Universal Fan Fests Reveals Massive Xanathar Puppet

Universal Studios has revealed a first look at the monstrous Xanathar that will serve as a centerpiece at its upcoming DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep experience. The infamous beholder is a puppet designed by Jim Henson Studios, with attendees interacting with the creature as part of a new interactive adventure experience. The Secrets of Waterdeep storyline involves attendees aiding the Harpers in thwarting some kind of plot involving Xanathar and his Thieves' Guild.


Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours event taking place on select nights at Universal Studios Hollywood starting on April 25th. The event will include experiences and "activations" involving several popular franchises, including Star Trek, Back to the Future, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Wicked, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Dungeons & Dragons. It requires a separate ticket from the standard Universal Studios day pass.

 

[EthanSental]

That looks really good and the pile of treasure as well.

 

[jgsugden]

Right. Puppet.

 

[renbot]

I wish there was something in the photo that provides scale. Like, how big is that thing anyway??

 

[Knaves Quill]

I wish there was something in the photo that provides scale. Like, how big is that thing anyway??

Right? A banana, perhaps.

 

[Joshua Randall]

Right? A banana, perhaps.

I was thinking a halfling but maybe several bananas in a trench coat?

 

[Dire Bare]

I'm going in two weeks . . . very excited to meet Xanathar!!

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Right. Puppet.

No real beholders were willing to play the part.

 

[OB1]

I'm going May 7! If any EnWorlders would like to meet at a tavern for a drink that night, DM me!

 

[sevenbastard]

I'm going May 7! If any EnWorlders would like to meet at a tavern for a drink that night, DM me!

The only way you will have a drink with someone is if the DM a game for you?

I guess you take the trope that all 1st adventures start in a tavern very seriously.