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Wvaske: Add links: DM:Maps (behind the screen) and Map of Faerûn (player-safe)

2026-08-29T18:25:10Z

Add links: DM:Maps (behind the screen) and Map of Faerûn (player-safe)

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	* [[DM:Home#NPC Dossiers (DM-facing)\|NPC dossiers]] — DM-facing NPC and faction pages.		* [[DM:Home#NPC Dossiers (DM-facing)\|NPC dossiers]] — DM-facing NPC and faction pages.
	* [[DM:Home#Sourcebooks\|Sourcebooks]] — module breakdowns, used for canon comparison.		* [[DM:Home#Sourcebooks\|Sourcebooks]] — module breakdowns, used for canon comparison.
			* [[DM:Maps]] — maps.

	=== Player-Safe Resources ===		=== Player-Safe Resources ===
	Main-namespace pages. No spoilers — anyone may read these.		Main-namespace pages. No spoilers — anyone may read these.

			* [[Map of Faerûn]] — the interactive maps: click a region, then a marker.
	* [[Template Index]] — every page template on the wiki ([[Template:Session]], [[Template:NPC]], and the rest).		* [[Template Index]] — every page template on the wiki ([[Template:Session]], [[Template:NPC]], and the rest).
	* [[Template:Stat Block]] — 5e stat block template. Inline CSS; works without stylesheet edits.		* [[Template:Stat Block]] — 5e stat block template. Inline CSS; works without stylesheet edits.

Wvaske: Remove stray parser-function fragment left over from the DM:Home template pattern

2026-07-12T14:30:52Z

Remove stray parser-function fragment left over from the DM:Home template pattern

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	=== Behind the Screen ===		=== Behind the Screen ===
	~~{{#if:{{DM-ONLY}}\|\|}}~~
	* '''[[DM:Home]]''' — the Dungeon Master's Codex. The index to everything below.		* '''[[DM:Home]]''' — the Dungeon Master's Codex. The index to everything below.
	* '''[[DM:Planned Encounters and Plot Lines]]''' — the encounter list, plot lines, hooks, and villain roster.		* '''[[DM:Planned Encounters and Plot Lines]]''' — the encounter list, plot lines, hooks, and villain roster.

Wvaske: Remove player-visible spoilers: this page is main-namespace and readable by players, but summarized hidden mechanics, a planned encounter's twist, the villain roster, open plot threads and worldbuilding plans. Reduced to a link-only gateway into the gated DM: namespace; all removed content preserved at DM:Planned Encounters and Plot Lines and DM:Home

2026-07-12T14:30:18Z

Remove player-visible spoilers: this page is main-namespace and readable by players, but summarized hidden mechanics, a planned encounter's twist, the villain roster, open plot threads and worldbuilding plans. Reduced to a link-only gateway into the gated DM: namespace; all removed content preserved at DM:Planned Encounters and Plot Lines and DM:Home

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 == DM Tools ==
-Resources and quick-access utilities for Dungeon Master use. This page is intended for campaign management, worldbuilding, and behind-the-scenes notes.
+The gateway to the Dungeon Master's material for '''Deez Nuts' Sword Coast Campaign'''.
-=== Campaign Reference Guides ===
+'''This page is a list of links, and nothing more.''' It sits in the main namespace, so ''anyone can read it'' — players included. Every page that holds DM-only material lives in the '''DM:''' namespace, which is readable only by the '''dm''' user group. Following a link below as a player returns a permissions error; that is the design, not a bug.
-* [[DM:Underdark Exploration Primer]] – Complete guide for running Underdark sessions with travel rules, encounter tables, hazards, and survival mechanics.
+DMs: '''start at [[DM:Home]].'''
-=== Hidden Mechanics (player-secret) ===
+=== Behind the Screen ===
-Evolving systems and twists the players don't fully know yet.
+{{#if:{{DM-ONLY}}||}}
-* [[DM:Tempered Soul Evolution]] – How the [[Tempered Soul]] feat secretly evolves (Spark → Aspect → fuller form; bigger die, narrower domain, driven by the narrated feelings) and each PC's emerging domain. The player-safe usage log lives at [[Tempered Soul/Usage Log]].
+=== Player-Safe Resources ===
-=== Encounter Bank ===
+* [[Template Index]] — every page template on the wiki ([[Template:Session]], [[Template:NPC]], and the rest).
-A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.
+* [[Template:Stat Block]] — 5e stat block template. Inline CSS; works without stylesheet edits.
-* [[DM:Chimewatch — Bronze Blades Bastion]] – Roadside '''social''' encounter (High Road, Luskan→Waterdeep, post-S51). The [[Bronze Blades]] have been awarded a border fort as a bastion and guard the road through it; they flag the party down and invite them in to trade news and show off their five squires. Built on dramatic irony — the Blades warmly host the party who secretly framed them for the Luskan strip-search.
+=== Keeping This Page Safe ===
-* [[DM:The Severed Thread]] – Recurring 6-member hit squad, scalable from level 7 to 15. Built to pressure anti-caster abilities with multiple concentration effects and a Counterspell duel.
+New DM material goes in the '''DM:''' namespace and gets linked from [[DM:Home]]. It does '''not''' get summarized here — a single line of description on this page is readable by the whole table. Links are safe; descriptions are not.
 [[Category:DM Resources]] [[Category:Guides]]

