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Tales and Tankards

Stories from the table. Wisdom from the tankard.

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The heroes of Voxels & Valor battle undead on the ancient battlefield inside Wave Echo Cave as they approach the legendary Forge of Spells.

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Session 30: Echoes of an Ancient War

July 7, 2026

The road to the Forge of Spells leads across an ancient battlefield where history still walks among the dead. As forgotten guardians rise from centuries-old bones, the heroes of Voxels & Valor discover that Wave Echo Cave has one last story to tell—and they’re about to become part of it.

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Our currently running campaigns.

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

A haunted tavern. A hidden hoard. A city of masks and motives. Join Us as we search for truth.

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Voxels & Valor

From Phandelver’s mines to the Yawning Portal — chaos and courage on the road to Waterdeep.

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🧙‍♂️ DM’s Corner

Practical wisdom for storytellers and chaos wranglers.

Session 33: A Class in Catastrophe

July 6, 2026

The search for Gregor Grimmsby ends beneath Dandymop’s Fine Wigs & Powder, where a lesson in responsible necromancy spirals into catastrophe. As flaming undead overrun a hidden classroom, the party must contain a disaster that was never meant to happen.

Session 32: Masks, Mercy, and the Monster

June 29, 2026

What waits beneath a dusty wig shop in Waterdeep? Session 32 takes the party into a hidden classroom where assumptions are challenged, unlikely conversations unfold, and a lesson in necromancy ends in chaos when an undead student rises beyond anyone’s control.

Session 31: Of Lanterns, Lilacs, and Lessons

June 22, 2026

Trollskull Manor begins to feel like home as the Alley Kids present heartfelt gifts to the tavern’s future owners. But when a mysterious summons leads the party into Waterdeep’s City of the Dead, they uncover disturbed graves, unsettling clues, and a trail that ends at a curious little storefront called Dandymop’s Fine Wigs & Powder.

🍺 Fresh from the Vault

Homebrew creations forged between sessions.

A Mimic Broodmother and Tapestry of Terror reveal themselves inside a ruined castle treasure chamber.

Creature Feature: Cragmaw Castle

June 5, 2026

What happens when a Mimic and a Rug of Smothering evolve into encounter-defining predators? Meet the Mimic Broodmother and Tapestry of Terror, two custom monsters from the Voxels & Valor campaign designed to challenge player positioning, action economy, and decision-making.

The Stoutfellow family standing in their haunted vineyard outside Waterdeep at dusk.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part VI

May 29, 2026

The Stoutfellow Family are more than frightened vineyard owners—they’re the emotional center of a rural horror encounter where the real threat is panic, divided attention, and the corruption spreading through the fields of Undercliff.

The Snobeedle halfling family gathered outside their vineyard meadery in Undercliff.

Creature Feature: Trollskull Manor, Part V

May 22, 2026

The Snobeedles aren’t dangerous because of their weapons—they’re dangerous because they control the orchard, the workers, the rumors, and the truth. This Creature Feature pack transforms a simple commoner framework into a layered social encounter ecosystem perfect for Dragon Heist, rural intrigue, and slow-burn horror campaigns.

📚 What’s on Tap

Reviews, insights, and bookish banter for DMs and players alike.

Dispel Dice: Exsanguinated Dice Review

June 25, 2026

The Dispel Dice Exsanguinated set is one of the most striking dice collections I’ve ever rolled. Its deep crimson swirls evoke freshly spilled blood suspended in crystal, making it a perfect fit for gothic horror and vampire-themed campaigns. While the dark numbering can make readability challenging under typical game room lighting, exceptional craftsmanship, balanced rolls, and unforgettable table presence make this premium set an easy recommendation.

Dispel Dice: Devil You Know

May 27, 2026

The Devil You Know from Dispel Dice is a blood-red gothic resin dice set with razor-sharp edges, chaotic personality, and serious vampire energy. Beautiful, dangerous, and unforgettable.

Fan Roll Dice: Fizban’s Fortune d20

May 21, 2026

The FanRoll Fizban’s Fortune Mystery d20 feels less like a gaming accessory and more like treasure pulled from a dragon’s hoard. This review covers the rare hollow-metal Bronze Dragon d20, its elegant rolling feel, collector appeal, and why it never made it back into the dice bag.