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The Dragons of the Gate | Level 8 Cormyr Campaign
Cormyr is at war. Join a Level 8 Forgotten Realms campaign where one mission could decide the fate of the kingdom.
$25.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Sunday - 1:00 PM UTC
Oct 18 / Session 76
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Cormyr is at war, and you are not a nobody. Join at Level 8 as one of the realm's trusted champions : a hero with real power, a reputation, and a mission from the Crown that could decide the kingdom's fate. The Shadovar, an ancient empire of shadow, have invaded the Forest Kingdom, and Princess Raedra has entrusted your company with her most dangerous gambit yet. New players regularly join this campaign mid-story. Before your first session, I'll meet with you one-on-one to build a character woven into the party, the politics, and the war. You'll arrive as someone who belongs, not a stranger at the door. This is an established long-term campaign with a strong existing group. You will not be dropped in cold: I will work with you before your first session to build a character with ties to the current story, the party, and the politics of Cormyr. After enduring succession politics fomented by the enemy, Princess Raedra has established herself as the rightful ruler of Cormyr. But the war is not over. The Shadovar remain a grave threat, and Raedra has now entrusted the Dragons of the Gate with a mission so dangerous it could decide the fate of the kingdom itself. Success could bring Cormyr one step closer to victory. Failure could leave the Forest Kingdom broken beneath shadow. This campaign offers a blend of tactical combat, deep roleplay, political intrigue, and meaningful consequences. You will defend cities, uncover hidden agendas, forge uneasy alliances, face dangerous moral choices, and help decide what kind of heroes Cormyr needs in its darkest hour. The ideal player is mature, reliable, collaborative, and interested in becoming part of an established table. Newer players are welcome, but this is an ongoing Level 8 campaign with an existing party and a living world. If you enjoy character-driven storytelling, tactical challenges, Forgotten Realms lore, and choices that shape the future of a kingdom, The Dragons of the Gate may be the right campaign for you.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
4 years on StartPlaying
164 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
About me
I'm Chris — Top GM, 4 years and 150+ games on StartPlaying, and a veteran who brings a decade of military discipline to running tables that start on time, stay organized, and never fizzle out. My games are character-driven above all: your backstory doesn't sit in a Google Doc — it becomes plot. I weave every character into the world so your choices carry real weight, and I improvise freely, so the story bends to what you do rather than the other way around. Expect high production value: fully built Foundry VTT scenes, custom tokens, professional maps, and curated music and ambience. Communication runs through Discord, and safety tools (Session 0, Lines & Veils, open door) are standard at every table I run. I run long-term campaigns in a living Forgotten Realms Cormyr, where events in one table's game echo into the others. Whether you're brand new to D&D or a grizzled veteran, there's a seat that fits. Off the clock, I'm a proud dog parent to two Alaskan Malamutes. Come tell your story — I'll make sure the world remembers it.
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Creating your character
New players join at the party’s current level: Level 8. Character creation is done collaboratively with me through using the 2024 ruleset. We will build your character together so they feel connected to the party, the campaign, and the world of Cormyr. Stats are rolled in my presence; if you are not happy with the result, you may use Point Buy or Standard Array.
Current party: The group currently includes a Human Oath of Devotion Paladin, a Human War Cleric, a Tiefling College of Valor Bard, and a Drow Rogue/Paladin/Ranger. This is a strong group with excellent chemistry, so I am looking for a fifth player who enjoys teamwork, character-driven roleplay, tactical combat, and long-term storytelling. The best fit is someone who wants to become part of the table, not simply drop in for combat.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a working microphone, a Discord account, and a computer capable of running Foundry VTT in a browser. Before your first session, I will meet with you to create your character, explain the current story, introduce the party, and make sure you have everything you need to join smoothly. New players join at Level 8. You do not need a D&D Beyond account or prior knowledge of Cormyr, but you should be ready to collaborate, communicate, and engage with an established group.
What DiceMasterWizard (Chris) brings to the table
I provide a fully prepared Foundry VTT game, custom tokens, professional-quality maps, curated music and ambience, and campaign notes to help you stay grounded in the story. I am not a professional voice actor, but I focus heavily on atmosphere, character motivation, tactical clarity, and meaningful player choices.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DiceMasterWizard (Chris) creates a safe table
Safety tools are part of how I run a healthy table. Before you join, we will discuss expectations, lines, veils, tone, and player comfort. The campaign includes mature fantasy themes, war, violence, moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and dark magic, but the goal is always to keep the table collaborative, respectful, and fun.
Content warnings
Safety tools used