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Spell Slayer | The Handryn Empire | 🏳️🌈New Players Welcome
Casting magic without a permit in the Kingdom of Norfal won't just land you in jail with a fine; it may just cost you your very life.
About the adventure
In the Kingdom of Norfal, it's illegal to cast so much as a cantrip without a permit; but at the lofty price 1,000g every year, that is a luxury that most mages can't afford. Worse still, mages who dare to cast without a permit run the risk of disappearing, never to be seen or heard from again. What could be happening to them? Is there foul play afoot? Spell Slayer takes place in a kingdom with a series of strict regulations regarding the use of magic, along with a laundry list of harsh punishments for mages that violate those laws. Many common folk view spellcasters as menaces to society, whether or not they abide by the government's regulations. After all, people are afraid of what they do not understand. A frightened individual can be reasoned with. A frightened mob, on the other hand...
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday – 10:00 PM UTC
Jul 17 / Session 33
Campaign Length / 60–80 Sessions
3–4 Hour Duration
4 / 4 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Christa
she/they
5.0
(12)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(12)
1 year on StartPlaying
79 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have been playing Dungeons & Dragons since late 2016, and have been running campaigns for my friends since early 2017. I strive to ensure that my games are a safe space for everyone - especially women and the LGBTQIA+ community - to play and enjoy themselves, and I never turn down an opportunity to introduce a new player to D&D or to give a Forever GM a well-deserved break! https://linktr.ee/TheCalicoDragon
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Storytelling
Lilly
Played 32 sessions
Christa is so warm and welcoming! She helped us have so much fun on our campaign and helped us learn about the game while still adding twists and turns! Her soundtrack and character voices make it such a good time! Can't wait to join another of her campaigns!
Bronwyn
Played 30 sessions
I had so much fun on the Beginner One-Shot she ran for us! Very easy instructions regarding interface, gameplay and interactions made me feel confident going into future games. She gave us a lot of space to ask questions and make decisions at our own pace, all the while making us feel like the heroes we were playing. I'm already signed up for another of her campaigns and look forward to future sessions.
Assirrasda
Played 30 sessions
What an incredible first session!! Christa was extremely communicative and provided a lot of guidance leading up to the session. As a first time D&D player, I felt very comfortable asking any/all questions. She was super knowledgeable and patient as I learned about the rules and dynamics. You can tell she loves DMing and takes great care in making it a positive experience for all players. Highly recommend!!!!!!
Stori
Played 18 sessions
Amazing job and I can't wait for session 3
Sam
Played 14 sessions
Kind, knowledgeable, creative, dedicated, and flexible. I had so much fun in our first session.
The Rickster
Played 12 sessions
Christa is an amazing DM that take the time to truly tie your characters into her worlds. Very immersive and inclusive. You will not regret picking up one of her games.
Character creation
Creating your character
Character creation will occur prior to the start of the game, predominantly through text chat on Discord. I will provide you with handouts that detail the campaign setting (including a long-form worldbuilding document for you to review at your discretion) and will be available to provide additional world details via Discord. PLAYER BUY-IN Create a character that is capable of using magic (preferred), knows someone who is capable of using magic, and/or has a strong opinion and/or stake in the in-world debate about the government's regulation of magic. AVAILABLE RACES Aarakocra, Aasimar, Bugbear, Changeling, Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Firbolg, Genasi, Gnome, Goblin, Goliath, Grung, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Halfling, Hobgoblin, Human, Kenku, Lizardfolk, Orc, Tabaxi, Tiefling, Warforged ADDITIONAL/HOMEBREW RACES Gnoll (Gnolls are not inherently evil/the spawn of Yeenoghu) Chaond (SUBRACE - like tieflings/aasimar, but touched by the chaos planes) Emendari (SUBRACE - like tieflings/aasimar, but touched by the lawful planes) RACE SUGGESTIONS (For World Cohesion) Emendari, Human, Halfling, Goliath, Gnoll CLASSES/SUBCLASSES/BACKGROUNDS Any class/subclass/background from any official D&D 5e sourcebook (not including Unearthed Arcana, or any material from the 2024 edition handbook). STARTING LEVEL All characters will start at level one. ABILITY SCORES This campaign utilizes the "roll 4d6, drop the lowest" method for generating ability scores. In the interest of ensuring a level playing field, I will calculate the average total of each players' ability scores, and any character whose total falls below that average will receive extra points to make up the difference. ALIGNMENT I do not utilize the standard alignment system in my campaigns, except in the case of extraplanar beings (such as Demons). You are not required to select an alignment for your character, but are welcome to do so at your own discretion.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅REQUIRED✅ ✅A free account on Tarrasque.io ✅A Discord account ✅A method of rolling dice (real physical dice, a dice-rolling app, etc. If all else fails, you can always use Google's die roller: https://g.co/kgs/wCfKTzc) 👍NOT REQUIRED👎 👍 A webcam; video is optional for all players 👎 An intimate understanding of the rules; I love teaching new players! ❌DO NOT BRING❌ ❌ Pre-made characters! Simple character concepts that can be expanded upon/fleshed out are welcome, however I strongly prefer to collaborate in the character-creation process!
What Christa brings to the table
✨A private category for your party on my Discord server, including channels for text roleplay between sessions ✨A VTT via Tarrasque.io with an array of battle maps ✨Curated instrumental playlists for various scene ambiance ✨A detailed worldbuilding document for added immersion At your request... ✨Custom character tokens using HeroForge ✨Pre-made characters with character sheets ✨Low-mortality homebrew rules, wherein character death is replaced by severe injuries WHAT TO EXPECT: This is a narrative-heavy campaign with plenty of combat, but a heavier focus on roleplay. (If you a prefer kick-in-the-door, dungeon-crawl style of gameplay, this game may not be a good fit for you.) Players who enjoy immersing themselves in a setting and growing attached to characters will have the most fun! I strive to make this game a safe space for everyone - especially women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community! Beginner players are also welcome; I love teaching people to play D&D, and will happily make space for you to learn!
Homebrew rules
🎲Spicy Crits: Critical hits automatically deal maximum dice damage, and THEN you roll your dice and add your modifier! 🎲Disengaging: When disengaging, you may move an additional 5 feet beyond your normal movement speed during your turn. 🎲Flanking does not confer advantage, but DOES allow your ally to deal extra damage! 🎲Simplified money tracking 🎲Supplemental content adapted from other TTRPG systems (e.g. Call of Cthulhu style chase-scenes)
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Christa creates a safe table
Spell Slayer is set in the rolling plains lands of Norfal. This adventure features a "person vs society" focused plotline, with themes of government overregulation, criminal underbellies, and the upper class manipulating the opinions and perspectives of the common folk. To the extent that your party is comfortable, it may contain scenarios of fantasy class warfare and ethnic tension. I am extremely committed to ensuring that my games are a safe space for everyone! To that end, many of the content warnings listed for this campaign can be adjusted on an as-needed basis to ensure that everyone has a good time. Prior to the start of a campaign, each player will be asked to fill out an RPG Consent Checklist, the details of which can be discussed for clarification on an individual basis. During the course of the campaign, I will conduct regular check-ins via private message to ensure that my players' needs are being addressed, and additionally, my direct messages are ALWAYS open for constructive discussion!
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