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Carnath Roadhouse is a cultist stronghold! Infiltrate & destroy!
Stop the Dragon Cultists from unleashing an unspeakable evil upon the world! A-Play-As-You-Can campaign! Play the sessions you want; or, all of them!
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Monthly / Thursday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 1–21 Sessions
3 / 3 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The cult of the dragon queen is on the move, and their ambition is nothing less than to summon Tiamat—the dread goddess of chromatic dragons—into the world. In Hoard of the Dragon Queen, you and your companions will be swept up in a continent-spanning struggle against dragon-worshipping fanatics, merciless raiders, and the overwhelming might of true dragons themselves. The adventure begins with fire and chaos as the town of Greenest burns under dragonfire. From there, your path leads into a tangled web of espionage, infiltration, and desperate battles. You’ll face mercenary armies, cultist caravans, and secret strongholds as you unravel the cult’s schemes. Every step brings you closer to the truth—and closer to the unthinkable: the rising of Tiamat herself. This campaign blends high-stakes action with intrigue, offering opportunities for tactical combat, daring roleplay, and tense decision-making. Whether you’re leading the charge against dragonspawn or playing a double game among the cultists, every choice shapes the fate of the Realms. New players will find an epic introduction to D&D, while veterans will enjoy the scale and drama of a modern classic. The question is simple: can you stop the end of the world before it takes wing?
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(19)
2 years on StartPlaying
377 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I run story-rich, player-driven adventures. You bring the characters—I’ll bring the world—we will make it ours together. My GM style is relaxed, story-rich, and collaborative. Whether you want kick-down-the-door dungeon crawls, exploration, westmarches, horror, or mysteries in the dark, I’ll tailor the game to your players. One-shots are brisk and punchy, delivering a complete adventure in a single session. Campaigns are dynamic and sandbox-style, shaped by your preferences, backstories, and play style. I’ve run many games and campaigns across a variety of systems: • D&D • Dungeon Crawl Classics • Mutant Crawl Classics • Call of Cthulhu • Traveller, • Top Secret • Shadowdark • Mörk, Cy_Borg, Pirate Borg My shelves are stacked with classics and modern gems alike—I’ve got you covered. If not, I can run it. I’ve run games for everything from bachelor parties to birthday surprises, corporate team-building events to reunions. My tables are welcoming, flexible, and focused on making sure everyone has fun. The best games are forged in shared challenges and the camaraderie that comes with them. Let’s tell some amazing stories together!
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Creating your character
Pre-made characters are available or can also be made with me on Discord (scheduled live session or via message) using D&DBeyond. You do not need to know anything about character creation, how the game works, or anything about the game. We can cover all of this together. I will send you an invite to the campaign on D&D Beyond and Discord.
This is a Play-As-You-Can campaign. Each chapter is run as a mini-campaign. Show up for the chapters you can play. Or play them all...a session will run for 3 hours. Join with a 5th level character... When the caravan rolls into Waterdeep after two months on the road, it's expected that most of the merchants will disperse to the city’s markets, warehouses, and stables...the heroes can’t waste much time closing accounts with their own employers or sightseeing in Waterdeep, however, or they will lose the treasure wagons in the crowded metropolis. You have learned the cultists and their hidden treasure will travel as far north as possible, following the Trade Way north from Waterdeep to where the great road was swallowed up by the ever-expanding Mere of Dead Men. A fortified roadhouse that once served merchants and teamsters now feeds laborers and safeguards road-building supplies, and it also aids the Cult of the Dragon in smuggling its treasure!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord supplemented by images and battle maps as needed. You will need an account on Discord. Access to the dedicated server will be open prior to the game. Owlbear Rodeo may be used. No subscription is necessary. Characters will be made or provided on D&DBeyond. Players will make characters during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session. A pre-made character can be provided.
What Mark brings to the table
I am bringing decades of games experience, a robust community, in depth characterisation and the flexibility to adapt to player styles and choices. Free access to a starter set of rules will be provided. I am available to guide you through character creation on D&DBeyond. The narrative will be supplemented with images and maps on Discord and Owlbear Rodeo. Access to Battle maps and tokens will be on Owlbear Rodeo. No account is needed by the player.
Homebrew rules
We will craft the house rules we want to play in the first session...or play by the rules as written. You decide! Sword & Sorcery games are fun with luck, fleeting luck and modified critical hits...but we can play they way you want!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Mark creates a safe table
Each player will be provided with a private Discord channel for the discussion of issues or concerns before, during and after sessions. The content warnings will vary depending on the game choice, but it is highly likely the game will have levels of violence involving player characters and non-player characters, with death always being a possibility. SAFETY TOOLS ・During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils. ・A 10 minute break will occur roughly halfway through the session. Additional breaks are always available on request. ・Further details of all tool implementations are provided within the discord server. Feel free to ask any questions for clarification.
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