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Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Join the Fight Against the Dragon Queen's Forces in the Shadow of War! Immerse yourself in an epic journey set in the war-torn world of Krynn, as the shadow of Takhisis, the Dragon Queen, looms over the land. In Shadow of the Dragon Queen, you’ll play as heroes caught in the chaos of war, facing moral dilemmas, dangerous enemies, and the unrelenting tide of the Dragon Army. From the humble village of Vogler to the heart of a massive conflict, your choices and bravery will determine the fate of those around you. Will you rally allies, uncover secrets, and stand strong against overwhelming odds, or will Krynn fall into the clutches of darkness? This game blends intense storytelling, tactical combat, and rich worldbuilding in a campaign that’s perfect for newcomers and seasoned adventurers alike. Whether you seek thrilling battles, deep roleplay opportunities, or the chance to leave your mark on the annals of Krynn’s history, this campaign has something for everyone. Prepare to navigate a world at war, where your courage will be tested, alliances will be forged, and the flame of hope burns brightest in the darkest hour. Adventure awaits—will you answer the call?

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3 years on StartPlaying

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Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Visual Aid, Creativity

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Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (45)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Visual Aid

Creativity

David Franco avatar

David Franco

New review

Played 2 sessions

Excellent DM with a clear mastery of the 5E and Foundry. Lots of well developed custom content. Games move quickly, with all players engaged and focused.

Jon  avatar

Jon

Played 37 sessions

First off, Darren is very helpful with any questions you may have. He is extremely knowledgeable with Foundry and D&D. His Foundry is very smooth to work with and easy to understand. The thing I am most appreciative of is he runs a fair table. Also you can tell he has taken the time in creating his maps and is always prepared if the group decides to go off script.

Billy avatar

Billy

Played 92 sessions

Darren is a great DM. Knows the rules very well, keeps combat moving and is great with new players. He is also one of very few DMs that can handle high level campaigns and I have played several all the way to level 20 with him.

Jake avatar

Jake

Played 124 sessions

I've been playing with Darren for about 2 years now, every week like clockwork. His system mastery for pathfinder2e, and other systems, is evident and clear. I've now played 5 complete Adventure Paths, and we are closing in on the end of our 6th and have the plans for the 7th in the works, with Darren. One of the best parts of playing with Darren is the community he has built to discuss character & campaign ideas with. You aren't just getting someone who runs a game you play in once a week, you're also getting all the players he plays with too. I cannot recommend Darren enough - In fact, I did is so much that my dad joined up and is in two of his games every week!

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Mikey

Played 91 sessions

Darren is by far one of the greatest GM I have had. I have been playing with him weekly for almost 2 years now. What I love about Darren is that he is always reliable and consistent. I still play with 4/5 of the same people from when I first started. He is extremely knowledgeable of the game and has great pacing in terms of combat but also story. He is very flexible and conveys a very epic story. If you ever want to find your forever pathfinder group, I highly recommend Darren as your GM. He will always be there for you and his games are highly sought after.

Alexander avatar

Alexander

Played 24 sessions

Darren is a great DM, was able to help facilitate crazy ideas as long as it fits into reality/Rules and provides quite a lot of combat with the time I had him as a DM. Was very diplomatic and while sounding strict was always toward the benefit of the group and keeping the game balanced in the good way. Plus he puts a lot of work in the background that isn't much noticed in the longer term but is greatly appreciated. Would easily be a player for him again.

Additional details

How to prepare

Please have a working mic and discord downloaded and tested. Everything else is provided by the Game Master.

What I provide

I have all the books on DnDBeyond shareable for character creation. I have my own discord channel. I self host the FoundryVTT server on a great connection.

Gameplay details

This is a Dragonlance fantasy dungeons and dragons adventure. Please expect violence and the description of violence. There will be short breaks during the sessions and some debriefing on any difficult subjects.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Animal Death

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Death

• Drowning

• Execution

• Extreme Violence

• Fire

• Gore

• Illness

• Insects

• Language/Cursing

• Mind Control

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Snakes

• Spiders

• Torture

• Violence

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Debriefing

Open Door

How will character creation work

Character creation discussion of the party makeup and options will be in discord in its on separate channel. Characters will be created in the FoundryVTT platform. This adventure will take place in Krynn. The base books allowed are: PHB.2024, TCoE, SotDQ and XGtE. 27 point buy for stats. Races allowed are: Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, Humans and Kender.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

1 SEAT LEFT
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Monday - 2:00 AM UTC

Apr 14 / Session 13

3.5-4 Hour Duration

4 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Mon, Apr 14 | 2:00 AM - Session 13

Mon, Apr 21 | 2:00 AM - Session 14

Requirements

Experience required: Intermediate

Age: 18+