D&D Kickstarter Local Legends wants to make your tabletop tavern better

Epic Encounters: Local Legends artwork
(Image credit: Steamforged Games)

'You meet in the tavern' is probably one of the less inspiring D&D tropes 𓆏on tap, so Local Legends - a new that's already flown past its funding g𓄧oal - aims to spice things up a bit.

Designed by Steamforged (the studio behind the pre-made D&D dungeons of 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Epic Encounters and the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Horizon Zero Dawn board game), Local Legends is a boxset with ten unique taverns that are ready to plug straight into your campaign. These are populated by 60 non-playable characters with their own fully illustrated cards and backstories, three books of plot hooks, unique minigames to give each pub its own flavor, miniatures, and maps. Although they're primarily built with the best 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Dungeons and Dragons books in mind, this project can also apparently be adapted for many of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best tabletop RPGs

If you want a better idea of what to expect, two Epic Encounters packs are discounted at the𝐆 moment - Halls of the Orc King has dropped down by 26% to , while Hive of the Ghoul Kin has fallen by 9% to . They should give you a good feel for how Local Legends will end up. Or a taste of it, at least; while we've not had a chance to go hands-on with this Kickstarter yet, Steamforged's work on Epic Encounters gives us a lot of confidence in the idea. Especially because there are so many extra world-building details, like those interactive pub games, to make your locations stand out.

Epic Encounters: Local Legends artwork

(Image credit: Steamforged Games)

Speaking of which, the taverns included within the Kickstarter include traditional pub The Nodding Dragon (which has an owlbear problem), an u🏅pturned galleon haunted by ghost pirates, a gambling den where a wraith steals life essence rather than money from patrons, and a waypoint full of floating furniture built on magica൩l ley lines.

Steamforged CCO Mat Hart said that the team wanted to "take what Epic Encounters does for monsters, and apply it to those classic f🉐antasy locations - and the tavern was the obvious first choice". This strongly suggests that more supplements for D&am✃p;D locations are in the works.

Until then, the Kickstarter for Epic Encounters: Local Legends will run until the end of next week. Pledges range from digital-only to an all-in pack with everything for a $150 MRSP di☂scount. Estimated delivery is🔯 Fall 2023.

Epic Encounters: Halls of the Orc King |
Save 26% - This adventure should give you a taste of what to expect from Local Legends; it tasks players with battling a horde of ice-dwelling, polar bear-riding orcs. Featuring a full map, a pre-written scenario with characterful monsters, and multiple miniatures, it's a full session in a box.

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