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Dungeon of the Mad Mage [Level 7] THE HALASTER GAMES *NEW TIME!*

Dungeon of the Mad Mage [Level 7] THE HALASTER GAMES *NEW TIME!*

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

The Mad Mage Halaster is rumored to be immortal, and his dark dungeon complex spans for miles beneath Waterdeep. Since adventurers keep flinging themselves into his lair for riches and glory, he has decided to host a violent game show ...where he scries upon a team each season and broadcasts their deeds and misfortunes across the multiverse to a live audience! Inside his sinister game show, you must face horrifying monsters, traverse hazardous terrain, and overcome overwhelming hurdles that Halaster has hand selected over centuries unknown. Should you survive, you will be granted more gold than you can count, abundant magic items, and instant celebrity status across all of the known Material Planes. Maybe even a chance to stop the games altogether if you find and infiltrate the final level! Sit in for a few sessions or see if you can survive the entire game show gauntlet!

Recruiting notes

**NEW AND EU PLAYERS WELCOME!!** You are now a willing contestant in a wicked game show. Your team needs to do everything it can to survive the twisted obstacle course known as the Dungeon of the Mad Mage that has claimed the lives of countless adventurers. Use your wits, your weapons, as well as luck to boost the ratings of the Mad Mage's psychotic spectacle; and maybe you can get close enough to the elusive evil wizard and wrap the sinister game show once and for all... This campaign is absolutely crazy, so expect lots of combat, voices, prizes, and plenty of laughs! Current Party: Tiefling Swashbuckler/Fighter

Artist
Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

759 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

A headset with a dedicated microphone is needed to prevent audio echoes and feedback. We will be using Discord for voice and notes, and Foundry VTT for the virtual tabletop, which will be hosted on The Forge. Links provided upon booking!

What I provide

I provide custom tailored adventures, curated maps, unique tokens, and art; as well as all of the books on DnD Beyond to be shared with everyone in the campaign!

Gameplay details

Session 0 will allow for group composition, character discussion and creation, and the campaign overview. We will also discuss the safety tools during Session 0 as well as the table rules and Start Playing Games policies. Once the party is complete, and all questions are covered we will all join the tabletop for a brief Foundry VTT overview.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Death

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Gore

• Language/Cursing

• Mind alteration

• Violence

Safety tools used

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Depending on your group, your starting level may vary. Please have a couple of character ideas ready to go in Session 0. If you want to make a character previous to Session 0, make one at your group's level and then please allow patience for those still building a character during the intro session. We will be using Point Buy (27), all character races and options, and will be given a free "half" feat upon creation. Any character idea is fine as long as it makes sense with the group. Starting magic items will usually amount to 1 Rare or 2 Uncommon items. If you are joining after Session 0, we can discuss the current level of the party and adjust your character accordingly.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

D&D Beyond

Discord

Foundry VTT

5 SEATS LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC

Apr 30 / Session 31

3-3.5 Hour Duration

1 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Wed, Apr 30 | 5:00 PM - Session 31

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined