Welcome to HerebeNerds, your growing hub for all things tabletop, where imagination meets meticulous world-building and narrative depth is just a dice roll away. Whether you’re a dungeon master (DM) looking for twisted new monsters to torment your players, or a player seeking guidance to shape your next heroic saga, HerebeNerds is here to fuel your journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and beyond.
Who We Are
At HerebeNerds, we are passionate about roleplaying games, especially Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Our community is made up of lifelong adventurers, storytellers, artists, and world-builders who thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of traditional gameplay. We believe that great campaigns are forged through a mix of strategy, character depth, and a healthy dose of the unexpected — and we’re here to deliver resources that make your next session unforgettable.
Our D&D Philosophy
While the D&D core rulebooks offer a strong foundation, we’ve found that the most memorable moments happen in the margins — when a DM introduces a monster no one’s ever seen before, or a player is handed a custom magic item that carries a terrifying secret. That’s why HerebeNerds is built around supporting creativity within the framework of the rules.
We specialize in homebrew content: original monsters, new mechanics, custom rules, and narrative tools designed to add spice to your sessions. Every piece we share is crafted with balance in mind — because creativity should enhance gameplay, not derail it.
Homebrew Monsters: From Folklore to Nightmare
One of our standout features is our growing library of homebrew monsters. Each creature is designed not just with stats, but with a story — whether it’s the Badalisk, a rotting truth-speaker that hears all secrets whispered in a village, or our custom take on the Nothic, reshaped into a spindly, one-eyed horror with nightmare-fueled limbs and glowing green vision.
Our monsters come complete with:
- Stat blocks tailored to D&D 5E balance
- Lore entries to inspire plot hooks or full arcs
- Thematic art that fits seamlessly into your world
- Combat tactics and behavioral quirks to keep players on their toes
We draw inspiration from mythology, history, dreams, and even user suggestions. If you’ve got a monster concept, we’ll help bring it to life.
Advice and Tools for GMs and Players
At HerebeNerds, we know that not every GM has hours to prep, and not every player knows where to begin. That’s why we offer practical guides, walkthroughs, and planning tools designed to help both sides of the screen.
For Dungeon Masters, our content includes:
- Adventure hooks and campaign starters (like diving from Mines of Phandelver into a Dwarven Underdark mystery)
- Population planners and worldbuilding references grounded in medieval demographics
- Session management tips, from balancing encounters to keeping sandbox play on track
For players, we provide:
- Roleplaying guides to help you embody your character more fully
- Class and subclass breakdowns with pros, cons, and thematic builds
- Item creation guides and tools for working with your DM to shape your hero’s legacy
Expanding the World: Maps, Art, and Storytelling
The setting is everything. That’s why we also create original fantasy maps, atmospheric location art, and vivid illustrations to bring your campaigns to life visually. Whether it’s a hamlet nestled in rolling hills, a sinister cavern fortress lit by lava’s glow, or a twisted forest sprouting red parasitic trees, we aim to immerse you and your players into a world that feels real and dangerous.
We support our written articles with hand-drawn or AI-enhanced visuals tailored to match your campaign tone — from light-hearted to terrifying.
What’s Next?
HerebeNerds is evolving, and soon we’ll be launching a Woocommerce-based shop where you can purchase ready-to-run adventures, map packs, monster cards, and campaign aids. These products will stay true to our ethos: high-quality, creatively rich, and GM-friendly.
In the meantime, explore our free content, test out our monsters in your next session, and let us know what you want to see next.
Because out there, beyond the edge of the map…
Here be Nerds.