Get A Free D&D Adventure Written By One Of The Original Creators

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fans looking to play through a piece of history or just embark upon a classic quest are in luck as a version of one of Gary Gygax's original adventures is now available for free. While Wizards of the Coast does encourage role-players to create their own fantasy worlds, the company also releases plenty of pre-written tales to flesh out its fantasy world and serve as prompts for those who may not wish to create entire worlds. Fortunately, those who may be hesitant to purchase one of these tomes can now check out a classic adventure for nothing.

Over on DND Beyond, WOTC's hub for all aspects of its role-playing game, users can now download an abbreviated and updated version of , which was originally penned by co-creator Gygax and published in 1982. Serving as a single-session adventure designed for 9th-level characters, this revised iteration has been released to celebrate the game's 50th Anniversary and will also be included in the upcoming book. Completing the brief game should take a dedicated party approximately three to four hours.

players looking for a quick and easy adventure should find a lot to like about considering its relatively small scope. The story follows players as they explore the titular cave system, which used to be home to Iggwilv, the Witch Queen, in search of treasure and rewards. Plenty of monsters lurk in the shadows, all of whom have been updated for the rule set of, and the adventure also features exclusive magical items for players to discover and six premade character sheets for those wanting to immediately get into the action.

While modern players may be somewhat unfamiliar with, Gygax's adventure has been highly impactful for the game. Not only did it introduce some iconic monsters into the fantasy world but it also marked the first appearance of the sorcerer Tasha, who became so popular she eventually earned her own sourcebook titled . The original version was written for Tournament Play but the revamped take on the story moves away from