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[PBP] Tyranny of Dragons, full | At level 9/20
The Cult gathers at the Well of Dragons as ancient powers awaken beneath Faerûn. Stop Tiamat’s rise... or die watching the world burn.
$30.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jun 7 / Session 121
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 500 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
Create and play your hero, your way, and tell their story in one of D&D 5e's most iconic adventures. Asynchronous Play-by-Post (PBP) (Characters begin with an additional feat, magic item, and enhanced server-specific stat spread.) Active and ongoing since November 2023. Battle cultists, dragons, undead horrors, assassins, Red Wizards, and ancient evils as you attempt to prevent the rise of Tiamat, the Five-Headed Dragon Queen. This campaign combines both Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat, expanded with additional storylines, roleplay, faction intrigue, and character-driven narrative arcs. The campaign is hosted as an asynchronous Play-by-Post game on Discord, allowing you to participate without scheduling headaches. The game works across PC, tablet, and mobile devices. I consistently respond to posts within 24 hours, making at least 1 major daily contribution and 1-2 smaller interactions, and I expect a good level of commitment from players. Sundays are slow, or no, contribution days.
Game style
Play By Post
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(26)
2 years on StartPlaying
537 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
I write D&D modules, I run games, I write code and, most importantly, I love D&D. Actually most TTRPG, RPG and board games to be honest. I am a player, a GM, and a moderator on multiple discord servers, primarily I offer text based D&D 5e games, though I have online voice and video games too. Check it out… Are you seeking a 5E game to develop your character, to be a hero, without the challenges of scheduling? A play by post that won't fade away and WILL allow you to reach your characters full potential? I facilitate play by post campaigns, catering to one to six players. I will completely customise the game to suit you and your characters, using either homebrew or published materials, depending on your preference, and at any desired levels. We will discuss the essence of D&D adventures with you, and I will craft a world tailored to your specifications. Do you enjoy immersive role-playing? We will engage in scenarios that will delve into your characters life through role-playing. Prefer engaging in combat where you can wield your preferred weapon with fervour or drop Fireballs at every opportunity? Then get your long rest in and brace your selves for some brutality. Or perhaps strike a balance between role-playing and combat, all is possible. I organise play by post games using Discord and Avrae for combat. I consistently respond to posts within 24 hours, making at least 1 major daily contributions and 1-2 smaller interactions, and I expect a good level of commitment from players. Sundays are slow, or no, contribution days. Any deviations from this schedule will be communicated in advance, and these expectations can be adjusted based on customer preferences
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Creating your character
Characters will be discussed on the server once you have joined, essentially the time before you jump in to the adventure. I allow an additional feat, magic item and have a superior stat spread. I am open to most content and happy to discuss how best to make the hero you'll enjoy playing the most. Starting level is as listed in title, updating as the party level up, we allow subclass and multiclass, if required. I have a modified dice roll system that allows for a better spread of stats. We can create them together or all be yourself, and backstory detail is up to the player.
THE STORY SO FAR The heroes stood against the Cult of the Dragon in Greenest, driving back raiders, cultists, and a blue dragon assault. From there they infiltrated the cult's encampment, destroyed dragon eggs meant to fuel the coming war, and secretly shadowed a cult caravan north across Faerûn. Their hunt uncovered ancient ruins, hidden portals, and the corruption spreading through the Cult's growing network. At Castle Naerytar they shattered the cult's operations and pursued its leaders through magical gateways into the frozen north. At the Hunting Lodge they crossed blades and words with Talis the White, unraveling her schemes before boarding the flying cloud giant castle Skyreach. There they forged unlikely alliances with giants and kobolds alike, destroyed Rezmir and her followers, slew the dragon Glazhael, and drove the surviving Red Wizards into retreat. Now the war has escalated. The party has ventured into the Tomb of Diderius itself, confronting yuan-ti, ancient prophecy, and the White Wyrmspeaker Varram. Within the divination pool they witnessed a horrifying truth: at the Well of Dragons, the Cult gathers armies, dragon masks, Red Wizards, and sacrifices in preparation for the return of Tiamat herself. The enemy is no longer hidden and the endgame has begun. Now the heroes race back toward Waterdeep carrying knowledge that could unite the factions of Faerûn... or doom them all if they fail. Join us and help decide the fate of Faerûn. CURRENT PARTY Aasimar Divine Soul Sorcerer Shadar-Kai Ranger Tiefling Wizard Eladrin Paladin/Warlock Human Druid Changeling Rogue/Bard NOTE Please note this is Play By Post (PbP) D&D. An asynchronous Play By Post campaign played entirely by text over Discord. Play is ongoing; listed session times exist for charging purposes only.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The only preparation required will be to join the discord server and get to know each other a bit, create characters on DnD Beyond and link them into the server. There is no requirement for any particular device as Beyond is on a browser and Discord is an application, so just an internet enabled device will suffice.
What Garry brings to the table
I am an excitable GM and ready to create a story and lead the adventure where you want to go. I will provide the hosted server access and link to resources on DnD Beyond, allowing access to most content. I maintain the bots, code and all the requirements to make the server function well and support the gameplay. I own the published versions, but may adapt and creatc my own maps, characters, story, world, npc and even some monsters. You, the player, please bring your creativity, RP skills, willingness to use discord/avrae and, above all, patience and commitment to playing in the PBP style.
Homebrew rules
Heroes have additional feat, magic item and high, server specific stat spread. Flanking rules. Potions are bonus to self.
Equipment needed to play
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Safety
How Garry creates a safe table
To ensure the safety and comfort of all players, I employ the following measures: 1. Before the main game begins, I hold a session zero via discord to discuss concerns and establish boundaries. 2. I utilise a safety checklist to ensure that all players are aware of potential triggers and sensitive topics. 3. During the game, I run personal channels private to that player and the GM, allowing players to communicate their comfort levels or any other issues. This campaign will be conducted as Asynchronous Play by Post, posting via text as and when you have time. We will use Discord for all communications, DND Beyond for character sheets and resources and the Avrae bot for dice rolling and combat. I use as much description in my text as possible to make the game as immersive as possible, while keeping short enough to be able to read in short bursts, which is the way for PBP. Organised Discord channels, linked to your DnD Beyond character makes for swifter progress in the story and prevents stagnation.
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