Authors: Christopher Perkins, Graeme Barber, Kelly Lynne D’Angelo, Alison Huang, Mark Hulmes, Jennifer Kretchmer, Daniel Kwan, Adam Lee, Ari Levitch, Sarah Madsen, Michael Polkinghorn, Taymoor Rehman, Derek Ruiz, Kienna Shaw, Brandes Stoddard, Amy Vorpahl, and Toni Winslow-Brill
Year: 2021
Genre: Seventeen standalone Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventures
Pages: 224 pages
MSRP: $49.95 hardcover
I take a peek at, and share my review of, the latest Dungeons & Dragons adventure anthology from Wizards of the Coast, Candlekeep Mysteries. Are these seventeen investigative adventures perfect for players and Dungeon Masters of all stripes? Or are there only two mysteries here… Why did Wizard of the Coast produce this book and why in the world would you buy it? You’ll find out!
Plus, learn how you can win my copy of the alternate art edition of the book!
TGG REVIEW
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Summary
Overall there's plenty to like about the latest D&D adventure anthology even if the tales are a bit uneven and there's no overarching editorial voice throughout. Thankfully, there aren't any terrible adventures in the lot and there are a few solid stand outs. Sorry to say we see even more odd mechanical choices (such as seemingly rolling dice for no other reason than to roll dice) than usual in a 5E release because of the standalone nature of all the tales. I do like the release, and give it a recommendation, but your mileage will vary.
Founder/Editor-in-chief of The Gaming Gang website and host of The Gaming Gang Dispatch and other TGG media, Jeff tackles any and all sorts of games but has a special fondness for strategy, conflict sims, and roleplaying games. Plus, he's certainly never at a loss for an opinion...
