New D&D Adventure: Storm’s End at the Roadside Inn
I’m excited to announce that my latest D&D 5e adventure, Storm’s End at the Roadside Inn, is now available on DMSguild!
Storms End is a one-shot adventure that captures everything I love about tabletop: fun NPCs, player-driven investigation, meaningful choices, and a climactic chaotic battle.
What’s It About?
A supernatural storm drives your party to seek shelter at a remote roadside inn. You’re not alone. Pompous nobles, drunken knights, suspicious merchants, and a charismatic “doctor” with miracle cures all find themselves trapped together for the night.
Everyone has secrets. Everyone has agendas. And when vengeful manticores descend upon the inn seeking revenge for their destroyed nest, everyone needs to work together, or die together.
Why I Wrote This
I’ve always loved the “strangers trapped together” trope. Movies like Clue, The Hateful Eight, and Murder on the Orient Express create incredible tension through confined spaces and diverse personalities. I wanted to capture that feeling at the gaming table.
Too often, one-shots feel like combat gauntlets with thin narrative threads. I wanted to create something different: an adventure where investigation and roleplay are primary.
Technical Details
- Level: 3rd level characters
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Setting: Forgotten Realms (Cormyr)
- Content Warning: Depicts alcohol consumption and drunkenness
Storm’s End at the Roadside Inn is available now on DMSguild.
Happy gaming!
— Thomas
