"It Came from the Cellar!" is the quintessential 1st level adventure featuring a tavern, cellar, dungeon, oozes, sewers, rats, centipedes, and giant ratipedes! (We have included additional combat tables if you would like to run this for players at level 2 or 3.)
In our quest to take the tropes of a level one adventure and turn it into something unique and exciting we have created a one of a kind adventure that is sure to challenge and excite your players.
Our adventures are easy to read, specially formatted, and use bullet points to help the GM pick out details quickly so the adventure can be ran at a glance. We include maps, combat cards, spell cards, item cards, and paper miniatures so you can spend less time prepping for your game session.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Final Hours and Stretch Goal #8 Unlocked
over 2 years ago
– Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 04:13:23 AM
Final Hours
If you have been following along and have not pledged yet, please consider lending your support to help this project grow! We hope to help all gamemasters decrease the time prepping and preparing for game night by creating easy to read adventures that can be ran at-a-glance. Bring this D&D horror adventure featuring the giantratipede to your game table!
Spell Cards Unlocked!
Didn't have time to read through every spell that could be possibly cast by your NPC or monster for tonight's game session? That's ok, we have you covered. This time around we are including the spell cards in every reward tier.
Stretch Goal #8: Village Street Maps 2
We could all use more street maps for the encounters and shenanigans that can go on in the city, right? We will add more flavor to your urban adventure(s) with a new set of digital village street maps when stretch goal #8 is unlocked at $6500!
Ars Mechanica - The Frozen Enigma - 5 E Steampunk Adventure
Winter is coming apparently, and those were warm days compared to where we're heading now.
Welcome to "Ars Mechanica: The Frozen Enigma", a Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition adventure taking us into the frigid norths of the Mousewenian Theocracy, in the world of Aerathain. Following their journey, the adventurers set out to a secluded city that has been frozen overnight. Their adventure will take them throughout the region, uncovering dangerous secrets.
Spread across 57 pages of icy narrative, adventurers from levels 12 to 15 will face a world where frost, machinery and magic is spreading everywhere with some intriguing new mechanics to survive into the cold!
If you never heard about Ars Mechanica and you would like to join this new steampunk adventure, the campaign give you the opportunity to buy the first 4 books at a special price!
Are you ready, to brave the new chapter of Ars Mechanica?
Final Days, Stretch Goal #7 Unlocked, and Bonus Content!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Dec 09, 2023 at 06:30:56 PM
Thank you so much for supporting this project!
Stretch Goal 7 Unlocked!
I am very excited to be including a giant ratipede sticker and a sheet of paper miniatures in each physical order that includes at least 1 book. The reward tiers that will get this bonus are the Softcover Book & Platinum Edition, Mithrail Edition, and any softcover book add-on made during the Kickstarter. If the only physical item you are receiving is the giant ratipede miniature add-on then you will receive the vinyl sticker.
Stretch Goal 7 Unlocked: Vinyl Sticker and Paper Miniatures on 14 pt gloss cardstock
Platinum Edition Bonus Content
We have something really special planned for the bonus content for the Platinum Edition. A haunted house location and ghastly encounter that will only be available in the Platinum Edition of "It Came From the Cellar!" for this Kickstarter. This bonus encounter is sure to add horrific thrills to your adventure.
The Platinum Edition also includes the following digital bonuses: art page, paper minis, character sheets, 4k resolution digital maps, your name in the credits page, bonus content, and is only available during this Kickstarter.
If you wouldlike to upgrade to the Platinum Edition or pick up a book add-on,you can upgradeoradd them to your pledge by clicking on "manage your pledge" located on our Kickstarter project page.
The Next Stretch Goal Unlocks at $6,000
$6000 Stretch Goal: SPELL CARDS Each spell used by any NPC or monster will be available as a spell card. Combat & spell cards make referencing spells, magic items, and stat blocks super easy during game play. Spend less time looking through books or scrolling websites with these cards.
Thank you for your support and reading this update!
