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Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
Infiltrate Thay, outwit the Red Wizards and sabotage Szass Tam’s war machine in this high-level espionage thriller packed with brand new content!
$20.00
/ Session
Details
8 players following this game
Weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC
Oct 19 / Session 3
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 20–40 Sessions
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall, a high-level Dungeons & Dragons campaign of espionage, political intrigue and dangerous magic in the land of Thay. Beginning at level 11 and advancing to level 20, the campaign puts you in the middle of a covert operation against Szass Tam and the forces that keep him in power. Thay is divided, and Szass Tam is preparing to crush the rivals who stand against him. What begins as a secret campaign inside the heart of his domain soon reaches deeper into Thay’s ruling circles, and the operation becomes a race against time. Thay is on the brink of war and the consequences will impact all of Faerun unless you succeed. New and experienced players are both welcome, and no previous knowledge of D&D 5e, Thay or the Forgotten Realms is required.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(56)
2 years on StartPlaying
1021 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, World Builder
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 88%
About me
🎲 “Hold on, let me roll Persuasion first… success!” Hello, I’m Tyler — a storyteller, designer, and lifelong gamer with decades of experience behind the screen. My players describe me as Immersive, Supportive, and Masterful. I’ve guided hundreds of players through unforgettable games at conventions, on streams and podcasts, and in home campaigns across North and South America. I’ve collaborated with publishers like Onyx Path, Free League, Chaosium, and Helmgast, and I’m also a published writer and designer with credits in both indie and professional TTRPG projects. Whether it’s your first session or your hundredth, my goal is always the same: create a safe, inclusive space where your story matters. I invite you to explore my reviews and join a game to see why so many players return to my tables again and again.
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Creating your character
Character creation is a collaborative process. We will work together to create your character at session 0 or if you join later, prior to your first session. As a game designer, I will personally work with you to ensure your character's concept, backstory, and motivations have a meaningful and satisfying impact on the campaign's narrative.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Bring a microphone, a spirit for collaborative storytelling, and a taste for adventure! You will also need a free Foundry account. You will connect in your web browser and you do not need any Foundry knowledge ahead of time.
What Tyler brings to the table
I’ll provide a fully prepped Foundry VTT and an atmospheric soundtrack to sink you into the story. Expect a narrative style that keeps the tension sharp. PDFs will be available for reference. My focus is on deep immersion, collaborative storytelling, and player-driven narratives. You can expect rich worlds, dramatic twists, and characters who feel alive. I also provide a community discord server with its own private category just for members of this campaign and public channels to spend time with other fellow TTRPG lovers.
Homebrew rules
The special rules we use for our game will be discussed at our initial meeting. Otherwise it's rules as written, but always the Rule of Cool.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Tyler creates a safe table
Player safety is always my top priority. Part of the first session will include a discussion about the safety tools in use, any topics people don't want to see come up, setting expectations for play, and answering any questions about content. If at any point a topic comes up that makes you feel uncomfortable, there will be tools in place for you to immediately stop the scene and the offending content will be treated the way you indicate, no questions asked. This flagging is anonymous. There will be a short scheduled break about halfway through the session. This will be a good opportunity to go to the bathroom, have a quick snack or a drink, or message the DM about any concerns you may not have felt comfortable bringing up in the moment. I am also always available for a DM about anything you want to discuss in private.
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