Est. in Ink & Ember

The fire's warm.
Mind the dog.
The Hearth
The Black Dog Tavern is a gathering place for tabletop role-players. Seasoned wanderers and first-timers welcome. We're not a restaurant. We're something stranger and warmer: a community built around shared stories, collaborative worlds, and the particular joy of rolling dice in the dark.
A Discord server for every kind of player. Lore-keepers, rule-breakers, artists, dungeon masters. The fire's warm, the tales are stranger.
Zines, supplements, and dark fantasy PDFs — echoes inked in blood and bone. Written by the community, for the discerning wanderer.
Game boards, VTT sessions, and live events. Where stories drink deep and howl back. Roll the dice. Embrace the dark.
The fire's warm, the tales are stranger.— The Black Dog Tavern
The Menu
Supplements and sourcebooks built with purpose. Lore that lingers. Rules that actually work.
Our Discord server — your first stop. Onboarding, introductions, and a warm seat by the fire. The Wanderer's road begins here.
Free to JoinSubmissions, showcases, and writing prompts. Share your work, discover others'. The pen is mightier than the +2 longsword.
Open to AllSomething is coming to DriveThruRPG. Supplements from the Tavern. When they're ready, you'll find them here first.
DriveThruRPGPrivate chambers for Patrons and legacy supporters. The Veilward Council meets here. Earn your seat at the inner table.
Patron AccessWho You'll Find Here
Every regular earns a name. First-timers and long-timers alike: there's a seat at this fire for all of them.
The door is open. The fire is lit.
What tale will you bring to the table?