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[D&D 5e] 👁️ Investigate a mysterious murder & infiltrate those responsible before eldritch horror disembowels Neverwinter from within... 👁️| Level 3 One-Shot | ✅ Beginner Friendly!

[D&D 5e] 👁️ Investigate a mysterious murder & infiltrate those responsible before eldritch horror disembowels Neverwinter from within... 👁️| Level 3 One-Shot | ✅ Beginner Friendly!

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye is a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons adventure for four to six characters of level 3. This adventure takes place in the city of Neverwinter on the Sword Coast. A sinister cult has crept into the city’s bowels, and the characters must infiltrate the cult’s hideout and root out its members before harm befalls the city. 🧭 Experience the nail-biting prelude to the upcoming adventure "Vecna: Eve of Ruin" in a single session of play. 🧭 Engage in role play, puzzle-solving, and combat encounters. 🧭 Explore the bowels of Neverwinter while clashing steel and spell against a terrifying line-up of enemies. 🧭Chat with a fully voiced ensemble of NPC's! 🧭 Immerse yourself with ambient audio/ SFX through Michael Ghelfi Studios & other ambience suites.

Recruiting notes

Prequel adventure to the upcoming Wizards of the Coast Adventure module - Vecna: Eve of Ruin.

2 years on StartPlaying

390 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (55)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Sets the Mood

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Jan-Frederik

New review

Played 2 sessions

Had a wonderful session with Travis. A true master of his VT (Foundry), it was amazing to see the wonderful artwork he used to create an immersive atmosphere. His NPCs were fun to interact with and the session ended with a very challenging battle against the end boss that required some strategy and planning. It was fun from the start until the last minute! I hope he'll offer some more one-shots every now and then :)

Alexander avatar

Alexander

Played 19 sessions

Fantastic storyteller and works well with characters of ANY level of depth.

Chin avatar

Chin

overcame technical difficulties and still made the first time very fun and enjoyable

Shawn (aka Fluffy) avatar

Shawn (aka Fluffy)

Played 19 sessions

Travis takes a very thorough approach to what he does in a game - immersive atmosphere, collaborative relationships with his players, and a genuine desire to make sure people are having a safe, fun time. As a neurodivergent player who struggles sometimes with social interaction, he's gone out of his way (as do the other players at his table) to let me ease into being a part of the game, and he listens to his players about the things we do and do not prefer at the table. He is absolutely worth your time and treasure to play with.

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Avelaitixa

Played 29 sessions

I had the pleasure of playing in DM Travis's Ghosts of Saltmarsh campaign, and it was an exceptional experience. He excels at creating an immersive atmosphere, blending compelling voice acting with curated atmospheric music that truly brings the world to life. Travis is not only a talented storyteller but also incredibly kind and professional. He fosters a collaborative environment and is always open to feedback and suggestions from the players, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued. His technical expertise in running games through FoundryVTT is top-notch. From dynamic maps to seamless mechanics, he shows mastery over the platform and patiently teaches those new to the system. If you’re looking for a DM who combines immersive storytelling, technical proficiency, and a supportive gaming environment, Travis is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!

Todd avatar

Todd

Played 7 sessions

Travis does a well thought out job of taking you through an immersive DnD experience. As professional and top notch as they come.

Additional details

How to prepare

✅ Click the D&D Beyond Campaign link in the Player Dashboard and create a 3rd level character. ✅ Join the Discord server and have a mic & webcam ready to rock (Camera encouraged but not required). Players will NOT need: ❌ Their own dice ❌ Books or character sheets ❌ Pre-existing knowledge of the game

What I provide

📕 All D&D 5e sourcebooks and character options (Shared with y'all through a paid Master tier account on D&D Beyond). 🔥 Foundry VTT license + a paid server hosting subscription through The Forge. 🎤 Permanent access to my Discord Server. 🎧 Immersive ambient audio. 🗣️ Engaging NPCs with voices and personalities. 🗺️ Dynamic battlemaps & visual aids.

Gameplay details

Players can expect to go through a quick introduction & tutorial before play begins. We will discuss safety tools and topics to avoid during that time. In addition, players can expect: 🎭 A safe space to role-play and explore character voices/ accents (if desired). ⚔️ Thrilling combat with enemies that know what they are doing. 🏹 Gritty realism with danger & consequence. 🛡️ A lean toward heroic fantasy rather than eccentric goofiness.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Breaks

Luxton Technique Discussion

How will character creation work

Scratch the itch by starting to work on a character immediately upon signing up by joining the D&D Beyond campaign link that will be in the player dashboard. Character Level: 3️⃣ (Created in D&D Beyond) 🎲 Ability Scores: Point Buy 💚 Hit Points: Fixed 🌕 Standard Class Starting Equipment

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

Discord

D&D Beyond

FULL
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC

May 5

3.5-4 Hour Duration

6 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+