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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 Silence - A Sound-Hunting Sci-Fi Creature Inspired by A Quiet Place (2018)

Movie Monster Monday: The Silence - A Sound-Hun...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North drops a brand-new monster ripped straight from the silver screen and reimagined for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. From lurking shadows of...

Movie Monster Monday: The Silence - A Sound-Hun...

Lights. Camera. Initiative. Every Monday, Giants of the North drops a brand-new monster ripped straight from the silver screen and reimagined for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. From lurking shadows of...

Wisdom Wednesday (On a Thursday?): When I Roll a Natural 1 on Initiative

Wisdom Wednesday (On a Thursday?): When I Roll ...

Before we start today, shall we we will start off on an Insight check, and address the elephant, or rather the Mind Flayer, in the room? Don’t worry, you have...

Wisdom Wednesday (On a Thursday?): When I Roll ...

Before we start today, shall we we will start off on an Insight check, and address the elephant, or rather the Mind Flayer, in the room? Don’t worry, you have...

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...