Regards,
Gabe
6th Stretch Goal Unlocked! New Map: Dragon Skull Tavern Map
over 2 years ago
– Wed, Dec 06, 2023 at 01:44:41 PM
Dragon Skull Tavern Map
Wow, 6th stretch goal unlocked! Thank you everyone for supporting "It Came from the Cellar!". With your support we have unlocked the tavern map and we are hard at work adding more content and expanding the page count of this pdf and book. We will be working hard over the next week to complete the map for the DragonSkull Tavern.
In the meantime, check out the map for the cellar from stretch goal number 5. If your players decide to run from the giant ratipede like our play testers did, this one might come in handy for just that occasion.
Cellar Map: No Grid Version (Grid version will be included.)
Next Stretch Goal: Vinyl Stickers and Paper Minis
Our next stretch goal unlocks at $5500 and includes a vinyl sticker of the giant ratipede by the amazing artist, Danh Tran. It also includes a sheet of paper miniatures printed on 14 pt gloss cardstock. Bothof these stretch goal rewards will go to all backers who have at least one physical book included in their pledge. (If you only have the physical add-on of the giant ratipede miniature and no books in your pledge, you will get the vinyl sticker.)
Fall in love with Satzija. Discover a fully developed NPC companion with original art and a rich and enticing backstory. Build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with your characters through special romancing rules, prompts, and story hooks. Meet a brand-new kind of adaptable magic item - the Leviathan Charm - and discover new powerful charms as your connection with Satzija strengthens. All this (and more) for 1€.
Check out the project and get a free monster and item!
“Violent Night” combines the cut and thrust of D&D with the drunken hijinx of the office Christmas party. And every part of the adventure is inspired by an eclectic playlist of your favourite festive music. You will play as a group of cutthroat carol-singers, on a quest to bring Christmas cheer to the darkest corner of your world - the village of Humbug. This wintry one-shot also includes custom Christmassy equipment, races, spells and backgrounds for your session sub-zero.
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Cellar Map
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Dec 03, 2023 at 05:47:02 AM
A big thank you to our amazing backers! We have unlocked the Cellar Map (available to all reward tiers).
Next up we will be unlocking the Dragon Skull Tavern Map at $5000!
We will be hard at work creating these new maps for the campaign. I will be sure to share them when they are complete!
Photos from Playtesting
PLAYTESTING
We were fortunate to do some playtesting of "It Came from the Cellar!" This adventure was great fun for all and had the players on edge. By the time they made it through the dungeon and had to face the giant ratipede they were uncertain if they could go any further.
Playing it safe they rescued the barmaid and ran from the giant ratipede but of course the ratipede would have none of that. It quickly caught up to the players where they made a stand and were victorious!
Please be sure to check out the amazing projects below!
Regards,
Gabe
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Embark on a whimsical journey with "Jingle Bells and Portal Spells," a heartwarming Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition one-shot that blends the magic of the season with an epic quest through portals. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of an ancient celestial clock, save Winter's Solstice, and bask in the holiday spirit?
Stretch Goal: New Magic Item the Ring of Filthbane
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 03:33:41 AM
"It Came from the Cellar!" is the quintessential 1st level adventure featuring a tavern, cellar, dungeon, oozes, sewers, rats, centipedes, and giant ratipedes! (We have included additional combat encounters if you would like to run this for players at level 2 or 3.)
In our quest to take the tropes of a level one adventure and turn it into something unique and exciting we have created a one of a kind magic ring that is certain to aid any adventurers that are daring enough to search out the giant ratipede.
Ring of Filthbane
This uncommon magic ring appears tarnished and grimy, with a foul odor emanating from it. It is well worn and made of a dark metal that resembles iron. Despite its unappealing appearance, the ring grants advantage on saving throws against diseases and poisons, advantage on investigation and perception checks in the sewers, and grants the wearer the ability to communicate with sewer-dwelling creatures such as rats and oozes. More lore will be included in the adventure.
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Thank you for your support!
Gabe
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