D&D like it's 1979.​

Before Advantage, Before death saves, and even before THACO. We had Advanced Dungeons and Dragons.

The original Keep on the borderlands from 1979 opens with: Welcome to the land of imagination. You are about to begin a journey into worlds where magic and monsters are the order of the day, where law and chaos are forever at odds, where adventure and heroism are the meat and drink of aII who would seek their fortunes in uncommon pursuits. This is the realm of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS@ Adventure Game.”

This is not modern Dungeons & Dragons, and that’s part of the charm. The rules are simpler in some ways and harsher in others, but they create a style of play that is fast, exciting, and full of surprises. You won’t need to memorize everything ahead of time. We’ll learn together as we go, and you’ll quickly get the hang of how things work at the table.

Combat can be dangerous, but it is only one part of the adventure. Players who think creatively, ask questions, and interact with the world will find many paths forward. Talking your way out of trouble, setting clever plans, or avoiding a fight altogether can be just as rewarding as swinging a sword. The game rewards curiosity and bold ideas more than perfect character builds. 

The Keep stands as a small point of light on the edge of a wild and unpredictable frontier. Beyond its walls lie the Caves of Chaos, a place filled with rival groups, hidden dangers, and opportunities for brave adventurers. How you approach it is entirely up to you. You might charge in, sneak through the shadows, or find a diplomatic solution. Every group that has ever journeyed beyond the Keep on the Borderlands has told a different story.

This style of play focuses on the choices you make at the table. Your character sheet gives you a starting point, but your creativity and teamwork will shape the adventure far more than any ability score. The dice will add tension and excitement, but your decisions will always matter most.

Characters may face real danger, and sometimes things won’t go as planned. That’s part of what makes the experience memorable. If a character falls, the story continues, and new heroes step forward to carry on the adventure. The goal is not just to win, but to experience the journey, share some laughs, and create stories you’ll be talking about long after the session ends.

CHARACTER CREATION
Players will select a premade Advanced Dungeons First Edition Player character (With a stack of backups ready)

Please Reach out to Dungeon Master Andrew via Red Claw’s Discord page if you are interested and have questions or have bought a ticket and need to get prepared.
Never played Advanced DND 1e? That's ok! Dungeon Master Andrew will teach as we play. A lot has changed in 46 years but at its core it is the same game we have been playing and enjoying together since I first walked into Red Claw.

An evil cult has reclaimed an abandoned temple hidden in the mountains. Although time and neglect have taken their toll on the place, the cultists were pleased to find an undamaged statue of Orcus, the Demon Prince of Undeath, in the temple’s heart.

The cult’s ghastly leader, Xia, was doubly pleased that she could hear the voice of the demon lord issuing from the statue. Orcus promised to reveal secret knowledge that will make Xia’s Cult a powerful force. 

The cult is stealing goods from the town below, and Orianna has reached out to the Raven Intelligence Network (RIN) to find some adventurers who are brave enough to clear out the cult and the no longer abandoned temple and return their things for the reward of 200 GP each adventurer! 

The adventure starts at the Red Claw Inn where Orianna will help the adventures enter the abandoned temple! 

​Character Creation: 

You must be between the ages of 8-17 to play in this one-shot/mega game. 

All characters should be Level 6. Pregenerated sheets will be available; Custom characters are welcome.

All characters should use Standard Array. 

All players should create/update a character using ONLY the 2024 Player’s Handbook. 

All Characters can pick two (2) item from the following list: ring of necrotic resistance, potion of necrotic resistance, potion of greater healing 

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.