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Players and creatures alike in D&D 5e tend to make some saving throws here and there when in dangerous situations. Booby traps force you to succeed in Dexterity or Strength saving throws, ingesting poison forces you to succeed in Constitution saving throws, and more. Every spell forces its targets to make saving throws like Acid […]

The dwarven wizard and the tiefling bard stared deeply into the dark pool. The silver basin glimmered in the candlelight. After muttering some incantations, the dwarf added some items to be gently dropped into the basin: a silk scarf, a cotton handkerchief, and a parchment with a drawing scribbled on it. Eventually, an image manifested

The grasping vines seemed to be crushing the life out of the lycanthrope’s legs. Finally, the wererat had broken free. Safety! Freedom! Just as it was about to turn and run, it could hear an angry voice in the distance, “Get over here!” Oh, no! Suddenly a thorny vine grasped the wererat’s body and it

A drunk man is stumbling and mumbling through the filthy streets of Waterdeep’s slums as he walks near an alley and starts to urinate on the corner of a restaurant. Near him, a little tiefling, a half-human half-demon, is rummaging through the garbage for some food that the restaurant has thrown away. The human grunts

When we talk about magic items, many ideas come to mind. Attunement items, their rarity, and who can use them become the forefront of our worries over specific item abilities and effects. From Staff of the Magi to the Tome of Knowledge, there are many ways D&D items can be used and abused for significant

Let’s be honest here: that cursed weapon is super tempting. Not only does it deal a metric ton of damage, but it looks super cool and gives you some perks for the time being. Sure, after a long rest, it may start to consume your soul, but who needs a soul when you can look absolutely

Sanctuary has many meanings in a fantasy context. From a safe haven to a place that rejects certain things. It could be physical, magical, or even spiritual. A sanctuary is sacrosanct and exists to protect others.  In more recent usage, especially in D&D, Sanctuary has become a spell to form a defense. I value this

In 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, characters specialize in different abilities. Barbarians tend to be strong. Rogues tend to be agile. Bards tend to be attractive. Most of the time, these advantages are enough to deal with the troubles they face. Sometimes though, even a dwarf’s constitution isn’t enough to get through that last tankard

Electricity is a deadly force; even a small shock of static electricity from brushing your arms with your friend can make you jump in surprise. In small amounts, it makes your hair stand up from end to end, but in large amounts, it can kill even the mightiest elephants. In D&D, you can harness the

From prehistoric times to the World Wars, the spear has been common weapon whenever and wherever humans have fought. In the real world, there have been many variants that could have been called a spear: javelins, pikes, lances, bayonets, etc. In the 5e world, however, what qualifies as a spear falls within certain limitations. Spear