The Dead Hand
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
This is a complete one-shot horror adventure designed for characters of levels 1–4, with a playtime of 6–8 hours in total.
He rushed forward, the cold evening wind cutting his throat like shards of sharp glass. The rapid pounding of his heart and the sound of blood in his ears grew heavier and heavier, as did the threatening clouds in the sky. The rustling of the leaves still clinging to the trees was like the hissing of a serpent, and the chunks of wet earth mixed with the grass remained in huge chunks on the hooves of the faithful horse...
What begins as a simple road trip to find a missing wife quickly twists into a nightmare.
The heroes stumble upon a horror that forces them to cross the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. Each step draws them deeper into a web woven by an ancient entity—an immortal creature that traps mortals in an endless cycle of terror, feeding on their fears, mistakes, and despair.
Can your players break free from the time loop… or will they, too, become shadows of their past?
Inside you’ll find:
• A complete one-shot adventure designed for 6–8 hours of play, perfect for a long evening session.
• Four Acts of Horror: Village ambush, cursed forest, haunted manor, and the final descent into the soul-devouring cave.
• Atmosphere of dread: Gothic tension, creeping madness, and moral choices with lasting consequences.
• Replayability: a time-loop mechanic ensures no two playthroughs are alike.
• Battle maps included (with and without grid) to bring every encounter to life.
Content Warning: This adventure is intended for mature audiences (18+). It contains themes of violence, blood, psychological horror, and despair.
This is more than an adventure. It’s a descent into fear, regret, and the inescapable grip of fate.
Price: $2.50