Contains spoilers for the Lightbringer series through The Blinding Knife, and mild spoilers for The Broken Eye. While the first two books in the Lightbringer series were slow to fully hook me, The Broken Eye had me invested quickly and held it for the duration. As the longest book and the middle one in theContinue reading “The Broken Eye, Lightbringer Book 3 BOOK REVIEW”
Author Archives: Caleb Johnstone
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage ADVENTURE REVIEW
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage is by far the greatest dungeon written by Wizards of the Coast for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons. It is massive, stretching through twenty three subterranean levels, with monsters and challenges that will see players progress from 5th to 20th level should they explore the entirety of the dungeonContinue reading “Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage ADVENTURE REVIEW”
7 Tips for Beginning Writers
Over the last couple years of writing, I have been able to use and experiment with many different tips, habits, and practices that I have found beneficial regarding my creative writing. Not all are mine, they have been the ones refined through my own experience, drawn from the insights and suggestions from others wiser andContinue reading “7 Tips for Beginning Writers”
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes SUPPLEMENT REVIEW
The multiverse of Dungeons and Dragons is constantly embroiled in conflict, but there are those that have lasted longer than most and have become embedded within the histories and mythology of the various Realms. Some rare few have made those conflicts their focus of study, among them being the great wizard Mordenkainen. In Mordenkainen’s TomeContinue reading “Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes SUPPLEMENT REVIEW”
The Eye of the World, The Wheel of Time Book 1 BOOK REVIEW
The Wheel of Time is a cornerstone of the modern fantasy genre. Many readers love them, while some have never seen the significance or attraction of the monumental series, despite it’s renown. It cannot be denied that the books served as a huge step within the genre, their influence seen in countless books and asContinue reading “The Eye of the World, The Wheel of Time Book 1 BOOK REVIEW”
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything SUPPLEMENT REVIEW
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything was the first significant supplemental ruleset for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons that I purchased, and perhaps one of the most important supplements for both players and Dungeon Masters. Where Volo’s Guide to Monsters was released as a supplement the year before focusing on monsters, monster lore, and character races; Xanathar’sContinue reading “Xanathar’s Guide to Everything SUPPLEMENT REVIEW”
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW
More than a horror adventure, Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft presents players and Dungeon Masters with the premise of horror in Dungeons and Dragons. It puts the players right in the mix of horror, suspense, and dread. Their decisions and paranoia all serve to feed the feel and atmosphere of their adventures. In 1983, theContinue reading “Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW”
Grief, and What I Learned from Losing my Grandfather to Alzheimer’s
My grandpa died Sunday night, on May 16, 2021. He was 80 years old. Everyone in our family had been told that he had been having trouble breathing starting early in the day and he wasn’t eating, and as the day progressed, it became clear he didn’t have long. I received word the following morningContinue reading “Grief, and What I Learned from Losing my Grandfather to Alzheimer’s”
Volo’s Guide to Monsters SUPPLEMENT REVIEW
The first major supplement for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons, Volo’s Guide to Monsters was a significant step in a long line of rulebooks and adventures from Wizards of the Coast. It brought tools for both players and Dungeon Masters, with chapters corresponding to the tools laid out in the core rulebooks: monster lore toContinue reading “Volo’s Guide to Monsters SUPPLEMENT REVIEW”
Tales from the Yawning Portal ADVENTURE REVIEW
Tales from the Yawning Portal offers at the same time a thorough and diverse adventure supplement for fifth edition as well as a faithful homage to some of the classic dungeons from the history of D&D. A collection of some of the most recognizable adventures, the book presents seven classic adventures, specifically dungeons, from acrossContinue reading “Tales from the Yawning Portal ADVENTURE REVIEW”
The Writer in White 