Check out these cool D&D books coming out soon!

Laura Schneider
August 10th, 2023
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There are so many really cool Dungeons and Dragons books coming out through the end of the year. Call us today to reserve your copy – 206.535.7896.

The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons – releasing 8/15/23

A Treasure Trove of Draconic Details with tips on everything from fighting dragons to riding them, this illustrated volume showcases dragons as they appear in the worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, inspiring endless adventures in your imagination.

The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons combines the best content from three classic best sellers (A Practical Guide to Dragons, A Practical Guide to Dragon Riding, and A Practical Guide to Dragon Magic) and adds new lore about the dragons found in THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROLEPLAYING GAME.

♦ THE ULTIMATE DRAGON LOVER’S GUIDE: Part field guide, part illustrated storybook, A Practically Complete Guide to Dragons is a trustworthy resource for dragon lovers of all ages, combining the best content from previous installments in the Practical Guide series.
♦ UNDISCOVERED LORE: Taken from the wizard Sindri Suncatcher’s personal notebooks, this book offers fans a deep dive into the majesty and lore of D&D’s most fantastical creatures.
♦ THE START OF A LIFELONG ADVENTURE: Your mystical journey begins here. Delight young dragon enthusiasts and inspire a lifelong love of adventure with this magical book.
♦ INSPIRATION FOR DUNGEON MASTERS: Both new and experienced Dungeon Masters will find a treasure trove of knowledge in this book. Every page is filled with extraordinary dragon lore that Dungeon Masters can use to enrich their D&D campaigns.
♦ LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: Behold majestic art on every page, drawn by some of the most beloved fantasy artists of today!

Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants – releasing 8/15/23

A Manual Of Mammoth Marvels!

The famous wizard Bigby unveils the secrets of the giants, presenting their history, myths, society, and realms in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons.

Players will find a wealth of giant-themed character options: a subclass for barbarians, two backgrounds related to giants and their runic magic, and feat options that evoke the strength and primal magic of the giants. Dungeon Masters will gain inspiration for bringing giants to life, from maps of giant built sites to tremendous treasures and intriguing trinkets in a giant’s bag — as well as dozens of big new monsters!

Let Bigby teach you everything about the iconic giants of D&D!

♦ Delves into unrevealed giant lore, including an overview of the hierarchical structure of the ordning and giants’ religion, and ideas about giants’ organizations and societies across the multiverse.
♦ Adds giant-themed player character options where adventurers can evoke the glory of giants with 1 new barbarian subclass, explore the vast world of giants with 2 new backgrounds, and unlock 8 new feats to unleash runic magic and wield elemental power.
♦ Displays a wondrous collection of 30+ magic items, including 3 illustrious artifacts.
♦ Offers a plethora of tools for Dungeon Masters including lair maps, adventure hooks, encounter tables, treasures, and giant roleplaying inspiration.
♦ Presents a giant bestiary! More than a third of the book is devoted to monster descriptions, lore, and stat blocks. Discover a vibrant ecosystem filled with new giant kinds, 70+ new monsters, and other enormous creatures.

Phandelver and Below: the Shattered Obelisk – releasing 9/19

Uncover a new threat to Phandalin in this timeless dungeoneering adventure for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a high-fantasy adventure that begins in the beloved town of Phandalin as it faces unimaginable danger. Whether the heroes are newcomers to Phandalin or are returning after the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver, they discover hints of a threat lurking below the town. The heroes soon learn that the cult of a malevolent entity has set its sights on transforming Phandalin into the capital of its evil empire. To save the town from oblivion, the heroes must uncover a nefarious plot and confront the otherworldly cultists directly.

Contents:
★ Offers new Dungeon Masters and players the opportunity to dive into their first full-fledged Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
★ Retains the beloved Lost Mine of Phandelver quests that unfold into a brand-new adventure with classic D&D themes and a tinge of horror.
★ Presents a bestiary with approximately two-dozen new creatures that showcase psionic magic, body horror, and more.
★ Provides a magic appendix that includes new consumable metamagic items and duergar magic.
★ Includes a double-sided poster map with the Phandalin region on one side and the town of Phandalin plus key encounters in the adventure on the other.

Planescape Adventures in the Multiverse – releasing 10/17

Planar pandemonium is just a roll of the dice away in this weird and wonderful adventure.

EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT PLANESCAPE – AND MORE!
Return to the incredibly imaginative world of Planescape, where demons and angels sip tea together and the unexpected is just around the corner. From perplexing realities to multiversal glitches, fans of the original Planescape setting will encounter both familiar and unfamiliar uncertainties in this smorgasbord of multidimensional chaos.

CREATE YOUR OWN PLANES-HOPPING ADVENTURER.
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse comes with a plethora of unconventional new player options. Choose from 2 new backgrounds: will you be a gate warden influenced by mysterious planar forces, or a planar philosopher who pursues the hidden truths of the multiverse? Channel planar energies with 7 otherworldly feats, experiment with intriguing magic spells, and draw inspiration from Sigil’s 12 ascendant factions, each with distinct cosmic ideologies.

INFINITE REALMS. INFINITE STORYTELLING.
Bursting with multiversal flavor, this campaign collection contains limitless storytelling inspiration. Dungeon Masters will find everything they need to run grand adventures, including adventure hooks, idiosyncratic locations, and multiversal calamities. With a random encounter table and over 50 unusual creatures, planar pandemonium is just a roll of the dice away.

WARP THROUGH A WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WORLD.
Immerse yourself in the backstage of reality, using Sigil, the City of Doors, as a gateway to explore the surreal landscape of the Outlands. Explore with a double-sided poster map of Sigil and the Outlands, which serve as both adventure locations and springboards to adventures across the multiverse. The possibilities – just like the realms – are endless.

The Deck of Many Things – releasing 11/14

The ultimate magic item for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.

The Deck of Many Things is a famous Dungeons & Dragons magic item whose effects are as spectacular as they are unpredictable. Within this box, you’ll find The Book of Many Things, which illuminates the deck’s mysteries and provides everything Dungeon Masters need to use it in their campaigns. This book includes advice, adventure locations, and new monsters for Dungeon Masters, as well as character options, magic items, and organizations for players, all inspired by the deck.

This set also includes lavishly illustrated cards for The Deck of Many things, including additional cards that triple the deck’s size, allowing you to build the perfect deck for your campaign. An accompanying guidebook shows how to use the cards as a traditional oracle deck or to create D&D adventures inspired by the cards.

Contents:
♦ The Book of Many Things (192-page hardcover) — A book for players and Dungeon Masters alike with content that can be dropped into any campaign, all thematically tied to The Deck of Many Things
♦ The Deck of Many Things (66-card deck) — Own one of D&D’s most legendary magic items with a deck containing the original 22 cards with updated art, plus 44 additional cards that can be substituted to customize your play experience
♦ The Deck of Many Things Card Reference Guide (80-page hardcover) — Deck guide booklet showcasing each card in the expanded deck and a variety of ways the deck can be used
♦ Deck Box — Sturdy custom box to store your deck and deck reference guide

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