Wvaske: Register the new Chimewatch (Bronze Blades bastion) roadside social encounter in the Encounter Bank

2026-07-04T21:36:40Z

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	A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.		A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.

			* [[DM:Chimewatch — Bronze Blades Bastion]] – Roadside '''social''' encounter (High Road, Luskan→Waterdeep, post-S51). The [[Bronze Blades]] have been awarded a border fort as a bastion and guard the road through it; they flag the party down and invite them in to trade news and show off their five squires. Built on dramatic irony — the Blades warmly host the party who secretly framed them for the Luskan strip-search.
	* [[DM:The Severed Thread]] – Recurring 6-member hit squad, scalable from level 7 to 15. Built to pressure anti-caster abilities with multiple concentration effects and a Counterspell duel.		* [[DM:The Severed Thread]] – Recurring 6-member hit squad, scalable from level 7 to 15. Built to pressure anti-caster abilities with multiple concentration effects and a Counterspell duel.
	* [[Encounter: Bandit Ambush]] – Roadside encounter, CR 3–5.		* [[Encounter: Bandit Ambush]] – Roadside encounter, CR 3–5.

Wvaske: Add The Severed Thread encounter and Curse Table; add new Random Tables section and Stat Block template link

2026-06-27T00:41:00Z

Add The Severed Thread encounter and Curse Table; add new Random Tables section and Stat Block template link

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	A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.		A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.

			* [[DM:The Severed Thread]] – Recurring 6-member hit squad, scalable from level 7 to 15. Built to pressure anti-caster abilities with multiple concentration effects and a Counterspell duel.
	* [[Encounter: Bandit Ambush]] – Roadside encounter, CR 3–5.		* [[Encounter: Bandit Ambush]] – Roadside encounter, CR 3–5.
	* [[Encounter: Cultist Ritual]] – Cult of the Dragon summoning circle.		* [[Encounter: Cultist Ritual]] – Cult of the Dragon summoning circle.
	* [[Encounter: Underdark Scouts]] – Drow reconnaissance team.		* [[Encounter: Underdark Scouts]] – Drow reconnaissance team.

			=== Random Tables ===
			Quick-reference random tables for session use.

			* [[DM:Curse Table]] – Numbered curse table for random rolling. Curses impose flavorful restrictions and roleplay penalties. Entries can be marked as used to avoid repeats.

	=== Villain Roster ===		=== Villain Roster ===
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	External references, useful links, or campaign-specific tools.		External references, useful links, or campaign-specific tools.

			* [[Template:Stat Block]] – Inline-CSS 5e stat block template for DM-facing NPC pages. Works without stylesheet edits.
	* NPC name generators.		* NPC name generators.
	* Faerûn calendar.		* Faerûn calendar.

Wvaske: Add a "Hidden Mechanics (player-secret)" section linking DM:Tempered Soul Evolution (with a pointer to the player-safe Tempered Soul/Usage Log)

2026-06-19T15:30:00Z

Add a "Hidden Mechanics (player-secret)" section linking DM:Tempered Soul Evolution (with a pointer to the player-safe Tempered Soul/Usage Log)

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	* [[DM:Hargan "Coldfingers" Throst]]		* [[DM:Hargan "Coldfingers" Throst]]
	* [[DM:Zelenne Duskryn]]		* [[DM:Zelenne Duskryn]]

			=== Hidden Mechanics (player-secret) ===
			Evolving systems and twists the players don't fully know yet.

