10 Amazing D&D Quest Ideas for Your Next Game Session

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Need some quick D&D quest ideas to throw at your players? Whether they’ve derailed your main storyline or you just need some fast inspiration, I’ve got 20 quests ready from my own 25+ years of D&D campaigns and one-shots that you can drop for your party at your next gaming night. From cursed artifacts to insane boss fights, these ideas will keep your party rolling dice all night long.

Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your go-to source for all things Dungeons & Dragons. Today we’re counting down 20 quest and side quest ideas you can use instantly in your next game. Let’s dive in.”

10. Lava Core

On the surface, this is a simple delivery quest—escort a wagon of supplies to a nearby town. But once the party leaves, the entire town erupts in flames. The merchant they worked for tricked them into delivering a magical explosive called the Lava Core to wipe out a secret organization. Now the players are left with guilt, betrayal, and a tough decision—do they hunt down the merchant, or try to redeem themselves?

9. The Jester’s Court

Deep in the frozen tundra, a half-insane demi-god known as the Jester builds a kingdom of monsters. Think undead, beasts, demons—all following his twisted command. His influence spreads like wildfire, and the only way to stop him is to march into his icy castle and confront him directly. Of course, everyone knows that’s basically suicide. Which makes it the perfect quest for high-level heroes.

8. Three Sisters

Here’s a boss fight with a puzzle built in: three enemies, known as the Sisters, must be killed in the correct order. If not, the survivors resurrect the fallen one on their next turn. The party needs to uncover hints about the order—maybe from a prophecy, maybe from symbols on their armor—before the fight turns into an endless nightmare. It’s a perfect way to mix combat and problem-solving.

7. Ruins of the Tree of Life

This dungeon takes place inside the mile-high corpse of the Tree of Life. Its rotting branches are filled with undead and pestilence, and at the top lies a black crystal prison holding Ranroth the Betrayer. Only, that prison is cracked and about to shatter. Do the players attempt to repair the seal, or prepare for the return of one of the realm’s greatest enemies?

6. Fang of Lanias

This is the tooth of a fallen golden dragon. Whoever holds it can summon the ghost of Lanias—but instead of a wise guardian, the spirit attacks anyone who enters his ruined spire. If the party doesn’t banish him properly, Lanias resurrects at midnight every night, forcing an endless cycle of battles. Do your players destroy the fang, or find a way to put this restless dragon to peace?

5. Ultimate Vampire

Vampires are scary enough, but this one is pure nightmare fuel. At the start of combat, he drains one character level from each party member, and he rips away their strongest magic item, adding its powers to himself. Imagine watching your sword of legend floating in his hands as he uses it against you. It’s a brutal reminder that sometimes, the deadliest monsters aren’t just strong—they’re thieves of everything you hold dear.

4. Crypt of the Plaguebringers

Plagues are spreading across the realm, and clerics can’t heal them. Why? Because it’s no ordinary sickness—it’s fueled by a cult using trapped spirits from a hidden crypt. If the party doesn’t stop them within thirty days, the plague will cover the land. To make it worse, the spirits themselves whisper to the heroes in their dreams, offering dark bargains in exchange for helping, rather than hindering them.

3. Future Disaster

Not every quest the heroes undertake has a happy ending. A humble family asks the party to mentor their gifted child in magic. Over time, the child becomes a prodigy—but also grows up watching the adventurers use their power to shape the world. Eventually, that child returns as the party’s greatest enemy, convinced they can rule better than their mentors. It’s a heartbreaking story of legacy and unintended consequences.

2. Reverse

This boss breaks one of D&D’s core rules: damage heals them, and healing hurts them. Imagine the party unleashing fireballs, only to see the monster’s wounds close tighter each time. The only way to kill it is through healing spells or potions, which means your party’s cleric suddenly becomes the MVP damage dealer. It’s one of those fights that makes your players go, ‘Wait… what?!’ Or, imagine if they have no dedicated healer in the party and now must win using an entire town’s literal stockpile of healing potions.

1. Unicorn Meat

A vendor in the town square loudly declares he’s selling—yes, you heard it right—fresh unicorn meat. It shimmers rainbow hues, smells like summer fields, and nobles are lining up to buy it by the pound.

The butcher swears it’s ethical—‘No problem if you *find* them dead!’ he says. But his business is booming so fast he needs help finding more. That’s where the party comes in: track down dead unicorns, bring back the meat, and he’ll cut them in on the profits.

