Field notes & short fiction from the forge.
Design diaries, table-tested craft, release notes, and free stories set in the worlds behind the adventures. A deep backlog, updated as the ink dries.
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Halloween DND One-Shots for 2 Players (5e, Zero Prep)
Halloween DND one-shots built for 2 players — survival, gothic, coastal, and folk horror that hold at the two-player floor. All 5e, zero prep, one session.
D&D Witch Rescue One-Shot: When the Villager Everyone Calls a Witch Is Actually the Hero
A D&D witch rescue one-shot inverts the classic witch hunt — the witch is the hero, the villagers are wrong, and the…
May 8, 2026Honey I Shrunk the Party: Running D&D Adventures with Tiny Heroes
Running D&D with shrunk-down characters? This guide covers the mechanics, hooks, and pitfalls of tiny-hero adventures for small groups.
May 7, 2026D&D Holiday One-Shot Ideas: Adventures for Every Long Weekend
D&D holiday one-shot ideas for every long weekend in the calendar. Valentines, July 4th, Halloween, and more — ready-to-run adventures for 2-3…
May 6, 2026D&D Cinco de Mayo One-Shot: Running a Mexican-Inspired Adventure for 2-3 Players
Running a D&D Cinco de Mayo one-shot? This guide covers the holiday's historical roots, themes that fit, hooks, and the published Mexican-inspired…
May 5, 2026D&D 4th of July One-Shot: The Independence Day Adventure for Small Groups
Run a D&D 4th of July one-shot for 2-3 players in two hours. Five hooks, themes, pacing tips, and the ready-to-run Independence…
May 5, 2026Spooky DND One-Shots for Beginners (5e, Zero Prep)
The gentlest spooky DND one-shots for new players — a free 5e teaching adventure plus two beginner-friendly Halloween picks. Zero prep, pregens…
May 2, 2026The Anvil N Ink Complete Collection: Every D&D Book Through February 2026
29 D&D books in one download — adventures, roleplay guides, a solo crawler, a mystery toolkit, pub quiz and more. Built for…
April 16, 2026D&D Camping Trip: How to Run a One-Shot Off the Grid
How to run D&D on a camping trip — what to bring, theatre of the mind format, adventures that work by firelight,…
April 15, 2026D&D Sleepover: Run an Overnight Adventure Your Kids Will Never Forget
How to run a D&D sleepover — single session or two-part overnight adventure, age-appropriate adjustments, adventure selection and morning session tips.
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