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Over the weekend at MagicCon: Chicago, enthusiasts of Dungeons & Dragons got their first glimpse of artwork for Dragon Delves, an upcoming book scheduled for release this summer. As the name suggests, this new book is packed with dragons, as well as dungeons, embracing a back-to-basics approach that is likely to thrill long-time fans of the series.

According to a press release, Dragon Delves is distinct from any other book in the 50-year history of D&D. It offers fans 10 concise adventures, each centered around one of the 10 iconic chromatic and metallic dragons within the game. These adventures are designed to be easy to pick up and play, demonstrating how simple preparation can be for a Dungeon Master. Additionally, the book features a visual history of dragons in D&D over the past 50 years. The release date for Dragon Delves is set for July 8, and below are some examples of the artwork.

Dragon Delve Traditional Cover Front Cover Artist Greg Staples
Traditional cover with art by Greg Staples. Wizards of the Coast
Dragon Delves Alt Cover Justine Jones
Alt cover art by Justine Jones. Wizards of the Coast
Dragondelves Reddragon Luke Eidenshink
Red Dragon by Luke Eidenshink. Wizards of the Coast
Dragondelvesgreendragon Dominik Mayer 2
Green Dragon by Dominik Mayer. Wizards of the Coast
Dragondelveswhtdragon Ed Kwong 2
White Dragon by Ed Kwong. Wizards of the Coast

D&D and Magic: The Gathering crossover, set in the idyllic world of Lorwyn and its dark counterpart, Shadowmoor. Below is some concept art by Jesper Ejsing, building on his previous work that brought Lorwyn to life.

Nomad Kithkin Tonal Plate Jesper Ejsing 2
Nomad Kithkin tonal plate by Jesper Ejsing. Wizards of the Coast

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