Iron Hills Studios

20/06/2025

Great to see Millie has now launched her Kickstarter project -for those interested to check it out, here's the link!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themoonlitmill/eventures-d100-events-on-the-road?ref=dw5fua

08/06/2025

We're stoked for Millie from the Moonlit Mill, a fellow Kiwi author, who is about to launch her first Kickstarter! Millie has been working on a D100 'Eventure' book -it's a resource that sits in that sweet spot between a one-shot adventure and an random encounter chart. You get the best of both worlds here! It's always awesome to see Kiwi creators getting out there with their passions, and we can't wait to see the finished product! Check out her prelaunch page at the link below, and save the project so you won't miss it when she goes live!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themoonlitmill/eventures-d100-events-on-the-road?ref=dw5fua

27/04/2025

If you haven't already, check out our companion resources, full of tools and bonus content to add in to your adventures and tables!

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28228/iron-hills-studios?affiliate_id=2602230

23/04/2025

It's been wonderful to see such great engagement with our Survey!

Here's a really really interesting one: Which do you most actively play & enjoy?

16/04/2025

Let there Be Light: Printable Torch & Lantern Templates PDF

Another great resource is our printable cut-out templates for a variety of light sources.

Designed for use with our book, The Forgotten Burial Caverns, these illustrated templates show how far light pools from light sources extend into a cavern or map area. Simply place the template on the map where a character with a light source is standing, and know at a glance which monsters and features are hidden.

This collection of templates includes a pack of separate images, so that each of the various templates can be scaled and printed on larger paper or cardstock of your choice for use with different scaled maps or with miniatures.

Grab them here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/514279/light-templates-for-lanterns-torches-5th-edition-shadowdark?affiliate_id=2602230

13/04/2025

Announcement: Fulfilment is now complete for our first Kickstarter!
A huge sense of accomplishment is felt here over in the studio as we celebrate the completion of all rewards. It's a thrill to see pictures coming in of our books in the hands of our backers, and to hear positive reports about how our resources are adding to people's game tables. Cheers everyone!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2041863532/the-forgotten-burial-caverns-a-drop-and-play-adventure

09/04/2025

Straight from the Iron Hills Vault, we're pumped to share our Weapons & Tools kit! This handy and accessible PDF not only contains adventuring gear for all your dungeon delving needs, it is also a fully fledged tool for creating new characters.

Inside you'll find:

•Custom starting kits for new adventurer's setting out
•Quick-Start character creation guide to get quickly underway without a complicated character creation process
•Robust tables for generating or selecting character motivations, backstory prompts... and more!

Check it all out here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/513698/tools-of-the-iron-hills-quickstart-character-creation-guide-for-5th-edition-shadowdark-rpg?affiliate_id=2602230

25/03/2025

Super exciting to have our Adventure Book: The Forgotten Burial Caverns, hitting local stores here in Northland NZ!

Northland Hobby Shop

24/03/2025

This is great.
Armoured Animal Familiar anyone?

13/03/2025

We're excited to announce that our supplementary adventure location is complete:
The Caravan Wreck Site.

"The rumoured troll attack site with trade caravan wreckage. All ripe for your adventurers to pick over and secure some additional weapons and resources. Complete with its own risks & encounters, the Wrecked Caravan Site is a forest road location that is designed to be used as a drop and play area, mini adventure, or tying in directly with the adventure book."

Learn More here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/513360/the-caravan-wreck-site-an-adventure-location-for-5th-edition-shadowdark-rpg?affiliate_id=2602230

03/02/2025

The Digital Pack for our first adventure, The Forgotten Burial Caverns is now available on DrivethruPRG.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/503427/The-Forgotten-Burial-Caverns?affiliate_id=2602230

The Forgotten Burial Caverns - Embark on a troll hunt! Stake out the lair, rig traps, or bravely delve into the darkness to take fire & retribution to the beast. Explore the ancient burial chambers nestled into a forgotten cave network. Face your fears and discover riches to change your fortunes...

18/12/2024

In the Forgotten Burial Caverns, we have worked hard to blend modern mechanics with classic dungeon exploration. We’ve also worked hard to blend these themes with our art style, showcasing full colour illustrations alongside classic line art.

In your fantasy books, do you prefer old school black and white line art, or rich vibrant colours?

What do you love about each?