped Tomb created by yours truly using DungeonScrawl and Photoshop.
Hopefully I can knock out the adventure today.
Enjoy!
2023-07-08 19:03:35 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
Just a quick update. I've got content coming along pretty quickly. I've been pretty busy with both personal life stuff as well as the new store (soooo much inventory, pics coming soon). Having said that, I've got no less than 6 (10?) books in the works, four of which were announced today.
You can expect The Trapped Tomb sometime, probably by the end of the weekend. After that, I'll probably start working on the forthcoming arctic books, which will have a couple of n...
2023-07-07 22:06:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks!
I'm revamping our content flow a bit this month and putting quality (and our books) over the typical quantity. Although this means "slower" releases, the releases we do publish will be a bit more realized.
This will kick off with the release of The Trapped Tomb, which will be available for download late this week or early next, along with a FoundryVTT pack for Eletrum+ patrons. I'll post a list of the other content you all can expect this month. I know we...
2023-07-04 19:21:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is everything released in June of 2023.
Links to download all of this content can be found below. The Tier required to access each one is in brackets after the link. Free/Public Content is marked as (Free). A + sign means that all proceeding tiers (for example, Gold+ is Gold, Platinum, and Diamond).
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2023-07-01 21:59:53 +0000 UTC
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Wereboar Menhir is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11.
The free version below only has adjustments for level 3. Get all other levels when you become a DMDave Patron.
A pack of wereboars has taken up residence in the subterranean chambers beneath the mysterious stone monuments ere...
2023-06-28 23:59:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Wereboar Menhir is a Fifth Edition plug-in adventure for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3, 5, 8, or 11. This document offers a general guideline on scaling the adventure for each level. A pack of wereboars has taken up residence in the subterranean chambers beneath the mysterious stone monuments erected by an ancient circle of druids long ago. The characters are tasked with entering the chambers, believed to be defended by angry spirits, to dest...
2023-06-28 23:55:18 +0000 UTC View PostOne more quick poll, folks.
I've got a few different options for formatting these adventure books. Pick the one that you like the best.
Full-Color Hardcover ($60 MSRP). 192 pages. Basically, this is the same size, price, and quality as the official D&D books. They'd be full color, hardcover, and look super fancy on the inside. I would only do one of these every couple of months or so.
Black-White Hardcover ($25 MSRP). ...
2023-06-27 21:32:29 +0000 UTC View PostHey all!
Adventure paths and mini-campaigns are pretty hot on the most current poll. And it seems that's been the demand for a while. So with that in mind, I want to create a short adventure path, probably 3 chapters long (probably a 64-page black-and-white book once it's done). I'd release it in four parts over the span of a month.
Keeping that in mind, what sort of mini-campaign do you want to see?
Hey all!
As we're getting ready to head into July, I wonder what sort of content you would like going forward. We've had an overwhelmingly strong reaction to a few different types of content at conventions this year, and I want to see if that's reflected here, too.
Here are the types of content we've made in the past:
Dungeons & Lairs Adventures. We've been doing this weekly series of adventures for the last few years, each featuring easy-to-drop-in cont...
2023-06-27 17:34:23 +0000 UTC View Post