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Wyrmlings

Throrgrmir’s golden age ended when the dwarves woke the primordial wyrm. After the wyrm’s incursion, they rebuilt their civilization in […]

While the dwarves toiled to rebuild their civilization above, the primordial wyrm lurked below. In deep recesses of her cavern

Tomb built, fallen heroes enshrined, the Throrgrmir dwarves recovered, though their population much reduced by the wyrm’s incursion. They continued

The dwarf-wyrm encounter I envisioned became an adventure, both in-game and in its setting up. More than two weeks later,

The earth shook. Limestone walls trembled. Yellow plumes of dust fell in straight lines from the great cavern’s ceiling onto

“They Delve too Deep. Draw a shaft off the bottom of the page.” (Dowler) Dwarves who “delve too deep” is

Following the primordial earthquake that spawned the wyrm, seasons skipped across years, like stones on the river’s placid surface. Fairies

Symbols and Supplies “These rules include a few symbols you should know… ⛭ Stands for epic treasure. These are optional….”—Tony Dowler,

Using How to Host a Dungeon, the game map is divided into eight “strata” (enumerated on the right, map below).

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of my favorite DUNGEONS & DRAGONS edition, I’m starting a new B/X campaign. Wyrmwyrd is