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In this update:

• Defining a Quest’s Success
• Patreon Updates and Free Wyrm’s Workshop Credits
• Free Encounter
• Draconic Room Décor
• An alternative dwarven adventure and setting

Ages ago (last Friday), two intrepid adventurers, Dale and Teresa, embarked on an epic quest to discover the legendary treasures within the lost (widely advertised) city (convention center) of Gamehole Con.

Our heroes had heard many legends (podcasts & conversations) about the Con, but given the 35 years since either of them had pursued a similar adventure, they went in woefully unprepared. They hoped to encounter known allies, but without prior arrangements, they instead encountered the greatest possible threat — Schedule Differences (Gargantuan Aberration, CR 30)! (We should’ve checked to see when and where our friends would be instead of just expecting to run into them.) Misinterpreting clues led to dead ends when seeking out merchants who didn’t have carts in the town square. (I saw posts from people who planned to attend and wrongly assumed they’d have a vendor booth to make them easy to find.)

Even so, the environment was warm and inviting, filled with the bustle of fellow gamers, and even that noise brought secrets to light. (I was glad I hadn’t signed up for a game. I wouldn’t be able to filter the background noise well enough to hear across the table.) They acquired treasures to bring home (Our kids requested photos of cosplayers, who were happy to help.). And they did succeed in a few encounters with other attendees that will bring benefits, some presently, and some in the future. 

Yet despite disappointments and missed opportunities, they accomplished their goal! After all, this was primarily a scouting mission to prepare for future adventures, and they acquired invaluable information about the environment and how to navigate it.

As they rode home into the sunset (in their minivan), pondering their adventure, Teresa turned to Dale and said, “My happy place is anywhere alone with you.” The weekend would bring the opportunity for a long rest.

So they arrived home stronger, eager to use their acquired secrets for arcane plans.

It’s easy to consider any adventure a failure when it doesn’t meet (sometimes unrealistic) expectations, but if it better prepares us for many future adventures, then the effort is a success.

And despite not meeting any of you there, the fact that you're reading this right now makes me happy.

We just unveiled exciting changes to our Patreon tiers. For those curious about our community, we invite you to try a risk-free 7-day trial on the Dragon Egg tier, where you'll discover an array of exclusive benefits and our treasure trove of TTRPG content. Or, for those seeking financial accessibility, we've introduced the Pseudodragon tier at just $2 a month, offering you the chance to connect and contribute with a lower commitment. But if you've been considering our previous "Legacy" tiers, they're still open for a limited time, and you can stay on them for as long as you wish. Please note, new adventurers won't be able to access these tiers once the portal closes, so act now to join the quest!

In the spirit of inclusion, we're introducing monthly opportunities to win donated Wyrm's Workshop credits. Keep an eye on future Hoard emails for a chance to participate in our drawings. We believe that everyone can be a part of our journey, whether you're a patron or not.

Learn more:

⬆️ That's the new Patreon corporate logo. I think it looks like a bean. My kids think it looks like an ear. Or a puddle. I tried to convince them that it's a P. They wouldn't believe me. I gave it dragon scales to give it some dignity.

OK, you have to try this. This is so cool. Click the View Product button below, and then click the "Customize" button on the product page. You can choose 2 different scale colors and a hilt color, and it transforms as you click.

If you find a combination that you like, add it to your cart, and for one more week, use the coupon code FM3JHHEN for $10 off! (If you decide not to get one, it's still fun to play with!)

As I type this, we only have enough supplies for 5 of these, so you can get one if you act quickly!

Dungeons Deep and Caverns Old: Secrets of the Sacred Stone is live on Kickstarter!

"Underground" is secretive. It's subversive. It's counter-cultural.

It's Dwarven.

Our friends at Earl of Fife Games just launched this today on Kickstarter.

Get the dirt on this gem of an adventure and campaign setting for the Heroes and Hardships universal RPG system to get a little break from 5e. Once you try it out, you'll agree with me — it rocks.

You'll be excited to say, "It's mine!" ⛏

Thanks for your support!

Dale