Werewolf Village is a tense, paranoia-fueled mystery adventure set in a snowbound, isolated hamlet where trust is fleeting, and survival is uncertain. As a brutal blizzard rages, th...
2025-01-29 16:03:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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Yes, my children…
We’re headed to probably the most dangerous place in the multiverse next month: THE NEGATIVE ENERGY PLANE.
What is it?
The Negative Energy Plane is a vast, infinite void of absolute darkness and entropy, a realm of uncreation where life is drained away and only undeath thrives. It is a hostile, airless expanse filled with necrotic energy, capable of extinguishing the spark of living creatures who remain unprotected. Unlike other planes...
2025-01-29 02:45:43 +0000 UTC View Post
(Every time I do one something goes wrong and I look like an idiot for not delivering on time. Then I'm in the weeds for, like... six months trying to get it out. UGH. No more.)
THEREFORE, everything in this campaign is already written, printed, and ready to ship. I’m just using Backerkit because running ads and shipping all this epic loot is way easier with them.
In fact, if you're a patron here, none of this is new to you. It's stuff I'v...
2025-01-26 16:53:49 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends,
I've got a big itch to make a Broadsword Guide detailing one of the lesser-known inner planes, something that's never really been done too heavily in the history of Dungeons & Dragons. These are the hell obscure ones, the quasi- and para- elemental planes. I often bring them up in my writing, but now that Omeria is officially "shattered" and spread across the Deep Ethereal, I figured now would be an interesting time to start detailing them. Expect this to be a bit more ...
2025-01-24 23:20:26 +0000 UTC View PostHey peeps,
I'm working on a last hunk of subclasses for this month related to fighting werebeasts. I know what they're going to be, but I'm not sure if I want them to be 5e friendly or 5.5e friendly. Unfortunately, they aren't reverse compatible (well.... kinda, but it's one way or the other).
YES, I know what the answer will probably be but STILL I just want to make sure I'm not ticking anyone off by not asking first.
2025-01-23 21:15:37 +0000 UTC View PostHey all,
I got inspired by Nosferatu to make a big vampire castle adventure this month, so I made Shadowrock. It clocks in at 52 pages (with the monster Appendix), so it’ll likely go out as its own book. That means I’ll push Wandering Mystics to February.
In the meantime I want another big adventure to close out the month, something around 32 pages, or 20,000 words, covering 2-3 sessions of play.
Below are some ideas I’m kicking around. Vote for the one you like best...
2025-01-19 02:31:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Dungeon Crawl • Horror • Vampire • Magic Items
GM Difficulty: Intermediate
Player Difficulty: Hard
Length: Medium-Length (3-4 Sessions)
Campaign Setting: Agnostic
Everyone likes a good vampire-hunting adventure. And this one gets straight to the point.
Thi...
2025-01-18 20:43:52 +0000 UTC View PostHey all,
Quick poll on adventure difficulty. How tough do you like your adventures to be in terms of how well your players are capable of handling them?
2025-01-15 17:32:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Aboleths are CR 10 aberrations. They're basically "Cthulhu-fish" that can inflict terrible diseases on targets that turn them into fish people. Here are a few basic things you should know about their tactics.
Use phantasmal force to keep dangerous, low-intelligence targets away from the pool while the aboleth picks off the weaker foes.
Target low Wisdom targets at the water's edge with Enslave. After they are charmed, make them leave the area so the aboleth can fo...
2025-01-15 17:30:29 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends!
I just finished penning a big fat Nosferatu-inspired adventure featuring a shit ton of magic items from The Griffon's Saddlebag. This is doing double duty as content for you as well as his patrons as he starts his move to the Netherlands.
If you want to get the adventure, make sure you're a paid patron.
Since it features his magic items, I put in waaaay more magic items than I normally ...
2025-01-12 21:00:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Edit: I'm only 10 words away. If you've already posted, feel free to post again!
Hey friends,
I'm on to my fourth adventure for the month. Since we're doing wandering mystics and I just got a chance to see Eggers' Nosferatu, I thought it was high time I did (another) vampire-themed adventure. This one is pretty straightforward—there's a nasty vampire lurking in Schloss Schattenfels and it must be destroyed!
I've got a TON of rooms to stock in this crumbling castle...
2025-01-09 22:29:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Mountain • Horror • Monstrosity • Travel • Short
I love simple horror stories that are nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Like the gatehouse featured in this module, this adventure exists as a side trek—an interesting way to illuminate the dangers of the world of the Wandering Mystics.
This Fifth Edition adventure is designed to suit a party of three to five 3rd-level characters, but can be adjusted to suit parties as high as 1...
2025-01-07 19:56:35 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends!
I'm working my way through Broadsword #26 right now and #27 is already on the mind. Once more, we're picking up where we left off last month but with a brand new option for you for your Broadsword monster hunting adventures.
Pick the one you like best. The winning option will be the theme of next month's content.
2025-01-06 22:23:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends,
I've already knocked out two adventures for this month's book, and I'm on my way to the third, a "Who's the real bad guy anyway?" gothic horror romp called Scapegoat. The finale takes place in a big sinkhole dungeon. It's got 14 areas I need to stock. Thus, I'm turning to all of you for one-word prompts.
In the comments below, leave a single-word prompt. I'll use your word to develop an area in the Sinkhole Dungeon.
This adventure will be available to p...
