Description
D&D 5e Games run by Anthony Blake
Anthony Blake is a full-time game designer with 41 years experience in the RPG industry. He is about to publish his latest anthology of adventure modules for D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e and Shadowdark. With many years of experience running games at conventions, he is bringing two of the most popular to CANCON 2024!
The Mists of Raven’s Hollow
An eerie mist has taken hold at the village of Raven’s Hollow. Crops are withering and animals have fallen ill. Locals fear the return of some ancient evil but nothing is as it seems.
The annual Harvest Festival is threatened when a terrible blight strikes the village of Raven’s Hollow. Summoned by the Chairman of the festival, the party are asked to find the source of the sickness and stop it at all costs.
The Mists of Raven’s Hollow is an atmospheric one-shot adventure of suspense and gothic horror. Can the party gain the trust of locals and discover the origin of the blight? Is an ancient evil responsible or are the villagers exaggerating? What is the story behind the giant wolf’s head in the Mayor’s Office?
Content Advisory: Supernatural and horror themes, recommended for mature players 15+
Difficulty: Low level game, some player experience helpful
Characters: Pre-generated characters will be provided
Materials: Character sheets, maps, miniatures and 3D terrain will be provided
Dark Chest of Wonders – Part 1
Older than recorded history, the Chest has seen the rise and fall of empires and civilisations. No one knows what is inside but there are many legends and rumours. For almost a century, forces both good and evil have searched for it without success – until now!
A harrowing encounter leads the party into the sewers and undercity of Blackrock in pursuit of a strange creature. Home to unsavoury characters, hideous creatures and dangerous cultists, the party must tread carefully if they wish to return to the surface alive.
Dark Chest of Wonders is a two-part adventure of world shattering possibilities. Part One challenges the party with tracking down the origin of the strange creature and discovering its purpose. Can the party find the lair unaided and avoid the many traps and dangerous denizens of the sewers? Who are the mysterious cultists in purple robes? What is the rune covered black box and how is it opened?
Content Advisory: Supernatural and horror themes, recommended for mature players 15+
Difficulty: Mid level game, some player experience helpful
Characters: Pre-generated characters will be provided
Materials: Character sheets, maps, miniatures and 3D terrain will be provided
This is a two part game and it is expected that players will participate in both sessions.
Dark Chest of Wonders – Part 2
Older than recorded history, the Chest has seen the rise and fall of empires and civilisations. No one knows what is inside but there are many legends and rumours. For almost a century, forces both good and evil have searched for it without success – until now!
The rune covered black box remains closed, its contents a mystery. The party are tasked by Blackrock Council to journey to the wreck where the ancient artefact was salvaged from. It is hoped that more information can be gathered about what the box contains and how it can be opened.
Dark Chest of Wonders is a two-part adventure of world shattering possibilities. Part Two involves a dangerous sea journey to the site of a ship wreck and a race against time in a climactic battle to save the people of Blackrock. Can the party discover the secrets of the Dark Chest of Wonders? What is the purpose of the shadowy ship that is following them? Why are dark clouds gathering on the horizon?
Content Advisory: Supernatural and horror themes, recommended for mature players 15+
Difficulty: Mid level game, some player experience helpful
Characters: Pre-generated characters will be provided
Materials: Character sheets, maps, miniatures and 3D terrain will be provided
This is a two part game and it is expected that players will participate in both sessions.
