Dungeon (Issue 172 - Nov 2009)

Contents:

Legacy of Io By Daniel Marthaler
The Scales of War Adventure Path continues. Bahamut has fallen and the war seems lost. But a long-time ally of the PCs comes to them with an urgent request for escort—to the Astral Sea! A Scales of War adventure for 24th-level PCs.

Chaos Scar: The Brothers Gray By Greg Vaughan
A gang of halfling cutthroats has claimed an old mine stake and begun staging raids on passing caravans. The PCs must venture into the scar and stop the Brothers Gray once and for all. A Chaos Scar adventure for 1st-level PCs.

Chaos Scar: Death in the Pincers By Rob Heinsoo
Giant ants and other terrors from the Scar have been swarming from a new nest. Can the PCs figure out what else is happening inside their lair and put a stop to it? A Chaos Scar adventure for 1st-level PCs.

Clash of Steel By Jennifer Clarke Wilkes
The heroes must discover who has stirred up the gangs of Barrinsgate before the city falls into chaos. This adventure features material from Draconomicon: Metallic Dragons. An adventure for 13th-level PCs.

Expeditionary Dispatches: Guardians of the Labyrinth By James Wyatt
A federation of orcs protect the rest of Khorvaire from the depredations of the Demon Wastes. Learn more about the Ghaash’kala here.

Demonomicon: Codricuhn By Robert J. Schwalb
Known also as the Blood Storm, the demon prince Codricuhn climbs slowly and inexorably up through the Abyss.

Explore Airspur: Villains and Vagabonds By Matt James
More possible villains are detailed in the third and final installment that explores the city of Airspur.

Columns:

Editorial by Steve Winter

Ruling Skill Challenges By Mike Mearls
Mike continues to educate on the nature of skill challenges, with unique applications and examples.

Save My Game By Stephen Radney-MacFarland
A DM’s best friend? Stephen Radney-MacFarland, back with more advice and letters from the mailbag.

Dungeoncraft By James Wyatt
James discusses the latest changes to his f ledgling campaign.

Eye on the Realms By Ed Greenwood
Ed’s new column begins, as he starts exploring the hidden corners of the Realms in his own inimitable style.