🩸 Temple of the Blood God 🩸 | A Level 5 One-Shot | Beginners Welcome
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
Rumors of the cult of the ancient Blood God grow louder after the blood moon appears over the jungle and bloody rain falls for the first time in a thousand years. An ancient temple hidden deep in the jungle may hold the answers you seek – will you risk it all to uncover its secrets? Open the Crypt of the Fallen Cult where the worshipers of evil once performed their wicked rituals. Go deep into the jungle in search of the ancient Temple of Dush’bandaar, the Goddess of Blood. Is the temple really abandoned… or does the blood moon foreshadow something sinister happening there? The Temple of the Blood God is a one-shot dungeon crawl for parties at level 5! Featuring daunting monsters and a multitude of obstacles for players to overcome!
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
5.0
(9)
1 year on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Visual Aid, Teacher
Game Master Reviews (9)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Visual Aid
Teacher
Boder
Played 1 sessions
Paul allows for great creativity from his players. He helps with compelling backstories and wants to implement them into the campaign and make it feel like your character belongs in the world.
Dan Nguyen
Paul is awesome. Been playing Dnd with him and our ALFL group for a few years now. Hes great at pacing and setting the stage for campaigns. Never gets boring or tiring when hes in charge of the game. Runs a killer Icewind Dale campaign! Definetly check him out, u wont be disappointed!! -Dan
hayden slawinski
was fantastic...made our one shot incredibly fun and easy to follow. the storytelling kept us hooked, and he was patient with us newer players. can't wait to play again!
jay moretti
Paul did a great job DMing our in person table campaign which lasted almost a year. I have not played in one of his online games yet but if it's anything like in real life, I highly recommend you check him out. He keeps it fair and fun for everyone, he also tries to include everyone in the immersive experience he creates, without being pushy. A+ DM
Jrod78
Great dm with tons of visual aids which really helps players get immersed. Perfect for newbies or old timers like myself. Definitely book a session with him!
Jazmine
Paul is really good at telling stories. He's great at bringing the world to life and pays close attention to little details, which makes his stories super interesting. He's also really nice to everyone who plays with him, especially if they're new and might not know what they're doing. Paul works hard to make sure everyone feels welcome and supported in a very inclusive environment. His stories are complex, and he's really good at working together with everyone to make the game fun.
Additional details
How to prepare
🎤 A decent microphone 💻 A computer or laptop and a web browser (preferably Google Chrome) to run Foundry VTT 💬 (free) A Discord account as well as the Discord application installed on the device where you will connect your microphone ⚔️ (free) A D&D Beyond account where we will create our characters 🖼️ (free) An image for your character. You can either create one yourself, find one online, or I can help you with this if needed. ••• No need to learn the rules but it would be useful to know your character's abilities. Got a question? Send it over! ••• For new players, I highly recommend you check out the Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role. They have several 3-4 minute videos introducing new players to learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons. Link to the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&loop=0
What I provide
• Foundry VTT with an assortment of visually stunning maps, tokens, handouts, etc. • Discord for voice communication • Access to majority of sourcebooks on D&D Beyond • Music & Ambience 📖 A comprehensive assortment of 5e resources. 🤝 Seamless integration of your character into the narrative. 💬 Clear and effective communication. 🎥 Over five years of expertise with Dungeons & Dragons. 🔊 Engaging voice acting, enthralling sound effects and immersive music. 🎨 Thoughtfully crafted maps and artwork tailored to the situation.
Gameplay details
We'll delve into the module's content, settings, and themes, addressing any potential concerns related to the campaign material. Additionally, I'll provide guidance on navigating and utilizing Foundry VTT which is what we will be using as our virtual tabletop. To round off the pre-session, we'll explore character creation and discuss game rules. Players can expect faced paced combat and a deep roleplaying gaming experience.
Content warnings
• Animal Death
• Character Death
• Death
• Fire
• Murder
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will happen before the game starts. Ideally a few days before, or at least 30 mins before we start. Everyone will begin their journey as Level 5 and the process will occur one of two ways: • Create your character on D&D Beyond (free) with any help you might need from me. (For people experienced with D&D) • Select from a list of premade characters I have already made. (For new players and beginners) Character Creation Rules: • All classes and subclasses from every D&D 5e sourcebook are allowed. • Ability scores are determined using the Point Buy system (https://chicken-dinner.com/5e/5e-point-buy.html) You start with the following equipment (using https://dnd5e.info/magic-items/magic-items-by-rarity): 500gp to buy any items you want One uncommon magic item Normal starting equipment & starting gold All characters must be approved by the DM. If you need help with backstory, race/class ideas, etc. feel free to let me know.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Monday - 11:30 PM UTC
Jul 8
3-3.5 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+