Heroes. Tyrants. Treasure-laden ruins. Draconic overlords. A world on the edge of chaos...
This is Daring & Dread, a zine-sized campaign setting designed for the 2024 edition of 5e with full backward compatibility. This is a setting with a Old School aesthetic and classic fantasy sensibilities,
What Awaits You in Daring & Dread?
A richly detailed world—Explore fallen empires, fractured kingdoms, and the fire-forged realms of dragons.Classic fantasy character options—Humans, Elves, Halflings, Dwarves, Half-Elves, Half-Orcs, and Minotaurs.
Immersive lore & story hooks—Dozens of quest ideas, political plots, and dragon-slaying challenges.
Darrin Drader’s expert design— Known for his work on RPG settings, including as a contributor to Forgotten Realms, he brings a blend of game design and storytelling expertise to every project.
Art by Dean Spencer. Amazing images from Dean Spencer brings the Daring and Dread setting to life.
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