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    What to Know Before You Visit Sigil, the City at the Center of the Multiverse
    Sep 21, 2023 by Mike Bernier

    While Sigil can be full of wonders, it's also a dangerous place to adventure unprepared. Learn about the city here and check out our tips before you decide to pay the City of Doors a visit!

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    Visit Phandalin, D&D's Most Popular Starter Town!
    Sep 18, 2023 by Mike Bernier

    Learn about Phandalin, the beloved D&D starter town at the center of the Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk!

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    Giant Personalities: An Infographic on the Giantkind of the Ordning
    Jul 27, 2023 by Michael Galvis

    Learn about the six main families of giants, their social ranking system and religion, and even how their primal influence can change your character.

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    Getting the Most From the Harpers in Your Forgotten Realms Campaign
    Apr 13, 2023 by John Roy

    Learn more about the Harpers in Dungeons & Dragons, the enigmatic faction of spies and spellcasters dedicated to protecting the weak and promoting balance.

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    Who Are the Red Wizards of Thay and How Can You Use Them in Your Game?
    Apr 10, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Learn more about the Red Wizards of Thay, a powerful and ruthless organization of spellcasters, feared and respected throughout the Forgotten Realms.

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    Welcome to Bral: A Primer on Spelljammer's Asteroid City
    Aug 11, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    Disembark and explore the asteroid city of Bral. A hub for trade, quests, political intrigue, and old-fashioned troublemaking, Bral is a spelljamming adventurer's dream. Learn about the city here!

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    Critical Role Lore Dive: The Calamity, a Divine Tragedy
    Jun 24, 2022 by Davyd Barker

    The Calamity is a cornerstone of Critical Role lore. Find out what happened during this period and who was involved in this lore deep dive.

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    How to Make Vecna the Big Bad of Your D&D Campaign
    Jun 10, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    You've got your copy of the Vecna Dossier, now it's time to bring the archlich to your campaign. Here's how to set up Vecna as the Big Bad!

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    Top 10 Most Unique Cities in Dungeons & Dragons
    May 24, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    Maybe you're searching for that perfect location for your next campaign or perhaps you're just looking for a unique vacation spot. Either way, we're breaking down the most interesting cities in fifth edition to get your creative juices flowing!

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    Tomb of Horrors: The Lore Behind This Iconic Dungeon, Plus a Magic: The Gathering Card Preview!
    May 23, 2022 by Michael Galvis

    Tomb of Horrors is the original meatgrinder adventure. Learn all about this classic dungeon, what lessons we can learn from it, and see how an upcoming Magic: The Gathering set pays homage to it!

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    What Is the Ethereal Plane? Get Lost in This Realm of Swirling Mists
    May 5, 2022 by Michael J Karr

    Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel will take players to the only bastion of civilization on the Ethereal Plane. But, what is the Ethereal Plane? We answer that question and more here!

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    5 Things to Know Before Visiting Critical Role's Marquet in Call of the Netherdeep
    Jan 18, 2022 by Cameron Powell

    Critical Role’s upcoming adventure promises to lead players to the western continent of Marquet, a land that is a rich and varied tapestry of food, culture, and geography. Here's what you'll discover as a first-time visitor!

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    What Is the Far Realm? A Timeless Land of Writhing Flesh and Elder Evils
    Jan 14, 2022 by Jeremy Blum

    Journey to a place beyond D&D's known multiverse, a place where time and gravity cease to exist: the Far Realm. Click here to learn about the Far Realm and what eldritch horrors exist in it!

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    Putting the Fur in Firbolg: The Evolution of a Character Race
    Jan 14, 2022 by James Haeck

    The firbolg race first came to fifth-edition Dungeons & Dragons in Volo's Guide to Monsters, but its popularity exploded with Critical Role's take on the race. Here's a look back at the firbolg through the editions and where they stand today!

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    Tour the Wastes of Xhorhas Before Call of the Netherdeep Releases!
    Jan 6, 2022 by Michael Galvis

    The upcoming adventure set in Critical Role's world of Exandria promises to take players into the wastes of Xhorhas, Marquet, and the Netherdeep! Take a quick tour of the wastes to see what people and dangers might lie ahead!

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    What We Know About Gem Dragons Before Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Releases
    Jul 16, 2021 by Michael Galvis

    Gem dragons make their official debut in fifth-edition Dungeons & Dragons with Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! Learn about these psionic and solitary creatures, their patron deity, Sardior, and the primordial First World, a place that existed before the multiverse!

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    Drift Off Into I'Cath: The Domain of Dreams
    May 20, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

    A deep slumber awaits those who visit I'Cath, a domain ruled by the dream-weaving Darklord Tsien Chiang. Discover in your dreams a city that changes by day as its people toil endlessly to perfect it.

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    Journey to Har'Akir: A Desert Domain Where the Dead Never Rest
    May 14, 2021 by Michael Galvis

    Learn about the undying Pharaoh Ankhtepot, deadly sandstorms, and the animal-headed mummies who torment the Domain of the Ancient Dead! Players will also find pointers for creating a character perfect for exploring Har'Akir!

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  • Welcome to Baldur’s Gate! An Introduction to the Sword Coast’s Darkest City
    May 23, 2019 by James Haeck

    Baldur’s Gate is one of the two main settings of Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, the next D&D storyline. What should you know about this mighty city before your adventures there begin?

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  • Live from the Descent: Who is Zariel?
    May 19, 2019 by James Haeck

    Who is Zariel, ruler of Avernus? Learn more about this fallen angel before the release of Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

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