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Tales and Tankards

Stories from the table. Wisdom from the tankard.

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Adventurers battle goblins and a Canoloth inside the collapsing halls of Cragmaw Castle during a chaotic Dungeons & Dragons encounter.

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Session 25: Cragmaw Castle Just Won’t Fall

June 2, 2026

Cragmaw Castle is no longer just a dungeon — it’s a fortress fighting for survival. In Session 25 of Voxels & Valor, collapsing ceilings, tactical goblins, and relentless pressure push the party to its limits in one of the campaign’s most chaotic battles yet.

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Our currently running campaigns.

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

A haunted tavern. A hidden hoard. A city of masks and motives. Join Us as we search for truth.

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Voxels & Valor

From Phandelver’s mines to the Yawning Portal — chaos and courage on the road to Waterdeep.

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🧙‍♂️ DM’s Corner

Practical wisdom for storytellers and chaos wranglers.

Trollskull Alley: Building a Living Neighborhood

June 1, 2026

Trollskull Alley became far more than a backdrop in my Waterdeep: Dragon Heist campaign. In this DM Diary, I break down how recurring NPCs, guild inspections, slice-of-life scenes, horror pacing, and player investment transformed a single street into the emotional heart of the campaign.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part VI

May 29, 2026

The Stoutfellow Family are more than frightened vineyard owners—they’re the emotional center of a rural horror encounter where the real threat is panic, divided attention, and the corruption spreading through the fields of Undercliff.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part V

May 22, 2026

The Snobeedles aren’t dangerous because of their weapons—they’re dangerous because they control the orchard, the workers, the rumors, and the truth. This Creature Feature pack transforms a simple commoner framework into a layered social encounter ecosystem perfect for Dragon Heist, rural intrigue, and slow-burn horror campaigns.

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Homebrew creations forged between sessions.

The Stoutfellow family standing in their haunted vineyard outside Waterdeep at dusk.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part VI

May 29, 2026

The Snobeedle halfling family gathered outside their vineyard meadery in Undercliff.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part V

May 22, 2026

A massive green dragon overlooks ruined forest village towers while poisonous mist spreads below.

Creature Feature: Venomfang

May 15, 2026

This upgraded version of Venomfang transforms the classic young green dragon into a tactical battlefield predator built for memorable D&D encounters. Designed for Voxels & Valor, this free Creature Feature explores how positioning, fear, mobility, and tempo can turn a dragon fight into a defining campaign moment.

📚 What’s on Tap

Reviews, insights, and bookish banter for DMs and players alike.

Dispel Dice: Devil You Know

May 27, 2026

The Devil You Know from Dispel Dice is a blood-red gothic resin dice set with razor-sharp edges, chaotic personality, and serious vampire energy. Beautiful, dangerous, and unforgettable.

Fan Roll Dice: Fizban’s Fortune d20

May 21, 2026

The FanRoll Fizban’s Fortune Mystery d20 feels less like a gaming accessory and more like treasure pulled from a dragon’s hoard. This review covers the rare hollow-metal Bronze Dragon d20, its elegant rolling feel, collector appeal, and why it never made it back into the dice bag.

Die Hard Dice: Sanguine Call d20 Review

May 14, 2026

The Sanguine Call d20 from Die Hard Dice is a heavyweight gothic metal die built for dramatic tabletop moments. Featuring blood-red inlays, intricate graveyard engravings, and premium zinc alloy construction, this sinister d20 brings dark fantasy atmosphere and commanding table presence to every meaningful roll.

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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

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Trollskull Alley: Building a Living Neighborhood

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part VI

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part V

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