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Session 35: The Spider, Part 1

August 11, 2026

Voxels & Valor • Session 35 Recap • Phandelver The Great Cavern Played: May 04, 2025 Subtitle YouTube Spotify Welcome back, adventurers, to another thrilling installment of our Dungeons & Dragons campaign, “Voxels & Valor.” This is the first half…

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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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Session 38: Straw, Stone, and the Call of the Wilderness

August 10, 2026

The battle against the scarecrows reaches its conclusion, but the mystery behind their creation deepens. Strange opals and a gold ring hint at something larger at work, while an unexpected farewell quietly changes the future of the party forever.

Session 37: Straw, Shadows and the Long Night

August 3, 2026

The darkness beyond the Stoutfellow Vineyard holds more than shadows. As scarecrows emerge from every direction, the party struggles against supernatural fear, fleeting glimpses of their enemies, and the growing realization that something far more sinister stalks the fields outside Waterdeep.

Session 36: Shadows in the Vineyard

July 27, 2026

The vineyard was quiet. Too quiet. As the heroes of Trollskull Manor investigate strange disturbances at Stoutfellow Farm, a mysterious wizard joins their ranks and shadows move among the vines. What begins as a cautious search soon becomes a terrifying realization: the shadows were never running away.

🍺 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.