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557 The Temple of Rebirth

Denizens of the Tower! Thousands of years ago, a dragon scholar and mage envisioned a world in which creatures could gain a second chance beyond their death to complete the grandiose purpose of their life. Thus he created the Altar of Rebirth. By bringing the corpse of a creature to it, it is reformed and given a second chance at life. However, there is a catch!

Those revived in the altar must choose a higher purpose or something to achieve for the rest of their second life. Later, when...

A Terrible Secret is Contained in the Crypt Below the Tree

Traveler! This adventure tells the story of the Tree-Bark Druids. A group of protectors of nature that goes back more than 300 years. Their long lifespans have allowed them to grow their numbers. Their leader, Wise Leaf, has seen the organization thrive since its foundation. One of the traditions he started, for example, was to bury their dead below a magical tree with an elder's face that rests at the center of their forest. A crypt under it was built to keep the ashes and remains of the Tre...

556 The Crypt Below the Tree

Denizens of the Tower! This adventure tells the story of the Tree-Bark Druids. A group of protectors of nature that goes back more than 300 years. Their long lifespans have allowed them to grow their numbers. Their leader, Wise Leaf, has seen the organization thrive since its foundation. One of the traditions he started, for example, was to bury their dead below a magical tree with an elder's face that rests at the center of their forest. A crypt under it was built to keep the ashes and remai...

Who dares petition a wish from the Avatar of Woe

Traveler! Three centuries ago, a mage and explorer unearthed an old temple-like structure in the depths of a large mountain range. He followed a faint arcane trail to the interred temple. What he found there defied logic and the known rules of the fabric space. He found the avatar of an extraplanar entity that existed in both planes simultaneously. The structure around it was built by an ancient civilization as a way to honor and worship the ephemeral representation of what they thought a god...

555 The Avatar of Woe (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 555 The Avatar of Woe. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have b...

555 The Avatar of Woe

Denizens of the Tower! Three centuries ago, a mage and explorer unearthed an old temple-like structure in the depths of a large mountain range. He followed a faint arcane trail to the interred temple. What he found there defied logic and the known rules of the fabric space. He found the avatar of an extraplanar entity that existed in both planes simultaneously. The structure around it was built by an ancient civilization as a way to honor and worship the ephemeral representation of what they ...

One-Page-Dungeon - Lair of the Mind-Eater - System Neutral

Traveler! Here's an awesome one-page dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Deserts are some of the most dangerous places for travelers and adventurers. The weather is not the only hazard they must overcome; indigenous wildlife hides under the very sand. The case of the hard-to-reach Coppersand Desert i...

OP24 Lair of the Mind Eater

Denizens of the Tower! Here's an awesome one-page dungeon. It's a self-contained adventure where everything you need fits a single page. I make them system neutral so they can be easily ported to any system. It shouldn't be much trouble to include it in any medieval setting.

Deserts are some of the most dangerous places for travelers and adventurers. The weather is not the only hazard they must overcome; indigenous wildlife hides under the very sand. The case of the hard-to-reach Copper...

554 Heart-Shaped Dungeon

Traveler! This is a Valentine's Day-themed level-7 adventure that tells the story of Madeline Luna. She was once a fair, beautiful woman. But one day she seduced the wrong man and angered his sorceress wife. A curse turned her into a fiend, a succubus. The foul incantation makes her crave the love of a person. But the fiend inside her murders all those she loves... It is a horrible condition... For decades she has roamed the world looking for a way to end this without success.

A few mon...

554 Heart-Shaped Dungeon (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 554 Heart-Shaped Dungeon. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects hav...

554 Heart-Shaped Dungeon

Denizens of the Tower! This is a Valentine's Day-themed level-7 adventure that tells the story of Madeline Luna. She was once a fair, beautiful woman. But one day she seduced the wrong man and angered his sorceress wife. A curse turned her into a fiend, a succubus. The foul incantation makes her crave the love of a person. But the fiend inside her murders all those she loves... It is a horrible condition... For decades she has roamed the world looking for a way to end this without success. 2022-02-21 00:18:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Can you distinguish a witch in disguise? The crone has other plans!

Traveler! Sylvana Greenheart left her clan because they want nothing from her but the abilities of a great warrior. That is what her bloodline dictates. After many family quarrels, she left and started a life in the woods. Months of loneliness and sorrow in the depths of the woods drew the attention of a witch. The crone fooled Sylvana into signing a blood contract and took possession of her.

