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24 Hours Left for Crucible Magazine Kickstarter!
Hey everyone! Apologies for being so quiet this week, I've been nose to the grindstone working on the final bits and pieces of our Kickstarter!Our last big push for Crucible Magazine, which is now approaching its last 24 hours before the project ends! I'm sure by now you're are aware of ...
Con Artist | Rogue Subclass
Use your silver tongue and become a master of disguise to talk or sneak your way past anyone without needing to shed a single drop of blood. Convince even the most adamant of foes that you're actually their friend!Roguish ArchetypeAt 3rd level, a Rogue gains the Roguish Archetype feature that de...
Shockwing | CR 1 #MonsterMondays
ShockwingBuilt from imp bones and imbued with arcane energy, shockwings blend effortlessly into the shadows. The necromancers who create these tiny undead often use them as spies, looking through their eyes. Despite their diminutive size, their arcane energy and fiendish bones make them resistant to...
The Shackled Ram Inn | 3rd Level Adventure
The Shackled Ram Inn is a Fifth Edition adventure for three to five characters, optimized for a party of four characters of 3rd level. This adventure takes place in a small arctic town beset by a seemingly endless winter of polar nights, where the sun shines dimly for only four hours each day. Its f...
Dragon Snail | CR 3 #MonsterMondays
Dragon SnailThe dragon snail, highly prized for its magical absorbing shell, is seldom found outside the faerie realms. A rainbow of colors dapples their mother-of-pearl shells, hinting at their magical quality. While slow in speed and temperament, dragon snails live up to their names with frighteni...
Temple of the Hollow Eclipse | 7th-Level 5E Adventure
NOTE: Get the Adventure PDF at the bottom of this post FREE until 5/10/2022 before it reverts to patron onlyTemple of the Hollow Eclipse is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 7th to 8th level and optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 7. An...
Frenzy in the Forest | 8th-level 5E Adventure
Frenzy in the Forest is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 7th to 9th level and optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 8. Pilgrims have been passing through Oakenhold all season, heading to a monastery in the Shimmering Forest. They werenâ€...
Crucible Kickstarter | First Issue FREE
DOWNLOAD FILES AT END OF POST!Greetings Adventurers!We have some exciting news as we are launching the long awaited Crucible Magazine on Kickstarter! It’s a monthly magazine packed with over 80 pages of fifth edition content like adventures, subclasses, magic items, a four page comic, interviews, ...
Raven's Roost Tavern Map & Token Pack
Hey everyone! After the last few weeks of handling family matters and finishing off the launch of our Crucible Kickstarter, it's been a busy time! We're working on getting back to our regular scheduled weekly adventure posting starting this Friday!I wanted to thank Lydia and the DMDave team ...
Full Adventure Friday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-The Halls of the Frost QueenThe Halls of the Frost Queen is a Fifth Edition adventure designed for four to six characters of 10th to...
Traveler Thursday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, Mark!Mark Drummond J is a concept artist who also makes battle maps for Dungeons & Dragons and other VTT environments. Ma...
Wanderer Wednesday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, Cze & Peku!Cze & Peku are a couple who love making maps. They specialize in fantasy maps for roleplaying games like DnD. ...
Tenderfoot Tuesday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-The Green Blight: An Adventure for New Game MastersThis adventure is recommended for 4-5 characters of 1st level.A mysterious plague...
Monstrous Monday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, Questiary!The following has been contributed by Jelke/Questiary for today's release: 6 illustrated monster stat block...
Full Adventure Friday | Creator Collection Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-The Death of MagicThis adventure is designed for characters level 3-4.The adventure is meant to be incredibly dangerous but could be...
Thrashing Thursday | Community Creator Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, One Page Mage!The following items were provided for today's release by One Page Mage: 4 adventures meant to take a pa...
Wondrous Wednesday | Community Creator Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, Loot Tavern!The following Magic Items were contributed for today's post by Loot Tavern: Amethyst Cosmos (Stats and il...
