Waterdeep: Dragon Heist: Level 4(Milestone-Based) (DND 5e)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
In the great city of Waterdeep, a war is waging between the devious Xanathar Guild and the fearsome Zhentarim mercenary faction and has begun to flood through the city streets as the hunt for the hidden vault of Gold Dragons begins. Other dastardly masterminds also seek the famed treasure for their own sinister purposes and will stop at nothing to succeed. Meanwhile, a powerful spell known as the "Ahghairon’s Dragonward" encircles the whole city preventing any dragons or Dragon-kin such as the Dragonborn from entering. The Dragonstaff of Ahghairon, the powerful artifact casting the dragonward over waterdeep is guarded by a fearsome Gold Dragon named Aurinax who stands guard over a even greater secret in the bowels of the city. Your party is given a quest by Volothamp Geddarm, the writer of the acclaimed book "Volo's Guide to Monsters" to find his lost friend Floon Blagmaar, who has likely been kidnapped by an unknown group. This search eventually lures and throws the party into the escalating war of the two warring factions and the hunt for the famous Vault of Golden Dragons. The adventurers must decide who they will trust and which enemies they must thwart before they bring the great city to its knees. Who is the true threat in the midst of it all? Could even the great Xanathar, Zhentarim, or even the adventurers themselves become pawns in a Mastermind's dangerous game? You'll find out in my campaign for Waterdeep: Dragon Heist!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Dungeon Crawl
A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!
Every other Saturday night 6:00PM-10:00PM unless we need to raincheck or reschedule. Collaboration, having fun, enjoying an awesome D&D experience, that's what I always like to bring to the table. I look forward to having you in our group and if you feel that our campaign is not a good fit for you, you are welcome to leave at any time. We are all family here.
5.0
(1)
3 years on StartPlaying
20 games hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Voices, Storytelling
Additional details
How to prepare
We will utilize voice chat on Discord or in-game chat features during and outside of sessions. Prior to beginning, a fundamental knowledge of D&D rules and concepts is expected, although any inquiries can be addressed during session 0.
What I provide
Cheating is prevented by using Roll20 digital dice instead of physical dice. Physical content will be provided to those who require it.
Gameplay details
The content outlined above pertains to the selected module. Session 0 will serve as an introduction and preparation, leading directly into gameplay. Various tools such as X, N, and O cards, breaks, open-door policy, will be made available to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. I will provide a brief overview of these tools at the beginning of our initial meeting. I encourage you to share any feedback or ideas with me or the group to enhance the sessions and make them more enjoyable and engaging. If any individual is experiencing difficulties either within the game or in their personal life, especially if they are feeling depressed, anxious, low, suicidal, or being bullied, I request that they inform me immediately. Having gone through similar experiences, I am always willing to lend an empathetic ear and offer support. If comfortable, I am even willing to pray with and for individuals, entreating God to provide peace and comfort. For those who may not be at ease with vocalized prayers, I can offer silent prayers instead. X, N, and O cards can be shared with me via direct messages or posted in our game chat with the group's consent. Once I receive notification, I will inform the group that a card has been utilized, and if necessary, we will skip over the scene. Additionally, we will take a 10-15 minute break for the player to gather themselves, and for others, including myself, to provide words of encouragement. If the situation becomes overwhelming for the individual, I may suggest ending the session early to ensure everyone's well-being and maintain a positive and enjoyable gaming experience. During downtime in our sessions, players are welcome to engage in activities such as character training, gaining proficiency, expertise, feats, gathering information for side quests, or any other activities that may benefit the group or campaign. It is advisable to consult with me, either verbally or through private messages on Discord, beforehand to determine the feasibility of engaging in such activities within the session or to schedule them for a more appropriate time for your character. Lastly, it is important to note that due to my ADHD and higher-functioning trait, I may process information exceptionally fast and unintentionally speak too rapidly or excessively during our sessions. This may cause irritation or frustration. To address this concern, I have implemented a unique feature in my games - F Cards or Z Cards. F Cards, or Focus Cards, can be utilized if I veer off-topic or discuss irrelevant details. If this occurs, simply say "Andrew, F Card," and I will take a moment to reset and refocus. Similarly, Z Cards can be employed if I momentarily go silent or lose track of in-game events. If this happens, please say "Z Card," and I will promptly realign our gameplay. Should you have any inquiries, please reach out to me on Discord or StartPlaying. Discord is the preferred communication platform.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Session 0
How will character creation work
Characters all start at level one and can be created on roll20. Players can import characters into roll20 and we will get things sorted out in session 0/1
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Roll20
$6.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC
Jun 28 / Session 19
3-4 Hour Duration
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+