Seen largely as a sequel to Xanathar’s Guide to Everything due to its name and content, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything brings huge additions to fifth edition D&D through new subclasses, spells, magical items, and rulesets. The addition of new mechanics and its intent as a resource in terms of the lore connected to much ofContinue reading “Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything SUPPLEMENT REVIEW”
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus ADVENTURE REVIEW
An adventure that sees mortal adventurers journey to the Lower Planes and the damned surface of Avernus itself, players in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus can expect a hell of a ride. This adventure is beautifully written, well presented, and is accompanied by detailed lore and exceptional artwork. The themes that are interwoven in thisContinue reading “Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus ADVENTURE REVIEW”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide CAMPAIGN GUIDE REVIEW
Presented as a campaign sourcebook and marketed as a player’s resource, Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide brings to life the first setting for official Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventures. First created by Ed Greenwood, it became the setting for D&D adventures for decades, as well as the backdrop to R.A. Salvatore’s novels. The Adventurer’s GuideContinue reading “Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide CAMPAIGN GUIDE REVIEW”
Candlekeep Mysteries ADVENTURE REVIEW
A clifftop citadel standing as a beacon of strength and knowledge, Candlekeep is the largest repository and collection of knowledge and lore within Faerun. The collection of the short adventures within Candlekeep Mysteries is the first of its kind as an official publication for D&D. It marks another step for Wizards of the Coast inContinue reading “Candlekeep Mysteries ADVENTURE REVIEW”
The Writer in White 