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14/09/2019
Boundless, the second entry in the Generations trilogy of Drizzt novels, was released on September 10. The novel's story is split into two parts: one following Drizzt in the present time of the Realms, and the other focusing on Zaknafein and Jarlaxle's adventures in the distant past.

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22/07/2019
A Darkened Wish #2 by B. Dave Walters with art by Tess Fowler is the second of a new five-issue comic series published by IDW Publishing. It will be released on July 24th, and is set around the Sea of Swords, following the adventures of the young wizard Helene and friends.

"Enter Hoondarrh: the Red Rage of Mintarn; the Sleeping Wyrm of Skadaurak; a red dragon of legendary size, cunning, and strength. None shall prevail against his might."

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27/06/2019
The D&D Essentials Kit received a limited release on June 24, 2019. This boxed set is intended as an introduction to D&D for newer players, and contains a basic ruleset, a dice set, and a map of the Sword Coast. Also included is the adventure "Dragon of Icespire Peak," which ties into the introductory adventure in the earlier D&D Starter Set. The Essentials Kit will be available everywhere on September 3.

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28/02/2019
Dragon+ 24 was released on February 27, 2019.

For the Forgotten Realms, it gives previews of the upcoming Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Board Game and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms's new characters, and an interview with B. Dave Walters about a new comic from IDW, A Darkened Wish.

It also presents the winning results of a contest to create the "Terror of Undermountain", and maps for that dungeon from the adventure module Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage.

Finally, in short fiction, there is Dave Gross's "Law and Order", telling of Rasaad yn Bashir's early years as a pickpocket on the streets of Calimport. (Read more...)

13/03/2019
A Darkened Wish #1 by B. Dave Walters is the first of a new five-issue comic series published by IDW Publishing. It was released on February 28th, and is set around the Sea of Swords.

"When war threatens the Moonshae Isles, legendary heroes return to defeat the forces of an unthinkable foe. The Forgotten Realms are changed forever as young wizard Helene and her friends grow from raw recruits on the streets of Mintarn into powerful warriors."

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12/05/2019
Dragon+ 25 was released on April 25, 2019.

As well as previews for Acquisitions, Incorporated and Stranger Things, for the Forgotten Realms, it gives previews of the upcoming Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Board Game and the Undermountain module for the Neverwinter MMO.

In Adventurers League news, it presents an upcoming non-seasonal story arc, Dreams of the Red Wizards. (Read more...)

22/05/2019
Ghosts of Saltmarsh by Mike Mearls and Kate Welch is a 5-edition Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook that updates and adapts seven sea-themed adventures from earlier editions of Dungeons & Dragons. It was released on May 21, 2019.

"This supplement introduces the port town of Saltmarsh, the perfect starting point for a nautical campaign. Seven sea-based adventures, including the classic The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh and its sequels, take characters from 1 to 12 level. Also inside are rules and DM advice for ships and sea travel, as well as deck plans for various vessels. An appendix provides rules for the new and classic monster in the adventures.

Hoist your sails, pull up anchor, and set a course for adventure!"

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18/06/2019
Dragon+ 26 was released on June 18, 2019. This issue has previews of many upcoming products including the Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus book, the Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit boxed set, the Dungeon Mayhem: Battle for Baldur’s Gate card game, the Warriors of Waterdeep mobile game, the Infernal Tides comic series debut, and the pièce de résistance: Baldur's Gate III!

Also, a celebration of the recent D&D Live 2019 event with video of all five live games. (Read more...)