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  • How the Radiant Citadel Reimagines Spirits in Dungeons & Dragons
    Jun 23, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    The mysterious Dawn Incarnates are repositories of knowledge for the founding civilizations of the Radiant Citadel. Learn more about how they can be used in your campaign here!

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  • Call of the Netherdeep: Learn About the Factions Warring Over Wildemount
    Feb 1, 2022 by Mike Bernier

    In the continent of Wildemount, two major powers are at war: the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty. Learn about the factions in each empire and pick a side before the release of Call of the Netherdeep! 

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  • Who in the Nine Hells Is Fizban? Find Out Here!
    Sep 3, 2021 by Mike Bernier

    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons releases October 26. Learn all about the fantastical author behind the book and why he isn't all that he appears to be.

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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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  • Strixhaven University: Which Magical College Will You Attend?
    Jul 16, 2021 by Michael Galvis

    Strixhaven University is the most prestigious school for mages in Magic: The Gathering lore. It is comprised of five colleges, with each teaching students their own unique magic. Which college will you attend?

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  • Feywild 101: Read About Key NPCs in the Plane of Faeries
    Jul 16, 2021 by Mike Bernier

    If you're planning a trip to the Feywild, it's important to know which iconic characters you might encounter. Click here to read about rulers such as Queen Titania and her sister, the Queen of Air and Darkness.

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  • Feywild 101: Factions of the Feywild, From the Eladrin to Fomorians
    Jul 16, 2021 by Mike Bernier

    Learn about the various factions of creatures that dwell in the Feywild ahead of the release of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, D&D's next adventure book! 

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  • Welcome to the Feywild: A Beginner's Guide to the Plane of Faeries
    Jul 16, 2021 by Mike Bernier

    The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, D&D's upcoming adventure book, takes player characters into the Feywild! Learn about the history of the Plane of Faeries and what to expect when you journey there.

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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 Candlekeep: A Beginner's Guide to the Realm's Greatest Library
    Mar 26, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

    This is a place brimming with history, magic, and very important personages. Whether you’re merely visiting the Realms equivalent of the Library of Alexandria for a brief time, or an ambitious DM wishing to make the setting an integral part of a long-running campaign, consider this the beginning of your journey...

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