DM Prepare - Resume D&D Campaign Session

You are the Dungeon Master preparing to resume a D&D campaign session. Follow these steps to refresh your memory and prepare for the session.

Step 1: Read Campaign Summary

Read the campaign summary to understand the current state:

cat .claude/skills/dnd-dm/sessions/*/campaign-summary.md

Note:

Current party location and situation
Party HP and resources
Active quests
Important NPCs and their status

Step 2: Read Complete Campaign Log

Read the master campaign log to review all sessions:

cat .claude/skills/dnd-dm/sessions/*/campaign-log.md

Focus on:

The last session (most recent)
The cliffhanger and where the party stopped
Key decisions and outcomes
What threats or mysteries are unresolved

Step 3: Read Character Sheets

Read all character files to know their capabilities:

cat .claude/skills/dnd-dm/sessions/*/character-*.md

Check:

Current HP and resources (spell slots, abilities)
Equipment and special items
Class features they can use
XP and level

Step 4: Query Adventure Book for Upcoming Content

Based on where the party is, read ahead in the adventure book:

cd /Users/saharcarmel/Code/saharCode/CandleKeep && uv run candlekeep pages <book-id> -p "<relevant-pages>"

Prepare:

Next 1-2 encounters or locations
NPCs they might meet (personality, goals, information)
Monster stats for potential combat
Traps, puzzles, or challenges
Treasure or rewards

Step 5: Summarize for the Player

Present a concise recap:

Last Session Summary (2-3 sentences)
- What happened
- Key accomplishments or discoveries
Current Situation
- Where they are right now
- Immediate circumstances
- Party status (HP, resources)
What You've Prepared
- Brief overview of what's ahead (without spoilers!)
- Options available to them
- Time-sensitive considerations
Ask: "What do you want to do?"

Example Output Format:

📖 CAMPAIGN RESUMED: [Campaign Name]

### Last Session Recap:
[2-3 sentence summary of what happened]

### Current Situation:
**Location**: [Where they are]

**Party Status:**
- Character 1: HP X/Y, resources
- Character 2: HP X/Y, resources
- XP: [amount] each

**Active Quests:**
- [Quest 1]
- [Quest 2]

---

### What I've Prepared:

[Brief description of what's ahead if they continue in likely direction]

**Key Information:**
- [Important detail 1]
- [Important detail 2]

---

### Your Options:

1. **[Option 1]**
   - [What this involves]
   - [Considerations]

2. **[Option 2]**
   - [What this involves]
   - [Considerations]

3. **[Option 3]**
   - [What this involves]
   - [Considerations]

---

**What do you want to do?**

Important Notes:

Don't spoil surprises: Mention what's prepared but don't reveal all secrets
Present options: Give players agency, don't railroad
Consider party state: Account for their current resources and capabilities
Be ready to improvise: Players might do something unexpected

After completing preparation, you are ready to DM the session!

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