Chains of Asmodeus – sail the River Styx from levels 11-20 – FRI
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
So, you've sold your soul. Yeah, big deal—every warlock in D&D can say the same, and most never have to face the consequences. The perks of being a one-shot character. But consequences there are, my friend. Eternal damnation is, in fact, worse than it's billed as. In the Nine Hells, you thrive or you die—there's no margin in between. And if not for just you...haven't you heard? Your loved one got tricked out of their soul, too. Is it worth it to face an early grave in Hell itself for the chance to rescue a soul from the very same? And even if you manage that...how exactly were you planning to convince Asmodeus, Overlord of the Nine, to even let you leave? Chains of Asmodeus is a module for high-level characters created by the legendary video game storywriter James Ohlen, of Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Knights of the Old Republic fame. Sail down the River Styx through all nine layers of Hell in search of that which was lost. Along the way, encounter dangerous dealmakers and infernal warships; fugitive hags and fallen angels; mortals very much like and very much unlike yourself; and, of course, none other than the archdevils of the Nine themselves, from frozen Levistus to immortal Asmodeus. (He is on the cover of the book, after all.) Neither survival nor success are guaranteed in this odyssey—and even if you live, you may regret the price. Sign on to take the chance. Oh, and don't forget to do that thing that your benefactor who helped you get here in the first place wanted. You know, just while you're at it.
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1203 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (230)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Inclusive
Scott
Played 1 sessions
Carson is an unbelievably good DM. I played a oneshot with him and made a pretty barebones character, since it was a oneshot… but through his expressive story telling and unparalleled improvisation skills, I ended up with a rich story for this previously unknown figure. I was honestly sad that his story had to end so soon as the oneshot came to its conclusion. And I know I wasn’t the only one at the table that felt like that. 100% recommend!
Henry
Awesome GM! Put in incredible effort into the one shot and our characters, and did some excellent character voices and RP moments for all of us. Throughout the session, he managed to thoroughly explore all of our characters' backstories and tie them into personal conflicts they could face during the adventure, and it is a testament to his abilities as a DM to have been able to both fit that and the main one-shot's story into the couple of hours we were able to play together. Highly recommend him!
Yabadabadou
Played 12 sessions
Playing in one of Carson's campaigns or one shots is a must if you enjoy TTRPGS. He has been nothing but amazing at character creation, sizing up what character concept I was going for and incorporating it seamlessly into his world and from there it only kept getting better. You can see right away he has a deep knowledge of the content he uses and the tools he uses to run his sessions making it that much easier for players to have smooth RP and combat alike! Also the community he garnered is very chill and we're super helpful when my character got introduced a bit later in their campaign. 10/10 would recommend!
Analeya
Carson is a very good DM who understands stories well and can make you feel things quite well.
Eduardo Antonio
Played 83 sessions
Good ambience
Hunter
Played 1 sessions
Incredible roleplay, narration, and story telling. Very inclusive & friendly.
Additional tables
2 available
Weekly / Sunday - 10:00 PM UTC
Jun 8 / Session 25
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Weekly / Tuesday - 4:30 PM UTC
Jun 10 / Session 44
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Additional details
How to prepare
Players should have a microphone, a stable Internet connection, and access to Discord and Roll20. Beyond that, just bring your character sheet and a good attitude.
What I provide
The magic ✨ I also have the player resources books on Roll20 for character creation using official content, as well as a Google Drive folder full of official references and curated third-party publications for the homebrew aficionados.
Gameplay details
Chains of Asmodeus is a story of personal stakes. The fate of the world isn't at risk; the titular archdevil isn't about to destroy existence and only you can stop it. You just want to undo a mistake, and are willing to go to extremes to try. That means that your character is one who is flawed and who makes those mistakes. They will face temptation, and sometimes may give into it. They may not even be a particularly good person—this is literal Hell, after all. In character creation, we'll seek to strike the balance between a character who is interesting and flawed while also above the table being a fun character for everyone to have in the story. For safety tools, lines and veils live in a handout on Roll20, while the X card is drawn from a virtual deck of cards on Roll20.
Content warnings
• Blood
• Character Death
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Insects
• Fire
• Murder
• Torture
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Characters start the adventure at level 10. We will use session zero to help flesh them out and establish relationships with one another before the adventure. Character creation materials are available through Roll20.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 11:30 PM UTC
Jun 13 / Session 44
3.5-4 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+