In a DND adventure, a group of heroes set out to stop an evil wizard. Among them was a paladin who was deeply in love with a healer in the group. As they fought the wizard's minions, the healer was captured. The paladin was desperate to save her. But the wizard had set up a deadly magical maze. The paladin got lost in it. By the time he found his way out, the healer had been sacrificed by the wizard. The paladin was heartbroken. He renounced his paladin ways and wandered the world alone, haunted by his failure.
There was this DND story where a low - level character, a simple peasant - turned - adventurer. He joined a group to explore an ancient tomb. He had dreams of finding enough treasure to support his family back in his village. However, during the exploration, a powerful trap was triggered. The rest of the group managed to escape, but he was too slow. He was crushed by a falling stone slab, and his body was left in that dark, cold tomb forever, his family waiting in vain for his return.
One sad story could be about a character who was a paladin. He dedicated his life to serving the good and protecting the innocent. But during a battle against a powerful demon, his entire party was wiped out. He survived, but lost his faith in the face of such overwhelming evil and despair. He then wandered the lands alone, a broken shell of his former self, haunted by the memories of his fallen comrades.
There was a DND dungeon where a group of rogues entered. They were in search of treasure. But as they delved deeper, they found chambers filled with the remains of other adventurers. In one room, there was a bard's lyre, broken and covered in dust. It seemed that the bard had tried to charm some of the dungeon's beasts but had failed. As they moved forward, they were attacked by a horde of rats. One of the rogues got separated from the group and was bitten multiple times. The group managed to escape, but they left their friend behind. The memory of that sad dungeon haunted them, and they carried the guilt of leaving their comrade to die.
Well, in a DND sad dungeon story, the setting itself is a big element. Dungeons are usually dark, damp, and full of secrets. There are often lost or doomed souls within. For instance, the bard whose lyre was broken. The actions of the adventurers can also lead to sadness. Like when the party left the goblin or when the rogues left their comrade. And then there are the mysteries that hold a sense of sorrow, such as the diary in the dungeon that told of past tragedies. All these work together to make the story sad.
My DND group had a story where a ranger's wolf companion was killed. The ranger had raised the wolf from a pup. They were inseparable and had been through many battles together. One day, while exploring a cursed forest, they were attacked by a group of shadowy beasts. The wolf fought bravely to protect the ranger but was outnumbered. The ranger watched helplessly as the wolf was torn apart. The ranger was never the same after that, losing his joy for adventure and often getting lost in memories of his beloved wolf.
In one DND story, the characters were part of a grand tournament. They had to compete in various challenges like archery, melee combat, and magic duels. One of the characters, a half - elf ranger, had an amazing display of archery skills that wowed the crowd. However, they soon discovered that the tournament was rigged by an evil noble who wanted to eliminate any potential threats. The party then had to expose the noble's plot while still trying to win the tournament for honor. They managed to do so by gathering evidence during the tournament and presenting it at the end, which led to the noble's downfall.
Once in a DND session, we were exploring an old, abandoned castle. As we entered the dungeon, strange whispers filled the air. My character, a brave knight, suddenly lost all control of his actions. The DM described my character turning on the party and attacking without any reason. It was a total nightmare as we had to fight our own teammate. We were all so shocked and it took a while to figure out how to subdue my character without killing him.
One of the best melee battle stories in DND I've experienced was when my dwarf fighter was in a tavern brawl. He had his trusty axe in hand. A group of rowdy orcs started causing trouble. My dwarf charged right into them. With every swing of his axe, he sent an orc reeling back. The close - quarters combat was intense, the sound of metal on metal and the grunts of combatants filled the air. In the end, my dwarf stood victorious, covered in orc blood but with a big grin on his face.
There was this amazing story where a young necromancer started off on the wrong foot, using his powers for petty thefts by controlling skeletons. However, he got caught up in a much larger plot. A powerful lich was trying to open a portal to the underworld. The young necromancer, seeing the chaos it would bring, turned his skills around. He gathered his undead minions and fought against the lich, eventually closing the portal and becoming a hero in his own right. It was a story of redemption and the power of using your abilities for good, even if they are often seen as dark in the DnD world.
A really memorable DND betrayal story involved a wizard in a party. The wizard was envious of the bard's popularity within the group and among the NPCs. So, the wizard started spreading false rumors about the bard having dark magic powers. This led to the bard being ostracized in many towns. But the real betrayal came when, during a battle with a powerful dragon, the wizard used a spell to incapacitate the bard instead of the dragon, nearly getting the bard killed. It was a case of pure jealousy - driven betrayal.
A trader in DND was in a tough spot. His competitors were using underhanded means to drive him out of business. He turned to Waukeen for help. One night, he had a dream where he saw a symbol of Waukeen. The next day, he found a rare opportunity in a far - off land. He journeyed there and discovered a new type of goods that were highly sought after. With Waukeen's influence guiding him, he was able to secure exclusive deals for these goods. His business boomed, and he became a respected figure in the trading community, all thanks to his faith in Waukeen.