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‘The Mushroom King,’ Scottish Folklore, and More Are All 5E Compatible This Week

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May 2 2025
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This week’s 5E compatible RPGs include Goblin monster tactics, fantasy cryptids, Scottish folklore for a D&D setting, and more!

It’s time to roll the dice on new releases! Come check out this week’s batch of brand-new tabletop role-playing games.

Farsia: Cryptids of Apros

“In my years of exploration across Farsia, I’ve witnessed wonders that defy conventional classification and terrors that haunt my dreams still. This bestiary represents not just my observations, but a testament to survival against the impossible.” —Gregory Clu, Scholar & Trickster

Journey through the perilous wilds of Ampros with renowned explorer Gregory Clu and the legendary Questers as they document the continent’s most fascinating and dangerous creatures. From the rolling Echo Cat that speaks with your voice to the reality-bending Fetch that wears your face, each entry combines firsthand accounts with tactical advice that might just save your life.

Rise of the Mushroom King

Cawood Publishing presents the Rise of the Mushroom King adventure for 5th Edition and other fantasy TTRPGs! Creatures are being infected by spores and attacking people on the streets. The city of Rogan’s Gate is in danger, and heroes are needed to save the day!

Monster Tactics: Goblins

Monster Tactics: Goblin is a system-neutral tactical guide designed to make goblins a credible, cunning, and terrifying threat in any fantasy TTRPG. This isn’t a bestiary—this is a battle plan. Instead of new stat blocks, you’ll find in-depth behavioral breakdowns, terrain strategies, ambush designs, and variant roles that elevate goblin encounters from trivial skirmishes to white-knuckle survival horror.

Scotland Folklore Bestiary

Unleash the Ancient Spirits of Scotland Upon Your Campaign.

From the mist‑shrouded glens to the rugged coastal cliffs. The land of Scotland teems with legends older than stone circles and as deep as its lochs. Now, these mythical beings come to life in your D&D adventures with the Scotland Folklore Bestiary: Vol 1. This meticulously crafted compendium has creatures drawn from the rich tapestry of Scottish lore.

Delve into a world where magic and myth intertwine. This carefully researched bestiary brings 19 authentic Scottish creatures to your gaming table, each with complete 5th‑edition statistics and rich narrative detail. Whether your party is braving the howling winds atop Ben Macdui to face the Big Grey Man or exploring ancient woodlands guarded by the silent Ghillie Dhu, these creatures will challenge adventurers while immersing them in Scotland’s mystical heritage.

The Tomb

As a Dungeon Master/Game Master, I’ve found it difficult to find good quality adventures for my early level players at the table that are not located in a forest, start in a tavern, or have you fighting off orcs. While I love a good orc-bashing as much as the next DM, I wanted something different for my players to start their adventures off.

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So if you like straightforward adventures for the DM, with enough twists to keep a bunch of green adventurers interested, or if you’re looking for something “plug and play” for your own world, I’ve created The Tomb.

Set in a vast desert, it gives you the basics to create an adventure. Plus enough wiggle room to add your own DM shenanigans. Foolhardy characters will find that they can quickly get into serious trouble.

This has been built for 1-6 players of First or Second level. But scale up or down as much as you need for your players.

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