Category: Games

  • Boreal Ball – Adventure for Level 7 Characters

    Recap

    Live action from Comic Quest in Southern California. The party joins the party and is attacked!

    Summary

    The Boreal Ball is a short, level 7 sample adventure featured in the 2024 revised Dungeon Master’s Guide for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. It stands out as the only one of the five included adventures set in the Forgotten Realms, while the others are based in Greyhawk [1].

    Summary of the Boreal Ball Adventure:

    • Setting: The adventure takes place in the Feywild, a whimsical and often perilous plane of existence known for its magical and unpredictable nature.
    • Premise: Characters are invited—or perhaps mysteriously transported—to the Boreal Ball, a grand and surreal event hosted in the Feywild. The ball is not just a social gathering but a convergence of powerful fey beings and magical intrigue.
    • Key Characters:
      • Baron of the Boreal Ball – the enigmatic host.
      • Granny Snailtongue, Cannifer, Darisis, Fidget, Raxas Albrethin, and Varka – a colorful cast of NPCs with their own agendas.
      • Minsc and Delina – iconic D&D characters who make cameo appearances.
    • Creatures: The adventure features a variety of Feywild-themed creatures such as dryads, satyrs, pixies, green hags, hobgoblins, and drow.
    • Magic and Rewards:
      • Includes unique magical elements like the Charm of the Boreal Ball.
      • Features spells like ice knife and other Feywild-themed enchantments.
      • May involve teleportation and supernatural gifts as part of the narrative or rewards.

    The adventure is designed to be concise yet rich in flavor, offering a mix of social interaction, mystery, and combat. It’s ideal for DMs looking to run a one-shot or insert a Feywild detour into an ongoing campaign [1].

    Characters

    Cody – Akor – Wizard (Artisan) Elf (Drow) – Lawful Evil
    Derek – Ajax – Paladin – Oath of Devotion (Soldier) Dragon Born – Neutral Good
    Jacob – Krok – Paladin (Acolyte) Half Orc – Chaotic Good
    Kenyen – Big Wig – Barbarian Harrington
    Montana – Tak – Monk Bugbear – Neutral
    Natalie – Bother – Ranger (Swarm keeper) (Outlander) Halfling
    Rafael – Talin – Rogue (Scribe) – Elf (High) –
    Scott – Oless – Cleric (Hermit) Dwarf

    Not there

    Austin – Erythios – Paladin (Guide) – Goliath – Neutral Good
    Brian – Winnie the Wizard – Wizard (Sage) – Elf (High) – Neutral Good
    Roy – Raft – Bard (Entertainer) Elf (Half) Chaotic
    Zane – Ragnar – Barbarian (Soldier) – Orc – Chaotic Neutral

    RIP

  • Horns of the Beast, Final

    Recap

    Live action from Comic Quest in Southern California. Heads off across the sea to explore the jungles of southern Greyhawk. The ship is attacked. The game ends early.

    Summary

    Horns of the Beast is a level 5 adventure from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. In this quest, players embark on a journey to locate an ancient temple hidden deep within a jungle. The adventure emphasizes exploration and travel, utilizing the pullout poster map of Greyhawk and incorporating travel mechanics from Chapter 2: Running the Game
    In the adventure Horns of the Beast from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, players face several key challenges:

    1. Navigating the Jungle: The journey to the ancient temple is fraught with difficult terrain and natural hazards, requiring players to use their survival skills and resourcefulness.
    2. Dealing with Hostile Creatures: The jungle is home to various dangerous creatures that players must confront or avoid.
    3. Solving Puzzles and Traps: The ancient temple itself is filled with puzzles and traps that test the players’ wits and problem-solving abilities.
    4. Managing Resources: The long journey requires careful management of supplies and resources, adding an element of strategy to the adventure

    These challenges make for an engaging and dynamic adventure, perfect for players who enjoy exploration and problem-solving.

    Characters

    Cody – Akor – Wizard (Artisan) Elf (Drow) – Lawful Evil
    Derek – Ajax – Paladin – Oath of Devotion (Soldier) Dragon Born – Neutral Good
    Jacob – Krok – Paladin (Acolyte) Half Orc – Chaotic Good
    Kenyen – Big Wig – Barbarian Harrington
    Montana – Tak – Monk Bugbear – Neutral
    Natalie – Bother – Ranger (Swarm keeper) (Outlander) Halfling
    Rafael – Talin – Rogue (Scribe) – Elf (High) –
    Scott – Oless – Cleric (Hermit) Dwarf

  • The Winged God

    Recap

    Live action from Comic Quest in Southern California. The Party returns to town to collect their reward and gather more information on the slavers. They then embark on a rescue mission encountering a community of kobolds.

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  • Miska the Wolf-Spider

    It is still dip season!

    Recap

    The Red Pill Incells recover after a massive devil battle, eat an amazing feast, and level up to twenty! Unable to open a portal to Grayhawk, where we think one of the two pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts is being kept, the party heads back to Fearon and Lord Neverember throne room to egress via a magic mirror. We kill Neverember (finally). Entering Grayhawk in the midst of a Blood War outbreak we see two towers! One has Mordenkainen summoning Miska the Wolf-Spider! What could possibly go wrong.

    Characters

    Brian – Henelo Wolfroar – Minotaur – Paladin (glory) – Worshiper of Havoc the fallen God pole arm – stunt performer

    David – N-joi D’ryd – hill Dwarf  – cleric – war hammer – Director – Nature based – Robot Plant Minions (great cinematographers)

    Stephen – Ryan Bloodburg – Variant Human – Barbarian – great sword – actor

    Getting ready for Extra Life 2024