
Defiant Towns 4 - Ironholm (Solo 5e or Shadowdark)
On Quisicosas since 12 April 2026
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12 April 2026 (on Substack)
What it is about
A Solo Adventure Campaign Book in the Defiant North
Three hundred years of alliance have made Ironholm into something neither humans nor dwarves could have built alone. The streets are loud with commerce, the forges below never cool, and the walls have held against everything the north has thrown at them.
But the walls keep secrets.
The clans of the Darkhammer Pact have grown quiet of late. And deep below the sealed Undertunnels, beneath nine hundred years of dwarven stonework, past the passages that predate even Ironhold itself, dwell mythical horrors.
Ironholm needs a hero: someone who knows when to run, when to bargain, and when to fight.
Ironholm (DT4) contains:
A Map of the Realm detailing the northern province of Noblejora, alongside the territories of Nishapur and Torgorod.
A Town map to guide your exploration of the surface settlement.
The history and lore of Ironholm, covering the 300-year alliance between humans and the underground dwarven kingdom of Ironhold, and their long resilience against Torgorod raiders.
Descriptions of eight distinct districts, from the industrious suburbs of Oak Town and Pale Courts to the majestic subterranean halls of Ironhold and the perilous Undertunnels.
15 keyed points of Interest, including the Oak and Iron Smithy, the Starfall Theater, and the mystical Moonlit Grove, each with unique NPCs and services.
The Oak and Iron Smithy, stocked with magical weapons and armor at listed prices, with a buy-back policy for both mundane and magical loot.
Tindle's Trinkets and the Glimmerleaf Apothecary, offering healing potions, common and uncommon magic items, and specialized northern elixirs like Rime Juice, with dedicated stats for both 5e and Shadowdark.
Dreamwhisper's Collection, a one-of-a-kind shop offering Dream Work services to remove nightmares or enhance good dreams, alongside Dreamglobes with a range of mechanical effects.
Five major factions to ally with or antagonize, including the secretive Crown Agents, the militant Arcane Vanguard, and the xenophobic Darkhammer Pact.
The Spring Festival of Aylin Fairpath, a celebration of sacred chants, seasonal blessings, and folk traditions that draw visitors from across Eryndor.
Comprehensive crafting rules for brewing potions, scribing scrolls, and forging wands and weapons, with a 30% reduction in time and cost for metal items crafted in Ironholm.
Three purchasable properties, including a cozy Halfling Home, an elegant Pale Courts Townhouse, and the fortified House in the Hill, each with features ranging from enchanted gardens to a private entrance into Ironhold.





