A Village Called Hommlet

Tier:

1

Levels:

1

to

4

Duration:

3 hours

Region:

The Realms of Ferrond

Writer:

Eric Menge

The Tea-flingers in front of the Hommlet town sign
Caravans are long overdue, and whispers of danger drift through every tavern. A call for aid in Hommlet arrives as dark shadows creep in ancient and forgotten places once more. Will you brave the shadows?

Adventure details

Content Warning

This adventure contains themes of evil cultists and humanoid sacrifice. Player discretion is advised.

Project Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Cartography:

Jared Blando and Eric menge

Interior Illustration:

Lori Krell

Playtesters:

Matthew Caine, Mark DeVoll, Eleanor Dobson, Ken Dobson, Marisa Gerth, An Hoang, Rebecca M. Jones, Christopher Lazarus, Hosanna Loreaux, Sital Luitel, Victoria Maxian, Eron Miller, Merrick Nicoll, Antonia Nguyen, Randall Sharp

Special Thanks

This adventure is built on the shoulders of some of the greatest designers. Without them, this adventure could not exist. Gary Gygax for T1 The Village of Hommlet (AD&D 1e). Gary Gygax with Frank Mentzer for T1-T4 The Temple of Elemental Evil (AD&D 1e), Monte Cook for Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil (D&D 3e), and Gary Gygax and Andy Collins for The Village of Hommlet (D&D 4e).

Play this adventure at:

January 8 - January 11

MAGFest 2026
January 15 - January 18

Philidelphia Area Gaming Expo

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