Mad Mage | Over our Heads in the Undermountain | All Welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
LVLs 5-20 | Weekly Playthroughs | New Players Welcome! As the light from the Yawning Portal above you fades, your bravado fades with it; swallowed by the cramped darkness and choked silence of the shaft leading down. You're struggling to remind yourself why you signed up for this. The Undermountain? Really? Your shoulders jostle against those of your companions as the rickety platform continues its decent. Finally, after what seemed like an hour, your stomach retreats from your throat and you take the first breath you've been aware of since embarking on this foolishness. A clattering echo bounds out ahead of your group as the wooden platform on which you all stand makes contact with the slick, stone floor--a sobering effect. Steeling yourself, you step off of the platform. A symbolic departure--away from civilization and into--The Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Join Nightmares of the Roundtable as we embark on a journey through the notorious Undermountain! This adventure is designed for characters of 5th through 20th level. Delve the depths in search of treasure, trouble, and TOTAL POWER! How far will your group go?
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
33 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
Average response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (10)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Storytelling
Phil
Alex is a great DM for players of any experience level and does a fantastic job keeping everyone at the (digital) table engaged. Our Call of the Netherdeep campaign has been absolutely packed with fun shenanigans and hilarious but fair rulings for our "I have an idea" moments. Major Image of a t-rex roaring at a moorbounder baring down on the wizard? Of course they react like a scared house cat and flee! 5/5 no notes.
Ahzuli
Played 9 sessions
He encourages players participation from the full party, likes to have consistent maps/token use, and is not by any means a harsh dm. Alex works with you to have a fun game. A collaborative effort to play and keep track of the new edition rules and spells.
Andrew
Played 19 sessions
Joining Alex’s campaign was hands down the best choice I could have made, since before session 0 Alex has been there with any and all questions from character backstory and complete creation to the start of the campaign. Alex is creative and creates an immersive experience, I would highly recommend Alex to other players and will be participating in other projects he decides to run. He has been wonderful with the entire group ranging from brand new players to highly experienced veteran players.
Jorin
Played 8 sessions
Such a fantastic DM! This is my first game playing, and he makes the entire process so welcoming and fun. From the start, he eased us into the game, creating a comfortable and engaging environment breaking the ice between players. He’s genuinely patient and takes time to teach the game mechanics, answering questions and ensuring everyone’s comfortable. He’s also great about checking in and making sure each player gets the most out of the experience, which I really appreciated. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but also cares about each player's experience, he’s the DM you want!
Ellen Kolbas
Alex is an awesome DM! He is knowledgeable and patient, and is always prepared. I appreciated his flexibility when we strayed off the path and his creative world building. I highly recommend Alex to lead your next campaign!
Joshua Hutchinson
Alex does a fantastic job of bringing the table top feeling to the vtt setting. Making use of his literary background he builds an immersive gaming experience to his players, taking time to personalize each player's exerpience as he goes. Would recommend for both new and veteran players alike
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will need: -A working headset -A decent computer as our scenes often use dynamic sound and lighting -D&D Beyond account (free tier is sufficient) -A Forge account (free tier is sufficient) ** Assistance with any account setup will be provided to those that need it**
What I provide
We play using Foundry (Hosted on the Forge) integrated with D&D Beyond. When you join, you will be provided an invitation link to the Forge, as well as a campaign link for character creation in D&D Beyond. You will gain access to a wealth of Race, Class, Spell, Feat, and Item material via D&D Beyond in addition to custom tokens. Players can expect a narratively driven game that balances RP with engaging combat and rules with cool.
Gameplay details
Content warnings
• Ableism
• Abuse
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Cruelty
• Animal Death
• Animal abuse
• Body Horror
• Blood
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
• Child Abuse
• Child Abandonment
• Classism
• Concentration Camps
• Confronting Abuser
• Cults
• Curing of Disabilities
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Domestic Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Extreme Violence
• Forced Blood Draining
• Freezing
• Genocide
• Gore
• Guns
• Hostages
• Human Trafficking (adult only)
• Insects
• Illness
• Kidnapping
• Language/Cursing
• Lifechanging Injury
• Mass Death
• Microaggressions
• Mind alteration
• Mind Control
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Nightmares about Traumatic Events
• Panic Attacks
• Paralyzation
• PTSD
• Racism
• Racial Profiling
• Scars
• Seizures
• Slavery
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Suffocation
• Talk of Superior Race
• Terrorism
• Torture
• Trauma
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Luxton Technique
• Open Door
• Session 0
How will character creation work
Character creation info will be provided in via our Discord.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 2:30 PM UTC
Mar 23 / Session 10
2-4 Hour duration
6 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+