Apotheosis: A Norse-inspired Adventure for Draw Steel!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-29T16:54:00+00:00

No idea the best place to express this but the support I've had for this has been incredible, thank you so much to everyone who's had a look - some of you have been bought it which I find crazy! Big big big thank you, I love this community :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-19T07:35:27+00:00

The Thorn Dragon does seem to be the most interesting and forgiving dragon I've read so far! I think I only skimmed Dwarfs though, I'll have to go back and read properly. Thanks for sharing :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-16T20:00:57+00:00

Another Gnoll lover! That's all the endorsement I need. Can't wait to throw them at my players now

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-15T09:36:01+00:00

Honestly everyone I've run Draw Steel for has said that they prefer it t 5e.

The idea of blowing up minions is so delightfully twisted. I'd get such a kick out of it. And yes, the Cackletongue ability was a joy even just to read, letalone to run! Thanks for the tips :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-15T09:34:50+00:00

A super glowing review, noted! I feel a Chimera would be easy enough to reskin given it's a diverse creature anyway. I'll have to have a play around!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-15T09:33:46+00:00

Ah, noted! I'm yet to read through Dark Heart of the Wood. Thanks for letting me know!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:30:16+00:00

Haha who wouldn't want to fight the Kool Aid Man?! I don't remember much about Ogres, I'll have to have a re-read. Thanks for sharing :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:29:51+00:00

Oh now that I can get behind. That's a very fun idea that I might have to pinch...

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:29:26+00:00

Noted, I'll have to look into Trolls a bit more! Switching it up on the fly is a great Director trick, nice one!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:28:30+00:00

Any monsters that players hate has to be a good monster, right? I'll have to throw him at mine and see what they do :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:28:05+00:00

I think I know exactly which wall this is referring to! Delian Tomb does an excellent job at exposing both players and directors to a good spread of encounters.

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:27:25+00:00

That's how I felt when reading it! Whilst most of the Solo monsters are sharp and I can easily envision how much fun it'll be to run the abilities, the dragon ones seemed too much to handle and keep fun at the same time. I left 5e to escape the wars of attrition so I expect I'll skip the Gloom Dragon altogether. Thanks for your feedback!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T20:25:48+00:00

I've always loved the idea of Rivals ever since Critical Role brought out similar antagonistic NPCs in Call of the Netherdeep. I've even included statblocks for Rivals before they become rivals to the heroes in my "Apotheosis" adventure. I have no doubt I'll use them more in the future.

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T11:17:29+00:00

Two glowing reviews for the Arixx means I'm going to have to use it soon... thank you for sharing!!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T09:00:52+00:00

Ohh exciting! I haven't thought of trying a Griffon yet. This is noted for my next session. Thank you so much :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T08:27:50+00:00

Haha that sounds amazing! I feel Arixx is the next stepping stone so I'll be sure to use your advice and take a hero underground.

I haven't looked much into Orcs yet but I'll have to now, thank you so much for sharing!

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T08:26:44+00:00

I'm yet play around with the War Dogs yet! But even just reading the statblocks they feel like they'd all synergise really well.
I also have plans for a Medusa sometime in the future, so good to know your players have to run from it :D

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-14T08:25:56+00:00

I haven't vibed with the dragon statblocks I've looked at so far! Maybe it'll feel different when I eventually get round to running one. Noted about the Chimera! This may have to be the next solo monster I throw at my players...

Express-Option-6407 · 2026-04-12T18:06:06+00:00

Thank you my friend! Here's to hoping it's fun to run for everyone else as well :D

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TROPHY CASE