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    • Playing As a Vampire in D&D
      Mar 20, 2023 by Kyle Shire

      Ever want to be a vampire? Here's what it takes to become one, the obstacles you'll face, and more!

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    • Playing With Dark Gifts, a Double-Edged Sword for Characters
      Jun 29, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Dark Gifts are a new player option in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. They can add proficiencies, languages, and unique abilities to your character. But they come at a cost. Learn about Dark Gifts here.

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    • Play a Dhampir, Hexblood, or Reborn With Rules From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      Jun 4, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      Give your next character a dose of the supernatural — or modify an existing character — with lineages from Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. Read about the dhampir, hexblood, and reborn here!

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    • Happy Pride Month! Let's Explore How D&D Encourages Inclusivity
      Jun 1, 2021 by Mira Alwan

      Dungeons & Dragons brings together people from all kinds of backgrounds. To celebrate Pride Month, let's take a look at how the game has grown to encourage diversity at the table.

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    • How to Run Vampiric Mind Flayers From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 28, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Vampiric mind flayers are the undead creation of a dying elder brain, and they have but one directive: drain humanoids of their cerebral fluids. Here's what you need to know about them — and how to bring them to your table.

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    • Curses! Create Near-Incurable Curses Using Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      May 26, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Curses get an upgrade in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Learn how to create curses that can't be cured with Remove Curse, and read about a deadly curse that punishes those who loot an ancient yuan-ti city.

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    • Warlock 101: Undead Patron in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 24, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Cast your mortal husk aside and make your enemies cower with the Undead, a grim new patron for warlocks in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft.

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    • Bard 101: College of Spirits in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 21, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft adds the College of Spirits bard! In this breakdown, we take a look at the features this subclass offer, discuss what we like and don't like, and provide a sample build.

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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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    • Taliesin Jaffe’s Domain of Dread: Vendamir, a Land of Tomes and Ashes
      May 19, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Explore a Domain of Dread created by Critical Role's Taliesin Jaffe! A vast library in a fortress bears one of the largest collections of books across the planes. But mimics, undead, and paper golems threaten those who enter the library!

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    • Gremishka: Terrify Spellcasters With These Tiny, Chaotic Monsters!
      May 18, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      What do you call monsters that explode when spells are cast nearby, or that deflect spells? A nightmare! In our final preview for Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, we introduce the gremishka and swarm of gremishkas! 

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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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    • How to Introduce Psychological Horror in Your Next Campaign
      May 12, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft introduces new ways to terrorize your players. Here are pointers on using psychological horror in your games, and why it's important to talk boundaries before starting an adventure.

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    • Carrionettes: Play Killer Toys From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 11, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Toys come to life to slay in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Get a sneak peek at carrionettes and their statistics, and find out how to bring these terrifyingly clever creatures to your game.

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    • Unlock These Preorder Perks With Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      May 10, 2021 by DND Staff

      Preorder today and you'll immediately unlock the Memento Mori digital dice set and six character sheet backdrops! When Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft releases on May 18, you'll also receive nine additional character sheet backdrops, six themes, and eight portrait frames! 

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    • Strahd's Barovia: A Guide to D&D's Most Famous Horror Setting
      May 3, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Barovia is the most famous horror setting in Dungeons & Dragons. Learn about the rich lore behind this Domain of Dread and its Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich, among other inhabitants.

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    • Embracing Your Wild Side: Playing As a Lycanthrope in D&D
      Apr 26, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Werewolves and wereboars and werebears, oh my! Bring these iconic horror creatures to your kitchen table with these tips on playing as a lycanthrope and running them as NPCs. See the rules on lycanthropy and find out how you can raise the stakes for werecreatures in your game.

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