Token Tuesday | Community Creator Bundle
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, please check out each of the creators who have made this possible.Files are available for download at the end of this post.-Thank you, Azzy!Azzy from Tome Smith Press has contributed two sets of tokens for today's release: Casting tokens (10 tokens) Cr...
Music Monday | Community Creator Bundle
This post begins the next two weeks of automated posts while TJ spends time with his family. The overwhelming contributions of community creators means that you, the patrons of The DM Tool Chest, will get access to tons of daily content for the next two weeks. None of the content is tier locked, so ...
Announcement
Hey everyone, I'm writing this with a broken heart as I am working through the loss of my little brother, who passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. I will be taking some time off writing to go back to New York to handle funeral arrangements and try to pick up the pieces.A number of my frie...
Seeds of Decay Kickstarter | FREE 5th-Level Adventure
Hey everyone! My good friend Darryl aka SplatteredInk has a kickstarter coming out next week on January 25th and he gave me some free goodies to share with you all! I had the pleasure of meeting Darryl in person just last month at PAX Unplugged and shared a booth while we promoted our upcoming work ...
Nemreth | CR 3 #MonsterMondays
NemrethThe origins of the sentient plant lifeform known as nemreth are a mystery. A single host has enough spores to form armies under the control of a hivemind driven only by hunger and a desire to survive. Only one option exists when the reanimated corpses home to these spores are seen—run. Infe...
Qiphon | CR 1 #MonsterMondays
QiphonA qiphon is a small, evil demon that seeks to destroy everything that is good. Standing between 3 and 4 feet tall and weighing 40 to 50 pounds, their diminutive stature belies their destructive power. Their leathery skin ranges in hue from light violet to almost black purple, and their burning...
The Fable of the Gallows Tree | 7th-level Fifth Edition Adventure
An undercover mission takes a turn when a corrupted tree crashes the partyThe Fable of the Gallows Tree is a Fifth Edition adventure intended for three to five characters of 6th to 8th level and optimized for four characters with an average party level (APL) of 7. The Zenith Revelry is tonight, and ...
D&D Articles & Blogging
Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I did one of these so I'm long overdue! It's really important to me that all patrons are able to have some input into what's being produced here and I wanted to remind everyone that if you haven't already, please join our discord and hop in wi...
Yeti Fur Cloak | New Magic Item
The beasts crazed eyes locked onto Sven as it roared a challenge through the drifting snow. The shivering warrior tightened his grip on the worn leather handle of his axe with a smirk and stamped his feet to get his blood flowing against the cold. He lost his cloak in the last skirmish and was in ne...
Fallen Watcher | CR 10 #MonsterMondays
Fallen WatcherThe fallen celestials known as watchers guard the souls of the damned. They typically stand between 7 and 9 feet tall with leathery wings protruding from their shoulders. Although most of their angelic features remain, the corruption from their fall has twisted them, forcing them to hi...
Ice Golem | CR 10 #MonsterMondays
Ice GolemIce golems are constructed in several forms, magically carved directly from frozen glaciers and shaped into giants. As they move, their bodies shimmer in rainbow iridescence as their icy bodies reflect and refract sunlight. These golems are typically found deep in the ice-covered mountains ...
The Falling of De’chra Kon’sie | 5th-10th level Fifth Edition Adventure
The Falling of De’chra Kon’sie is designed for four characters with an Average Party Level (APL) of 5th to 10th level. Throughout the adventure text are notes on where to add additional creatures to encounters or extra rolls on charts depending on the party’s current level. While none of these...
Dragontongue Crossbow | New Magic Item
Dragontongue CrossbowWeapon (heavy crossbow), rare (requires attunement)This crossbow’s stock is warm to the touch, and a snarling red dragon’s maw forms the head. While attuned to this magic weapon and attacking with it, you can choose whether the crossbow fires a mundane bolt or a firebolt can...
