Divinations from the Collective

A black and white illustration of a mug of beer, bones, and two bits of bread on a table. Next to it are the words 'Drinks in the Forgotten Realms'

Delicious Drinks in the Forgotten Realms

5e dndMorgan CarpenterNov 08, 2023

Last week, we discussed the amazing foods that one might find in the Forgotten Realms: Fantastic Foods in the Forgotten Realms. And if you’re going...

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The Circle of Eight: Faerun’s Most Influential Visitors

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterSep 21, 2023

If you’ve ever played a spellcaster in Dungeons and Dragons, you’ve probably noticed a few recurring names. Mordenkainen’s Arcane Seal, Leomund’s T...

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A Brief Overview of the Halfling Pantheon in the Forgotten Realms

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJan 31, 2023

Small, stout, and often sneaky, Halflings are a race of small humanoids derived from Tolkien’s hobbits. Like Tolkien’s version, they’re a people w...

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5 Winter Monsters for a Seasonal Dungeons and Dragons Session

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterDec 21, 2022

The winter months are a fantastic source of inspiration for fantasy stories, and for fantasy tabletop games. Dungeons and Dragons is no exception! ...

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Dungeons and Dragons and Me: A Personal History with Tabletop Roleplaying, and What It Means Over the Holiday Season

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterDec 14, 2022

You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again, that the holidays are once again here to greet us. Friends and family gather as they do once a yea...

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GNU: A Review of Clacks, a Board Game of Discworld

boardgamesMorgan CarpenterNov 22, 2022

If you’re a fan of fantasy novels, then I’m sure you’ve at least heard of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discword series. It spans dozens of novels, supplem...

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4 Elven Prestige Classes to Inspire (or Adapt for) your 5e Game

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterOct 18, 2022

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Dungeons and Dragons 5e has nothing on its previous editions for customization. It’s partly to do with ...

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The Quest Begins Anew - A Review of Shadows Over Camelot: The Card Game

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterOct 04, 2022

For fans of strategy, cooperation, and fantasy board games, Shadows Over Camelot is an undeniable classic. The original game takes you and your fri...

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Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer Looks Like Goofy Fun – If a Little Disappointing for Fans of Forgotten Realms Lore

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJul 26, 2022

Just a few days ago at San Diego Comicon, Wizards of the Coast launched the first trailer for the upcoming movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ...