D&D 5e

Tales from the Wastes

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Enter devastated lands torn asunder by ghastly creatures and chaos magic. These wastes hide ancient treasures, potent magic, and abandoned cities waiting to be discovered—or refusing to stay buried. Tales from the Wastes brings you fast-paced 5th Edition adventures set in twisted locations packed with memorable NPCs. Inside this tome, find: 15 new single-session adventures, suitable for levels 1-18, playable separately or in sequence; new environmental hazards to face, mysteries to unravel, and encounters with terrifying villains; 15 full-page, full-color maps and dozens of illustrations; new monsters, NPCs, magic items, and easy prep for your next game! Enter the wastes and embrace full metal mayhem!

Planebreaker: Planar Character Options

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Planar natives, multiverse explorers, and those touched by mysterious forces leaking through from the planes: these characters are shaped by backgrounds and experiences unlike those found in more conventional environs. From the Way of the Amethyst Fist monk, who channels power through a psionically resonant prosthetic, to a traveller character with a mysterious cosmic map imprinted on their skin, to a character with the Limbo Touched feat, who can change objects at will—characters with ties to the planes are just a bit different.

Way of Control

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The first monks to adhere to the Way of Control were followers of the great tactician Master Ereshti. The master founded this tradition in the wake of a devastating defeat; afterward, she entered into a long period of contemplation in which she analyzed her failure over and over again. Eventually, she realized the reason why she’d failed: Control—or the lack thereof. For is it not true that a warrior who controls a creature controls its life? That a warrior who controls the battlefield controls the outcome? And that a warrior who controls their body and mind controls their own future and fate? Thus Master Ereshti developed the technique of using an opponent’s strength against them—a method combining leverage, agility, and submission holds to knock enemies to the ground… and keeping them there until they’re broken.

The Way of the Whirlwind 12-24-22 (updated filigree and style)

Path of the Whirlwind

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The first barbarians who walked the Path of the Whirlwind had been under the thrall of a sadistic tyrant who over time had turned his people from kinsmen to slaves. When the inevitable revolution came, the rebels took up what few weapons they could find. Large sticks that could be used as clubs were plentiful, as were axes for chopping wood and short blades used for skinning game; thus, the people armed themselves with a weapon in each hand and went to face down their oppressor. But as they marched toward the tyrant’s hut, the skies darkened and a whirlwind formed—as if summoned by the collective rage of the downtrodden—and touched down directly on top of the villain’s abode, hauling him up into the heavens in the funnel cloud. And thus he had become subject not only to the wrath of those he had wronged, but also of the gods themselves.

Tome of Beasts 3 Lairs

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Created for the 5th Edition of the world’s first roleplaying game, these 23 standalone, single-map adventures each feature new monsters from Kobold Press’s Tome of Beasts 3. Weave these adventures into your ongoing campaign, or use them as thrilling one-shot sessions. With adventures suitable for heroes of level 1–12, you will find enough dangers—and delights—for every game night!

Tome of Heroes

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Tome of Heroes for 5th Edition delivers character options galore—heroic choices that have been judged and found worthy! New styles of magic and new weapon options, all-new monk paths, the riverfolk halflings and expanded catfolk, the soulspy rogue, a Path of the Dragon for barbarians, cleric domains—and much more. Discover a beautiful, well-organized tome of 5E DnD character races, backgrounds, and classes to expand your game in new directions! This project yields a wealth of brand-new, carefully developed and playtested material—all of it immediately usable in your next game.

Tales from the Shadows

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In the Shadow Realm, sites of mysterious enchantment abound, watched over by denizens both strange and wondrous. From woods dark and eerie to courts of noble fey, all paths lead to haunts, ruins, machinations, and subterfuge. Inside this 192-page tome, find:

14 adventures, suitable for levels 1–8, playable separately or in sequence
A variety of plots and encounters, from confronting dangerous and cunning creatures, to solving enigmas, to thwarting malevolent intrigues
A background plot thread surrounding a fabled item—the Shadow Grimoire—and its mysteries
28 full-color maps and dozens of illustrations

Gather your courage and turn a wary eye toward the gloaming!

Ptolus: Return of the Ebon Hand

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Of all the chaos cults, the Ebon Hand is one of the most insidious, because it proves the most resilient. Enemies of the cult of the Ebon Hand liken them to cockroaches, with the cultists scattered when found, always to return later. Now, despite setbacks, the Ebon Hand has founded a new temple and once again is doing its horrible work…

Return of the Ebon Hand is an adventure set in Ptolus, the city by the Spire. It’s suitable for 5e characters of roughly 6th level, or Cypher System characters of roughly third tier, and can be easily adjusted upward or downward in difficulty.

Ptolus: The Runeblood Blessing

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A mysterious ritual offers magical ability to all who want it. . .

For the low, low price of one gold—in fact, today only, just a single silver shield!—you too can cast magic. As much as you like, as often as you like. It’s easy! And the blood-red rune on your face? It’s a symbol of the power you’ve gained. A symbol that’s becoming more and more popular among nobles, elites, adventurers, and the everyday folk of Ptolus.

The Runeblood Blessing is a hefty standalone adventure set in Ptolus, the city by the Spire. It’s suitable for 5e characters of roughly 6th level, or Cypher System characters of roughly third tier, and can be easily adjusted upward or downward in difficulty.