2025-01-06 22:19:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Arctic • Horror • Hags • Travel • Short
After watching Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, I knew I wanted to make some moody, cold, dark adventure modules that took inspiration from the Romani-run inn in the film's first act. This is the result.
This Fifth Edition adventure is designed to suit a party of three to five 3rd-level characters, but can be adjusted to suit parties as high as 10th level. Adjustment tables are included in the text to he...
2025-01-06 15:13:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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Lycanthropes are creatures of legend—shapeshifters cursed to walk the line between humanity and savagery. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of the hunt, the intrigue of their lore, or the terror they bring to your tabletop, this guide is your ultimat...
2025-01-05 20:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I'm about to start cracking into the content for this month's adventure releases. We currently know that the "big bad" will either be Uncle Skeleton or Celestian, the Queen of Shadows (maybe both?)
If you want to read these adventures, make sure that you're a paid member of DMDave's Patreon.
However, I need some feature monsters for the episodic adventure content you requested for this ...
2025-01-04 01:59:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends,
I'm working on rereleasing Queen of the Shadows now to go with this month's Broadsword Guide to Wandering Mystics. But I figure I have enough bandwidth to do another one in print format.
Below are a few classic DMDave adventures that I haven't redone yet. Pick the one you want to see get remade (5e with DCC compatibility, too).
2025-01-02 23:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Adventurers, get ready! The Broadsword Guide to Hunting Werebeasts proofs are officially complete, and aside from a few minor typo corrections and some bonus content we’re adding, the book is nearly ready for launch. We’re thrilled to announce that it will be released through Backerkit, where you’ll find more than just this guide—there’s plenty in store!
Hey friends,
I’m about to start penning Broadsword 26: Guide to Wandering Mystics. We know The Shadow Court, a tribe of nomadic diviners, will debut. But I see them as being neutral. Thus, we need a good villain.
Below are some classic DMDave villains. Pick your favorite. And if you don’t recognize them, just pick the one with the coolest name.
2024-12-30 17:25:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Adventurer,
We wanted to give you a heads-up about an important update: DMDave’s Patreon prices are increasing on the 2nd! If you’ve been considering joining or upgrading your subscription, now is the perfect time to lock in your current rate and enjoy all the incredible benefits before the price change.
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2024-12-29 20:31:46 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends,
I'm finishing up Just Passing Through 6: Road-Travel Campaigns for Any Fantasy TTRPG sometime around the middle of January. After that, I'll be starting up the next one.
If you wish to get access to the content that will come from this, make sure that you become a paid patron at the Copper Tier or higher.
What theme do you want to see?
Pick the one you like best.
2024-12-27 23:33:56 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone on here.
Since the Open Gaming License headache a couple of years ago, this Patreon has taken a large hit as many moved away from Fifth Edition. Plus, my back-and-forth about what to do probably didn't help either.
Fortunately, I'm back on track (holy cow, Broadsword is back!), and you all seem to bel just as excited as I am!
In fact, I'm happy to announce that the Patreon is ending the mo...
2024-12-27 18:59:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends!
We’re thrilled to announce that all the content for Broadsword Guide to Hunting Werebeasts is officially complete and on its way to the printers! In fact, you can get the PDF version of the book now.
This book represents the culmination of everything we’ve shared with you during December here on Patreon—plus some brand-new, previously unreleased content to make this guide the definitive resource for hunting werebeasts.
Werebeasts are hunting you on a remote island!
This "secret" adventure will be available next month via the same campaign/rewards system we're using to get Gold+ patrons their long-awaited copy of Broadsword #25, The Guide to Hunting Werebeasts.
I've got some good ideas for the module already, but I could use a few word prompts from all of you.
Here's how it works:
Leave a single word in the comments below.
One word per patron.
Kee...
2024-12-24 21:51:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends,
I’ll be working on other projects until the new (last adventure of the year drops tomorrow), but then it’s back to making the next Broadsword: Guide to Wandering Mystics.
This month all the content stood on its own with a recurring lycanthrope theme. For next month, I’m thinking of tying all the adventures together. I could also have them be episodic but have them all tied to the same setting/backdrop.
Which do you prefer?
2024-12-22 22:13:07 +0000 UTC View PostHey friends!
I just put the finishing touches on the manuscript for Broadsword #25: Guide to Hunting Werebeasts. It was a BLAST to write, and I can't wait to share it will all of you.
Next up, by popular vote, is the Broadsword Guide to Wandering Mystics, inspired heavily by the Romani people of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
Wandering mystics are individuals or groups with profound spiritual insight and a deep connection to the unseen...
2024-12-21 00:55:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends!
I'm wrapping up BroadSword Monthly #25 and have a few pages left to fill. To evoke the classic Dungeon Magazine feeling, I thought I might do some "Letters to the Editor" in the form of Ask Me Anything.
In the comments below, ask a question concerning Dungeons & Dragons, TTRPGs, or anything else that you'd like to ask me. If I pick your question, I'll write a response and include it in BroadSword #25 for next month's release.
I look forward to your questions...
2024-12-19 18:12:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey all,
The Gnaws is a bit of a "surprise" adventure I'm putting together for Broadsword #25, featuring a band of wererats spreading plague across the French-inspired kingdom of Avignonelle. It'll be relatively high-level, as the problem is at quite a large scale.
If you want to get a hold of this adventure featuring travel, mystery, and a whole lotta Skave— er, rat folk, then make sure that you're a patron of at least the Copper tier or higher.
Remember: prices are going...
2024-12-17 18:34:39 +0000 UTC View Post