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"King Obould's Fist" features wilderness and tech-based exploration sequences, discovering an inhuman process hurting people, and industrial sabotage to make this travesty stop. It includes a modron-themed chase sequence, as well as some of the most challenging combat in existing 5e content. The open world style with special investigation mechanics makes for a tale you can fit into a 4 hour slot, or extend to 6 hours or more. The possibilities for roleplaying and social play build a powerful narrative for high level characters, and the adventure can serve as a jump-off point for stories of your own creation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1618374427973-YL82HF1EUSU9XKM6PP9N/To%2BSurvive%2Bthe%2BNight.jpg Projects - To Survive the Night Winter is perpetual and merciless in Icewind Dale. Some try going it alone. Some find strength in their communities. And some will forge new paths forward. Our adventurers are caught in the machinations of both the people and the elements of this harsh, unforgiving land. Can they help? Can they survive? A series of five Adventurers League DungeonCraft adventures which were written for and premiered at Gary Con XIII. Each is a Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1617932355176-FLABF13IE8JC1GC8F11A/328513.png Projects - Encounters in the Far North Encounters in the Far North brings you 24 exciting new encounters to add to your Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden campaign or any other game featuring arctic adventures! https://www.thewordrefinery.org/our-friends daily 0.75 2021-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1624821636643-ZKD508EPQ967BEIXFC3B/HeadShot.jpg Our Friends - Ian Gopal Gould He|Him Ian Gould is a freelance DM, layout designer, multiclass bard, and sound editor for all things TTRPG. Ian has written and developed titles for Dungeon Master Guild as well as Adventures League. His mountain hold in North Carolina is guarded by the fierce dragon Smaug who is, for the time being, polymorphed into a cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1618382668338-A54PQPTKN69MVMJE8KSA/image3.png Our Friends - Emily Harmon (Smith) She|They Emily is a bestselling Dungeons & Dragons writer, convention organizer, and perma-DM from the sparse pine forests of central North Carolina. A data scientist by day, she spends her free time playing with her cats (Munch and Bish), making poorly constructed dice, and going on adventures with her spouse. She is primarily comprised of multicolor glitter, thai tea, cat fur, and buttered popcorn, and is most commonly found in buried abandoned pillow forts or lounging in dappled sunbeams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1618430971384-753LOJ0UUF7B3MMZ7HWH/image2.jpg Our Friends - Cedric Jones He|Him Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1624821795622-O1H93T5F09SEDEBUR19G/Paige+HS.jpg Our Friends - Paige Leitman She|Her Paige Leitman has been playing and DMing D&D since the early 80s. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she has published multiple best-selling D&D adventures (and adventures for other systems) and just recently won a Silver Ennie Award for a short adventure. She is the DM of the Feats and Fables streaming game and the co-host of the D&D Round Table podcast. Paige also helps organize conventions in the Atlanta area and is a local community organizer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1625187249823-5WY4JC82ELZ1SM9IRUDR/Conner+Self.jpeg Our Friends - Jonathan Connor Self He|Him LG college of lore bard. Connor is a mental health counselor in a Title 1 public school, and he serves on the executive board for his state counseling association. Connor is passionate about the tabletop roleplaying (TTRPG) community in various capacities as well. Connor is an established writer, editor, layout artist, and project lead for TTRPG projects, with a portfolio spanning over 25 works. Connor is also a fixture in the TTRPG convention community and a popular podcast/vodcast host, lending his voice to diversity and mental health concerns in the TTRPG sphere. Connor co-founded D8 Summit Charities, a 501c3 charity helping gamers raise money for local causes. Connor is devoted to his family (which includes far too many rescue animals to mention) and proudly resides in "flyover country." Lead with love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1624822041171-FV828S806824FLVJI6N8/Ben+HS.jpg Our Friends - Ben Heisler He|Him Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f93344c204b278a979f3a/1627938294824-621R1311GGAXL5MIPMTU/Jamie+Flecknoe+Headshot.jpg Our Friends - Jamie Flecknoe She|Her Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.