Age of Worms
Age of Worms is a dark D&D saga where heroes battle a cult freeing an undead god, Kyuss, in a gritty world of dungeons and despair!
$30.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 3:00 PM UTC
Jul 18 / Session 45
Session Duration / 4 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
The Age of Worms looms over the Free City of Greyhawk, and the shadows are growing longer. You have already survived the horrors of Diamond Lake, shattered the Ebon Triad’s schemes in the Free City, thwarted a black dragon’s ambush at Blackwall Keep, slain the cunning mind flayer Zyrxog in the depths of the Sodden Hold, and triumphed in the brutal Champion’s Games — stopping a monstrous ritual beneath the arena that would have unleashed an ulgurstasta upon the city. But the prophecy is far from over. Having returned to Diamond Lake and braved the howling winds and ancient mysteries of the Whispering Cairn in search of the missing Allustan, you uncovered long-buried secrets of the Wind Duke Icosiol and the stirring power of the Rod of Law. Now those same clues have led the party far to the south — deep into the steaming, vine-choked jungles. There, half-swallowed by the jungle, lies a ruined city where an entire nation was sacrificed centuries ago. Towering above the worm-eaten stones and overgrown streets stands the Spire of Long Shadows itself — the very place where the Wormgod Kyuss first clawed his way toward divinity. Ancient horrors, legions of the hungry dead, and blasphemous secrets lie waiting within its lightless halls. The Age of Worms draws nearer with every shadow that lengthens across the jungle canopy. Can you join our party and help stop it? As the sixth member, you’ll step directly into the adventure amid the jungle ruins and the looming Spire — exploring forbidden corridors, battling worm-touched abominations and ancient guardians, and racing to uncover the dark truth of Kyuss’ ascension before the final prophecy unfolds. From the windswept tombs of the Cairn Hills to the verdant dangers of the southern jungles, your choices will shape the rest of this epic campaign. In the end, you’ll help avert (or perhaps hasten) a cataclysm — and forge unforgettable memories along the way. This is your story… Join our group of battle-hardened adventurers for the continuing Age of Worms campaign! We play every other Saturday using Fantasy Grounds VTT and Discord voice. We’re looking for one committed player to round out our six-person party and face the gathering storm. Will you answer the call?
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Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Visual Aid
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About me
UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION ON AN UNFORGETTABLE RPG ADVENTURE! Dive into thrilling worlds crafted by a masterful Game Master with over 40 years of epic storytelling! From legendary pre-published campaigns to bespoke sagas tailored just for you, I’ll guide your party through heart-pounding quests filled with danger, mystery, and glory. Whether you’re seeking a seasoned GM to lead your group or a spot in a gripping long-term campaign, your next adventure starts here! ALL HEROES WELCOME—NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! New to the tabletop? I’ll teach you the ropes with patience and flair. Veteran adventurer? Brace for mind-blowing challenges that’ll test your skills. Want to spark a family quest or a game night for kids and friends? My flexible day and evening slots make it easy to fit epic fun into your schedule. With a legacy spanning the original AD&D Basic set to modern hits like D&D 5e, Shadowdark, Pathfinder, and Pathfinder 2e, I’ve mastered the art of immersive storytelling. Play via the dynamic Fantasy Grounds VTT! WANT PROOF OF THE EPICNESS? My 100+ active and former players can’t stop raving! Check out glowing reviews on my GM page or join our vibrant Discord community to hear their tales firsthand. Ready to forge your legend? Request a Discord invite and let’s roll the dice on an epic journey together! CHECK OUT OUR LIVE GAME STREAMS https://www.youtube.com/@MoonshroudDND
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Creating your character
This campaign has dozens of custom classes, species, archtypes, backgrounds, feats, spells, etc. All of which are available on my Discord server for all players. We will discuss character creation options once you have signed up and had a chance to browse the discord a bit.
Current Party Makeup Naal - Sea Elf Life Domain Cleric 12 Grankum - Human Twilight Domain Cleric 12 Honzi Gregor - Human Fighter 1 / Glory Paladin 11 Archimedes "Archie" Nightingale - Human Divination Wizard 12 Silvia Steelblade - Wood Elf Champion Fighter 12
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need the following: ✦ Fantasy Grounds Unity installed and operational. ✦ Discord, installed and ready to use for voice. ✦ Proper Quality Mic with headset. ✦ High Speed Internet Connection. I do not live stream or record any sessions without prior player consent.
What BWatford brings to the table
✦ Hand drawn maps and Fantasy Grounds extensions to enhance play. ✦ Syrinscape for theme music and sound effects. ✦ All software and books needed via Fantasy Grounds.
Homebrew rules
Initiative: We reroll imitative every round of combat, this is handled directly by Fantasy Grounds. Morale: Creatures make morale checks when faced with overwhelming odds and might flee the battle. Delay Turn: When it is your turn in a round you can opt to act later in the round by declaring a lower initiative. Emanation Effects: Once per round damage is the maximum. Skill/Knowledge Checks: You must be proficient in a knowledge or tool to use it. Potions of Healing: Using an action to consume a Potion of Healing grants its user the maximum number of recovered hit points. If using a bonus action to consume the healing potion, roll for results. It is a bonus action to drink a potion but still requires a regular action to administer one to someone else. Flanking: When a creature and at least one of its allies are adjacent to an enemy and positioned on opposite sides or corners of the enemy's space, they flank that enemy. Attack rolls made by flankers against a flanked enemy have a +2 bonus. A creature does not grant flanking bonus if it is incapacitated, frightened, restrained, or grappled.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How BWatford creates a safe table
Respectful Environment: I enforce a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior. All players must respect each other’s pronouns, playstyles, and contributions, creating a collaborative vibe. Inclusivity: I welcome players of all experience levels, ensuring newbies feel supported with D&D 5E mechanics and veterans can shine tactically. I’ll provide pre-generated characters if desired or guide character creation to help new players.
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