Graduation Day (5e) – The D&D Adventure Built for Running with Brand-New Players
Graduation Day (5e)
If you want to give new players a first session they’ll actually remember, this is the adventure to run.
This is a complete, ready-to-play introductory adventure for 4–8 beginning Dungeons & Dragons players using 1st-level characters.
When the heroes graduate from Harlan’s Adventurers Academy, their mentor vanishes on his final scouting mission. What begins as a straightforward rescue quickly descends into an orc stronghold, goblin warrens, and a deeper threat lurking far below. The adventure is written to be easy for first-time DMs to run while staying fun for veteran tables.
What’s Inside
Two full dungeon levels that can advance characters from 1st to 4th level
Boxed read-aloud text and clear, concise DM guidance throughout
Fully statted 5e monsters and NPCs, with sensible DCs and encounter logic
Class-specific starting treasure chests to equip new parties
Wandering monster tables and hooks for continuation into a broader campaign
Maps and room keys optimized for fast reference at the table
Pre-rolled characters to get you started right away.
Everything you need to run a classic fantasy adventure – right out of the box. Here are some sample pages:
Graduation Day, pg 2, Introduction
Graduation Day, pg 5, Level 1
Graduation Day, pg 18, Monsters Appendix
Graduation Day, level 2 map