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D&D Spell Focus: Counterspell
At Level 3 in the School of Abjuration, we find one of the most controversial entries in the Wizard / Sorcerer / Warlock spellbook – Counterspell. This arcane aspect has caused DMs and Players alike no end of grief and heartache in the 2014 rules, but in 2024, the designers flipped the script in a significant way, resulting in numerous gameplay flow-on effects. Make sure you’ve brought the snack bag folks, this one has more corner cases than The Dungeon of the Mad Mage himsel

James Finger
23 hours ago9 min read
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MKT020: Grove of the Furries
Pinko finally returns to his devastated home in the Neverwinter Woods, the Grove of the Furries, and learns what befell his Druid-kin.

James Finger
Jun 1, 202311 min read
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MKT019: Now What?!
The Mickale Trio awake in the dungeon of Triboar Keep. Separated, gearless, and with only their wits to aid them.

James Finger
Apr 29, 202312 min read
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MKT017: Moogs Needs Foods
The Mickale Trio discover that splitting the Party is ALWAYS the best idea. While trying to placate a giant and avoid lawful fanatics...

James Finger
Feb 16, 20238 min read
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MKT016: The Old Tower
The ring of Keltar Dardragon has been activated and its ghostly apparition leads the Mickale Trio to a crumbling Old Watch Tower.

James Finger
Feb 1, 20238 min read
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MKT015: Battle of the Bridge
Making haste towards Pinko's Commune, the Mickale Trio face a roadblock that sees an escalation in Seepage's dealings with The Gauntlet.

James Finger
Dec 9, 20229 min read
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MKT014: Smuggling and Struggling
Pinko & Seepage open up about what drives them while Smacky tries to cheer them up by finding something big to clobber.

James Finger
Nov 3, 20228 min read
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MKT013: Operation Orb Strike
The Tower of Zephyros comes under attack from Dwarves and a Dragon as Seepages past finally catches up with her.

James Finger
Oct 18, 20228 min read
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MKT012: Unfriendly Skies
Unexpected visitors arrive at the Tower of Zephyros demanding an audience with the wizard and for once Seepage doesn't start a fight.

James Finger
Oct 4, 20228 min read
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MKT011: Tower of Zephyros
Zephyros the cloud giant wizard gives the Mickale Trio a lift on his tower in the sky and sheds light on the recent unrest among giantkind.

James Finger
Sep 24, 20227 min read
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MKT010: Yelling at Clouds
Pinko has a vision adding urgency to his homeward return. Along the way, the party is stalked by bandits and the dreaded Cumulonimbus!

James Finger
Aug 30, 202215 min read
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MKT009: Wandering Waterdeep
Returning to Waterdeep where they first all met, the Mickale Trio have just two things on their minds. Getting gold and spending it quickly.

James Finger
Aug 22, 202213 min read
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MKT008: The Needs of the People
The fallout of the attempted invasion of Goldenfields puts many options before the Mickale Trio as new adventures await.

James Finger
Jul 30, 20229 min read
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MKT007: They're Throwing What Now?!
The Battle for Goldenfields was just beginning. Could the Mickale Trio withstand the rather unconventional assault on its walls?

James Finger
Jul 6, 202210 min read
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MKT006: Goldengulp & Giant Problems
Crossing the Dessarin Valley to Goldenfields, the Ale flows while Smacky & Seeps incite Zhentarim influence and Pinko talks to a giant tree.

James Finger
Jun 30, 20227 min read
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MKT005: It's Time to Relax (Pt 2 - Dem Pesky Guards)
Three Ex-Nightstone Guards are causing issues that can only be resolved by utilising Seepage's unique talents...

James Finger
Jun 21, 202210 min read
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MKT004: It's Time to Relax (Pt 1 - Ale & Mushy Poop)
Back in Nightstone, our heroes pursue separate paths in town while recovering from the ordeal at Dripping Caves

James Finger
Jun 2, 20226 min read
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MKT003: Hark! Dripping Caves
The promise of a Zhentarim reward for the safe return of the Nightstone villagers has the party exploring the goblin den, "Dripping Caves"

James Finger
Nov 4, 202111 min read
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MKT002: Seven Snakes & A Purple Flag
Presented with the choice to secure the town for the questionable Zhentarim or uphold the honour of the Nandars...have a guess what happens.

James Finger
Oct 29, 20216 min read
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MKT001: Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies
The party reaches Nightstone on the hunt for magical mushrooms, but find it almost abandoned and littered with mysterious giant boulders.

James Finger
Oct 22, 20217 min read
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