If you’re an enthusiast of Dungeons and Dragons, the highly anticipated webcomic, Fantasy High, just premiered today on Webtoon. This captivating series is inspired by the inaugural campaign from the renowned D&D streaming series, Dimension 20, and it has been brought to life as an original webseries in collaboration with the streaming platform Dropout.
Since its launch, Fantasy High has already caught the attention of many, garnering an impressive 77,635 subscribers along with an outstanding rating of 9.86 out of 10 on Webtoon.
The creative duo of writer Derek V. Song and artist Denaseey has crafted this adaptation, capturing the essence of the beloved characters that fans have come to adore from the campaign. Spanning a total of 61 episodes, the first three installments—titled The Beginning Begins, Belle of the Ball, and Meet the Rejects—are now available on Webtoon, marking the series’ exciting debut.
Fantasy High: A Convergence of Extraordinarily Gifted Teens
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Originally launched in 2018, “Fantasy High”was Dimension 20’s breakout campaign, leading to subsequent campaigns set within the same universe, namely “Fantasy High: Sophomore Year” and “Fantasy High: Junior Year.” This webcomic adaptation continues the narrative focus on a group of teenage misfits enrolled at the magical Aguefort Adventuring Academy. Each character is uniquely defined by their class and race as per traditional D&D conventions.
The central cast includes the charismatic half-elf fighter, Fabian Seacaster; the devoted human cleric, Kristen Applebees; the fierce half-orc barbarian, Gorgug Thistlespring; the clever elf wizard, Adaine Abernant; the cunning goblin rogue, Riz Gukgak; and the enchanting half-devil bard, Fig Faeth.
Throughout their adventures, this eclectic group of teens will find themselves navigating various challenges, both mundane and extraordinary. The official synopsis on Webtoon provides a glimpse into the core storyline:
When girls at Aguefort Adventuring Academy go missing, six heroes who meet in detention band together to investigate their new high school for clues. This gang of self-anointed “Bad Kids” sets off on a wild journey, encountering vicious corn chowder and debaucherous wizards, among other perils that threaten their lives and the world they know and love. Based on the hit Dimension 20 show helmed by Brennan Lee Mulligan.
The world of Fantasy High is rich with magic, mischief, and mayhem, making it an enthralling experience for readers right from the first episode. This webcomic is not exclusively for D&D aficionados; rather, it appeals to a diverse audience of fantasy fiction lovers and those drawn to dynamic characters packed with personality. Be sure to subscribe to the series on the Webtoon app or website, ensuring you stay updated with the latest episodes and developments.
Source: Webtoon