Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Ashes of Athas 5e - New player friendly! Dark Sun

About the adventure

"I've been living my dream of playing Dark Sun with Robert for well over a year. It is a blast. He's a great, very experienced DM and is an ACE at Fantasy Grounds. Four Thri-Kreen thumbs up. Wait, do Thri-Kreen actually have thumbs... 🤔" - Rick Perry (Has played in 30+ sessions of Dark Sun) When we begin, your character has been asked to aid a secretive faction of the Veiled Alliance in the Free City of Tyr against an unknown assailant.This epic campaign takes characters across the breadth of the Tablelands and beyond in an attempt to stop dark forces from destroying Athas as we know it.

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How to prepare

If you're unfamiliar with the Dark Sun setting, feel free to read this primer: https://dungeonsmaster.com/2010/06/dark-sun-players-primer/ Download the free Fantasy Grounds software: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/FantasyGroundsUnity.php Download Discord and join: https://discord.gg/xhtNdGxZRy Please have a good mic and headphones (if you have a lot of background noise). Camera is not required, but encouraged.

What I provide

With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years in the captivating realm of Dark Sun, I bring an unparalleled level of expertise to your gaming table. As a seasoned GM, I possess a full Fantasy Grounds Ultimate license and have honed my skills over 5 years of dedicated practice, ensuring a seamless and immersive digital gaming experience. Prepare to be amazed as I unveil my extensive collection, featuring thousands of meticulously crafted maps, evocative images, and diverse tokens, all tailored to breathe life into your adventures. Whether you're traversing treacherous deserts, exploring ancient ruins, or engaging in thrilling battles, these visual assets will transport you to vibrant realms and ignite your imagination. But it doesn't stop there. To create an atmosphere that engulfs you in the story, I harness the power of the renowned Syrinscape soundscape suite. With its vast library of ambient sounds, stirring music, and immersive sound effects, every scene will come alive, enhancing the emotional impact of your journey and immersing you in the world like never before. Moreover, I go the extra mile to provide you with a memorable keepsake. Once our adventure concludes, I offer personalized illustrations of your characters, capturing their essence and commemorating the heroic deeds you've accomplished together. These character illustrations serve as cherished mementos, reminders of the incredible tales woven during our gaming sessions. So, prepare yourself for a gaming experience like no other. With my comprehensive array of resources, encompassing Dark Sun mastery, a cutting-edge digital platform, an extensive collection of maps, images, and tokens, as well as the captivating ambiance of Syrinscape, I guarantee an immersive, unforgettable adventure that will leave you eager for the next chapter.

Content warnings

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Safety tools used

Breaks
Lines and Veils
Open Door
Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

We'll create characters using my custom 5e Dark Sun rules. Characters use a 35 point buy system, 1 free feat, & 1 wild talent. Starting at 1st level. This is a deadly game, expect some characters to die.

Players can expect

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