The Awakening Dark | Ruins of Symbaroum | D&D 5e
The dark and corrupted forest of Davokar is no place for the faint of heart. Are you up to the challenge?
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3ā3.5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to the dark, corrupted world of Symbaroum, where your next story awaits you. A campaign where your character's backstory plays an important role to drive the plot, creating a deep, immersive narrative. š³ Traverse the vast Forest of Davokar, brimming with ancient ruins, forgotten treasures and terrible secrets. ā Face terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows - battle legendary arch trolls, outsmart corrupted blight beasts, and survive encounters with ancient undead warlords. š” Become a respected trader among the fierce barbarian clans, or plunder their sacred sites for riches. šļø Navigate the treacherous politics of the cities, building alliances with noble houses, Elven clans, or barbarian factions. ā Manage your resources carefully, for you never know when you'll reach safety. ...beware the warnings of the forest, for every step deeper into the forest's heart brings you closer to an awakening darkness that threatens to consume all. New options for race, class, subclass, feats, spells and more! Ruins of Symbaroum trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4yqCO-aJck Please send a direct message for any further questions you may have.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(39)
3 years on StartPlaying
87 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Sets the Mood
About me
Hi there! I'm GM Archaic! A long time TTRPG GM that loves bringing player characters and their stories to life! I find that the heart of any great campaign is how your character's personal journey intertwines with the world around them. Your backstory is much more than just flavor text, instead it's the foundation for memorable moments and meaningful plot developments. When we play together, I'll ensure that you find yourself in a world rich with atmosphere and intriguing narrative, plus I'll provide detailed battle maps and character voices to bring NPC's to life. Every player will have their time in the spotlight, whether that's during an intense combat encounter, a crucial diplomatic negotiation, or a personal character moment. Let's craft some amazing stories together!
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Creating your character
Characters will be created in Foundry VTT using the Ruins of Symbaroum options. The setting of Symbaroum uses unique origins (races) and classes: Origins: - Abducted Human - Changeling - Dwarf - Elf - Goblin - Human - Ogre - Troll - Undead Classes & Subclasses: - Captain | Officers, Outlaws and more - Hunter | Bounty Hunters, Witch Hunters, Monster Hunters and more - Mystic | Clerics, Wizards, Sorcerers, Witches and more - Scoundrel | Explorers, Thieves, Spies and more - Warrior | Berserkers, Duelists, Knights and more These classes contain approaches (subclasses) that make them feel unique from one another, providing various benefits and skills. Characters are currently level 4 and will follow the standard 5e character creation steps and progression.
Current party origins and classes: - Ambrian | Wizard - Ambrian | Captain - Elf | Staff Mage - Ambrian | Sapper We are group that enjoys telling detailed narratives, exploring rich lore and bringing characters to life! Please note that new players are required to attend a 1-1 session zero with the GM prior to joining.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need the following: - Browser with internet access - Microphone - Discord account - Any level of experience
What Archaic brings to the table
- A PDF of the Ruins of Symbaroum Player's Guide as well as access to a version on Foundry VTT. - Detailed battle and region maps, travel hexploration, NPC and creature handouts as well as immersive ambience and background music. - A gritty, dark fantasy setting with dangerous encounters and careful decision making. - A unique campaign with adventures tied to characters and their backstories. - Custom commissioned character art and tokens
Homebrew rules
Some System changes: š§š¼āāļøNew origins, classes, feats and more šŖ Spell slots are replaced by Corruption. The higher the spell level, the more Corruption you risk. ā New weapons to use, including alchemical firearms and siege equipment. āLingering injuries for both PC's and NPC's.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Archaic creates a safe table
A session zero will take place once the minimum number of players (4) has been reached. This session will cover details of the setting, what to expect in the campaign, changes to the rules, and character creation.
Content warnings
Safety tools used