Tales and Tankards

Stories from the table. Wisdom from the tankard.

Grab an ale, roll some dice, and join us for campaign tales and DM wisdom.

From the Table

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.

Voxels & Valor

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

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part I

April 17, 2026
Bring Trollskull Manor to life with fully playable NPC stat blocks for Dragon Heist. This free pack includes the Urchins, Lif, and Broxley, designed to create tension, reward roleplay, and add tactical depth to your tavern.

Using Color Rings on D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT Effectively

April 15, 2026
Color rings in D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT aren’t just cosmetic, they’re one of the simplest ways to track conditions, reduce confusion, and speed up combat. Here’s how to use all 11 colors effectively at your table.

Session 22: Ash, Echoes, and Emeralds

April 13, 2026
Fire gives way to stories, bureaucracy, and quiet magic as Trollskull Manor answers the party’s care in unsettling ways. A haunting Dragon Heist session of ash, echoes, and unanswered questions.

🍺 Fresh from the Vault

Homebrew creations forged between sessions.

📚 What’s on Tap

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