Tyranny of Dragons

Introduction

Tyranny of Dragons tells an epic story spanning two adventures, Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat—the two tales contained within this collection. Both adventures are introduced here, outlining their backgrounds, plots, and fundamental ties, followed by details on allies and villains relevant to both adventures. Regardless of which adventure you’re running, this overview provides useful information, applicable to the wider campaign and helpful for foreshadowing the threats unleashed by the Cult of the Dragon.  

Before you do anything...

Several major changes have been made within the canon of the original Tyranny of Dragons campaigns. Before you make your character read through the featured articles listed on this page to be aware of these changes and how they may influence your decisions.

Important Articles