The Mirror has always been an unsettling object within our collective folk tales, myths and communal experience. Although we feel it necessary to have one around for points of vanity and social acceptance, much like the reflections in the mirror, there has always seemed to be something haunting us from the shadows behind but notContinue reading “Two Sides to Every Story: Welcome to the Plane of Mirrors”
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Let’s Visit the Thayan Enclave (and a few Red Wizards too!)
The powerful Red Wizards of Thay have gotten some due attention thanks to the movie, D&D: Honor Among Thieves (now in theaters). But, although they totally dream at night of world domination using their undead minions, did you know that the vaunted council of Zulkirs had a backup plan for world domination? Why yes, theyContinue reading “Let’s Visit the Thayan Enclave (and a few Red Wizards too!)”
Forgotten gods of the Forgotten Realms: HOAR
Let me take you back about twenty years or so. I’ve just introduced my oldest to The Forgotten Realms and are actually attempting to convert his D6 Starwars character (who has been toying with Sith things) into the realm of Faerun. It was quite an adjustment, but we all soon fell in love with theContinue reading “Forgotten gods of the Forgotten Realms: HOAR”
Shadow Dragons and other dark things from Shadowfell
I have said before that, although Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons is a good source of all things draconic for 5E, it misses some of the most interesting dragons. That would be one of my favorite types of dragons, Planar Dragons. I’ve already showcased my absolute favorite, the Chaos Dragon. So, now, I come to theContinue reading “Shadow Dragons and other dark things from Shadowfell”
Why Play Kenku?
The Following is brought to you by BDC Looking over races to play, there is one race that gets a pass way too many times. Either that or they are completely misunderstood and destined to become annoying or a joke character. Now, cheers to you who actually make this race work and make amazing charactersContinue reading “Why Play Kenku?”
Gods, Planeswalkers and other creatures: Speculation for MTG’s Forgotten Realms
The hits just keep on coming, kids! Welcome back to The Magic Tavern where it’s speculation 24/7/365! This is BDC and I am beyond excited for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms coming in July this year. This is mainly because Wotc seems to be extra excited and spoilery real early! First up, Wotc went theContinue reading “Gods, Planeswalkers and other creatures: Speculation for MTG’s Forgotten Realms”
Dread Elementals: The Pyre
A Pyre Elemental can be summoned only during a time of great mourning. Celebrations like the Feast of the Moon are perfect times while the good people of the hosting city accept the grieving from many different kingdoms. It is traditionally part of the Feast where the dead are remembered and celebrated. But within thisContinue reading “Dread Elementals: The Pyre”
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