This is Halloween!


Not counting Groundhog's Day, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I have made quite a few Halloween-themed posts over the years and thought I would compile them in one place for DMs who might want to mine ideas for a Halloween-inspired session.


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Silvanost - A Pardon and a Reunion

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15 Newkolt 349 AC THE COUNCIL HALL “Councilor Elar; I apologize to you for any wrongdoing you have received. Understand there will be no more of this mistreatment in the future toward any but the enemies we share.” Kysek pledges. He then turns to the King; “Your Majesty; thank you for your generosity toward my companion. In Mr. Grimmbeard’s admission of guilt; I heard mention of ‘Dragonlances’? Are these a weapon you currently have in your arsenal? Forgive my ignorance; I have been very busy at the Aerie as of late.” Kysek asks as the mention of such a weapon piqued his interest rather quickly. “May I pardon the King and Council to inquire about these fabled Dragonlances?  My companions and I wish to help banish these evil Dragons back to their homes.  These lances helped once, perhaps they could again?” Shadow bows before the King. Lorac sighs, "The Silvanesti were not present in the battle where these 'Dragonlances' were allegedly used. We do not even know if they act...
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Road Trip to the Dragon Isles - Ak-Tubal to Ak-Phan

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12 Newkolt 349 AC Arthur allows his guides to take the lead, following Altan and Davaa down the dirt streets of the city. As the travelers ride, they pass a Green Dragonarmy patrol. The soldiers march with discipline, armor and boots polished, uniforms clean, their posture erect. Altan gives a short nod as he passes by the troops and one of soldiers, slightly older than the others, nods back, holding out a hand to signal a stop. When the trooper speaks, his tone is professional, "Hail, travelers. Destination?" "Just the Temür Steppe Lodge for now if they hsve rooms, sir, but we are bound for Khuri-Khan to visit my uncle," Davaa replies. The soldiers nods, "Very well, be on your way. There is a curfew tonight, nobody on the street after the Eighth Bell." "Understood. Thank you," the horseman says in turn. A few blocks later, Altan leads the group to the lodge, an inn near the city gate with an enclosed paddock for horses. Made of the same su...
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Cookie the Barbarian

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I have been seeing a lot of Cookie Monster the Barbarian memes in my Facebook feed over the last week or so. This gave me the idea to stat out the character.  This turned out to be a far more complicated build than I anticipated, I ended up modifying and combining two different versions of the Muppet race, researching Cookie Monster, and because the only spellcasting Muppet I can think of is the Amazing Mumford , changing the Bard class for a Non-spellcasting version. Sidney "Cookie" Monster (a.k.a. Alistair Cookie) : male Muppet Barbarian 3/Bard variant 2 CR: 5     Small Humanoid (Muppet) HD: 3d12+6 plus 2d6+4 (40 Hp) Init: +1     Spd: 40'     AC: 16 (Scale Mail, Light Wooden Shield, +1 Dex), t: 11, ff: 16 (never flat-footed); (-5 ACP, 30% ASF) Attacks*: (BAB +4/Grap +6) ; +7 Greataxe: 1d10+3 (20/×3, used two-handed) or +6 Bite: 1d4 nonlethal      * additional +2 hit/damage during Rage SA...
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Silvanost - Ground Rules Going Forward

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15 Newkolt 349 AC THE COUNCIL HALL Shadow takes his leave as well and fills Kysek in on his as of yet unsuccessful attempt to locate these Dragonlances. He seems disappointed and unsure. He says he had hoped for a solid lead and instead got entangled in this mess. No offense to Grotto’s efforts. Much to learn about this conflict and the game afoot. He vows to be more cautious as war is here and we are all in the fray. AT LORRAINE'S Grotto goes to his makeshift room at the temporary hospital. He looks around for Lorraine and tries to take a general vibe of the feelings of his pupils. Lorraine, of course, is happy to see him and insists that he sit and have breakfast with her. She explains that Romulus had been earlier looking for him and that they had eaten together but she pours tea and offers buttered scones and some poached eggs. Once he settles in, other healers nod and smile. He can't make out everything they say but does hear, "I told you he hadn't done anythi...
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Morningmist Hall - Dagger Falls, Daggerdale

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Morningmist Hall is a temple dedicated to the worship of Lathander. Built by adventurers from Raven Keep on the site of a previous temple dedicated to the Morninglord in Dagger Falls, Morningmist Hall is a large domed building made of pink marble. The base of the building forms a circle 280’ across. Four smaller alcoves extend outward 40’ from the base. These alcoves serve as living quarters or meditation chambers for the clergy. The front of the building faces east, the direction of the rising sun. There are about twenty lay worshippers of Lathander in Dagger Falls but this number is climbing due to Morningmist Hall being the only center of worship in the city. The exterior walls of Morningmist Hall are 5’ thick, ceilings are of the alcoves are 20’ high, the grand walkway’s ceiling is 25’ high, and the remainder of the temple’s roof rises into a dome that reaches 50’ into the air. All interior spaces are lit by Continual Faerie Fire spells. Normal Exterior Walls...
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Road Trip to the Dragon Isles - Ak-Krin to Ak-Tubal

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11 Newkolt 349 AC Arthur mounts his horse and rides along with Agnes, Davaa, and Altan, keeping an eye out through their travels. The windblown snow stings and reddens exposed skin. The few clouds that are visible at the beginning of the day swftly vanish, either carried off on the wind or simply evaporating as the sun rises higher, leaving behind a pale blue sky. Davaa is at the head of the line, leading the group toward the sea for the first hour or so before turning due north. Altan brings up the rear. Both of the Khurish warriors ride with confidence born from years of experience. A few hours into the journey, as the sun is just passing its zenith, a flash of movement is spotted just beyond a low rise of the rolling grassland. Figures, clad in heavy furs, move just behind the ridge. Davaa slows his horse, allowing the others to draw closer. "Might be trouble ahead." He looks at Agnes, "Can the...woman be counted upon to not panic if we are attacked?" A shaggy...
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