Wizards of the Coast simply launched a brand new Dungeons & Dragons journey module that followers of Stranger Issues could need to take a look at. Whereas the Dungeons & Dragons – Vecna: Eve of Wreck journey ebook is not instantly tied to the Netflix sequence per se, followers of the present will acknowledge “Vecna” because the title of the large dangerous from Stranger Issues Season 4.
Technically, regardless of the similarities in look, the Vecna in Stranger Issues shouldn’t be the identical character because the Vecna from D&D. The tabletop model of Vecna has existed for the reason that ’70s and has change into extra distinguished within the sport’s lore within the many years since, showing in a number of official storylines as a super-powerful antagonist. He even confirmed up because the villain in Essential Position’s first season. Naturally, for the reason that characters of Stranger Issues are D&D gamers dwelling within the Nineteen Eighties, “Vecna” could be the right nickname for a ghoulish evil creature with sorcerer-like powers.
However, whereas Vecna: Eve of Wreck shouldn’t be a Stranger Issues tie-in, followers of the present who need to know extra concerning the creature’s namesake ought to give this new journey module a glance. The module is designed for knowledgeable characters between ranges 10 and 20–which is sensible, contemplating Vecna is likely one of the strongest enemies within the D&D universe and might’t truly die. Vecna stands out as the star of the present, however the module is a multiverse-hopping journey that takes the occasion to a number of D&D settings like Ravenloft and Spelljammer and consists of appearances by different well-known characters from traditional D&D campaigns. And hey, since it is a multiverse story, you may all the time homebrew a Stranger Issues connection as you play.
The Vecna: Eve of Wreck D&D journey module is obtainable now at Amazon for $56 (it was $60). A particular Native Recreation Retailer version with alternate cowl artwork can also be obtainable for third-party resellers on Amazon (although it’s kind of pricier).
With a view to play, additionally, you will want the D&D Participant’s Handbook, Dungeon Grasp’s Information, and Monster Guide, all of which can be found at Amazon individually or in a multi-book bundle for $99 (usually $170). And in case your characters aren’t excessive sufficient stage to tackle the brand new Vecna journey, or in case you’re simply beginning out, there are a number of lower-level marketing campaign books and starter units on sale as properly.
