Happy Halloween everyone!

I was asked to help with layout for PrinceofNothing’s new adventure, Slyth Hive. I was intrigued because he claimed it was for level 14+ characters using the OSRIC ruleset–if that matters, I mean all of these retroclones are pretty easy to convert to your favorite rulebook, right? But ask yourself, how many high-level OSR adventures are out there? Anthony Huso comes to my mind, but anyone else?–seems pretty rare.

Most high-level Dungeon & Dragons adventures I see are a bit boring. Instead of 1 dragon, they throw in 3, which to me– takes away the awe of a huge, ferocious dragon. Or, they gimp the players and put in effects or reasons why certain spells or magic items won’t work, etc. Seems pretty cheap, since it took so long for a player to get their character that high of level and then take away their power?

In Slyth Hive, there are a few minor tricks here and there–and why wouldn’t there be as you are going up against some powerful foes! But for the majority of the adventure, it felt like the full power of the character is encouraged! Your character has followers? Cool…bring them along! You got a +5 Vorpal Sword of Lighting? Great–I hope it serves you well. And with most of Prince’s work, the creativity is pretty unmatched–I mean, I get a little disgusted or uncomfortable just reading some of his descriptions–it’s a rare gift to ooze those feelings upon your players as they explore and try to stay alive.

So come forth to Old Agoiah, a mountain full of doom and despair…I guarantee your players with their uber powerful characters of level 14+ are going to be challenged! For sale now at DrivethruRPG: Slyth Hive

Although as fate would have it, I know Edgewise–author of Peril in Olden Wood, is also working on a high-level adventure and he has been super patient with me….so will we start off 2024 with another high-level D&D adventure? I think so!

Also, we have 3 adventures wrapped into one for the Dragonback Mountain setting. If you have enjoyed The Willowmere Vagabonds, Nevermore Mines, Trollback Keep, and Of Beasts and Men…then you will need to get your hands on The Coming of Winter! Easily scanned adventures for the DM during play. Levels 3-5. New Monsters….new Spells…and of course, New Magic Items! If your characters find themselves in the snowy mountains, these three adventures are easy to plug in to your existing campaign. Get on our pre-launch page—we will be launching soon! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mercilessmerchants/the-coming-of-winter

And if you can’t wait for our Kickstarter, here is a special 50% discount for Winter’s Feast

Winter’s Feast is located in the Dragonback Mountains, for levels 5-9. “Starvation is upon two barbarian clans. Hope for survival rides on a scout’s report of sighting a dead Solifugas, a colossal ice worm. Hunting bands are set out to collect meat for survival but none have returned. You have been tasked to find them and bring back meat for the clan to survive the winter. But winter has been harsh and merciless this year, and other humanoids are rushing for the food source. And how did this giant worm die? What lays below the Glacier of the Mammoth?”

Enjoy!