Uncrowned begins after the revelation that Akura Charity has decided that Lindon shall train to represent the Akura clan in the Uncrowned King Tournament, potentially taking the place she had intended for Akura Harmony, whose death she attributes to Lindon. The various champions and chosen of the factions, families, kingdoms, and territories are gathered atContinue reading “Uncrowned, Cradle 7 BOOK REVIEW”
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Upcoming D&D Books from Critical Role
Kicking off what might be the most exciting and ambitious season for Critical Role yet, a series of announcements, premiers, sneak peeks, and excitement awaits fans of the livestream and Dungeons and Dragons in general. The creative products are headed by the mind of Matthew Mercer, and Critical Role has announced two D&D books inContinue reading “Upcoming D&D Books from Critical Role”
Underlord, Cradle 6 BOOK REVIEW
Underlord, Volume 6 in the Cradle series, begins the rising arc of the Uncrowned King Tournament, a contest between the most talented sacred artists in a series of Mortal Kombat-style duels where winners advance, though losers are spared actual death. This event dominates the narrative of the next three books in Cradle. It is moreContinue reading “Underlord, Cradle 6 BOOK REVIEW”
Ghostwater, Cradle 5 BOOK REVIEW
Contains spoilers for the Cradle series through Ghostwater. Ghostwater was a two part read for me, and I still don’t fully know how I feel about it. As Cradle: Volume 5, it sits in the middle of nine published books out of a predicted twelve. It does a better job of setting up subsequent booksContinue reading “Ghostwater, Cradle 5 BOOK REVIEW”
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight: A Feywild Adventure ADVENTURE REVIEW
As an adventure that teases the edges of possibility of the Feywild, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight: A Feywild Adventure brings the delightful and terrifying aspects of a Domain of Delight and fey magic to an adventure for fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons. The most recent adventure from Wizards of the Coast is a departureContinue reading “The Wild Beyond the Witchlight: A Feywild Adventure ADVENTURE REVIEW”
Eberron: Rising from the Last War CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW
Eberron: Rising from the Last War is a beautifully unique divergence for Dungeons and Dragons, and is the result of a fantastic partnership between Wizards of the Coast and their community of creators. Keith Baker’s world exists within and at the same time separate from the rest of the Dungeons and Dragons multiverse, making itContinue reading “Eberron: Rising from the Last War CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW”
Skysworn, Cradle 4 BOOK REVIEW
With the imminent arrival of his duel with Jai Long, Lindon’s journey to advance as a sacred artist and challenge himself is quickly overshadowed by a greater threat than the Jai clan exile. An event that has been built up since the climax of Volume 2 in the series is quickly thrust into the sceneryContinue reading “Skysworn, Cradle 4 BOOK REVIEW”
Mythic Odysseys of Theros CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW
Set within a world rooted in Ancient Greece, Mythic Odysseys of Theros continues in the path of Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica in bringing another Magic: The Gathering setting to Dungeons and Dragons. Theros is a setting dominated by myths, monsters, and heroes with clear influences from Greek mythology and Ancient Greek society. It is aContinue reading “Mythic Odysseys of Theros CAMPAIGN SOURCEBOOK REVIEW”
Blackflame, Cradle 3 BOOK REVIEW
Blackflame, book 3 of the Cradle series, is the point where the story begins to gain momentum. Not to say that the previous books didn’t have excitement, but Blackflame has the feel of a significant point in a larger series, rather than the previous books that felt as though they were building to that sortContinue reading “Blackflame, Cradle 3 BOOK REVIEW”
Ghosts of Saltmarsh ADVENTURE REVIEW
A book that is often overlooked when compared to the other offerings of the growing fifth edition library from Wizards of the Coast, Ghosts of Saltmarsh walks the very tenuous line of bringing old adventures to 5e with new mechanics far better than most. It is a solid book, with resources and mechanics, but overallContinue reading “Ghosts of Saltmarsh ADVENTURE REVIEW”
The Writer in White 