Baldur's Gate Descent into Avernus (REVAMPED) 2024 5e level 9
Are you ready to write the prequel to Baldur's Gate 3? Welcome to an adventure of intrigue, deception, and war machines in hell.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday – 11:30 PM UTC
Jul 30 / Session 35
Campaign Length / 60–120 Sessions
3 Hour Duration
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
Welcome to Elturel, a city once ruled by a vampires undead army. But then the Companion appeared in the sky over the city. A godly orb of sunlight. It burnt out the undead, and now constantly basks the city in sunlight. Our players arrive in the city the same day as a diplomatic envoy from Baldur's Gate. During this time the party was hired to deal with rumors about the cult of the dragon. Evil Tiamat worshippers up to no good. Little do they know about the chaos and destruction Elturel will soon face. Which will lead them on a path of epic adventure. In the first layer of hell. This campaign will start in Elturel of the forgotten realms setting. Players will travel the region to Baldur's Gate, Candle Keep, and Avernus the first layer of hell. This is a custom version with a new start and other new and interesting adventures along the way. No knowledge of anything is necessary. This is for players who want a gritty high fantasy campaign with epic combat, possible character death, and laughs to go along. Not a romance adventure. Best example, hell boy meets mad max. 📅 Campaign Detail: 🎲 The first session 0 game is free and will only involve character creation, lines and veils, and setting up the parties backstory for the adventure. This is a 3-13 campaign. Using new D&D rules and homebrew. 🎲 A unique and immersive experience that makes your characters feel apart of the world. With epic battles, comedy, and loreful immersion. The game will be custom tailored to the players, no mater what module I am running. 🎲 Foundry VTT on the forge. Nothing needed to download. All browser based server. 🎲 Voice acting, you never experienced a goblin or hag until you played my games. 🎲Voicemod, for versatile voices. Feel like your talking to a fire breathing dragon, colossal giants, and a mindflayer telepathically. 🎲 Official module with added custom maps and bonus content, with dynamic lighting. 🎲 Syrinscape and other apps for music, listening to your sword strike, and hear you fireball explode. $10 dollar discount on your first 2 games. Use my link to get an additional $10 off your first game: https://startplaying.games/referral/cl9n9y9bf0001l0092qfe80c3
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(14)
2 years on StartPlaying
110 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Inclusive
About me
Looking for a memorable, fun and hilarious time? Look no further! I'm Game Mater Jerry and I am the professional GM of 6 years you have been looking for. I started GMing with a group of friends. I then moved on to working Professionally with writing and designing TTRPGs for Dragon thrones the luxury LARP, RPG in a Castle and other mega games at Gencon. Sometimes running games for up to 50 people at once. 2 years ago I started on this site after ending my first complete online campaign. I recently completed my first campaign on startplaying from start to finish with some amazing people. I enjoy running games and teaching people the ropes. I use many custom items to bolster my games. I am talented with voices. You never had an experience with a hag or goblin until you played with me. That is just the beginning. I'm dedicated to weaving your characters backstory into the adventure, creating a truly customized experience that caters to your interests. Whether you want epic combat, an immersive experience, or some hilarious comedy. I don't delve to much into romance roleplay. I am more action and adventure. My games cover that epic experience and the rule of cool always trumps the rulebooks. My inclusive style guarantees an unforgettable experience for players of all backgrounds. Let's create an awesome world together.
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Creating your character
Once you sign up for a game, I will send you a discord server invite. You can chat with the other players, and begin working on a character concept to bring your PC into the group. Character Creation will be completed during session 0 or before your first session. 🎲 Standard array or point buy. 🎲 2024 backgrounds which come with a feat. 🎲 Bonus heritage hp at level one. 5 for humans. 4 for all other races. Custom inspiration system. I can have your character prepared in advance if need be. Before your first session. Otherwise I can provide a premade character.
The party has tracked the missing city of Elturel to Avernus. The first layer of Hell. After following a scheme from Bauldur's Gate. Defeating the Archdevil Zariel may be the only way to save the city. Or Baldur's Gate could be next to fall into hell. Party is currently level 9 and has Berserker barbarian, gloomstalker ranger, and Cleric. Send me a message on here and I can send you a discored link to discuss character ideas. We make characters using the forge with foundry vtt. Everything is provided by me during the session. You just need to log into the session and use the character creator.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- A clear and not open mic is required; a webcam is highly encouraged but is not necessary. - Please have discord installed before your first session. And have it set to push to talk. - No need to read rules or create a character before session 0. If after session 0 please have a character idea.
What Jerry brings to the table
- Foundry vtt on the forge with paid modules. It is set up on a browser server so you can log in at anytime and no need to install a program. - All foundry d&d book access through me. - Tons of custom maps and content. All with Dynamic lighting. - Syrinscape and other audio for thematic music and sound effects. Listen to your sword strike and you fireball explode. - Voicemod for themed voices and voice acting. - A custom tailored experience that makes your character feel apart of the world, no mater what module I am running.
Homebrew rules
:Heritage health at level 1. a bonus 5 for humans or 4 for all other races. :Custom inspiration start with 20 points. earn it for all kinds of things. save or spend as much as you want. -Increase a die role from +1 to a max of +5 by spending (number X your prof bonus). Decrease an enemies die roll in the same way but it is {(3 x number) X (your prof bonus)}. -Reroll any of your own die rolls by spending 5 x your prof bonus. -Increase a critical hit by one damage per inspiration point spent. Up to the total maximum damage achievable. -Inspiration normally provided in 2024 rules counts as an anytime reroll. Separate from the custom inspiration system.
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jerry creates a safe table
A typical session will involve everyone logging into discord then fantasy grounds. We will then recap the previous session. Each session will have a equal amount of exploration, roleplay, and combat. In session 0, we will discuss our limits/preferences and how we will express them. I enjoy doing voices for my npcs, to breathe life into them. I enjoy making things challenging. I want to get the adrenaline pumping. So character death can happen. I do not pull punches and let the dice fall where they may. Knowing when to run is one skill an adventurer must posses. Or knowing when not to pick a fight, instead use stealth or wits. While I generally stick to RAW, I'm a big fan of the rule of cool when it's appropriate. Your character can die in my game, but if they die to save another player. That sacrifice justifies a check passes. 📅 House rules: 🎲 A custom inspiration system where you earn points for good roleplay, doing a recap, having a great idea, or just making me laugh. Then spend the points to mitigate dice rolls in different ways. 🎲 Custom crafting rules from the Armorers Handbook homebrew. Add mods to your weapons and armor. I try to make sure everyone gets a moment to shine and interact with things. Nothing makes me feel better, when a person breaks out of their shell. Feeling comfortable expressing their character. The game will be every Wednesday evening. And go from levels 3 - 13. Running the start at 3 because that is where the fun begins.
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