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Tales from the Yawning Portal

Tales from the Yawning Portal

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

šŸµ Live game open to all experience levels. Beginners welcome! šŸµ Visit some of the most infamous dungeons ever devised! šŸµ Player creativity encouraged! šŸµ Inclusive table open to all! šŸµ Become part of an active and welcoming Discord community! When adventurers and explorers get together in taverns such as the Yawning Portal, the conversation invariably turns to one thing- unexplored dungeons. Finding and exploring these places is the holy grail of adventuring, from lost citadels to well-guarded vaults to killer mazes. The only question is this: will you survive to tell the tales?

2 years on StartPlaying

1010 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (84)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Storytelling

Matt avatar

Matt

New review

Ellis is a legend

Latch avatar

Latch

New review

Played 11 sessions

Ellis is a amazing DM and I love how he runs his games. He leaves a lot of room for fun characters and creativity. The games are well paced and the combat is excellent. I look forward to many more sessions. I would highly recommend joining a game.

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Jordan Ramsdell

Played 11 sessions

I have had the privilege of playing several games at Ellis table, he is by far one of the best DMs I have ever played for. Gives his players who enjoy role play a chance to do it, keeps battle competitive and fair and rewards you for thinking creatively. Cannot recommend him or Megan more. The discord server also is a huge plus, the people are amazing. If you are looking for an amazing DM, look no further then Ellis or Megan.

Devin avatar

Devin

Played 31 sessions

Ellis and Megan are incredible DMā€™s and players that have attracted a great community ! I would recommend joining any of their games to players with all levels of experience, I joined the community only having played for a couple months before and Iā€™ve had an incredible time learning and playing since.

Augie avatar

Augie

Played 6 sessions

Ellis was amazing! He did a great job managing two large combats and encouraged role-playing at every turn. The entire adventure was well thought and enjoyable for our group!

Carter avatar

Carter

Played 1 sessions

First time using this service, first time doing a one shot, incredible inclusiveness and patience. Good story telling, and world building, over all a great experience.

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need a microphone (if it is a voice game), a character, your imagination, and a desire to have enough adventuring stories that you never have to buy another round at the tavern. You will also need access to Discord, Roll20, and D&D Beyond.

What I provide

Maps and tokens will be on Roll20 and I will provide a campaign link on D&D Beyond for access to character creation content. There will be atmospheric music provided but easily muted if you prefer.

Gameplay details

Everyone is encouraged to discuss lines and veils with me privately, either on SPG or in the Discord server. Session 0 will be a chance to get to know characters and players as well as go over any specific rules, complete with a chance to speak in a private voice channel if there is anything you would like to address.

Content warnings

ā€¢ Alcohol Use

ā€¢ Animal Death

ā€¢ Blood

ā€¢ Death

ā€¢ Deep or Large Bodies of Water

ā€¢ Devils / Demons / Fiends

ā€¢ Fire

ā€¢ Language/Cursing

ā€¢ Violence

Safety tools used

ā€¢ Breaks

ā€¢ Lines and Veils

ā€¢ Session 0

How will character creation work

Characters are created using a modified standard array (17 16 15 13 11 9) and are given a free feat at level 1.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

ā€¢ Roll20

ā€¢ D&D Beyond

ā€¢ Discord

1 SEAT LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 3:00 AM UTC

Mar 23 / Session 5

2.5-3 Hour duration

4 / 5 Seats filled

Schedule

Sun, Mar 23 | 3:00 AM - Session 5

Sun, Mar 30 | 3:00 AM - Session 6

Sun, Apr 06 | 3:00 AM - Session 7

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+