Of course, unicorns don’t usually drop dead on their own. But if something is out there killing them, the heroes will have to decide—do they protect these sacred creatures, or cash in on the newest, most lucrative and controversial trade in the realm?

And that’s ten amazing D&D quest ideas—from tragic mentor-protégé betrayals to bizarre unicorn steaks. Which one would your players love—or absolutely hate—the most? Drop your pick in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more D&D content every week. Until next time, may your dice roll high, and your weekly adventures always turn into legendary stories.

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D&D Heads to Magic: The Gathering's Lorwyn-Shadowmoor

By Jacob Tegtman • October 7, 2025

Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2fUonKzl8 Transcription Dungeons & Dragons is officially crossing over with Magic: The Gathering’s Lorwyn-Shadowmoor! This fairytale world of eternal sunlight and creeping twilight is joining the Forgotten Realms through a brand-new digital-exclusive expansion. Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your go-to source for all things Dungeons & Dragons! So, what’s this mysterious realm and why is it part of the new 5.5 Edition rollout? And—should you actually spend fifteen bucks on it? Let’s dive in. Wizards of the Coast is making a bold move with Lorwyn: First Light—a brand-new digital-only supplement coming to D&D Beyond on November 18th . According to both Bell of Lost Souls and D&D Beyond’s official announcement, it’s part of the new Forgotten Realms bundle—which includes The Player’s Guide, Adventures in Faerûn, and three exclusive add-ons: Astarion’s Book of Hungers Netheril’s Fall and today’s star—Lorwyn: First Light. So, what is Lorwyn-Shadowmoor? If you’ve played Magic: The Gathering back in the late 2000s, you might remember these twin worlds—one a radiant fairytale land of endless summer, the other a dark, dreamlike reflection of it. In D&D terms, it’s being reimagined as a Domain of Delight in the Feywild—those whimsical, dangerous realms ruled by Archfey. But here’s the twist: Lorwyn and Shadowmoor used to shift every few centuries—light giving way to night. Now, both have begun bleeding together in unpredictable ways. Imagine meadows of sunlight interrupted by patches of midnight, separated by shimmering auroras. It’s a stunning concept—and one that promises both beauty and peril in equal measure. The big question is what do you actually get with Lorwyn: First Light? According to Wizards’ release info, you’ll get: 2 new feats 2 new backgrounds (likely tied to those feats) 2 new magic items 8 monsters drawn from the Feywild’s weirdest corners 2 playable species , plus advice for adapting 8 more to the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor setting Two mini-adventures —each with maps ready to drop into your campaign And yes, all of this can be used in the Forgotten Realms or as standalone Feywild content. Characters might cross over via fey crossings, or your adventurers might stumble through a glowing portal in the Moonshae Isles straight into a land where “dreams have claws.” The price tag is $14.99 for the standalone version—or as part of the Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle, which includes digital dice, and both digital and physical book copies. That’s stirred some debate online. Some fans love the idea of expanding the Feywild with official crossover content, while others worry it’s another micro-expansion cash grab. But the excitement is real—this marks the first time a Magic: The Gathering setting has officially joined D&D 5.5E. If this goes well, you should probably expect Wizards to do more of this kind of thing. In any case whether you’re a Lorwyn nostalgia fan or just want more Feywild flavor in your campaigns, this expansion could scratch both your card game and tabletop itches. Do you think that Lorwyn: First Light will be a delightful addition to your Feywild campaigns—or is this just another shiny portal to your wallet? Let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more weekly D&D news and updates.

