Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Set in the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms, four heroes band together against a growing threat from the Cult of the Dragon. Warning: this adventure contains danger, intrigue, fanatics, and…a kobold carrying a sink?

Vibes: fantasy, adventure, humor, heroism

Game: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
Game Master: Corrin
Players: David, Kayla, Ander, Aislyn

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C1E1 | Welcome to Greenest

C1E1 | Welcome to Greenest

Jan 2, 2021

The Adventure begins. Four heroes arrive In Greenest, a small town about to experience a big dragon problem.

C1E2 | To the Keep! (or Golfing with Kobolds)

C1E2 | To the Keep! (or Golfing with Kobolds)

Jan 10, 2021

The newly formed party desperately fights their way through swarms of raiders, while trying to clear the way for innocent townsfolk to make it to the Keep.

C1E3 | Secret Tunnel

C1E3 | Secret Tunnel

Jan 17, 2021

The governor of Greenest tasks the party with an urgent mission that could break the entire city’s back if they fail.

C1E4 | Save the Mill!

C1E4 | Save the Mill!

Jan 25, 2021

Into the river and through the fields, the secret mission to save the mill of Greenest embarks in earnest. Hopefully there aren’t any ambushes…

C1E5 | To Be a Fanatic!

C1E5 | To Be a Fanatic!

Feb 7, 2021

The adventurers learn who is behind the attack on Greenest, but the assault is far from over.

C1E6 | Stop Horsing Around!

C1E6 | Stop Horsing Around!

Feb 22, 2021

Having thwarted the attack on the keep, the adventurers Interrogate a prisoner. The invaders deliver an ultimatum.

C1E7 | Danger at the Sanctuary!

C1E7 | Danger at the Sanctuary!

Mar 8, 2021

Having driven off the blue dragon Lennithon, the adventurers race to save the townspeople trapped in the Sanctuary of Chauntea.

C1E8 | We All Do a Run, Run, Run Around

C1E8 | We All Do a Run, Run, Run Around

Mar 22, 2021

The adventurers might have taken on more than they could handle at the Sanctuary. Will they be able to drive off the cultists, or will the cultists continue to give them the run around?

C1E9 | A Moment’s Rest! (Or Once Upon a Dream)

C1E9 | A Moment’s Rest! (Or Once Upon a Dream)

Apr 5, 2021

The adventurers return to the Keep, licking their wounds. The immediate threats seem to have abated, but is this truly over?

C1E10 | A Wild Champion Appears!

C1E10 | A Wild Champion Appears!

Apr 19, 2021

The night isn’t over as the champion of the dragon cultists challenges one of the adventurers to a duel.

C1E11 | Jammin’ Aftermath!

C1E11 | Jammin’ Aftermath!

May 3, 2021

The townspeople of Greenest begin to pick up the pieces after the previous night’s attack. The adventurers decide what to do next.

C1E12 | Have Body, Will Travel

C1E12 | Have Body, Will Travel

May 17, 2021

At Governor Nighthill’s request, the adventurers make preparations to leave Greenest. Dangers lurk on the road to the city of Berdusk.

C1E13 | Legendairy Hazards

C1E13 | Legendairy Hazards

May 31, 2021

The adventurers find themselves in dairy straits as cows threaten to trample them to their deaths while on the road to Berdusk. And if the cows don’t kill them, setting the fields on fire might finish the job.

C1E14 | Pigeonbears, Rainstorms, and Trauma (oh my)

C1E14 | Pigeonbears, Rainstorms, and Trauma (oh my)

Jun 14, 2021

Inclement weather proves to be the greatest enemy in the adventurers’ trek to Berdusk. Izzy and Wesley also seem to be experiencing unknown magical effects that could threaten the rest of the party.

C1E15 | Girls’ Night Out

C1E15 | Girls’ Night Out

Jun 28, 2021

Celestine and Izzy have unexpected guests as they wait for Usarkar and Wesley’s return. They learn that Greenest wasn’t the only town attacked by the dragon cult.

C1E16 | Rumors in Berdusk

C1E16 | Rumors in Berdusk

Jul 12, 2021

The adventurers arrive in Berdusk, where rumors are spreading about attacks in other towns—similar to Greenest.

