Tales and Tankards

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Tales and Tankards

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Durst Manor: Shadows & Sacrifice – Event Recap

Illustration of Durst Manor rising from the fog with dim red light in the windows.

November 28, 2025

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.

Adapting Death House for My Party

The original Curse of Strahd cover art showing Count Strahd seated in his gothic castle, used as the feature image for a Death House adaptation article.

October 15, 2025

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.

A Haunting New Beginning

Adventurers approach the eerie Durst Manor during a Halloween-themed D&D one-shot

October 8, 2025

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.