Myths & Legends - Module WA1

Summary

Wisconsin Adventures: Myths & Legends presents a mythical Wisconsin filled with the legends and lore familiar to many. A werewolf on the prowl frightening travelers along a dark road; a ferocious lizard-like creature that feasts on livestock by the light of the moon; a knight errant on a quest to save the village from an ancient curse, and more.

Students engaged in the playful learning that is the basis of Wisconsin Adventures will be immersed in literacy skills, social studies, and mathematics. From reading for information to creating their own narratives, Wisconsin Adventures places learning at the heart of the stories the students make for themselves.

Adventures Included in WA1:

• A Knight at the Museum – A knight has gone missing! Bell the Crazed vowed to find the village of Wade’s missing citizens, but she hasn’t been seen since entering the swamp! Will the heroes brave the swamp and face the evil in the ancient ruins of the museum?
• The Hunt for the Hodag: A small village is plagued by a mystical creature that only comes out at night and slaughters their livestock. Worse, the forest around them has begun growing darker, with fell creatures everywhere…
• The Beast of Bray Road – Wade of Wade’s Inn has been missing for months, and terrible creatures stalk the town of Oxblood.

Wisconsin Content and Standards

Within each adventure players will interact with characters inspired by historical figures, Wisconsin mythology, and actual locations. The historic background of each is provided at the end of the module, as well as an extensive list of English/Language Arts and Social Studies standards that can be met within the structure of the game.

Compatibility

This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC and available at https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document. The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

Notes

• Pages: 56 numbered pages
• Size: 8.5" x 11" saddle stitched
• Full color Wisconsin fantasy map and regional map
• Black and white maps and illustrations
• Written by Kurt Griesemer, Coordinator of Primary Education, Wisconsin Historical Society
• ©2024 The Wisconsin Historical Society