Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel: Written in Blood (A 3rd Level Adventure)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
🪐 Exotic Locales...See the Sights!! 👀 🧙♀️ Colorful Characters...Meet the Locals!! 👨🌾 🛕 Visit the Radiant Citadel...Travel the Multiverse!! 🌌 In the heart of the Ethereal Plane lies an ancient and mysterious city called the Radiant Citadel. Through tradition, cooperation, and ancestral magic, fifteen civilizations are bound to this wondrous site. Here, heroes and paupers meet on equal footing: by common agreement, power and resources are equitably shared. Dignity is afforded to all, and great need is met with great aid. The Radiant Citadel is a living relic of the ingenuity and collaboration of twenty-seven great civilizations--of which only fifteen remain. It stands bright as a bastion of hope against the unending mist and unseen terrors of the Ethereal Plane. Abandoned and lost for ages, the Citadel was resurrected from its slumber and reclaimed by descendants of those ancient societies, though some peoples remain missing. The city serves as a nexus of diplomacy and trade, a repository of histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The gates of the Radiant Citadel stand open, and a rich tapestry of stories is yours to explore. Journeys through the Radiant Citadel is an anthology of exciting adventures that explore the cultures and myths of these realms. From glittering night markets to undersea cities, from curse-afflicted villages to angel-ruled city-states, these adventures provide a pathway to never-before-seen lands and stories. What journey will you embark upon with me? Who will you meet along the way? What magnificent sights will you see?
Every year, the Awakening Festival draws folk from across the rich expanse known as Godsbreath, uniting celebrants as they tell their history in song and set the course for the upcoming year. You have come to Promise, Godsbreath's largest settlement, for the Festival, either because you're a native or you're accompanying traders--or you might even be there by invitation. This annual celebration is marked by the multiday Awakening Song, a communal retelling of the land's history and a memorial to those who've passed on. During the festival, stalls throughout the community sell local crafts, musical instruments, and street foods. Small straw dolls that can be made to resemble the buyer--a wildly popular local craft--are widely available. Spicy curries are enjoyed out of small paper cups meant to be carried, and skewers of roasted meats and vegetables are sold by the handful. Musicians play instruments of many kinds in the streets, often selling instruments as well. Their performances meld together as passersby join in during choruses, uniting the entire community in a single collective celebration--the Awakening Song. You're participating in this festival when the mood turns grim, as a group of farmers suddenly turns violent. The crowd disperses in a mad panic, but one brave woman stands her ground to defend the peace and sanctity of the festival: Aunt Dellie, your friend. Dellie is a trader and skimmer boat pilot who has an honest reputation, a soft heart, and a talent for hearing a bit about everyone's troubles...and then doing everything she can to help. She is no warrior. But, as it turns out, she has a beloved goddaughter, Kianna, who is a farmer at the very farm the attackers came from. Aunt Dellie needs your help to find Kianna and make sure she's safe! Furthermore, the Awakening Festival needs your help, or the prospects for the upcoming year will be bleak indeed. Won't you step up? This is a 3rd Level short adventure called "Written in Blood" from the anthology known as "Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel", in which your party begins their adventure in a city called Promise, during a week of celebrations known as the Awakening Festival. For character creation, you are to build a RAW Level 3 adventurer with Standard Array or Point Buy using official published content. You may have 1 bonus feat at level 1, but you may not start with more than that single feat. In addition to your starting gear, you have an additional 50gp with which to purchase additional gear, including magic items. Further creation instruction and (very minimal) house rules are available in my discord server, which you will gain access to when you join the game. I hope to see you soon!
5.0
(41)
4 years on StartPlaying
135 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Game Master Reviews (41)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
RelentlessMercer
This was my first time playing out a DnD game fully and it was great. Very kind and helped where it was needed. I enjoyed the characters in the One-Shot we had done. I would highly recommend!
Ryuketsu
Played 1 sessions
They were incredibly patient and kind during the entire process. We privately booked them for a session for 5 of us and it was a blast. We are all pretty new but they made it incredibly easy to follow along and enjoy the story.
Dungeon Damian
Played 1 sessions
An excellent and kind DM, who creates a comfortable atmosphere and a fun story that engages the players. Would definitely recommend!
Fenzon
Played 1 sessions
She was so nice and helping me learn how do play D&D online. She was very kind and patient.
luis silva
Played 1 sessions
Had fun
Nicholas
Played 1 sessions
Good one-shot. Kept it simply and let the players play
Additional details
How to prepare
Players should have accounts with Discord and Roll20. A working knowledge of Discord is advised, as is a computer for accessing the Virtual TableTop (VTT) I use, which is called Roll20 (rather than accessing it through mobile). It is recommended that you install the Discord application, but it can be used through a browser, and Roll20.net is fully browser based as well. If you're hosting your character on DnDBeyond for any reason, you will also need to install Beyond20.
What I provide
I bring the game! I also have nearly all the current WotC source material available on DnDBeyond for Beyond20 implementation, as well as in your game's Roll20 compendium, ready for easy character creation. In addition to all this, I work with artists who are available to commission custom token art for your characters at discounted prices.
Gameplay details
Expect fast-paced and narrative combat encounters, with lots of dungeons and inter-party RP. This can be a one shot or a campaign; and it can start at any level up to 15 and run for any length of time, which will be specified in the game notes on the right side of your browser window. If this is listed as a one-shot, the details of the adventure will be there as well. Once you join a one shot in this series, you will be provided all the links you need to review my house rules and my Session 0 doc. Because there's no time for a full Session 0 on a one-shot, it's important that you look for these links prior to the start of the session. If this is listed as a campaign, a more exhaustive Session 0 will take place in which the party creates characters together and gets to know one another (safety and gaming preferences take up a large part of Session 0 as well). After that, any time a new player is added, game time will be allotted to develop and grow as a team. D&D is a human game first, and I emphasize that very strongly in my games. You will be provided links to my Discord server, which hosts all my games and information, once you join.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
See the details on the right toolbar. Generally speaking, stats are generated via point buy or standard array, and player characters are allowed one starting feat. Starting with two feats is disallowed. For one shots, come prepared with a character already made (if you need help with this, message me). For campaigns, come with ideas that can be flexible, and it's suggested you don't fully craft your character until then. Either way, review my house rules and Session 0 doc (which you will receive upon joining) before we sit down to meet as a group for the first time.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Roll20
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Apr 1
3-5 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages