An anthology of adventures that
reinvent classic female mythological archetypes
Call for Submissions
Uncaged is an anthology of one-shot modules designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Each one-shot centers on a classic female mythological creature found in the Monster Manual, including — but not limited to! — the following:
- Hags
- Witches
- Succubi
- Sirens
- Medusas
- Lamias
- and more!
Submission Requirements
- Reserve your place in the anthology by emailing your concept to ashleywarrenwrites@gmail.com by October 1st. This is just to ensure that a wide range of creatures is covered in the anthology. Priority is given to female and non-binary creators.
- Your pitch should include:
- The creature/monster you plan to feature;
- A brief synopsis of your adventure and how it subverts the traditional tropes/lore of your creature of choice;
- The tier/level of your adventure.
- Your pitch should include:
- If your piece is accepted, it must be a self-contained one-shot adventure designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. If you're not sure on word count, aim for 3000* words. (*Due to the high volume of submissions, this word count has been reduced to accommodate more adventures.) A formatting template will be provided to ensure consistency. (Note: Upon acceptance, authors/artists will receive a contract for retaining rights to their work and complying with the Dungeon Masters Guild IP licensing.)
- Additional requirements:
- Must use creature stats found in the Monster Manual. Reskinning existing creatures is welcome and encouraged, especially for monsters/creatures found in non-western cultures. The one-shot must heavily feature the creature of your choosing. The level/tier of your one-shot should be based on the challenge rating of your creature, even if your story does not involve fighting the creature.
- Must take a unique, feminist approach to the classic archetype. (This does not mean that the creature/character needs to be "good" or sympathetic, but consider the lore that contributed to that archetype and how that can be reinvented in a creative way.)
- Additional requirements:
- Art submissions are welcome and encouraged!
- The anthology will be published on Dungeon Masters Guild, and all contributors will be compensated via revenue share.
