Grim Tavern

24/07/2025

Apologies for the quiet spell at the Tavern.
Due to some personal matters, our focus has been elsewhere these past few weeks—but the fire’s still burning, and we’re ready to get things rolling again.

As we step back into posting, we want to make sure we’re creating the kind of content you actually want to see.

So, tell us:
What would you like more of here at Grim Tavern?
🧙 Tutorials & game mechanics?
🎭 Character or NPC ideas?
📖 Game diaries or campaign recaps?
🧩 Homebrew content?
🎲 Memes and light-hearted fun?
Or something else entirely?

Drop your thoughts below—we’d love to hear them. 🍻

10/07/2025

So true. Having had my characters die in several campaigns (usually from us fighting battles we shouldn't) I know the DM has never purposely tried to kill us....

Well I don't think they did .... 😕😕😕😕

01/07/2025

How many times has this happened to your party.

As a DM would you let something ridiculous happen on a roll of 20?

As a player what stupid thing have you pulled off (that shouldn't have happened) because you rolled a natty 20?

28/06/2025

I know I'll be using these in an upcoming game.....

22/06/2025

I don't think I needed this test, but if I never need proof, here it is 😉

19/06/2025

Now that would be an epic boss battle....

16/06/2025

Do you ever get the need to scratch that DnD itch between sessions?

Here's a few games that may help as a substitute (although there is no substitute for DnD).

Have any of you played any of these? If so let us know, or is there something we have missed? We intentionally left out the DnD board games 😞

https://grimtavern.com/the-garden/dnd-board-games/

Looking for D&D board games to play between campaigns? Here are 5 detailed picks that capture the magic of adventuring, combat, and storytelling — no DM required.

15/06/2025

Happy Fathers day to all the amazing dad's out there from all of us at Grim Tavern.

14/06/2025

We all know a barbarian like this done we....

10/06/2025

Yeah I've played Dragonborn several times and they may be one of my favourites races and I did excited about the Skyrim re-re-re-release so maybe my actual favourite.....

What is your favourite race and is the below true about you? Let us know in the comments.

08/06/2025

When you're a rogue just trying to live your best larcenous life… but the party paladin’s already polishing his judgement. ⚖️🗡️

06/06/2025

🧙‍♂️🗡️ New One-Shot, Old-School Trouble! 🗡️🧙‍♂️

Wizards just dropped a free D&D adventure—and we’ve got the full breakdown at Grim Tavern. Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble brings back the Caves of Chaos, ties into the new 2024 rules, and sets the stage for the upcoming Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set.

👀 Perfect for first-time players
⚔️ 1–2 hour one-shot
📜 Classic setting, fresh design
🎉 Released for International Day of Play

Ready to wrangle some goblins and recover the Bowl of Plenty? We’ve got the full guide, play tips, and why this adventure actually matters.

👉 Read the full post here:
https://grimtavern.com/the-taproom/borderlands-quest-goblin-trouble/

Discover why Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble is the perfect free one-shot D&D adventure. Learn how it introduces new players to the 2024 rules and sets the stage for the upcoming Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set.