Ghosts Of Dragonspear Castle Apr 2026

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A classic swamp crawl that introduces the "foreign threat" lurking nearby.

Every great campaign needs a home base, and Daggerford is one of the best. It’s a town under pressure—refugees are flooding in from the Lizard Marsh, and the local militia is stretched thin. As a DM, this provides immediate tension. You aren't just dungeon crawling; you’re protecting a community that feels alive. Four Stages of Terror Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle

💡 The final encounter at Dragonspear Castle is famous for its difficulty. Make sure your players have forged strong alliances in Daggerford beforehand—they’re going to need the backup!

If you want to dive deeper, you can find the original PDF on Dungeon Masters Guild, which includes pre-generated characters and the full playtest ruleset. Should the tone be or informative and analytical

While there is a main plot, the "Scourge of the Sword Coast" follow-up allows for significant player agency.

The campaign is structured as a series of connected modules that escalate in scale: It’s a town under pressure—refugees are flooding in

Even with the full 5e rules out, this module is a goldmine for DMs: