The Great Adventure Survey of 2025

An annual gathering of Adventurers to shape the Realms

Hear ye, Adventurers - gather round the fire. The torches are lit, the circle is formed, and once again the yearly conclave of heroes begins. Welcome to the gathering where your voices shape the quests to come, where we chart the road ahead together, and where the Great Adventure Survey opens its grand old scroll for another turning of the seasons—complete this year with a small treasure set aside for one lucky participant of the council.

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Hail, and Well Met!

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Another change of seasons . . . another chapter of our long trek nearly complete.

The fire crackles, the tankards clink, and once again we gather at the tavern table to swap stories of quests attempted, quests survived, and quests we absolutely meant to get to but a goblin-horde of real-life obligations ambushed us on the road.

Thank you, Adventurer, for traveling beside me.
Rediscovered Realms is about to finish its third year - three full circuits around the sun with a new issue every week, never missing a beat (or a beatdown). And as we march boldly toward Year Four, I want to make sure the next leg of our journey is shaped with your map, your compass, your sense of wonder.

I had grand plans for 2025: more books, more fantasy products, more music albums, more interviews, and more interactive adventures with each of you. But as the old saying goes, “The wheel weaves as the wheel wills,” and this year the Wheel decided to occupy me like an ever-spawning side quest. Work, home, life . . . all worthy quests, but demanding ones.

Which brings me to you.

Before we set off on the next year’s adventure, I’d love your guidance. What content do you enjoy most? What would you like to see more of? Less of? What sparks your imagination? Your answers to the poll below will help shape the Realms as we forge ahead.

And to sweeten the pot of holding…

One brave poll-filler-outer selected by random draw will win a brand-new copy of:

Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms — Fields of Faerûn,
a map-making, combo-building game perfect for any would-be cartographer of the Realms.

So grab your quill, Adventurer.
Let’s chart the road ahead—together.

🎁 Giveaway Bonus:
Complete the poll and say hi in the comments of this edition to be entered to win a brand-new copy of Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms — Fields of Faerûn - a gorgeous map-making, combo-building tabletop game perfect for any Adventurer eager to chart their own corner of the Realms. One winner will be chosen at random and announced in the 1st January 2026 edition!

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🧭 THE GREAT ADVENTURE SURVEY

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I. Your Fantasy Tastes & Tribes

Every hero comes from somewhere. Tell me which realms you hail from and what banner you fly in the great tapestry of fantasy.

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II. Why You Journey to Rediscovered Realms

Every Adventurer has a reason for returning to the fire. Tell me what draws you back through the tavern door each week.

The Doors of Moria by Alberto Trujillo

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III. Content You Want More (or Less) Of

The Realms are vast, and many paths wind outward from this fire. Help me chart which trails you wish to explore more deeply - and which may be allowed to fade into the mist.

The Bard’s Tale map of Skara Brae

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IV. Art, Artists & Creative Quests

From ancient scrolls to sketchbooks of wandering illustrators, the Realms thrives on imagination. Share what kinds of art and creative quests stir your spirit.

Diablo by Boris Vallejo

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V. Songs, Snitches & Strange Musings

From weekly melodies to mischievous broadsheets and meta-fantasy ponderings, the Realms offer many small delights. Share which of these sparks you most enjoy.

artist: Angus McBride

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VI. Deep Fandom Indicators

Certain Adventurers (I won’t name names) swear fealty to particular realms—D&D, Conan, LOTR, and others besides. Declare which legacies call to your heart the loudest.

Conan the Slayer 3 by Admira Wijaya

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VII. Format & Medium Preferences

Every Adventurer has a preferred way to receive the lore—carved on stone, sung aloud, or whispered by crystal orb. How do you like your stories delivered?

Dragora’s Dungeon by Clyde Caldwell

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VIII. Creative Identity & Future Offerings

Many a traveler yearns not just to wander the Realms, but to create within them. Tell me where you stand on the path—and whether you seek new quests of your own.

Dragonlance: Dragons of Winter Night by Larry Elmore

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IX. Giveaways & Rewards

A bit of treasure never hurts morale. Let me know how much the prospect of relics, loot, and magical baubles brightens your journey.

artist: Dave Trampier

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X. (Optional) Final Question

Before the fire dims, share any last visions, wishes, or wild ideas for what the Realms might become in the year ahead.

35. What kinds of new creations or features would you love to see in future Rediscovered Realms editions?

(Respond in the comments below!)

As the fire burns low and the last embers swirl into the night, know that your voice truly helps shape the road ahead. Every answer in the poll is another torch lit on our shared path - another spark of imagination carried into a new year of quests, curiosities, and rediscoveries.

Until next time, chart boldly and wander well, Far-Seeing Adventurer—
and as always, Keep the Adventure Going Strong!

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Your next piece of fantasy fun is calling.

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You are not only brave, but a Generous Adventurer whose love of Discovery, Imagination & Fun transcends our mere mortal coils . . .

. . . and for that, I thank you!

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(Featuring artwork from Clyde Caldwell & Luke Eidenschink!)

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