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The Sentinel Spire: A D&D 5E Story [LGBTQ+ & Beginner Friendly]
The Sentinel Spire's gone rogue, and now you're the kingdom's last hope. Brace yourself: this mess isn't gonna fix itself. You in?
$21.50
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC
Dec 20 / Session 57
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
So here's the deal: On the outskirts of the kingdom of Arenthia, there’s a tower that was supposed to keep the realm safe: the Sentinel Spire -- a magical stronghold that’s been standing guard for generations. But lately something’s gone off the rails; instead of protecting the kingdom, it’s making anyone who gets too close vanish -- poof, gone without a trace. King Auremond has thrown everything he’s got at the problem -- soldiers, mages, you name it. But no one’s made it back. Now, with no other options left, he’s calling in a favor… from you. You’re the kingdom’s last shot at fixing this mess. You’ve heard the stories. This is a one-way trip into the lion’s den. The journey will be dangerous, and the closer you get to The Sentinel Spire, the more perilous it’ll become, so you’ll need every bit of skill, wit, and courage you got to survive what lies ahead. But once you reach the tower, that's where the real test begins. The walls of The Sentinel Spire hold secrets that could change everything -- and it’s up to you to uncover them and save the kingdom. The stakes are sky-high, and the clock’s ticking. You in?
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Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
468 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! I'm Ryan (he/him), I'm 33 years old, and I've been playing and GMing TTRPGs for over a decade now. While I cut my teeth on D&D 5e and it remains my favorite, I've also made my way into other systems, including but not limited to: - Vampire: the Masquerade (V5 and V20) - Hunter: the Reckoning (H5) - Call of Cthulhu I'm a strong believer in the "rule of cool" and story over rules, and I make it my aim to make sure that all of my games are accessible and welcoming to everyone, especially LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, and women. Above all, I know that we're all here to have fun, so that is my main priority in any game. I encourage any of my players to talk to me if something is not to their liking, and I will do my best to ensure we work out a solution. I look forward to playing with you!
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Creating your character
Players will start at Level 1, and we'll be using Point Buy or Standard Array (your choice) to determine stats. Characters will be created together as a group during Session 0, so bring a few character concepts to the table. All officially published Wizards of the Coast 5th Edition material is okay to use, with the exceptions of Spelljammer and Strixhaven. All Critical Role material is also okay to use. I do not allow homebrew or other 3rd party materials (Humblewood, Acquisitions Inc., etc.), just for the sake of keeping everything balanced.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will be using Discord for voice chat, and Roll20 for dice rolls and maps. Please make sure you have an account with both of these services. Please have a decent, working microphone/headset. Please come to session zero with an idea of the type of character you would like to play. Bringing character art is highly encouraged, but not necessary. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you new to Start Playing? Get $10 off your first session by creating your account using the link below! https://startplaying.games/referral/cky4jxrw83w13bopk5nje27ly
What Ryan brings to the table
I will provide any pdfs of source books we may need. I can also provide you with a character token or art if you need it. I also enjoy doing character voices and weaving player characters' backstories into the game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Ryan creates a safe table
We'll go over safety tools and any questions you may have in a Session 0.
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