Illusory Script

Inform, improve, and inspire your game.

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 in these articles:

Or get the free sample here: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/504170/

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:

Subscribe!

🦹🏼‍♀️ Never miss an article 🪄

...and receive the IllusoryScript Ritual Generator!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Latest Articles

  • Tracking Damage to Monster Groups
    Hit Points Are a Lie (and That’s Okay) In a previous article about the Encounter Damage Tally, we explored a clever way for tracking monster damage: rather than counting down hit points for each individual monster, we tally up the total damage dealt in the encounter. When the tally reaches a monster’s average HP, we …

    Read On »

  • 10 One-Shot Outlines for Your Next Game Night
    Running effective D&D one-shots can feel daunting – we DMs must deliver a complete adventure within a tight timeframe. With only three hours to play, clarity and structure are essential. And that’s where the following one-shot outlines come in. In my experience, in three hours we can realistically run three distinct scenes. Plus a mini …

    Read On »

  • Custom Backgrounds for Campaign Buy-In (D&D 5e 2024)
    Custom Backgrounds for Campaign Buy-In Session Zero our chance to tie characters to the campaign’s world from the start—and one of the strongest tools we have is often overlooked: custom backgrounds. Used well, custom backgrounds act as anchor points. They ground characters in the setting, hint at future plot threads, and give players a starting …

    Read On »

  • NPC Generator
    Sometimes you need a quick NPC. Someone for the characters to interact with in a scene. The NPC should have some unique features, a personality, and something to help the DM roleplay the NPC. That’s what the Illusory Script NPC Generator is about. We have written previously about NPCs, and this generator is built on …

    Read On »

  • When a Campaign Needs a Reset
    Sometimes, campaigns lose momentum. Players seem less engaged, the energy at the table dips, and we, as DMs, start feeling less excited about preparing and running sessions. Maybe we’re even anxious about the game. If we find ourselves looking forward to the next campaign more than to the current one, it might be time for …

    Read On »

  • One-Line NPCs
    NPCs are the backbone of the social interaction pillar in Dungeons & Dragons. They drive stories, provide hooks, and create memorable moments for our players. But crafting a compelling NPC doesn’t have to be complicated. With a simple one-line formula, we can generate unique NPCs which are easy to roleplay at the table. The Simple …

    Read On »

...browse all articles...

✕