About This Read-Along
This companion guide walks through Tomb of Annihilation chapter by chapter, providing DM prep notes, key encounters, location details, and pacing advice. It’s designed for DMs who want a structured reference while running this deadly jungle expedition.
How to Use This Guide
Each chapter includes:
- Overview — what happens in this section and why it matters
- Key locations — the important places and what the party finds there
- Encounters — notable combat and social encounters
- DM notes — tips, common pitfalls, and suggestions
Chapters
- Introduction: Introduction
- Chapter 1: Port Nyanzaru
- Chapter 2: The Land of Chult
- Chapter 3: Dwellers of the Forbidden City
- Chapter 4: Fane of the Night Serpent
- Chapter 5: Tomb of the Nine Gods
- Appendix F: Trickster Gods of Omu
Before You Begin
Tomb of Annihilation is a sprawling hex-crawl adventure that takes characters from the streets of Port Nyanzaru through the jungles of Chult and into the deadliest dungeon in 5th edition. Read the full module before running it — the death curse ticking clock affects pacing decisions from session one.