C1E17 | Troubling Times

C1E17 | Troubling Times

Jul 26, 2021

Usarkar and Wesley begin to investigate the disappearance of former dragon cultists in Berdusk. Meanwhile, Celestine and Izzy respond to a call for help at a chapterhouse of Tempus.

C1E18 | Danger, Wesley Eldridge

C1E18 | Danger, Wesley Eldridge

Aug 9, 2021

Danger and intrigue beset the adventurers as they continue their investigations in Berdusk.

C1E19 | Picking Up the Pieces

C1E19 | Picking Up the Pieces

Aug 23, 2021

After some unsettling revelations, the adventurers continue their investigation of former members of the Cult of the Dragon in Berdusk.

C1E20 | Links in the Chainmail

C1E20 | Links in the Chainmail

Sep 6, 2021

The party continues their investigation into the former Dragon Cult members in Berdusk, dealing with armor, rotting smells, and…bread flour?

C1E21 | Baker’s Dozen Blasts

C1E21 | Baker’s Dozen Blasts

Sep 20, 2021

The adventurers make their way to the Greer Bakery, hoping to talk to Dimitri about the missing Sir Colart. They might have bitten off more than they can chew.

C1E22 | Pastry Predicaments

C1E22 | Pastry Predicaments

Nov 8, 2021

Distrust is rife as the adventurers parlay with their dubious captor. But it turns out they share the same goal: investigating the Cult of the Dragon.

C1E23 | Discovery at the Library

C1E23 | Discovery at the Library

Nov 22, 2021

Researching at the library, enjoying a nice cup of tea, and spending some hard-earned gold—the adventurers take a brief respite.

C1E24 | Grassy Gnoll Gliff

C1E24 | Grassy Gnoll Gliff

Dec 6, 2021

The adventurers travel with the orcs that Izzy and Celestine previously met in order to find where the dragon cultists are hiding. What danger awaits them on their journey?

C1E25 | What Dreams May Come

C1E25 | What Dreams May Come

Dec 20, 2021

Continuing their travel with the orcs, the group puzzles over the lake of blood and its ominous origins. Usarkar delves into his dreams that may prove to have deadlier consequences.

C1E26 | Prelude to ‘Cat’astrophe

C1E26 | Prelude to ‘Cat’astrophe

Jan 3, 2022

After interrogating captured members of the Cult of the Dragon, the adventurers begin their reconnaissance mission with the help of new and returning allies.

C1E27 | Where the Wild Wyverns Are

C1E27 | Where the Wild Wyverns Are

Jan 17, 2022

While looking for the cultists camp, the party stumbles upon a nightly patrol that might be a little more than they bargained for.

C1E28 | Let the Hard Rocks Roll

C1E28 | Let the Hard Rocks Roll

Jan 31, 2022

The adventurers are forced to hide while hill giants roam about. Lillik, with Maikoja’s aid, explores the area hoping to find the cultists’ camp.

C1E29 | Eye of the Storm

C1E29 | Eye of the Storm

Feb 14, 2022

Amidst fevers and sneezes, the heroes get closer to finding the dragon cultists’ camp.

C1E30 | Cliffs of Calamity

C1E30 | Cliffs of Calamity

Feb 28, 2022

Lillik leads the party to the cultists’ camp, but danger lurks near the plateau they travel towards.

C1E31 | Reptile Recon

C1E31 | Reptile Recon

Mar 14, 2022

Time is running out for the adventurers as they infiltrate the Cult of the Dragon.

C1E32 | Castle of Cultists

C1E32 | Castle of Cultists

Mar 28, 2022

With the wind’s help, the party locates the “grounded” castle, but sneaking in won’t be a walk in the park.

C1E33 | Banana Party Split

C1E33 | Banana Party Split

Apr 11, 2022

With two hours before the castle’s departure to begin the assault on Berdusk, the adventurers are separated by their foes.

C1E34 | Finale

C1E34 | Finale

Apr 25, 2022

Time is of the essence as the heroes face off against the leaders of the Dragon Cult.