B5 Horror on the Hill
October 11, 2026 ◇ 1 min read
B5 Horror on the Hill (RPG PDF)
By TSR/Wizards of the Coast
Author: Douglas Niles
The end of the road. A lonely fort stands on the banks of a mighty river. It is here the hardy bands of adventurers gather to plan their conquests of The Hill, the hulking mass that looms over this tiny settlement.
The Hill is filled with monsters, they say, and an evil witch makes her home there. Still, no visitor to The Hill has ever returned to prove the rumors true or false. The thrill of discovery is too great to pass up, and only the river stands in the way. The adventurers’ boat is waiting!
This adventure is designed for use with the D&D Basic Rules. A trip through the wilderness begins a unique challenge for the novice player and Dungeon Master.
Included in the module are 11 maps, 3 new monsters, and a complete set of pre-rolled characters.
Quick review
System: Dungeons & Dragons (Basic)
Recommended for: Wilderness exploration, classic dungeon crawls, and low-level adventures
Horror on the Hill focuses on investigating a mysterious hill, from which noone has returned so far, concealing ancient ruins and dangerous caverns inhabited by hostile humanoids. And a nasty surprise lurking deeper below, the very reason so many are missing. The journey begins with wilderness exploration and an ancient ruin crawl before descending into increasingly dangerous underground locations full of goblins and hobgoblins. This mix makes it a nice adventure that would fit into most campaigns.
B5 Horror on the Hill is availble on DriveThruRPG in PDF and print-on-demand.
Useful additional resources
- GAZ1 The Grand Duchy of Karameikos
- Dungeoneer’s Survival Guide
- B1-9 In Search of Adventure (abridged compilation)
- Atlas of Mystara: Karameikos
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