			* [[DM:Tempered Soul Evolution]] – How the [[Tempered Soul]] feat secretly evolves (Spark → Aspect → fuller form; bigger die, narrower domain, driven by the narrated feelings) and each PC's emerging domain. The player-safe usage log lives at [[Tempered Soul/Usage Log]].

	=== Encounter Bank ===		=== Encounter Bank ===

Wvaske at 00:06, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T00:06:28Z

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	* [[DM:Underdark Exploration Primer]] – Complete guide for running Underdark sessions with travel rules, encounter tables, hazards, and survival mechanics.		* [[DM:Underdark Exploration Primer]] – Complete guide for running Underdark sessions with travel rules, encounter tables, hazards, and survival mechanics.
			* [[DM:Luskan]]
			* [[DM:Arcane_Brotherhood]]
			* [[DM:Captain Lerustah Dalnor]]
			* [[DM:Hargan "Coldfingers" Throst]]
			* [[DM:Zelenne Duskryn]]

	=== Encounter Bank ===		=== Encounter Bank ===

Wvaske: Added Campaign Reference Guides section with link to Underdark Exploration Primer

2026-01-18T15:15:53Z

Added Campaign Reference Guides section with link to Underdark Exploration Primer

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	== DM Tools ==		== DM Tools ==
	Resources and quick-access utilities for Dungeon Master use. This page is intended for campaign management, worldbuilding, and behind-the-scenes notes.		Resources and quick-access utilities for Dungeon Master use. This page is intended for campaign management, worldbuilding, and behind-the-scenes notes.

			=== Campaign Reference Guides ===
			Comprehensive table-ready references for specific environments and scenarios.

			* [[DM:Underdark Exploration Primer]] – Complete guide for running Underdark sessions with travel rules, encounter tables, hazards, and survival mechanics.

	=== Encounter Bank ===		=== Encounter Bank ===

Wvaske: Created DM Tools page with sections for encounters, villains, threads, and worldbuilding notes

2026-01-10T03:13:02Z

Created DM Tools page with sections for encounters, villains, threads, and worldbuilding notes

New page

== DM Tools ==
Resources and quick-access utilities for Dungeon Master use. This page is intended for campaign management, worldbuilding, and behind-the-scenes notes.

=== Encounter Bank ===
A collection of reusable encounters, organized by level and theme.

* [[Encounter: Bandit Ambush]] – Roadside encounter, CR 3–5.
* [[Encounter: Cultist Ritual]] – Cult of the Dragon summoning circle.
* [[Encounter: Underdark Scouts]] – Drow reconnaissance team.

=== Villain Roster ===
List of major and minor antagonists, including their goals and influence.

* [[Severin Silrajin]] – Leader of the Cult of the Dragon.
* [[Rezmir]] – Half-dragon lieutenant; ruthless and ambitious.
* [[Langdedrosa Cyanwrath]] – Dragonborn enforcer.

=== Unresolved Threads ===
Loose ends, mysteries, or potential future arcs.

* The missing shipment from [[Neverwinter]].
* Unidentified sigil found at [[Thundertree]].
* The rumored alliance between [[Zhentarim]] and the [[Cult of the Dragon]].

=== Worldbuilding Notes ===
Ideas and inspirations for locations, NPCs, and lore.

* Forgotten ruins beneath [[Waterdeep]].
* An Emerald Enclave oracle who sees through the eyes of birds.
* Trade war tensions between [[Baldur's Gate]] and [[Neverwinter]].

=== Session Prep ===
Tools and outlines to assist with upcoming sessions.

* [[Session Template]] – Copy this for new logs.
* [[Session Planning Checklist]] – Key prep points for each adventure.

=== GM Resources ===
External references, useful links, or campaign-specific tools.

* NPC name generators.
* Faerûn calendar.
* Treasure tables.
* Encounter balance tools.

[[Category:DM Resources]] [[Category:Guides]]