Mounted Combat in D&D 5e
Depending on the Dungeons and Dragons campaign you’re playing, you may not use the mounted combat rules very frequently. I…
Depending on the Dungeons and Dragons campaign you’re playing, you may not use the mounted combat rules very frequently. I…
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You’re making quick work of this vicious beast. Two heads down, three to go. You turn to cheer at your…
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My apologies for the late post, but I didn’t want to spoil the surprise for my players that got to…
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You carefully make your way down the dark tunnel – ever vigilant for a kobold ambush. As you traverse deeper…
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You hear the thud of the body of one of your companions behind you and the flind lifts its flail,…
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You hear the screams of the villager as they plead for mercy from the demon that slowly approaches them. Drool…
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You slowly walk into the damp cave with your sword drawn, unaware of the dangers present in the mound of…