Legends of the Chǐlún - A Custom D&D5e
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Custom / Thursday - 10:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3.5 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The threat of war looms over Quan Ti. The Emperor's son, Shing, has gone on one of his walk abouts. Time he spends in the nation, away from his father and the palace. Widely considered the greatest warrior and strategic mind in the nation, the Emperor wants his son home to prepare the armies. Can you find him and convince him to come home? You are agents of the Emperor of Quan Ti, the brightest and most prolific inventor in the world. Well... you will be. First you must complete your training. You and your party members have come from all walks of life to take up the highest honor in the country, serving the Emperor. You have been training for 5 years now, your training is almost complete. Rumors speak of shadow organizations working to overthrow your beloved emperor. You've heard whispers of an army that seeks to invade, and has the nation surrounded. An army that has conquered the rest of the continent of Mor-Ruinn. With that, trade for the essential grain from the nation of Wedertin has come to a complete stop. The once prosperous nation of Ronstahdt, Quan Ti's greatest ally, has gone silent. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Quan Ti has been largely sheltered from the events happening around it... but for how long will these natural defense hold? To top it off, highly decorated Chilun have gone missing. Can you freshly trained group live up to their legendary name? Quan Ti is decades, possible even a full century ahead of the rest of the known world in technological advancements. Because of this, the nation is one of the most prosperous and powerful in the continent. The setting in Quan Ti is steampunk. Guns are a thing, and your characters would be well trained in their use. There is only 1 restriction in character creation: Your character MUST be a monk. Multiclassing is allowed, however monk must make up the lions share of your levels. (i.e. 5 lvls in monk, 4 lvls in barbarian) Because you are Chilun, you have the option to take my gunslinger monk subclass to start. You will also get to choose a Gear tattoo. A living tattoo that levels up as you do, and signifies you as a Chilun. These tattoos amplify your abilities, and give you additional ones to help you fulfill your missions. Harbinger gear (warrior) Dead-eye gear (ranged) Shadow Gear (stealth) and Coil Gear (magic).
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4 years on StartPlaying
257 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
Welcome, adventurer. I'm Josh, better known as The Dark Mage. I specialize in immersive horror, dark fantasy, and character-driven storytelling. Whether you're braving the mists of Barovia, surviving the ruins of Drakkenheim, or uncovering mysteries best left forgotten, my goal is simple: make every session feel like stepping into a living world. I have hosted hundreds of games for players across a wide range of experience levels, from complete beginners to veteran roleplayers. As a martial arts instructor with nearly a decade of teaching experience, I excel at helping new players learn the game while providing experienced players with meaningful challenges and memorable stories. My games emphasize: • Deep immersion and atmosphere • Distinct NPC voices and personalities • Character-driven roleplay • Meaningful choices and lasting consequences • Challenging combat with purpose behind every encounter • High-quality Foundry VTT experiences I am particularly passionate about horror and dark fantasy settings. I love crafting tension, mystery, and emotional moments that stay with players long after the session ends. Every campaign I run is treated as more than a module—it's a living story shaped by the decisions, victories, failures, and relationships of the characters within it. When you join one of my tables, you're not just signing up for a game. You're stepping into a world where your choices matter, your character's story matters, and every session is designed to leave you excited for the next. The darkness is waiting. Pull up a chair and tell me your story.
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Creating your character
I will send you a campaign link on ddb for character creation. I can also dedicate time during session 0 to character creation. Having your characters ready ahead of time will really help to keep things smooth.
This adventure will run 8-10 sessions, and we will play bi-weekly. You will be a monk, with multiclass as an option. I also have a custom gunslinger monk subclass called Way of the Lead Bearer. You have the option to use it at start. You will be starting at lvl 9!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will not need a webcam, as I do not force anyone to turn on a camera. However I highly recommend a good microphone. A decent set of headphones is also recommended. Since I run on Foundry you will need a computer to play.
What The Dark Mage brings to the table
I will be bringing the adventure on Foundry via the internet, no need to worry about a thing!
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How The Dark Mage creates a safe table
This campaign will run about 8-10 sessions, depending on how fast the party moves. There will be periods of heavy RP, sessions that are entirely combat, sessions that will give a mix of both. This campaign is friendly to beginners and veterans alike. I stream all my sessions, so joining means you agree to me streaming. I am the only one who will be on camera, so no need to stress about a good webcam. I do not charge for session 0's. And I use my session 0's to laydown expectations, introduce players and characters to each other. It is quite common for me to include a small taste of gameplay in my session 0's. I do allow breaks as needed.
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