D&D resources for Dragon of Icespire Peak

I’m going to share a document I have been compiling recently of a bunch of ultra-helpful links and files for all things D&D. Right now, I’m DMing Dragon of Icespire Peak (DoIP), so the list will include many DoIP resources as well. Below is basically the raw document with just links. You’re on your own to see where they go 😉

I might update this post as I collect more AMAZING links. Who knew there were so many awesome communities out there dedicated to different parts of the world’s most famous roleplaying game??

Resources

• Worldbuilding Resources
  • Worldbuilding School – all about worldbuilding
  • WorldAnvil – WB software
  • Notebook.ai – Anna used this, WB software
  • Campfire – WB software
  • LegendKeeper – WB software
  • Kanka – WB software
  • This website said that WordPress could be used as a worldbuilding tool. See link for more info.
  • Worldbuilding Reddit
• Map-Making Softwares
  • Inkarnate
  • Dungeon Fog
• Other Helpful Websites
  • dScryb – better descriptions (paid membership) – use discount code THEDMLAIR to get 10% off first payment
  • 5 things NOT to tell players as a DM (YouTube)
  • The Secret Art of Game Mastery – upcoming guide for Game Masters of all kinds
  • Pro DM Tactics (YouTube)
  • Here Be Taverns – ideas & generators
  • Novus Bestiary – creature encyclopedia
  • Morvold Press D&D maps and stuff, paid Patron membership
  • Forgotten Realms Wiki
  • Roll20 -D&D 5e complete rules compendium
  • Kobold+ Fight Club – great random encounter generator
  • D&D Campaign Resources from Game Night Blog
  • Dungeon Master Resources from Game Night Blog (includes YouTube channels)

Player Resources

• Handbooker Helper by Critical Role
• Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons by Matthew Colville

Maps

• Holidays at Stonehill Inn
• Stonehill Inn
• Linene Graywind’s home

Specific Resources for Running DoIP

• Running Dragon of Icespire Peak (YouTube)
• DoIP Explained in 6 Minutes (YouTube)
• Dragon of Icespire Peak Reddit
• Lost Mines of Phandelver Reddit
• ReadyQuest on DeviantArt
• Saviors of the Sword Coast Wiki
• DoIP DM Guides & Gameplay (YouTube)
• DoIP Campaign Resources

Phandalin

• Forgotten Realms wiki: Phandalin

Stonehill Inn

• Lost Mines wiki: Stonehill Inn
• Sword Coast wiki: Stonehill Inn
• Stonehill Inn exterior art 2
• Poker Night (Interior art 1)
  • OG artwork
  • Comissioners’ reaction
• Forgotten Realms Wiki: Stonehill Inn

Gnomengarde

• DM’s Guide to Gnomengarde (YouTube)

Inspiration/Misc

D&D Artists

• TheFirstAngel on DeviantArt – fantasy realistic DnD character scenes
• YamaOrce on DeviantArt – fantasy realistic DnD character scenes
• Ioana-Muresan on DeviantArt – stylized digital fantasy art & character comissions
• Birmit on DeviantArt – flowing, stylized fantasy characters, scenes, and comissions
• Clint Clearley on DeviantArt – official D&D artist
• In2Eternity on DeviantArt – fantasy realistic DnD character scenes and portraits
• NexusYuber on DeviantArt – fantasy digital realistic character portraits and scenes
• Hyanide – fantasy digital stylized character portraits
• Larian718 on DeviantArt – hyperrealistic AI fantasy character art
• WesTalbott on DeviantArt – stylized digital fantasy posing character comissions
• wocstudios on DeviantArt – detailed digital fantasy art scenes
• Atanerrum – stylized semi-realistic fantasy digital art (mostly characters)
• Ennun Ana Irov – stylized fantasy digital art character reference sheets
• SixOfClovers – stylized fantasy digital art, Critical Role, DnD, animations, and comissions

Stories

• Spindrift – webcomic by Elsa Kroese and Charlotte E. English
• Modern Magick – fantasy story by Charlotte E. English

Note: I highly recommend the comic linked above, “Spindrift” by Elsa Kroese and Charlotte E. English. I can’t give a review on the story yet since I haven’t read much, but I’m obsessed with the art style. Go check it out. How can they post something like that on the internet for free?!