Taking a Long Rest is essential on yourDungeons & Dragonsadventures.

There’s no way around it.

Here are some ways to keep that stretch of time interesting and useful.

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Always remember to discuss these options with your DM.

Imagine how much you could achieve and apply that to your character if you didn’t need to sleep.

Grab an introductory book on Elvish in town, or a whittling knife and some blocks of wood.

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With players like these…

It will take a while to pay off, but it will feel great when it does.

Either way, creating a new spell takes time.

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Research, trying different components, practical testing these are all things you could be doing during Long Rests.

Scouting ahead might make your journey easier or help you navigate past dangers.

For when things get either too silly or too serious.

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Setting Up Camp by Matthew Stawicki

Just remember that you’re a lot more vulnerable alone and to not hog the spotlight for too long.

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Half-Elf Moon Ranger - D&D by Aaron Miller

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The Wizard Leomund by Michele Giorgi.

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The Sorcerer Delina by Winsu Tan.

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Dwarves species image by Mike Pape.

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Moon-Blessed Cleric by Marta Nael

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