Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
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Deep Dive Into Domains Of Dread With Ravenloft: The Horrors WithinRavenloft: The Horrors Within, a new Dungeons & Dragons tabletop horror book, is set to release soon, offering DMs extensive information on Domains of Dread, Darklords, and new player options. The book features 288 pages of content, including new subclasses, species, feats, and backgrounds, with a focus on character development and horror mechanics. Additional products like a Tarokka deck and DM screen are also being released to complement the book.
Wizkids Announces Official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Miniatures LineWizkids has announced an official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within miniatures line, part of their Icons of the Realms series. The collection will feature detailed depictions of dark lords and cosmic horrors from the supplement, with three products releasing in October 2026. These include Eldritch Enemies of Ravenloft, Maddening Monsters of Ravenloft, and a Cthulhu boxed miniature, all designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e.- The D&D Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Expansion Is Now Available to PreorderPreorders are now available for the Dungeons & Dragons expansion, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The expansion includes a book, DM screen, map pack, and Tarokka deck.
Wizards of the Coast's official D&D actual-play series will feature Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from…Wizards of the Coast is launching a new official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series titled Dungeon Masters, featuring actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from Baldur's Gate 3. This anthology series will tie directly into upcoming D&D releases, starting with a gothic-horror campaign set in Ravenloft. Each episode will include a free play-along pack with encounters and monster stats.
Dungeon Masters Is Wizards of the Coast’s New Official Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play SeriesWizards of the Coast has announced a new official Dungeons and Dragons actual play series titled Dungeon Masters, premiering on YouTube on April 22nd. The series will feature unreleased D&D content, with a cast including Jasmine Bhullar, Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon, and Devora Wilde. SVP Dan Ayoub stated the show is a "love letter to actual play shows" and aims to showcase official source material.
Wizards of the Coast Announces Dungeon Masters, Its First Official Dungeons & Dragons Actual PlayWizards of the Coast has announced its first official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, titled Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22, featuring a campaign arc that showcases upcoming content for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, including the book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be hosted by TTRPG veterans and feature an original score by David Arkenstone.
I think Curse of Strahd is still the best D&D campaign 10 years after it first launchedCurse of Strahd is considered the best Dungeons & Dragons campaign ten years after its launch, praised for its gothic horror atmosphere, compelling characters, and player agency. The author highlights Count Strahd von Zarovich as the ultimate D&D villain due to his humanized, petty evil. The article also mentions upcoming D&D content like Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
Five Best Domains Of Dread To Set A Campaign In (Other Than Curse Of Strahd’s Barovia)This article explores five Domains of Dread within the Ravenloft setting suitable for tabletop RPG campaigns, excluding the popular Curse of Strahd's Barovia. It details unique themes and potential plot hooks for domains like Lamordia (Frankenstein-inspired), Tepest (folk horror), Richemulot (plague-themed), Valachan (survival horror), and Bluetspur (cosmic horror), drawing comparisons to existing media.
Running the Curse of Strahd D&D campaign? I highly recommend these additionsThis guide offers recommendations for Dungeon Masters running the popular 10th-anniversary Curse of Strahd tabletop role-playing game campaign. It provides insights into avoiding TPKs, developing thin NPC backstories, and integrating subplots, drawing from the author's experience running the campaign for multiple groups.