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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...)

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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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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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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17/09/2019
Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus by Christopher Perkins is a 5-edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure module released on September 17, 2019. It sees players adventure from Baldur's Gate down to Avernus, the first of the Nine Hells. "Welcome to Baldur's Gate, a city of ambition and corruption situated at the crossroads of the Sword Coast. You've just started your adventuring career, but already find yourself embroiled in a plot that sprawls from the shadows of Baldur's Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War! Do you have what it takes to turn infernal war machines and nefarious contracts against the archdevil Zariel and her diabolical hordes? And can you ever hope to find your way home safely when pitted against the infinite evils of the Nine Hells?"

(Read more...) Boundless by R.A. Salvatore is the second entry in the Generations trilogy featuring Drizzt Do'Urden. It 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. "Split between time and two worlds, Zaknafein had always been conflicted. That inner turmoil was magnified by his inferior position as a male dark elf in the matriarchal drow society. Only his status as one of the greatest warriors—as well as his friendship with the mercenary Jarlaxle—kept him sane. When he finally perished, he was content knowing he left behind a legacy as substantial as his son Drizzt..."

(Read more...) Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage is a Adventure System Board Game released in April 2009 based on the Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage adventure. "In the city of Waterdeep rests a tavern called the Yawning Portal, named after the gaping pit in its common room. At the bottom of this crumbling shaft is a labyrinth dungeon known as Undermountain, domain of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak, who has seeded his lair with monsters, traps, and mysteries.

As an adventurer in Dungeons & Dragons: Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage board game, explore Undermountain in search for treasure while navigating numerous traps and ominous monsters."

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20/09/2019
Dragon+ #27 was released on September 19, 2019.

This issue has previews and in-the-works details of Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, Adventurers League tie-ins, and Baldur's Gate III, as well as WizKids and Funko Pop figures. It also presents artist Max Dunbar's concept art, an article about D&D for the hearing-impaired, the D&D Classics and Maps of the Months regulars, and the Terror of Undermountain in Creature Feature. (Read more...)

31/10/2019
Dragon+ #28 was released on October 30, 2019.

For the Realms, this issue gives previews of the Warriors of Waterdeep mobile game, a Tyranny of Dragons Special Edition, a Descent into Avernus Soundpack, and new Icons of the Realms. There are articles on the Nine Hells, infernal war machines, and neo-otyughs, and a short story set in Elturel, as well as Maps of the Month for Baldur's Gate. (Read more...)

12/12/2019
Dragon+ #29 was released on December 13, 2019.

For the Realms, this issue gives previews of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance video game, the Dungeon Mayhem: Battle for Baldur's Gate card game expansion, and the Warriors of Waterdeep mobile game. There's also a side-quest for Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio, Volume 1: Monsters Malevolent and Benign, more maps of the month, a holiday gift guide, and even a cut-out model of Slobberchops the tressym. (Read more...) Infernal Tides #1 by Jim Zub with art by Max Dunbar is the first of a new five-issue comic series published by IDW Publishing, on December 11, 2019. It takes the Heroes of Baldur's Gate on a tie-in with Descent into Avernus. "In Infernal Tides, fan-favorite Minsc and his friends are caught in the middle of devil-tainted corruption that has taken hold of Baldur's Gate. Unraveling the secret of its source will take the heroes to unexpected places and threaten the sanctity of their very souls. Even if they survive this perilous journey, there will be Hell to pay!"

(Read more...) CLUE: Dungeons & Dragons is a Cluedo game for D&D released in October 2019. It's set within the Descent into Avernus storyline. "An Infernal Puzzle Box, delivered by a Hellrider of Elturel, has been stolen from the party of adventurers. Determined to reclaim their box of infernal secrets, one of Zariel's minions has slain and secretly replaced an adventurer, unbeknownst to the rest of the members! In CLUE: Dungeons & Dragons, it’s up to you to determine WHO has been replaced by a devil in disguise, WHAT weapon was used in the execution, and WHERE in the Forgotten Realms the Infernal puzzle box could be hidden."