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    • In Case You Missed It: D&D News That's Hot Off the Press 
      Aug 19, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      From packed tables at Gen Con to thrilling new releases, the multiverse is heating up this summer! Click to get a sneak peek at the new Forgotten Realms books, along with the next chapter of partnered products and accessories rolling your way.

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    • How to Hook Your Friends and Family on D&D in One Night
      Aug 7, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Want to turn your friends and family into fearless adventurers? Learn how to hook new players on D&D in one night. All you need is a spark of imagination and some dice!

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    • What Is Heroes of the Borderlands? Your Gateway to D&D Adventure
      Aug 5, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Step into adventure with Heroes of the Borderlands—D&D’s biggest starter set ever! Learn more here about how this new experience is fast to learn, easy to run, and packed with magic, maps, and quests.

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    • Everything You Need to Know About the New Forgotten Realms Books
      Aug 2, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Live your legendary story in the Forgotten Realms! Discover endless adventures and new character options that plunge you into Faerûn’s most iconic locations, bring you face-to-face with famous figures, and help you tell unforgettable stories.

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    • Legendary Heroes: The Forgotten Realms' Greatest Adventurers
      Jul 31, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Meet the legends who shaped the Realms—Drizzt, Laeral, Minsc, and more—and discover how you can forge your own legacy in Faerûn!

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    • Become Investigators of the Eldritch and Unknown with Cthulhu by Torchlight
      Jul 25, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Unravel mind-breaking mysteries, confront unspeakable horrors, and risk your sanity with Cthulhu by Torchlight, a spine-chilling D&D supplement developed by Chaosium.

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    • How Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Reimagines These Five Iconic Species
      Jul 15, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Uncover the unique species that define Eberron—from shape-shifting changelings to living constructs—and see how Eberron: Forge of the Artificer reimagines them so you can tell bold new stories.

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    • What Is Eberron: Forge of the Artificer? Spark Your Genius in a World of Magic and Machines
      Jul 9, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Build, invent, and harness ingenuity with the ultimate creative toolkit. In addition to tools to help run games in Eberron, you'll find the revised Artificer class, 4 revised subclasses, 1 new subclass—the Cartographer, 28 feats, 5 species, 17 backgrounds, and new magic items!

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    • Your Dragon, Your Den: Customize Your Dragon’s Lair With Stickers in Maps
      Jul 8, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Want to create a hoard-worthy encounter in seconds? With D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT and the customizable maps from Dragon Delves, you can decorate and design your own dragon’s lair—just drag, drop, and roll for Initiative.

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    • How Dragon Delves Helps You Run a D&D Adventure for Just One Player
      Jul 1, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Dragon Delves features three adventures that are well-suited for play with a single adventurer! Read on to discover how these adventures—and the Blessing of the Lone Champion—can help empower your solo hero to rise to glory and fame!

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    • No Prep? No Problem: Spin Up a One-Shot in Minutes With Quickplay Maps
      Jun 24, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Get the action rolling fast without sacrificing your storytelling! With Dragon Delves and the quickplay maps on D&D Beyond's Maps VTT, you can drop your party into a fully-prepared dragon’s lair, cursed grove, or crumbling dungeon before they even finish rolling initiative.

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    • Brave the Dark if You Dare: The Crooked Moon's Foreboding Folktale Setting
      Jun 17, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      A crooked moon hangs high over Druskenvald, casting long shadows through whispering woods where secrets fester, spirits linger, and every path forward is uncertain. Will you journey out into the mists?

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    • How to Create a Dragon's Lair for Legendary Encounters
      Jun 12, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Encountering an elder dragon in its lair should be a momentous event, crackling with danger and awe-inspiring majesty. If your players dare to face such a legendary creature at the height of its power, this article will help you build the lair it deserves.

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    • Cobblehook Cove: What Dragon Delves Teaches Us About Dungeon Design
      Jun 9, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Whether it’s a pirate cove or a frost giant’s lair, dungeons are a classic way to challenge your players. Learn how to build one filled with danger, discovery, and memorable moments!

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    • When a Dragon Approaches: Running Social Encounters with Dragons
      Jun 6, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Parley with stoic gold dragons—or try talking your way out of becoming a red dragon’s next meal. Learn how to run social encounters with some of D&D’s most powerful beings here.

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    • Dragon Tactics: Follow These Tips for Truly Legendary Dragon Encounters
      May 30, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Encountering a dragon should feel legendary. This article has tips and tricks for Dungeon Masters to make your next dragon encounter a fight to remember!

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    • How Dragon Delves Brings Dragons to Life Through Daring New Art Styles
      May 30, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Explore how each adventure in Dragon Delves was brought to life through unique art styles by visionary artists and cartographers, with insights from D&D's head of art, Josh Herman!

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    • What Is Dragon Delves? A Hoard of 10 Epic Draconic Adventures
      May 27, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Challenge the tyranny of evil dragons and forge pacts with majestic good dragons! Dragon Delves invites characters from level 1 to 12 into the lairs of D&D’s most legendary monsters, where ancient treasure, deadly enemies, and shrouded mysteries await.

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    • Combine Might and Magic with the Eldritch Knight Fighter Subclass
      May 22, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Wade into battle with steel and spells as tools to defeat your enemies! The Eldritch Knight is a Fighter subclass that provides spellcasting abilities to complement your warrior's combat prowess.

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    • A Map for Every Journey: Explore the Czepeku Map Packs
      May 6, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Drop your party into immersive environments with 20 beautifully illustrated, hand-drawn map packs from Czepeku! Inspire your next adventure here.

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