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Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

What is the Aberrations Monster Type? When I think of a truly alien menace, my mind goes straight to the monster type Aberrations. Think Lovecraft’s Cthulhu or the visceral, shape-shifting...

Cosmic Horror in D&D 5e: What is an Aberration?

What is the Aberrations Monster Type? When I think of a truly alien menace, my mind goes straight to the monster type Aberrations. Think Lovecraft’s Cthulhu or the visceral, shape-shifting...

Role Playing vs. Roll Playing - Re-Flavouring the fun

Role Playing vs. Roll Playing - Re-Flavouring t...

Welcome back to Wisdom Wednesday! This week, I am going to tackle the oldest debate in the history of the game…the greatest Dungeons and Dragons debate even more important than “is...

Role Playing vs. Roll Playing - Re-Flavouring t...

Welcome back to Wisdom Wednesday! This week, I am going to tackle the oldest debate in the history of the game…the greatest Dungeons and Dragons debate even more important than “is...

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless Conqueror Inspired by the Daleks

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless ...

This week’s monster is The Phonos a cold, calculating construct inspired by one of science fiction’s most recognizable and terrifying villains. If you’re looking for a monster that embodies conquest,...

Movie Monster Mondays: The Phonos - A Ruthless ...

This week’s monster is The Phonos a cold, calculating construct inspired by one of science fiction’s most recognizable and terrifying villains. If you’re looking for a monster that embodies conquest,...

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shifting Horror Inspired by The Thing (1982)

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shif...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North brings a new movie-inspired creature to your Dungeons & Dragons table. This week’s feature is The Entity,  a terrifying aberration inspired...

Movie Monster Monday: The Entity - A Shape-Shif...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North brings a new movie-inspired creature to your Dungeons & Dragons table. This week’s feature is The Entity,  a terrifying aberration inspired...

Wicked Wisdom Wednesday! The Great Healing Potion Paradox: Action or Bonus Action?

Wicked Wisdom Wednesday! The Great Healing Poti...

Playing Baldur's Gate 3 has sparked many conversations about Dungeons & Dragons' official rules and flooded players with alternative house rules inspired by the epic video game. Official D&D rules...

Wicked Wisdom Wednesday! The Great Healing Poti...

Playing Baldur's Gate 3 has sparked many conversations about Dungeons & Dragons' official rules and flooded players with alternative house rules inspired by the epic video game. Official D&D rules...

It is a Perception Check or an Investigation Check?

It is a Perception Check or an Investigation Ch...

It is a Perception Check or an Investigation Check? The ultimate D&D rules confusion, explained! Welcome to our inaugural Wicked Wisdom Wednesday! This is a new and exciting column from...

It is a Perception Check or an Investigation Ch...

It is a Perception Check or an Investigation Check? The ultimate D&D rules confusion, explained! Welcome to our inaugural Wicked Wisdom Wednesday! This is a new and exciting column from...