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Canids | New Race for Fifth Edition

Canid Candis are dog-human hybrids that live throughout much of Omeria. Created through magical means a couple centuries past, the original canids were developed to guard temples, keeps, and other places of import. However, the canids were smarter and wiser than their creators expected and declared that there was more to their indentured existence. Wanderers […]

The Hand of the Eight: Chapter 1 – The Storm of Mega | New 1st-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Just off the coast of the town of Haver, a powerful storm churns. The town has begun preparations for the hurricane, evacuating non-essentials to the nearby village of Roselake. Unfortunately, what they didn’t account for is the sea-faring orc tribe of the Odzedoz to use the storm as the perfect opportunity to lay siege to […]

Rivals for the Omerian Throne | New Benefit for DMDave Patrons

King Evadimus of Riva is dead and the Omerian Throne sits vacant. Childless, Evadimus had no clear heirs. Consequently, it is now a time of grim politics, war, and intrigue as powerful lords and ladies from across the Shining Continent vie for the spot as the land’s greatest monarch.  Who will become the next ruler […]

Blood Magic | New Spells for Fifth Edition

The following spell lists show which spells can be cast by characters of each class. A spell’s school of magic is noted in parentheses. If a spell can be cast a ritual, the ritual attack also appears in the parentheses. Blood Sense Divination cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: M (a drop of […]

The Neverending Dungeon Room 15 – Spatula Sneezing Hunted

Room 15 – Spatula Sneezing Hunted This large chamber dips down 10-feet into a work area. There, at the center, is a manticore with a big problem—it can’t stop sneezing! Although evil, Ghaz hasn’t been able to find a solution to stop his sneezing yet. Between sneezes—and super watery eyes—he begs the characters to find […]

Blood Domain | New Player Option for Fifth Edition

Divine Domains At 1st level, a cleric gains the Divine Domain feature. The following Blood Domain option is available to a cleric in addition to those normally offered. Blood Domain Blood gods are often dark, malicious gods cherished by those who creep in the shadows and feed off the life force of the living. Vampires, […]

Blood Kind | New Player Race Option for Fifth Edition

Elves have a natural tolerance against undead effects. However, there are times when elves are bitten by undead creatures—particularly vampires—when, instead of turning, they contract a passive infection in their bloodstream. If a female elf contracts this virus, there is a chance that they can pass it on to their young. Almost immediately, the child […]

Knights and Nerds Podcast | Episode 40 – Goodbye, Old Friend

In our 40th campaign episode, the heroes find themselves in one of the most dangerous encounters yet. Death saves are rolled, inspiration is used, and fuzzy objects are thrown.  If you’re just finding out about us, why not start the adventure from the beginning? Click here! Follow Knights and Nerds Podcast: FacebookInstagramTwitterKnights and Nerds.com Art […]

20 D&D Gift Ideas for 2019 | The DM Lair [video]

What D&D gifts are you planning to get for that special someone? (Or better yet, what gifts are you hoping they’ll get for you?) In this video, I go over 20 Dungeons & Dragons gift ideas for both players and dungeon masters. For more videos to help dungeon masters run awesome games, check out the […]

Hearth: The Quest for the Shunned City | FREE 7th-Level Adventure for Fifth Edition

Hearth: The Quest for the Shunned City is officially up on Patreon! The adventure is 100% FREE. I won’t repeat all the details that are there, so you’ll have to go check ’em out for yourself. It’s FREE… no sign-ups what so ever! Just a 75-page PDF for you to download and do with as […]