Scions of Elemental Evil (a DnD 2-shot for Level 4 PCs)
Thieves have stolen the Bowl of Plenty and taken it to the Caves of Chaos!
$25.00
/ Session
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Once / Wednesday - 3:00 PM UTC
Dec 11
Session Duration / 3 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Thieves have stolen the Bowl of Plenty! A gift to the Keep on the Borderlands, the Bowl of Plenty is said to bring good fortune to anyone who takes a meal from it. The castellan has promised a reward to those willing to track down the thieves and recover it. Witnesses saw the thieves escape into nearby hills that are home to what locals call the “Caves of Chaos.” You now stand at the mouth of one of these caves, and several small footprints show that goblins have walked in and out of this entrance recently. All clues point you forward into the darkness. What do you do? Game Info: This is an introductory adventure to the newest edition of Dungeons and Dragons that is great for both experienced players that want to play in an updated classic adventure and new players looking for a starting point to dive into the amazing world of roleplaying. Note: This is a one-shot that serves as a prequel to a planned short campaign that will feature adventures from the Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set releasing September 16th. No commitment is required for the campaign, though I hope you'll enjoy the one-shot enough to continue!
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Meet the Game Master
About me
I have come here to chew bubble gum and crush campaigns. And I'm all out of bubble gum! I love both roleplay and combat and tailor the ratio to the needs of the table. I've run a combat and exploration focused Tomb of Annihilation campaign as well as a roleplay heavy and whimsical Wild Beyond the Witchlight. I can be funny, silly, serious, or weird, and I'm not afraid to improvise and follow the needs of players, even if that means going off the rails or side-questing on a whim. I've been running games on Startplaying for over 3 years and running home campaigns over 30 years. I have a ton of experience and I often bring my own stories, art, and maps to the table. Current Campaigns on Startplaying: Monday 10am EST - Crooked Moon Monday 2pm EST - One-shots Tuesday 10am EST - Vecna: Eve of Ruin Tuesday 3pm EST - Call of the Netherdeep Wednesday 10am EST - Call of the Netherdeep Wednesday 2pm EST - Hoard of the Dragon Queen Thursday 7pm EST - Vecna: Eve of Ruin Friday 2pm EST - Call of the Netherdeep Completed Campaigns on Startplaying: Tomb of Annihilation Storm King’s Thunder Candlekeep (2x) Wild Beyond the Witchlight (3x) Spelljammer: Light of Xaryxis (3x) Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel (2x) Keys from the Golden Vault Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen (x2) Book of Many Things (Level 1-11) Adventure Academy (Level 1-10 homebrew) Planescape: Turn of Fortune’s Wheel x2 Curse of Strahd Liveplay Streams: Wild Beyond the Witchlight https://youtu.be/N_fFk-FZcE0?si=2z7wg4Ow6p8zPYN- Curse of Strahd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcJAqFFseKg&t=71s
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Creating your character
Characters: -Level 2 (2014 or 2024 rules) -Shared resources available for PHB, Tasha's, Xanathars', and Monsters of the Multiverse -Standard content with possible third party options available with permission (no Ravnica, Strixhaven, Planescape, or Dragonlance) -Multiclass allowed -Point Buy or Standard Array for Ability Scores -Fixed HP -A Bonus Feat! If your background doesn't come with a feat you'll be able to choose one from a limited list below. Dual Wielder Healer Magic Initiate Martial Adept Savage Attacker Skilled Tough
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Working microphone Discord, DnDbeyond, and Roll20 accounts (all free) Bring a good attitude and be prepared for fun!
What Rob - GM Rah brings to the table
30+ years of experience running roleplaying games, acceptance of the strange, support for the weird, and creativity in crafting stories and managing plots that often fly off the rails. 4 Years and over a thousand professional games hosted on Startplaying. Shared content through campaigns on DnD Beyond. A growing community of great players. An extensive library of art and maps and photoshop skills to customize as needed. I can also provide access to a DnDBeyond campaign with shared resources for all your character options!
Homebrew rules
**Class and Subclass restrictions:** 2014 or 2024 allowed. Non-core need to be cleared ahead of time. **Species restrictions:** Non-core need to be cleared ahead of time. Bugbear racial sneak attack functions like a rogue’s sneak attack (only once per turn) **Spell restrictions: ** We are using mostly 2024 versions of pre-existing spells with a few exceptions. 2014 spells are allowed if no updated version exists. Non-core and homebrew spells need to be cleared ahead of time. No conjure minor elements No silvery barbs Emanation spells (Spirit Guardians, Moonbeam, Conjure Animals, etc) use 2014 rules - damage when a target enters the emanation, starts their turn inside, or if they end their turn inside, limited to 1 per turn. **Backgrounds:** No backgrounds from Ravnica, Strixhaven, Eberron, Planescape, or Dragonlance allowed outside those settings. **Background Bonus Feats:** If your background doesn't come with a feat you'll be able to choose one from a limited list below. Dual Wielder Healer Magic Initiate Martial Adept Savage Attacker Skilled Tough **Paladin Smite:** I allow 1 free smite on a character’s turn. No bonus action required unless the smite is one of the actual smite spells, like thunderous smite, which needs to be declared before an attack. **Grapple, Push, and Shove rules:** To attempt one of these you roll a character’s unarmed strike bonus vs a defendant’s Defense DC, which is calculated as Base 10 + proficiency bonus + strength or dexterity bonus. (any bonus to hit from bless, bardic, flanking, etc. applies) **Disarm rules: ** Similar to the Grapple, Push, and Shove rules above, but a weapon attack can substitute for the attacker’s bonus on the roll. **Surprise rules:** I use the 2014 surprise rules. Surprised creatures have reactions in the first round only after their initiative has come up. **Magic items:** No eversmoking bottles No warning weapons **Potions:** Drink as a bonus action.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Rob - GM Rah creates a safe table
These games may on occasion introduce content outside the warnings. Requests to avoid triggering content outside the listed warnings can be addressed before gametime. We are here to have fun in a safe environment, not add to trauma.
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