Greyhawk - Free City Mysteries, An Urban Adventure in Greyhawk
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
[Dungeons and Dragons 5e - 2024] Welcome to the Free City of Greyhawk, the Gem of Flanaess and the heart of this Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition campaign. Set in the sprawling metropolis known as the greatest city in all of Oerth, this campaign promises a unique blend of urban adventuring, where the labyrinthine streets of Greyhawk become the stage for thrilling escapades and dark mysteries. Campaign Themes: Mystery & Investigation: Beneath the bustling markets and grand towers of Greyhawk lies a web of secrets waiting to be unraveled. From enigmatic cults lurking in shadowy corners to ancient relics hidden in plain sight, the city is a living puzzle, and you are the key. Intrigue & Politics: Power flows through Greyhawk's alleys just as much as its grand avenues. As players, you'll navigate the treacherous waters of politics, where alliances are fragile, and enemies are always a step behind. Every decision could tip the balance of power, or leave you tangled in a web of deceit. Adventuring into the Unknown: While the campaign is rooted in urban exploration, the call to adventure will lead you beyond the city walls. Delve into forgotten ruins beneath the city, uncover lost histories in nearby lands, and face challenges that test your mettle in the wilds just beyond Greyhawk's reach. The City of Greyhawk: Greyhawk is a city like no other, a melting pot of cultures, races, and ideologies. From the wealthy nobles of High Quarter to the bustling docks of the River Quarter, each district has its own flavor, challenges, and stories to tell. The city is alive, its pulse felt in every tavern brawl, whispered in every dark alley, and echoed in the halls of power. Your Role: As players, you will take on the roles of daring adventurers, cunning rogues, insightful investigators, and savvy diplomats. Your journey will take you from the darkest corners of the Old City to the opulent halls of the Lord Mayor. You’ll face moral dilemmas, uncover hidden truths, and forge your own legacy in a city where everyone has a secret. Will you rise to become a power in Greyhawk, or will you be just another story lost to the city's endless intrigues? The choice is yours in "Mysteries of the Free City." Prepare your wits, ready your blades, and dive into a campaign where every shadow hides a secret, and every decision counts.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
This adventure is designed to be an intrigue, mystery adventure within the walls of one of the greatest cities ever created in Dungeons and Dragons, the Free City of Greyhawk. Join us to experience the sprawling metropolis in a high magic fantasy investigation adventure.
5.0
(15)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
88 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (15)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Damon Alberts
Played 3 sessions
Lord Stendor was very well organized and patient GM especially considering it was my first time using foundry. I had a great time running with the party in the campaign he created for Greyhawk and I’m looking forward to the next sessions! Damon
Scott
Played 3 sessions
Amazing story teller, very welcoming to new players and always looking for fun ways to deal with problems and welcomes wacky solutions. Prioritizes fun over logic sometimes, which in my opinion makes the game fun.
Tazmanian
Lord Stendor is an exceptional Dungeon Master with unmatched creativity and a talent for crafting deep, immersive worlds. His experience with a wide range of games shines through in his ability to explain rules and roleplaying concepts clearly, making his campaigns approachable for everyone. He creates stories that feel alive and engaging, filled with rich details and thoughtful design. What truly sets him apart is his adaptability and openness to player ideas. Even when we present chaotic or silly suggestions, he finds ways to incorporate them into the story, enhancing the experience rather than derailing it. His ability to work with players' creativity while maintaining a cohesive narrative makes every session dynamic and memorable. If you’re looking for a DM who balances structure with freedom and always delivers an epic adventure, Lord Stendor is the one to choose!
Trooper “77” AssassinKt
Played 22 sessions
He is very understanding and very passionate! He has alot of resources and is very helpful to new beginners like I am! He is also forgiving! My first session with him and the group went a bit chaotic since I was excited, but he helped me get more into character!
Kat
Played 36 sessions
I just played my first game with this GM yesterday, and it was absolute BLAST. I tend to have a really clear idea of who my characters are, and he understood immediately what I was trying to do and helped me refine my character to perfection. He was even excited about how deep I wanted to go with her, which was a really nice surprise, because it was the first time a GM made me feel that way. Come game time, I felt so welcome at his table, and he had incredible maps, scenery and character art. It was an immersive experience- and it stayed that way even when he helped me through the crunchier parts of combat. 10/10, this GM is gonna have to peel me off his table like a dried out piece of gum because I'm not leaving it otherwise.
Ernesto
Played 62 sessions
An incredible DM! The commitment and dedication to make a great DnD experience is out of this world. He really put the work to make the session special and get everyone immersed into the world. Beautiful custom art and maps along with a deep knowledge of the setting based in lore books and novels were the highlight. The amount of work and resources he provided to let me create the character I wanted to play really made me feel special. Really looking forward to play on his campaigns for a long time.
Additional details
How to prepare
You only need to bring your best self, a mic and a good attitude towards other people. A pen and some paper it is also advised, it is after all a pen and paper RPG, so lets honor that.
What I provide
Access to my campaign in D&D Beyond. I will provide a Foundry VTT server to play on, along with any custom content that will be needed for the game. All maps are custom made by me. Many custom tokens, markers, voice recordings and sfx. Full ambiance music and sound effects will be provided during play.
Gameplay details
I will provide two documents regarding safety: Lines and Veils and Monte Cook's Checklist to be filled by the group prior to our Session 0. On session 0 we will discuss the results and cover ways to handle potential safety breaches. After each game we will discuss the previous session and if there were any issues.
Content warnings
• Alcoholism
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
• Concentration Camps
• Curing of Disabilities
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Drowning
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Emotional Abuse
• Execution
• Extreme Violence
• Fire
• Forced Blood Draining
• Freezing
• Genocide
• Gore
• Hangings
• Hostages
• Human Trafficking (adult only)
• Illness
• Insects
• Kidnapping
• Language/Cursing
• Mass Death
• Medical Issues
• Memory Erasing
• Mental Illness
• Mind alteration
• Mind Control
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Mutilation of Corpses
• Pandemic
• Paralyzation
• Prejudice
• Scars
• Slavery
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Suffocation
• Torture
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
How will character creation work
We use 2024 ruleset as basis but you can pick subclasses from 2014. A House Rules document will be provided on Session 0 that will help on Character Creation and clarify all available options, as well as the general rules of the campaign. We will create characters on Session 0 (rolls, decisions etc.) 1) Ability Score Generation Either of two methods can be used for Ability Score generation. 4d6dl or Standard Array. The generation will be on D&D Beyond. 2) Alignment All alignments are eligible except Chaotic Evil. Discuss your choice with your DM for approval. Alignment will be monitored and alignment swifts might occur if a player constantly neglects to follow his Ethos and Morals. Players may get a warning, once! 3) Religion All the deities of Oerth are eligible. Spiritualism/Atheism/Animism are eligible. 4) Races All basic races native on Oerth are allowed in this game. You can roll more exotic races with a good backstory, Greyhawk after all accepts everyone. Keep in mind that some races are more difficult to play and racial prejudice is to be expected in many cases. 5) Classes All classes are allowed in this campaign. 6) Back Story Players must present a brief written background for the character after Session 0 and before Session 1 (preferable some days earlier). Details for each race/class class will be provided even if you do not have the books.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Foundry VTT
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 9:00 PM UTC
Apr 26 / Session 22
3-3.5 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+