The witch now goes from town to town offering medicine and natural remedies. All the people who...

553 The Woman and the Crone

Denizens of the Tower! Sylvana Greenheart left her clan because they want nothing from her but the abilities of a great warrior. That is what her bloodline dictates. After many family quarrels, she left and started a life in the woods. Months of loneliness and sorrow in the depths of the woods drew the attention of a witch. The crone fooled Sylvana into signing a blood contract and took possession of her.

The witch now goes from town to town offering medicine and natural remedies. All t...

A dark secret hides below Hargen Winery. Who is brave enough to find out?

Traveler! This adventure tells the story of Joseph Hargen. A winemaker who worked for decades to improve his wine with no success. He simply was not born for this profession. Regardless, his efforts were honest and he was a hard-working person. People laughed and laughed at his failures. He was the target of many inside jokes in town. After years, the constant abuse drove him bitter, mad, and depressed.

One day, a man named Darathos offered him a solution. The alchemist and mage took ad...

552 The Hargen Winery (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 552 The Hargen Winery. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have b...

552 The Hargen Winery - Level 4 Adventure

Denizens of the Tower! This adventure tells the story of Joseph Hargen. A winemaker who worked for decades to improve his wine with no success. He simply was not born for this profession. Regardless, his efforts were honest and he was a hard-working person. People laughed and laughed at his failures. He was the target of many inside jokes in town. After years, the constant abuse drove him bitter, mad, and depressed.

One day, a man named Darathos offered him a solution. The alchemist and...

What's Hidden in the Mausoleum of Regrets? - Level 2 Adventure!

Traveler! Enraged undead abominations make incursions from an ancient family mausoleum. They attack the peasantry and show no mercy. The city watch has sent a few volunteer men to investigate but none of them came back from the cursed burial place. They are in need of valorous heroes willing to put their lives on the line to save the innocent.

The ancient mausoleum belonged to the Varadder family. They were opulent and rich generations ago but their renown and fame have dwindled over th...

551 Mausoleum of Regrets (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 551 Mausoleum of Regrets. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects hav...

551 Mausoleum of Regrets

Denizens of the Tower! Enraged undead abominations make incursions from an ancient family mausoleum. They attack the peasantry and show no mercy. The city watch has sent a few volunteer men to investigate but none of them came back from the cursed burial place. They are in need of valorous heroes willing to put their lives on the line to save the innocent.

The ancient mausoleum belonged to the Varadder family. They were opulent and rich generations ago but their renown and fame have dwi...

Who is worthy of surviving the Trial of Dragons?

Traveler! The people from Rocky Hills Village cannot stop talking about a mausoleum in the mountains that has just been found. Two explorers came back to town a fortnight ago with news of the place's location. The scared hikers claim they heard growls and grunts coming from the underground complex. A couple of mercenary groups grabbed their gear and went to investigate but never came back... Many dream of the treasure but few have the guts to go.

A snakefolk woman named Hiz'ta Shilsesa ...

550 Trial of Dragons (Photoshop)

Here's the .psd file for 550 Trial of Dragons. It is necessary to have Photoshop or a compatible app to use it. Inside you will find that it is all white. That is the uppermost layer, I only use it to make the file-preview smaller in size. Once you remove that uppermost layer you'll see the illustration. (it's just one click)

Most of the illustration elements are properly named and arranged in folders in the layer area. Some assets like textures or smart objects have be...

550 Trial of Dragons

Denizens of the Tower! The people from Rocky Hills Village cannot stop talking about a mausoleum in the mountains that has just been found. Two explorers came back to town a fortnight ago with news of the place's location. The scared hikers claim they heard growls and grunts coming from the underground complex. A couple of mercenary groups grabbed their gear and went to investigate but never came back... Many dream of the treasure but few have the guts to go.

A snakefolk woman named Hiz...

Dungeon Vault Magazine - Issue 18 is LIVE

This is issue No. 18 of Dungeon Vault Magazine. A compilation of adventures, lore, excellent cartography, and useful digital goodies. We're featuring guest writers to add some more content and give the magazine even more value and usability!

This number has the special contribution of four guest authors. They are Arvindh Sundar The Indian DM, Joshua Lovett, ...