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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Tony C. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/26/2018 22:44:56

I really enjoyed running this adventure, and my players seemed to enjoy it too. It fitted nicely into the campaign, as they had just completed the 5e conversion of the AD&D2 module Evil Tide, but weren't very intereated in continuing the trilogy.

Each section took one session, so about 6-7 hours of playing time. Session one was everything from the start through to clearing the lighthouse, session was the caverns beneath. The adventure is fast-paced and the combats are challenging without being overwhelming. Although what could have been one of the toughest combats - the three sharks in the cavern - ended up being not much challenge, as one of the PCs is a lycanthrope sea wolf and sharks don't have silver teeth :) I suspect this is not an issue most DMs will face.

Overall it's a lot of fun and the eelfolk make an interesting villain race. None of my players died, but at least half the party was on 0 hp at some stage. My group was 6 PCs of 5th level.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Courtney H. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/23/2018 06:30:04

This is a fantastic one-shot adventure that is well written and fun to play. The FG module is a welcome addition that meant I had minimal prep to do as DM. It was easy to drop into our regular campaign and custom game world, read over the adventure, and just play. Highly recommended.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Jessee E. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/10/2017 10:23:06

I got to playtest this adventure. It was super fun! I'm going to run it for my own group soon!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Brian W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/25/2017 09:43:53

Great job! The conciseness and clarity made this easy to prep for, and left plenty of room for me to throw my own elements into it. Did it as a 1-day oneshot for my family and everyone had a great time!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Brenden S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/22/2017 03:50:13

The layout and design of the adventure sets it apart from a lot of what's on the DM's Guild, including some of the 'professional' content. I haven't run it yet, but it's so well crafted that it's something I can use to run a one-shot or drop into my own home campaign on very little notice. The maps are great for virtual tabletop apps and the various printables included provide some fun physical artifacts for in-person games.

The NPCs, encounters, and story all appear engaging on first-read. I'm looking forward to integrating the content of the module with my own home game.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by David Z. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/12/2017 16:05:27

Immediately after opening up the adventure, it’s easy to notice the clear cut layout of the events. The story synopsis and background can be fit into almost any medieval fantasy campaign that a DM might have fashioned, and the “Pacing/Transitions” sections gives an easy to follow guideline for any encounters that will inevitably transpire. This feature helps cut down on a lot of the preparation that often goes into implementing written adventures into your own group. That being said, I’d advise to read the entire thing at least one time through before delivery, as you need to have a concise understanding of the lighthouse and the areas surrounding it, as well as descriptions you might need to pepper in. The NPCs are also mostly open ended, meaning that despite having basic bullet points provided about what they do, look like, or think, it’s still important to pre-emptively come up with some interactions that the players might engage in, and how said NPCs might react. A mechanic that I found has a lot of potential is the conflict score system, which allows PCs the ability to talk it out in one specific situation, given the right dice rolls. However, I one hundred percent see myself using the conflict score in my own adventures. In terms of challenges, don’t expect any new monsters of epic proportions in this adventure, but definitely be excited for the Eefolk, as they are surprisingly fun in combat, and add a lot of fun mechanics such as Death Burst and Lunge. I applaud Kelsey Dionne and The Arcane Library for bringing in these amazing creatures and giving them depth (no pun intended, you’ll see what I mean). In addition, a variety of environmental effects can change the course of battles, such as the water elementals and their tendency to turn against their summoners, as well as the underwater battles. Finally, a number of different outcomes are proposed which make for great continuations, easily linking to any other story arches you might have prepared. I found the reward to be very fair for the effort from the PCs side. The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse is a definite must have if you are looking to delve into an amazing amphibian adventure for level 5 players, and I cannot wait for more work of this caliber from The Arcane Library in the future. This debut has definitely earned my full admirations and a solid 5 stars.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Matt R. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/08/2017 17:08:03

Avast! I enjoyed reading this well organized and exciting adventure. The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse is easily dropped into any setting and comes with a number of accessories that will limit the amount of planning needed for the DM. Heroes, prepare yourself for the dreaded Eelfolk, scourge of the deep!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Amber P. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/05/2017 19:46:49

I'm so excited for this adventure! The level of detail the author provides paints an incredible picture of the environment. Everything is laid out in such an organized manner that the story flows seamlessly. I would love to see more from this creator in the near future.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Caroline E. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/05/2017 16:06:14

1) Story: The author has created an immersive yet easily navicable environment for players and DMs alike. (Love the literary references!) 2) Characters: -Eelfolk- They sound terrifying, powerful, and intriguing. I envision them kind of like slimy and electric Gyrados that has maybe has been spending too much time with Muck.
-Creative naming and plenty of opportunities to interact with the adventuring party. (Haven't run it yet, but can't wait to see what happens) 3) Artwork: So far suprerior to any adventure I have seen. Traditional DND meets modern technology and graphic design.

Can't wait to see what else the author has to offer us!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Zachary J. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/05/2017 09:47:35

Haven't ran this yet (but planning too soon) but I wanted to go ahead and give a review on it's layout. It's Fantastic! This adventure is clearly and concisely laid out to make running it on the fly a cinch. I love how every encounter is contained to a single page and it leaves everything open to DM/player Agency. Not only that the story is clear and easy to follow. This looks like a fantastic one shot and can easily be used to introduce players to a High Seas type campaign. I look forward to seeing more from this publisher.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/04/2017 22:04:42

A really nice adventure. Well laid out and put together, with clearly presented information. It's easily adaptable to any campaign or setting. I look forward to seeing more from this creator.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by CD F. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/04/2017 18:11:30

I enjoyed this adventure because it creates a new monster and describes the NPCs in a very economical fashion. An iconic lighthouse makes for a great backdrop in which to have a seabourne adventure. Not set in any particular world it can be placed in any. The writer gives options to the DM so while there is a definite narrative there are still a few different outcomes.

The module's art is varied and well placed.

This inspired me with an adventure I'm working on for DMs Guild!



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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