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    • Sorcerer 101: Draconic Bloodline
      Jul 26, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Draconic Bloodline sorcerous origin, and use it to build a fearsome sorcerer!

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    • Sam Riegel versus Liam O’Brien: Who Deserves Your Vote?
      Jul 25, 2019 by James Haeck

      You’ve heard them debate. You’ve seen them run attack ads. You’ve seen them use every dirty trick in the book to get the upper hand on their opponent! It all comes down to this: the vote. Who will it be? Riegel? Or O’Brien?

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    • Heroes of the Vale now a podcast!
      Jul 23, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      Enjoy Heroes of the Vale as a podcast!

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    • Encounter of the Week: Deathly Demons!
      Jul 22, 2019 by James Haeck

      The characters enter the domain of Elturgard, and have grim encounter with one of the famed Hellriders of Elturel. If they can survive this trial, perhaps they’ll have the chance to rest in the farming village of Triel.

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    • Rogue 101: Thief
      Jul 19, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Thief archetype, and use it to build a talented and acrobatic rogue!

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    • The Best Maps of Fifth Edition D&D
      Jul 17, 2019 by James Haeck

      What are your favorite maps of D&D? Also, did you know? If you own Ghosts of Saltmarsh on D&D Beyond, you have access to high-res, printer-quality maps that you can print out at your local print store.

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 6: The Worm Has Turned
      Jul 16, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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    • Encounter of the Week: Najaran Nemeses
      Jul 15, 2019 by James Haeck

      A warband of yuan-ti from the realm of Najara ambush the characters as they travel over the Boareskyr Bridge! Will this mark the end of their journey to Baldur’s Gate?

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    • Ranger 101: Hunter
      Jul 12, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Hunter archetype, and use it to build a deadly ranger!

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    • How to Play a Chimera like a Mythic Amalgamation
      Jul 10, 2019 by James Haeck

      Learn how to play a chimera in a way worthy of its fearsome appearance, and how to make chimeras out of beasts other than the dragon-, lion-, and goat-headed version classic to D&D.

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    • Encounter of the Week: A Break at Boareskyr Bridge
      Jul 8, 2019 by James Haeck

      The characters finally find their first settlement since leaving Daggerford: a merchant camp on the north side of the Boareskyr Bridge. There, they can trade, rest, and prepare for the third leg of their journey.

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    • Spell Spotlight: Chromatic Orb
      Jul 3, 2019 by James Haeck

      Chromatic orb deals a whopping 3d8 damage despite only being a 1st-level spell, and can deal any type of elemental damage! Are there any other 1st-level spells as powerful as this one?

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Heroes of the Vale Recap – Chapter 2, Episode 5: Rebellion
      Jul 2, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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    • Encounter of the Week: Trollclaw Terrors
      Jul 1, 2019 by James Haeck

      Our heroes journey south past the ruins of Dragonspear Castle and enter the treacherous hills known as the Trollclaws. Perhaps the name makes it all too obvious what sort of dangers they’ll find in wait there…

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    • Paladin 101: Oath of Devotion
      Jun 28, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we create a loyal paladin using the sacred Oath of Devotion.

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    • Play One-on-One (or Party Style!) with the D&D Essentials Kit
      Jun 26, 2019 by James Haeck

      The D&D Essentials Kit contains rules for playing D&D one-on-one with your DM by supplementing your party with sidekicks and followers. Are you up for the challenge?

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 4: Red Right Hand
      Jun 25, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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    • Encounter of the Week: Detour Past Dragonspear
      Jun 24, 2019 by James Haeck

      The legendary Dragonspear Castle looms like a giant, watching over the road to Baldur’s Gate. To get too close to the ancient ruin would be folly, but skirting around it leads into monster-infested wilderness. Which will it be?

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    • Monk 101: Way of the Open Hand
      Jun 21, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Way of the Open Hand, and use it to build a mighty monk!

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Gardens of Fog is a Charity Adventure for Mental Health Support
      Jun 20, 2019 by James Haeck

      The mental health professionals of Take This teamed up with two masterful D&D designers to create an charity adventure where you defeat the twin fiends of depression and anxiety with a special new subclass.

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    • Not Half-Bad: Playing Mixed-Race Characters
      Jun 19, 2019 by Tristan Tarwater

      Half-orc? Half-elf? What do you do about other mixed-race D&D characters, and how do you represent characters that come from different racial backgrounds in a world filled with non-human peoples?

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 3: Better Left Dead
      Jun 19, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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    • What's the Best Part of Acquisitions Incorporated?
      Jun 18, 2019 by James Haeck

      What's the best part of the new Acquisitions Incorporated book? Well, it's...

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    • Encounter of the Week: Misty Marauders
      Jun 17, 2019 by James Haeck

      While on the road to Baldur’s Gate, the characters find themselves at the edge of the Misty Forest. Fog engulfs them, and sinister figures encircle them.

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    • Fighter 101: Champion
      Jun 14, 2019 by James Haeck

      In this week’s class 101, we build a fearsome fighter using the classic Champion archetype.

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Where Will You Base your Acquisitions Incorporated Franchise?
      Jun 12, 2019 by James Haeck

      The “C” Team of Acquisitions Incorporated is located in Red Larch—where will you base your Acq Inc. franchise headquarters when the book launches on June 18th?

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    • A Psion using Intellect Fortress against a Mind Flayer
      Heroes of the Vale – Chapter 2, Episode 2: Blood Relatives
      Jun 11, 2019 by Lauren Urban

      In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.

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