Queen of Spiders
Join the War for the Underdark
$25.00
/ Session
Details
7 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC
Aug 29 / Session 261
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The surface world has already fallen. Drow armies allied with giants under the Elder Elemental have seized control of central Faerûn. Beneath it all, in the lightless depths of the Underdark, rival houses scheme, demons stir, and the Spider Queen’s influence spreads. You’ll enter the story at a critical moment. New characters are drawn into a growing resistance – fighting to survive the Underdark, forge uneasy alliances, and ultimately challenge the power behind the invasion. Along the way, you’ll encounter fractured drow politics, desperate factions, and fellow intrepid heroes. This is a new arc within a long-running campaign, designed as a clean entry point for new players. You don’t need prior knowledge – your character will be integrated directly into the current story. What to Expect: -High-stakes Underdark survival: every decision matters -Faction-driven story: your choices shape alliances and outcomes -Challenging, tactical combat with real consequences -Strong character integration: your backstory will matter immediately -Balanced play across combat, roleplay, and exploration -A consistent, long-running group with an evolving world
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Dungeon Crawl
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4 years on StartPlaying
276 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
About me
I’m a NYC-based Dungeon Master with years of experience running long-form campaigns and one-shots in D&D 5e. My approach is built around immersive storytelling, meaningful player choice, and a table where everyone has a voice. Players consistently highlight a few things about my games: -Immersive worlds that react to you: your decisions, big or small, shape the story over time -Dynamic sessions: one week might be intense combat, the next could be roleplay, puzzles, or something completely unexpected -Strong character integration: I actively incorporate your backstory, choices, and playstyle into the campaign -Challenging but fair gameplay: the stakes are real, and victories feel earned -Memorable NPCs and voices that bring the world to life I run games that are structured but flexible – there’s always forward momentum, but players have the freedom to explore, experiment, and even fail if they choose risky paths. I’m also experienced with mixed tables of new and veteran players. If you’re new, I’ll make sure you feel comfortable and supported. If you’re experienced, you’ll find depth, challenge, and a world that holds together over long campaigns. Above all, I aim to create a fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment where players feel comfortable taking creative risks and building something memorable together. If you’re looking for a game where your choices matter and the story evolves with the group, you’ll fit right in.
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Creating your character
D&D Beyond with standard array or point buy, to be shared with and approved by me prior to start of play. Generally allow all published content appropriate to the game and setting.
Weekly game at 16th level - our style is epic adventure, storytelling, and team roleplay rather than min-maxing or power-gaming. I look forward to meeting you over zoom before play!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please have a webcam, headphones, and microphone. Player dice rolls will be over D&D Beyond. Please have a created and approved character before play.
What Isaac brings to the table
I will share a D&D Beyond link for character creation, Zoom for voice and video chat, an Owlbear Rodeo link for the virtual tabletop, and art as we explore the setting and meet NPCs.
Homebrew rules
Flanking & drinking health potion as bonus action.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Isaac creates a safe table
Rules shared ahead of play and communication encouraged.
Content warnings
Safety tools used

