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#1 Challenge for a Dungeon Master
I have always found that the #1 challenge for a Dungeon Master is to ensure that the final BBEG battle and challenge lives up to all the hype. In almost… Read more
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The Fellowship of the Palantirs
An Awakening Storm – Introduction Year 167 of the Fourth Age King Aragon has been gone now for 47 years. His son Eldarion reigns in Gondor and rules the free… Read more
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Fog of War or Fog of Excitement? #Maps
Whether it be playing in person or online, one of the main decisions for a Dungeon Master is: “Do I give my players a map?” I started DMing long enough… Read more
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Monster of the Month #16 – Vecna – Eve of Ruin
One challenge I have as a Dungeon Master is always finding interesting and challenging monsters for players that are level 10 and above. This problem becomes even more challenging after… Read more
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An Awakening Storm – Session 20 recap – Journey to Dol Guldur
Kifak came out of his vision and shared his vision with the party. “Nixe was nowhere to be found. There just was a white cocoon on the ground with a… Read more
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An Awakening Storm – Session 19 recap – A reunion with Uruial
The fellowship rested at Fornost before they set out for their reunion with Uruial at Steel Fall. It was expected to be a three day journey that would take them… Read more
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An Awakening Storm – Session 18 recap – searching for the Annuminas seeing stone
The fellowship awoke and immediately noticed the robed skeleton sitting at the desk that they somehow missed the night before in their exhaustion. The robed skeleton appeared to be a… Read more
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An Awakening Storm – Session 17 recap – Exploring the Royal Library in Annuminas
The fellowship first looked around and decided to first explore the library collections. They first came upon the Chronicle of Gondolin. Jesoc noticed a few books were distrurbed and examined… Read more
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Monster of the Month #15 – Traps, Puzzles, and Riddles Oh My!
Although they are not an official monster, some of my favourite challenges for players are Traps, Puzzles, and Riddles. Perhaps it was the impression that the riddle game in the… Read more
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Being a #DnD Game Master taught me the top four critical leadership lessons
When I’m not running or playing in a Dungeon and Dragons game, I have a career in Information Technology that spans 30+ years. My first class was a Natural Developer.… Read more
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An Awakening Storm – Session 16 recap – Journey to Annuminas
The fellowship found themselves staring across the bridge at Uruial. Once again Uruial demanded the Tears of Varda that the Arbun had stolen from her lair. Jesoc led the litigations,… Read more
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Monster of the Month #14 – Suspense
Although not officially a monster, suspense is an excellent adversary. It can be easy for a Dungeon Master to fall into a routine of monsters, treasures, and role-playing. One way… Read more
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