The Fall of Elturel | Descent into Avernus | New Players Welcome
Descend into the depths of Avernus as we try to save Elturel from its grasp.
$15.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Monday - 1:00 AM UTC
Mar 30 / Session 34
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
5 / 7 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to your new job! Whether you're a fresh recruit of the Hellriders, a green enlistee of the Flaming Fists, or a newly minted member of the Order of the Gauntlet, your first day on the job is about to be unforgettable—for all the wrong reasons. Join us on an epic adventure where your very first mission involves saving a city dragged into the depths of Hell. The Adventure Begins: Your career starts with a disaster of epic proportions. Elturel, the shining beacon of hope and prosperity, has plummeted into the fiery depths of the Nine Hells. As a rookie in one of these prestigious factions, it's your job to step up, face unimaginable horrors, and fight for the salvation of Elturel. It’s the worst first day ever—and it rocks! Highlights: From the moment you set foot in the Elturgard Woods, everything spirals out of control. What starts as a straightforward mission quickly devolves into chaos as unexpected dangers and dark forces emerge from the shadows. Your peaceful journey turns into a desperate race for survival, with allies and innocents caught in the crossfire. Confrontations with sinister cults push you to your limits, and just when you think it can't get any worse, you witness a catastrophic event that shatters all hope. Your first day is a trial by fire—literally. Who We're Looking For: Adventurers of All Backgrounds: Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a curious newcomer, there's a place for you in our party. Team Players: Collaboration and cooperation are key as we face the challenges of Hell together. Role-Playing Enthusiasts: Dive into your character's story, make impactful decisions, and shape the narrative with your actions. New Players Welcome: If you’re new to D&D, this is the perfect chance to learn the ropes and become a hero!
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Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
291 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met Adventurers! I am Avner, and I am excited to either introduce you to the world of tabletop role-playing or help you continue on your epic journey! I began DMing 10 years ago when I got tired of waiting for someone to run a D&D game and decided to learn how to run a game myself. I have been immersed in the hobby ever since. I have done my best to soak up any system I can get my hands on and do everything I can to spread the hobby that previously was much harder to get into. I started my dice rolling journey playing the Warhammer Quest and Hero Quest RPGs and now have since come to love the new 5e D&D system, Star Wars RPG, Pathfinder, Genesys, Cypher, World of Darkness and many more. What I find all these games have in common is it allows the players to tell a shared story with highs and lows that create memories that last years. I have also played in many different formats as well from throwing dice around a table or across a camera to using Roll 20, Fantasy Grounds and many more VVT options. I have even done my fair share of teaching people to play via play-by-post format. If there is a way to play I most likely have tried it. My passion for bringing the joy of the hobby to new players is unmatched, and I hope you give me the chance to bring that joy to you.
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Creating your character
We will be starting with first level characters using the point by method. We will create our characters during session zero. Additional backgrounds will be available, including: Hellrider Order of the Gauntlet Flaming Fist
The party is still at the adventure, and we are currently on level 6. We areon our way to Candle Keep and have yet to "Descend into Avernus" so it is still a great time to join the adventure. We currently have a Oath of Vengeance Paladin, an Infernal Warlock, A Bladesinger Wizard, and a College of Swords Bard. All official classes and archetypes welcome. We are playing with a hybrid of the 2024 and 2014 rules using the updated rules when possible, but allowing all official materials. We are currently looking for one to two more players to join the group!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will require a Mic, the Fantasy Ground Unity Client installed, and a login for Discord. You can use the free version of Fantasy Grounds.
What Avner brings to the table
I will be running this adventure on Fantasy Grounds where I have an Ultimate subscription. I will also be using maps I purchased on Patreon to add to the immersion of the adventure. The adventure will include and additional module to the main adventure and I have purchased all content for both in Fantasy Grounds. I have many years of experience in the system and will leverage it to help any new players learn D&D and create a fun an exhilarating story told by the players.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Avner creates a safe table
We shall be using Lines and Veils as well as the Open Door and Luxton technique to ensure everyone is comfortable with the content of the game. This game does take place in Hell so there is a certain amount of topics that include punishment, damnation, sin, ect but they will not be the focus of the adventure. Any scenes that are graphic in nature will occur off screen. I hope to keep a light comedic tone with this one in the flavor of Army of Darkness.
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