Menzoberranzan | Mizzrym: The Deeds of True Lies
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Your character is a deadly dark elf. If you love the mechanics of this game, the story-telling, and the drow culture, and you've been searching for a space that celebrates your ideas for character customization, this is the campaign you've been waiting for. Play in what I like to call a web-box, where every action you take matters and affects other simultaneous groups. Survive the intrigues and bloodlust among the most powerful factions of Faerun: the houses of the Dark Elf Empire. You belong to House Mizzrym, masters of slaves, charisma, and betrayal—the most loved and hated house among all my players. You are joining a group that has achieved: - Breaking the siege of House Agrach Dyrr during the War of the Spider Queen - Expelling the invading House Jaelre from Menzoberranzan - Orchestrating a hunt where the other noble houses were forced to reveal their true colors Unleash your darkest potential!
2 years on StartPlaying
621 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Visual Aid, Creativity
Game Master Reviews (47)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Visual Aid
Creativity
This GM is one of the best I have had the pleasure of playing with. He has apt decriptions, uses immersive voice acting, and manages to blend balanced high-level, high-magic play with engaging role-play and political intrigue. My favorite part of his sessions is the amount of player agency I have. He makes it clear that our decisions have a direct impact on the world, and that those decisions have the ability to affect other players in different campaigns within the world. Our sessions are a part of a bigger game where different campaigns essentially play with and against each other through their actions during their own sessions. This GM does cross-campaign play in the most effective manner I have witnessed so far. I also appreciate the fact that he does not shy away from evil while maintaing a sense of unity within the party. In my game, all the other player characters and I are a part of an evil drow embedded in drow society, and this GM is able to take the somewhat chaotic actions of our party in stride during the game. All of this contributes to a game where I am fully enganged throughout the session. If you are looking for an engaging game brimming with role-play, poltical intrigue, and plenty of player agency this is the game you have been looking for.
Omar is a fantastic DM! I have been playing Omar's games every week for over a year now. I came to the game with absolutely no experience, and after searching for a game for over a year I hesitantly decided to hire a professional DM. One of the best recreational decisions I have every made and I feel so lucky to have found Omar. He has crafted so many memorable moments over the last year and even helped me get to the point where I am DMing my own physical campaign with friends and family. Cannot recommend Omar enough. Don't think about it, just join one of his games!
Wow! Omar builds such a rich world and finds fun ways to encourage creativity and world-building in characters. I haven't paid such close attention to gossip or other characters' reactions before, but it's also playful and exciting in and around these details. I really appreciate the care and respect he has shown me as a new player to his campaign.
I was referred to one of Omar's campaigns by my brother and I have not regretted joining! Omar is a thoughtful, smart, and engaging DM that has created a space where collaboration, respect, and fun are the norm. I truly appreciate the care and consideration he puts into his games and the people that play them. While this has been my first game within this particular platform, Omar was very patient and helpful while I got used to the interface. Getting to make my mark in the most famous of Drow cities in the Underdark has been so, so cool. I hope that others will read this review and make the very wise decision to come play with us!
Having Omar as a GM has been a delight. The way he weaves stories is absolutely memorizing. He puts a lot of time and detail into the interwoven storylines of his campaigns while having the player characters be the ones to guide where the story goes. In these games I can really see how my choices as a player character impact the story, and have lasting benefits or consequences. While the adventures are challenging, they never feel overwhelming or frustrating. As a player I really appreciate how adaptive he is to best suit the needs and interests of each player. I look forward to every session because I want to know what comes next.
Had a great time at both the character creation zero session and the first game of the campaign. Excellent welcoming atmosphere, great story and depth of knowledge, and mostly Omar is excited when the players are excited. I also love that Omar was so receptive to my character ideas. Above my expectations for sure!
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
May 10 / Session 114
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Additional details
How to prepare
Required: - Verify that your webcam and microphone work properly. - Create a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signin Optional: - Create a free Steam account and purchase TaleSpire: https://store.steampowered.com/app/720620/TaleSpire/ (3D maps will be displayed via Zoom if you don’t have TaleSpire). - You can play with your D&D Beyond character
What I provide
In this next session that you’re going to play with me, you can expect: - A world affected by your decisions as well as the other groups who share this campaign. - A customized 3D image of your character (and any companions) with a beautiful artistic touch. You will become the co-creator of your mini! Here's an example: https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D46065471/ - Real-time personalized virtual 3D maps for combat encounters. - An attentive DM, who focuses on improving the group dynamics as well as making sure your individual needs are met.
Gameplay details
- My version of Menzoberranzan comes from the love of R.A. Salvatore's novels. I like to dive deep into Drow culture. Here the party plays as part of one of the eight Ruling Noble Houses. First trying to survive as a self, then as a clan, and finally as a kingdom during the most chaotic era of this great city. - Inspired by Salvatore, I bring a lot of Mario Puzo's Godfather's mood to the table, as well as some inspiration from TV shows like Game of Thrones, Succession, and Mordor-like darkness LOTR. - If you already know how to play D&D 5e, please note that I use a few variant rules in my games in order to make them feel more lethal.
Content warnings
• Lifechanging Injury
• Spiders
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
If you know the rules, you can create your character based on the following: - 4d6 - lowest roll per stat (2 sets) - starting equipment - One D&D playtest rules - Drow and Half-Drow Races gain Drow High Magic at Level One, and an extra feat at 4th Level - We use Brennan Lee Mulligan's house rules of lethality - We can create your character together. Game on!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Tale Spire
• Zoom
• Foundry VTT
More upcoming games
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Custom / Saturday - 4:00 AM UTC
3-4 Hour Duration
8 / 1 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+