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Keys from the Golden Vault - Affair on the Concordant Express!

Keys from the Golden Vault - Affair on the Concordant Express!

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

As members of "The Golden Vault" you have been tasked to retrieve the true names of 3 demons from a mysterious stranger. This stranger, a master criminal perpetrating all manner of crimes, but none as infamous as stealing a book which held many names of demons, fiends and yugoloths. They were recently apprehended, after going into hiding from the demons, by the angels of Akarin Sangar and are now on their way to trial in Mechanus via the Concordant Express, you must retrieve the true names before the train reaches Mechanus. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get the true demonic names before time runs out? If you feel up to the task, join this one and prove your mettle. This one shot comes from the D&D Soucebook - Keys of the Golden Vault, so if you have played it before, please don't spoil for other players who have not!

5.0

(8)

1 year on StartPlaying

47 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Sets the Mood

Game Master Reviews (8)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Voices

Sets the Mood

Veronica avatar

Veronica

Played 4 sessions

Although my time in the Strixhaven campaign was unfortunately short-lived, Andy was a fantastic DM. He gives players the freedom to have fun with their characters, does fun voices for his NPCs, uses VTT to its full potential so playing felt seamless. He promotes a chill atmosphere at the table and ensures everyone is comfortable.

Robert avatar

Robert

Played 12 sessions

I joined Andy's Strixhaven group a few months ago and I've really been enjoying the way he runs his table. The voices he does for characters give them all unique personalities and quirks that helps the game world feel more alive. On the technical side, he also does a lot of work to make the VTT experience enjoyable and convenient for players. And on the player experience side, I really like that he gives each character time in the spotlight each session, to make sure that character development can happen for all of the player characters at the table.

Seraph avatar

Seraph

Played 44 sessions

Andy is the 2nd DM that I've played with, first on SPG. He has made the space welcoming and friendly. He keeps session notes, creates narratives, voices, and storytelling in an engaging way. Most of all, he listens to his players and knows when to use his DM authority in a respectful way.

Gaige avatar

Gaige

Played 13 sessions

Andy is a really great GM, uses very nice table rules to ensure everyone is having fun and is safe, really good visual descriptions and VTT usage which is a nice balance of both, allows for player creativity and indulges in our shenanigans. highly reccomended.

Eszter avatar

Eszter

Played 44 sessions

I am so happy I joined this campaign run by Andy. I played in one campaign before a couple of years back, and although I enjoyed it a lot, I hesitated to start again. Because I forgot all the rules. Because I have very busy life, and I was wondering I could commit to the weekly sessions. And because of lots of other reasons that do not matter anymore, because I have so much fun now playing in his group and every week I'm looking forward the next session. I joined in the 2nd session and Andy was very welcoming and made sure I could catch up in an easy and natural way. He accommodates and engages both experienced players and (almost) newbies, listens actively to players to find out what elements of the game they enjoy most and comes up with fun ways to facilitate those. And there are lots of good laughs. :) I can only recommend him as a Game Master. If anyone out there reading this and hesitating: don't. Just sign up. (You're welcome!)

RD avatar

RD

Played 11 sessions

I really enjoy our Strixhaven sessions. Andy always goes the extra mile to accomodate player requests for character backgrounds and story progression. Sessions are very immersive with beautiful foundry maps and different voices which he makes.

Additional details

How to prepare

As part of my game I will bring: Foundry VTT Server + Custom Maps, tokens and music Creative Character Voices D&D Beyond Campaign D&D Beyond Master Tier 1801 Adventures Discord Server where each game will be played. I try to stick to rules as written if possible however, Rule of Cool may be allowed depending on justification and bonus if you can make me laugh, I will issue DM inspiration when the time calls for it.

What I provide

I as the DM will bring a custom Foundry VTT designed specifically for this one shot equipped with Maps, Tokens and Music. A selection of in character voices to build and carry immersion. A rich story full with some twists and turns to entertain on a Friday evening!

Gameplay details

As the game will be held via Foundry and Discord, a safety briefing will be held prior to the game starting with an explanation of the X, N and O cards, these should be directly messaged to myself. Hard line - discrimination of any type, Homophobia, Sexism, Racism, Ablism etc - If this is done OOC towards another player it is an immediate kick and ban, if it is IC and I deem it is inappropriate, a discussion will be held, if it repeats then you will be kicked/banned. Prior to starting the one shot, if there are any personal hard lines/trigger areas which you as a player would like to be avoided please let me know and I will not include those themes within the game.

Content warnings

• Devils / Demons / Fiends

• Violence

• Language/Cursing

Safety tools used

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Luxton Technique Discussion

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

As this is a one shot, please complete the following at least 1 hour before the game is set to start. Once you sign up to the adventure links to DnDBeyond and Discord Server will be provided. Create a level 9 character on DnDBeyond and attach to the adventure. For stats, either manual rolled within DnDBeyond or standard array is fine. You can use any content available on DnDBeyond that you have access to and my available content will also be shared.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

Discord

D&D Beyond

3 NEEDED TO START
$18.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Tuesday - 7:00 PM UTC

Nov 26

3.5-4.5 Hour Duration

1 / 6 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Intermediate

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 4 players have joined