Portals & Paupers - Planescape
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Claw your way up from the muck of the Hive ward on Sigil, where every coin is blood-earned and every ally is a gamble. A gritty D&D adventure of street smarts, planar heists, and the raw thrill of rising from nothing. Think Oliver Twist meets Peaky Blinders—with portals to Hell or Heaven. Ready to roll?"
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Sandbox / Open World
In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
3 years on StartPlaying
779 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (49)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Creativity
Dan runs games with polish and a keen understanding of what makes people who play D&D tick. He's a bit of a wizard with Foundry: his games look and sound terrific. He's great at balancing combat in high-level play, always seeming to land in the sweet spot between too-easy and TPK. He's equally skilled with narrative. Highly recommended.
Had a blast playing with Bh3lliom! They've got an amazing setup with Foundry VTT and soundscapes that really amplify the energy of the game - I swear at one point I forgot I was just sitting at my desk in my PJs. They're super nice about helping with stuff too, and the way they describe scenes makes everything come alive. The best part? They're totally down for whatever wild ideas the players throw at them (within reason - they probably won't let you tame a blink puppy as a pet, but hey, you can try!). The whole session just flowed really naturally, and everyone got plenty of chances to shine and do their thing. If you're looking for a DM who can take your random ideas and turn them into something awesome while keeping things fun and relaxed, give Bh3lliom a shot. Trust me, your imagination will thank you.
Additional details
How to prepare
You just need: -A microphone -Free D&D Beyond account -Free Discord account -Enthusiasm This game is open to all, so if you've never had experience with D&D before, you're welcome to join!
What I provide
Individual session 0 for character creation. A stacked out Foundry server with tokens, scenes, maps, dice and everything nice. DND Beyond sheets will be uploaded and synced with Foundry. A diverse cast of NPC's and terrifying beasts converted from older editions of the game. I will bring everything else we need to run the game.
Gameplay details
I will send a digital Lines & Veils document to all players which we'll go over in the beginning of the session. Digital X, N, O cards within Foundry. My table has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, sexual harassment, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other prejudicial behavior. Those who can't abide by these standards will be asked to leave with no refund.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Join the Discord server! Join my D&D Beyond Campaign with all content unlocked. Complete the Lines & Veils document. Starting Level 1. Point Buy. No equipment. All sources allowed, including custom origin & background. Flavour is free.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Text/Play by Post
$35.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 2:00 PM UTC
Jun 16 / Session 20
3 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+