Mad Mage Mondays - [Character Level 12] Troglodyte Warrens
Do you have what it takes to survive Faerun's deadliest death trap? Find out next episode on DUNGEON OF THE MAD MAGE!!
About the adventure
The Mad Mage Halaster is rumored to be immortal, and his dark dungeon complex spans for miles beneath Waterdeep. Since adventurers keep flinging themselves into his lair for riches and glory, he has decided to host a violent game show ...where he scries upon a team each season and broadcasts their deeds and misfortunes across the multiverse to a live audience! Inside his sinister game show, you must face horrifying monsters, traverse hazardous terrain, and overcome overwhelming hurdles that Halaster has hand selected over centuries unknown. Should you survive, you will be granted more gold than you can count, abundant magic items, and instant celebrity status across all of the known Material Planes. Maybe even a chance to stop the games altogether if you find and infiltrate the final level! Sit in for a few sessions or see if you can survive the entire game show gauntlet!
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Combat Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
814 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Are you looking for a relaxed DM with Storytelling AND Customer Service skills to run your D&D campaign? Look no further! As a pro DM, my top priority is that everyone has a great time while also conjuring up compelling characters and challenging combat for all to enjoy. I really love nothing more than weaving a great story and I make sure that everyone has a chance to shine at the table so that each of you can bring YOUR stories to life. You are the heroes, not me. You can always expect a nice blend of combat, exploration, and RP at all of my tables! For safety protocols, I have a professional history as an in-game support lead for online MMO's... along with over a decade of bartending so I have no problem recognizing potential situations and addressing them in a timely, professional manner. My contributions to your table: -Epic Lore with 40 years of Dungeons and Dragons knowledge. I was beaten up in the 80's so you could play this game today! -Legendary DND Beyond Subscription. ALL the D&D books for you to browse for free at your leisure! -Foundry VTT. So many custom maps, sounds, effects and animated backgrounds for immersive storytelling! -Customer Care with a background in video games, television, storyboarding, theater, fine art, bartending, and customer support! **TL;DR: if you want a warm, funny table with a professional DM who has a deep well of stories to share... grab a seat!!**
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
10 out of 10 - would hug a cyclops to teach him what love is again I have nothing but good things to say about Israel - he's an absolute rockstar of a DM! He's everything I want a DM to be: - fun + entertaining (always my top priority) - this is why we play, right?! - extremely knowledgeable about the lore + rules - if you have a question he's got the answer - balanced + flexible + challenging - every encounter (combat or otherwise) will have you wondering what will come next Every time I play in one of his games I know I'm in for a thoroughly enjoyable night of being the best murderhobo I can be! If you're looking for someone who can do it all, Iz is the DM for you! (Well, unless you're looking to TPK my bard's party in which case you should look elsewhere).
I heavily recommend Iz if you are a beginner wanting to start out as he's very inclusive and makes everything feel comfortable at the table. Experienced or not, you WILL have fun at his table and he always tries to include you through it while also managing to know the rules clearly and clarifies without missing a beat. Our characters blossom every session and even when things are slow or more centered on other characters in one session you will get your time to shine. Iz knows his stuff and will always keep pace with us or even just move the pace along if things are slowing. I can definitely recommend him if you are also neurodivergent and want a place at the table without judgement and even a helping hand feeling overwhelmed at the rules. He's always patient and kind to the learning process involved in it! His DMing is very immersive despite having some theater of the mind elements to them but enough to feel engaged. It's like a good mix of visual and imaginary right in the middle! The combat is fun and never feels overbearing, and can be a fun challenge every so often to overcome! There is a fair balance of RP and Combat and some more over the other in certain sessions but it always balances itself out. I do like my table with him that has this element! All in all, it's been an extreme pleasure to be at the table as long as I have been and I will continue to as long as I am able!
An experienced and knowledgeable DM. Very creative and takes prep seriously, has even written short backgrounds for every basic goblin, which allowed my party to resolve the situation through roleplay, rather than straight fighting. We've even taken it so far that our party has created an alliance with all the local greenskins, whom we can call upon in the future should the need arise. Infuses NPCs with unique personalities resulting in memorable encounters every time. Fairly loose with the rules to allow for creativity, but will put you through your paces should you attempt an unconventional approach to a situation.
Being a new player in the game, Iz is always very receptive to newcomers like myself! Being my first game I genuinely recommend him for your games! He's always there to help you out and even give you suggestions if you are stuck but also the pacing of him leading us through adventures are so fun. Along with the group that we have and the chemistry between all of us, it is such a fun game to play and look forward to after a long week of work! I HIGHLY recommend him if you ever want to start up DND and try it for yourself! You won't be disappointed. :) Genuinely he wants to make sure his players are having fun and wants to hear your feedback to try to make things more fun for you! Overall, I've had such a blast playing with him and even was quite nervous joining a already established game but he made it seamless to help my character blend right in. I look forward to many more adventures ahead! Thank you so much Iz! :)
Character creation
Creating your character
Depending on your group, your starting level may vary. Please have a couple of character ideas ready to go in Session 0. If you want to make a character previous to Session 0, make one at your group's level and then please allow patience for those still building a character during the intro session. We will be using Point Buy (27), all character races and options, and will be given a free "half" feat upon creation. Any character idea is fine as long as it makes sense with the group. Starting magic items will usually amount to 1 Rare or 2 Uncommon items. If you are joining after Session 0, we can discuss the current level of the party and adjust your character accordingly.
**STABLE GROUP LOOKING FOR 1 MORE!!** You are now a willing contestant in a wicked game show. Your team needs to do everything it can to survive the legendary Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Use your wits, your weapons, and a bit of luck to boost the ratings of Halaster's psychotic spectacle; and maybe you can get close enough to the elusive evil wizard and wrap the production once and for all... This campaign is absolutely gonzo, so expect lots of combat, puzzles, prizes... and plenty of laughs! Current Contestants [Level 12]: High Elf Bladesinger Satyr Bard Deep Gnome Ranger/Rogue Aarakocra Monk Dragonborn Champion
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A headset with a dedicated microphone is needed to prevent audio echoes and feedback. We will be using Discord for voice and notes, and Foundry VTT for the virtual tabletop, which will be hosted on The Forge. Links provided upon booking!
What streetshaman brings to the table
I provide custom tailored adventures, curated maps, unique tokens, and art; as well as all of the books on DnD Beyond to be shared with everyone in the campaign!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How streetshaman creates a safe table
Session 0 will allow for group composition, character discussion and creation, and the campaign overview. We will also discuss the safety tools during Session 0 as well as the table rules and Start Playing Games policies. Once the party is complete, and all questions are covered we will all join the tabletop for a brief Foundry VTT overview.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Wednesday – 5:00 PM UTC
Jul 9 / Session 1
4 / 6 Seats Filled