by Lani "Gwen" Jones
If you are looking for a twist on questing, tournaments, and food, then Demonic Invasion IV is for you. This coming weekend, you can explore the scourge that has befallen the Forest of Kevlar, and help to reclaim lands that have been ravaged by the Legion of Discord. This event features a lot of new and interesting mechanics and brings together some of the best the Realms has to offer in a unique way. Upon arrival, prepare to be split into teams that will compete against each other to win the Legion Battles. The three teams will compete against each other in a series of tournaments on Saturday, but will also be working with and against each other during the questing portions of the event. The night quests have been broken into smaller blocks, each one advancing part of the ongoing plot. If you dare to engage, be forewarned that each segment is sure to be a real fight because you are going to be fighting against NPCs who are made up of members of other teams that you are competing against as part of the larger tournament. Sunday will feature a big battle where members of the winning team will compete as part of the Legion of Discord.
The EH team has clearly spent a great deal of time thoughtfully creating an event that PCs will enjoy. There are unique spells to use throughout the event, different classes to choose from, and plot and tournaments have been carefully woven together to create an immersive and engaging world. Be sure to check out the Demonic Player’s Handbook for full descriptions so that you are ready to dive right in on Friday night. And, as always, it wouldn’t be a Why I Want to Go if I didn’t mention the food. Word on the street involves pork butt and bacon, and I can’t imagine that being anything other than straight up delicious, especially when prepared by this EH team. As a side note, if you aren’t exhausted by your evening’s quest, there will also be a Stacked Deck tournament on Friday night.
If you’ve been feeling the itch to get out and quest and fight since Queen of Hearts, make time to come to Demonic Invasion IV. The EH team has clearly put a lot of effort into this event, and it would be well worth your time to see what they’ve come up with.