Gygax Memorial Fund Kickstarter to Commemorate Gary and D&D

By Jacob Tegtman • October 3, 2025

Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfmCpJPQM7o Transcription The Gygax Memorial Fund is working to build a D&D memorial for the late Gary Gygax. The memorial will (hopefully) be placed in Library Park , in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin —the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons. This is the park that Gary himself loved and even chose as the spot for a memorial before he passed. In 2024, during D&D’s 50th anniversary, the city officially granted land for the project. This memorial will be a life-sized stone gaming table, with a dungeon map designed by Gary Gygax himself. But the question is, will this Kickstarter finally succeed where past efforts failed? Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your weekly quest hub for all things Dungeons & Dragons. Today, we’re talking about a very feel-good story for your Friday – a legendary project years in the making: the Gary Gygax Memorial Game Table. Gary, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, passed away in 2008. Since then, his widow Gail Gygax has championed the idea of a permanent memorial in their hometown of Lake Geneva. Now, the Gygax Memorial Fund has revealed their project: a stone game table in Library Park, complete with benches and, eventually, a bronze statue of Gary himself. The table will feature a bronze map of Gygax’s very first dungeon. The Kickstarter launched October 1st, 2025, marking the anniversary of TSR, the company Gary founded to publish D&D. Backers for this project get everything from digital scrolls to engraved pavers around the monument. Of course, fans are excited—but also cautious. The Gygax Memorial Fund has been planning memorials since at least 2012, and past efforts fizzled after raising over $100K. This has left some fans asking wondering about this attempt. On EN World, one user wrote: ‘The fund has talked about this for a decade—none of it has come to fruition. What makes this attempt special?’ But others point out that since Paul Stormberg took over as chair in 2020, the fund has started producing real results—like memorial benches and library exhibits. And with Lake Geneva officially granting land for the project, this campaign has a stronger foundation than ever. For some D&D fans, this may not just be a statue, but a chance to gather in the very town where roleplaying was – more or less – born. It is pretty amazing to think that you could sit at Gary’s table and roll dice on his original dungeon. This is both a tribute to the past and a playable monument for future generations of adventurers. If you’re interested in helping fund the project, I’ll leave a link the video description, and comments. And lastly, what do you think? Will the Gary Gygax Memorial Game Table finally become a reality—or is this another critical fumble? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell so you don’t miss next week’s D&D news.

Critical Role's Campaign 4 Trailer Looks to be Heralding a Great Story

By Jacob Tegtman • September 30, 2025

Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9HBlNaSMY Transcription Critical Role just dropped the story trailer for Campaign 4. It is looking like a bold campaign. We’re talking a brand-new world, an incredible 13 player characters, and a plot that kicks off with the execution of a revolutionary firebrand named Thiatzi Fang (we’ll see if I got that pronunciation right). Oh—and if you didn’t see my last video on the topic or you haven’t heard, Brennan Lee Mulligan is DMing this campaign while Matt Mercer will be a player. Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your portal of divination into all things Dungeons & Dragons. First up with campaign 4—the setting. Unlike every previous Critical Role story, Campaign 4 leaves Exandria behind entirely. Instead, we’re venturing into Araman, a godless realm still haunted by the echoes of dead deities and a rebellion that shook the land 80 years ago. This isn’t just new lore, but a blank canvas, making it perfect if you’ve never watched Critical Role. There’s no prior knowledge required, which is perfect for new fans, but also a fresh start for longtime Critters. The trailer centers on Thiatzi Fang, a revolutionary who led something called the Falcon’s Rebellion twelve years back. Now, he’s been captured, condemned, and set to be executed by the mysterious Sundered Houses. Fang himself calls the Revolutionary Council a shadow of its former glory, while hinting at the unfinished war against the gods of Araman. So already, we’re looking at political intrigue, rebellion, and a potential spark for civil war. This time, Critical Role also isn’t just one party. That is to say, because there’s 13-players, they’re actually split into three connected, but altogether different parties. Each of these parties also has a name, describing their main focus in the campaign: The Seekers, the Soldiers, and the Schemers. This setup is packed with themes that Critical Role’s new DM, Brennan Lee Mulligan thrives on—iconoclasm, unity, and tension between hope and despair. The godless world of Araman asks: Without the Gods, who will seize the crown? Fans are buzzing that this campaign might explore things akin to segments from Game of Thrones, but with more dice rolls and way more crying. If you want to check it out, Campaign 4 launches October 2nd at 7 PM PT , streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Critical Role’s Beacon service. Like I mentioned in my last video on Critical Role, they’ll be using the 2024 D&D 5e rules , with some special homebrew added by none other than Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins. And yes, you can jump in totally fresh if you want to see what Critical Role’s all about—no prior Exandria knowledge required. So—what do you think? Is Thiatzi Fang a hero, a villain, or something much more complicated? And which of the three parties are you most hyped to see—the Seekers, Soldiers, or Schemers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s get the speculation for this season’s campaign rolling. And lastly, if you liked this quick update, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell so you don’t miss our usually bi-weekly dives into the biggest stories in the D&D universe. Until next time—may your rolls be high, and your executions be… postponed.