The Tavern Archives
Session recaps, DM advice, reviews, and creative notes — all gathered under one roof.
Creator Spotlight: Heroic Maps
Heroic Maps has spent over a decade designing D&D maps that actually work at the table. This spotlight explores their design philosophy, reusability, and Dragon Heist applications.
Creating a Character: Sorcerer
Character Creation, D&D, Tools & Resources
Master the Sorcerer in D&D 2024 with a campaign-ready Aberrant Mind build focused on battlefield control, efficient Metamagic, and reliable scaling through the early and mid-levels of play. Discover optimized ability scores, spell selection, and practical strategies for creating a Sorcerer that supports the party while remaining powerful throughout a long-running campaign.
Session 30: Echoes of an Ancient War
Campaign 1, Campaign Recap, Campaigns, D&D, Voxels & Valor
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.
Session 33: A Class in Catastrophe
Campaign Recap, Dragon Heist, Waterdeep
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 29: Deeper Into the Cave
Campaign 1, Campaign Recap, Campaigns, D&D, Voxels & Valor
The deeper the party travels into Wave Echo Cave, the more dangerous the legendary mine becomes. Ancient undead rise from forgotten barracks, gelatinous horrors descend from above, and every victory comes at a cost in this latest Voxels & Valor adventure.
Session 32: Masks, Mercy, and the Monster
Campaign Recap, Dragon Heist, Waterdeep
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.
Dispel Dice: Exsanguinated Dice Review
D&D, Reviews, Tools & Resources
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.
