Dungeon #156 - Pitch In!

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Dungeon #156 collects Dungeons & Dragons adventure content and editorial guidance for creating compelling scenarios. It features multiple adventure entries spanning different character levels, including “ResCue At RivenRoAR,” “the hAunting of KinCep MAnsion,” and “the lAst BReAths of AshenpoRt,” plus conversion and expansion material for Thunderspire Labyrinth. The issue’s editorial “Pitch In!” outlines how Dungeon approaches launching the Scales of War Adventure Path and provides submission tips centered on villain, location, and agenda.

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Pages129

Reading Time49 min

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ResCue At RivenRoAR

the hAunting of KinCep MAnsion

the lAst BReAths of AshenpoRt

foRgotten ReAlMs® thundeR spiRe ConveRsion

eChoes of thundeR spiRe lAByRinth

dungeonCRAft

sAve My gAMe

MAp of MysteRy

EdIT oR IA L

Pitch In!

4 ResCue At RivenRoAR By David Noonan A Scales of War Adventure Path adventure. The new Dungeon Adventure Path kicks off in the town of Brindol. The PCs must locate and rescue some missing townsfolk and find out why a new hobgoblin chieftain is so interested in this region. An adventure for 1st-level PCs. 46 the hAunting of KinCep MAnsion By Skip Williams Long rumored to be haunted by eerie specters, Kincep Mansion has stood for years, mostly untouched by nearby townsfolk. Now something is preying on the local villagers—something that comes from the house. An adventure for 12th-level PCs. 70 the lAst BReAths of AshenpoRt By Ari Marmell Newly updated for 4th Edition! Theseaside town of Ashenport has a troubled past and a dark secret. If you spend a night in Ashenport, you just might not wake up the next morning. An adventure for 8th-level PCs. 106 foRgotten ReAlMs® thundeR spiRe ConveRsion By Greg Bilsland If you’re interested in converting Thunderspire Labyrinth to your Realms campaign, look no further than this detailed advice and alternate encounters for H2 . 112 eChoes of thundeR spiRe lAByRinth By Greg Bilsland Want more H2 fun? Check out this Side Trek that expands on the action from Thunderspire Labyrinth. Contents on the CoveR Illustration by Wayne Reynolds 3 editoRiAl 122 dungeonCRAft By James Wyatt 126 sAve My gAMe By Stephen Radney-MacFarland 129 MAp of MysteRy By Christopher West Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, Dungeon, Dragon, d20, d20 System, Wizards of the Coast, all other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast, Inc., in the U.S.A. and other countries. This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of the material or artwork contained herein is prohibited without the express written permission of Wizards of the Coast, Inc. This product is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, places, or events is purely coincidental. Printed in the U. S. A. ©2008 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without written permission. For more Dungeons & Dragons articles, adventures, and information, [visit www.wizards.com/dnd](visit www.wizards.com/dnd) Editor-in-Chief Senior Art Director Web Production Graphic Design Contributing Authors Developers Editors Cover Artist Contributing Artists Cartographers Web Development D&D Story Design & Development Manager Executive Producer, D&D Insider Director of RPG R&D 156 July 2 0 0 8 Chris Youngs Stacy Longstreet Bart Carroll, Steve Winter Scott Okumura, Chris Hanis, Shauna Wolf Narciso Greg Bilsland, Ari Marmell David Noonan, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Skip Williams, James Wyatt Mike Mearls, Stephen RadneyMacFarland, Peter Schaefer Miranda Horner, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes Wayne Reynolds Dave Allsop, Ryan Barger, Jason A. Engle, David Griffith, John Moriarty, William O’Connor, Saejin Oh, Steve Prescott, Chris Seaman, Chris Stevens, Francis Tsai, Franz Vohwinkel Robert Lee, Daniel Reeve, Mike Schley, Christopher West Mark A. Jindra Christopher Perkins Ken Troop Bill Slavicsek Special Thanks Richard Baker, Greg Bilsland, Logan Bonner, Michele Carter, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell, Jeremy Crawford, Rob Heinsoo, Peter Lee, Julia Martin, Mike Mearls, Kim Mohan, David Noonan, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, Chris Sims, Rodney Thompson, Rob Watkins, James Wyatt EdIT oR IA L Pitch In! This is a momentous month for Dungeon. We’re launching Scales of War, our new Adventure Path. This one is big. Not only will this Adventure Path take you from 1st level all the way to 30th, but we’re pulling out some big guns. As always, if you’re planning to run the AP, make sure your players stay away from the pdfs so they don’t get any insider inform

FAQs

What is the Scales of War Adventure Path launch mentioned in the editorial?

It is described as a new Adventure Path launching in Dungeon, designed to take groups from 1st level up to 30th level.

What does the editorial say to focus on before sending an adventure pitch?

It emphasizes thinking about the villain, the location, and the villain’s agenda, which together form the cornerstone of good adventure design.

How should a villain be made to stand out in an adventure pitch?

The editorial suggests making the villain compelling with distinctive traits such as a unique personality, mannerism, ability, or signature item, and ensuring the villain has a meaningful goal.

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