Why was Tasha chosen to be the lead for this book?
Tasha’s backstory is one of the most storied in the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Adopted daughter of Baba Yaga, archmage, Witch Queen, creator of the Demonomicon—these are just a few of Tasha’s claims to fame. Plus, she is one of the distinguished characters whose name graces a spell in the Player’s Handbook: Tasha’s Hideous Laughter. We’ve wanted to feature Tasha for a while, and we thought she could provide some entertainingly wry observations in the latest rules expansion for D&D. We also have more plans for her. Expect to see her marshalling her power and wit again in the future!