☾ The Encounter Forge
Public Beta · v1.0Gothic horror encounters, forged from dread and consequence.
A Dungeon Master's Guide to the Forge
A story-first gothic encounter builder with original homebrew 5e-style combat references. No account required.
Set level, party size, and intensity. These shape monster count and approximate combat pressure.
Select a location, horror theme, and story style—or let the Forge surprise you.
Generate, save in this browser, copy to your notes, or print an encounter sheet.
Balance note: Intensity is a creative setting, not a guaranteed 5e difficulty category. Monster statistics and threat indices are original approximations. Check damage, abilities, and party resources before play.
Summon an Encounter
Original, Homebrew 5e-style stat blocks and rough difficulty estimates for playtesting. Not official encounter math or guaranteed balance.
Saved Encounters
Saved in this browser only. Clearing browser storage removes them.
Questions from the Crypt
Are these official D&D monsters? No. All creatures and encounter text are original homebrew material.
Is the difficulty guaranteed? No. The dashboard uses simplified assumptions, not official CR or XP budgeting. Treat it as a starting point.
Where do my saved encounters go? Into local storage in this browser. They do not sync between devices. Copy or print anything you want to preserve.
Does the generator need an internet connection? Once loaded or saved locally, the single-file generator runs without a server.