Micah Sweet
Level Up & OSR Enthusiast
True. A bestiary wouldn't go amiss.
Dragonlance Dragonlance comes to DMsGuild
I didn't do one because I thought Cam Banks was......they take so much time.
The challenge I think would be is avoiding duplicating what people might already have purchased. While having it all in 1 location would be convenient, I'd be hesitant to purchase a bestiary if it doesn't have substantially more than what is already available in the SotDQ, MC2 on DDB, Dragonlance Companion, and Tasslehoff's Pouches of Everything that are already available. I'm sure there's others, that's just what I personally have so far.
Also an issue. It's funny. I have two really big monster books on DMsGuild. Creatures of Eberron sells a lot (for me anyway). Creatures of Ravenloft almost nothing. (I have some layout things I'd re-do on the latter for sure, it looks throw together a bit).
That said, there are quite a few DL creatures not in books yet, IIRC. Also, you can do more than one statblock for, say, thanoi, as an example.
You certainly could and that could be appealing if done well. For example, Monster Manual Expanded has 9 different versions of orcs so doing something similar for the thanoi would help flesh out them to use in adventures.
Dragonhelm
Knight of Solamnia
It's on our to-do list at the Dragonlance Nexus. One step at a time.
Meanwhile, we have Tasslehoff's Pouches of Everything Revised out. It's got a chapter called Creatures of Krynn that might be of interest.
Plus plenty more in the works. Stay tuned!
So, ya, guess I'm not doing that now.
This is what I mean by having a name and DMsGuild. Wish I had started a decade ago......but then, I had a real job and kids then.
Dragonhelm
Knight of Solamnia
With us at the Nexus, we've worked on Dragonlance for the last 21 years, including with Margaret Weis Productions. However, this is our first foray into the Dungeon Master's Guild territory.
If you want to do your own thing, go for it! There's room for more than one point of view.
It takes weeks to do a monster book with 40+ monsters. I've learned my lesson.
dave2008
Legend
I thought about doing one on the dragons of Krynn. I thought about giving them unique stat blocks like the 1e DL dragons had unique designs. I even have a rough draft for the red. I just don't have the time, or the writing chops to pull it together. I am good with stat blocks, not so much writing and lore.
Here are the drafts of the red adult and ancient:
- Ancient Red Dragon Exarch of Takhisis, CR 25 - Legendary Mythic
- Adult Red Dragon Exarch of Takhisis, CR 18 - Legendary Mythic
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