Curse of Drakkenheim: A Play-by-Post Mashup adventure
$30.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 2:20 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to the shattered realm of Drakkenheim, a city consumed by darkness, where ruins hold both treasures and terrors in equal measure. The once-prosperous metropolis now lies in ruins, its majestic spires replaced by crumbling towers, and its cobblestone streets overrun by vile monstrosities. Drakkenheim's tragic fate was sealed when a fallen star, a malevolent meteor, collided with the heart of the city. The impact unleashed devastation far beyond imagination, as the energy of the celestial visitor warped the very fabric of life. The inhabitants, once ordinary citizens, were transformed into nightmarish creatures that now prowl the twisted alleys and shadowy corners. Amidst this desolation, a figure of ancient evil rose from the ashes. King Strahd Von Kessel, once a ruler of noble lineage, succumbed to the meteor's corrupting influence and emerged as a monstrous vampire, hungry for power and sustenance. From his foreboding castle, he orchestrates a macabre dance, enticing bold adventurers to enter his domain, their lifeblood his desired feast. However, within this shattered realm, glimmers of hope still shine. The fallen star bestowed upon Drakkenheim an unexpected gift – delirium, shards, and crystals infused with unimaginable power. Delirium has become the coveted currency, drawing fortune seekers from far and wide, each driven by their own motivations. Some seek untold riches, others crave the adrenaline of battle, and a noble few yearn to restore the city to its former glory. Will you be the valiant heroes who dare to venture into the dark heart of Drakkenheim? Will you claim the treasures that lie hidden amidst the rubble, or succumb to the horrors that dwell within? Your choices will shape the destiny of this once-great city and determine the balance between light and shadow. Beware, for the Vampire Strahd lurks at every turn, his cunning unmatched and his thirst insatiable. Dare you face the challenges that await? Join us in the twisted streets of Drakkenheim and become a legend in this epic tale of survival, glory, and the relentless pursuit of redemption.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(26)
4 years on StartPlaying
116 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Teacher
About me
I'm a gaming enthusiast, a GM with many voices, a patient teacher for new players, and I love it when players come up with creative solutions to my creative problems! One thing you'll never need to worry about with me as your guide is going off script, I will make up something if the Party suddenly finds a rug really interesting, I will create a use for those artisans tools that have no use. I will throw out what I had prepared and go with your ideas when you have good ideas, or we will all have a good laugh if your ideas are off the mark or you roll that dreaded 1. Fun is the name of the game, so let's stretch our imaginations and get to fun in as many ways as possible!
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Creating your character
Characters will be lvl 3 at the start of the campaign and must be on DND beyond in order to be used with the discord bot: Avrae. Feel free to multiclass, and create a unique backstory complete with backstory NPCs that can make special appearances during the campaign. But don't get too attached, Character death will be very much on the table during this campaign!
We are looking for 2+ level 5 characters to join our Fighter and Monk as they navigate the cursed ruins! Players are charged for the play-by-post content Every other week. so it works out to be only 15 per week!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will be going over any special rules for the Dungeons of Drakkenheim and Curst of Strahd modules during session 0 but players should become familiar with the basic rules of DND 5e before we begin.
What Joel brings to the table
All the player options on DND beyond that you need, I'll link you to my campaign. All the homebrew/special rules from both the Dungeons of Drakkenheim Module and the Curse of Strahd Module.
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How Joel creates a safe table
There is a link in the discord Channel to the lines and veils document. In session 0 we will be going over Character backstories and character building. My play-by-post games are consistently updated 2-3 times a day so players have a chance to participate before the action moves along, while at the same time, the pace doesn't slow down so much that players forget what's going on.
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