Dragon Heist
A haunted tavern. A hidden hoard. A city of masks and motives.
Overview
Welcome to the Road to Waterdeep Arc of our Waterdeep story. This hub collects every recap, NPC, and handout in one place so you can follow the tale—or run your own.
Latest Recap
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Session 37: Straw, Shadows and the Long Night
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 Recaps
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Durst Manor: Shadows & Sacrifice – Event Recap
Catch up on the first six chapters of Durst Manor: Shadows & Sacrifice—a haunted prelude of mist, locked doors, ghostly encounters, and rising dread before Session 7: He Is the Ancient.
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Session 6: Into the Depths
The chanting grows louder. Shadows rise from the walls. And the house demands its sacrifice. Join us as the party fights through the penultimate horrors of Death House.
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Session 5: The Last Lullaby
A haunting chapter of the Death House arc: the truth of Rose and Thorn, the rise of the chanting below, and the party’s descent into the catacombs.
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Session 4: A Lullaby for the Dead
The party explores the upper floors of Death House, uncovering haunting secrets, tamed brooms, disturbing spirits, and an unforgettable Nursery encounter. This session blends horror, humor, and kid-driven chaos in equal measure.
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Session 3: The Children in the Mist
Dragon Heist • Session 3 Recap • Durst Manor: Shadows & Sacrifice The Children in the Mist They survive their first fight. They find a body. They meet two frightened children in the road. And for the first time since arriving in Barovia… they step inside the house. The party follows two frightened children to…
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Session 2: New Friends, Old Roads
The party wakes in a strange land, meets two new allies, and follows a fog-choked road toward an unknown town. Gates loom, soldiers march, and bandits strike from the mist.
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Session 1: Dinner with the Duchess
A party of strangers is invited to dine with local nobility and asked to evict a group of unwanted guests. What could go wrong?
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Dragon Heist Travel Timeline
Follow the adventure through the Sword Coast as it unfolds.
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Adapting Death House for My Party
Here’s how I adapted Death House for a brand-new group—small changes, mood lighting, shifted hooks, and spooky surprises to make this classic shine.
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A Haunting New Beginning
Every DM dreams of a seasonal adventure. This year, I finally found the perfect party to brave Death House—or as I prefer to call it, Durst Manor—and it all started with a spark of Halloween inspiration.
DM Commentary
Welcome to the Grand Game arc of our Waterdeep story. This hub collects every recap, NPC, and handout in one place so you can follow the tale—or run your own.
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