Illusory Script

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Publications

At Illusory Script, we publish supplements for your D&D 5th Edition game. We’re focused on table-usability, inspiring lore, and helping you provide the best possible experience for your players.

Out Now: Secrets of the Betrayer

Read about Secrets of the Betrayer here: Out Now: Secrets of the Betrayer !

Secrets of the Betrayer

Class-based NPC Publications

The following supplements provide action-packed stat blocks, roleplaying tips, and adventure inspiration for NPCs styled after character classes:

Lore of the Elves Publications

These two products are designed to help you integrate the deep, high-fantasy lore of the elves into your game:

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Latest Articles

  • Reflections on Designing Secrets of the Betrayer
    Now a Bestseller on DMsGuild! Our adventure Secrets of the Betrayer just hit Copper Bestseller status on DMsGuild! This adventure fixes your Vecna: Eve of Ruin campaign, and it stands out because of its non-linear story, deep connections with the lore of Kas and Vecna, and an epic boss fight. With the Copper milestone reached, …

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  • Running Games with Absent Players
    The Game Must Go On One of the biggest obstacles for any long-running RPG campaign is scheduling. I’ve written before about the importance of scheduling even if we’re not sure what we’re actually going to run. But there’s another issue which can stop us from playing: absent players. If we wait for every player to …

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  • Planegea Campaign Outline: Winterwalk
    Welcome to Planegea Have you ever wanted to experience a young, restless world in which dinosaurs roam the plains, clans struggle for survival by building huge, welcoming clanfires, and prehistoric evils lurk in forbidden caves, forests, and mountains? If so, Planegea—a Stone Age campaign setting by Atlas Games—might be the perfect setting for your next …

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  • How to Prepare and Run a One-Shot
    One-shots are a great way to tell self-contained stories in a single session, perfect for new players, trying out experimental ideas, or just having fun without the long-term commitment of a campaign. (And even in a long-term campaign, we can think of each session as a one-shot.) Here are some tips to help you prepare and …

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  • Tournament / Arena Encounter Template
    A tournament or arena encounter can create a welcome change of pace in our games. They offer a structured series of varied challenges where characters can shine through skill, ingenuity, and flair, all while competing for a coveted prize. Whether used as filler sessions or part of the main story, tournaments can be tailored to …

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  • The Inner Game of RPGs
    As game masters, we often strive for control—crafting intricate plots, anticipating player decisions, and steering the game towards planned outcomes. But what if we could let go of that conscious control and trust our subconscious instead? This is the lesson at the heart of The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey, a book that …

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