Survive an Age of Madness | Beginner Friendly Sandbox Campaign!
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Experience a world where power is fleeting, loyalty is a lie, and survival is the only law. The Emperor is dead—under mysterious circumstances and without an heir—and now his once-great empire tears itself apart. Warlords, usurpers, and would-be kings carve up the land into new nation-states overnight, while mercenaries rake in the cash, deserters, and desperate survivors scramble to escape. In the wake of collapsing order, you must navigate shifting allegiances, ruthless ambition, and the cold, brutal truth that in this world, you either take—or you are taken from. -> What to expect as a player: ☑️ Shape the world in a handcrafted setting that evolves with your actions. ☑️ Forge your past with a dynamic lifepath system that builds deep, personal character stories. ☑️ Secure your future by making alliances with powerful patrons, warlords, and legends within the world we create. ☑️ Embrace true freedom in an open-world experience driven by your ambitions and backstories. ☑️ Fight for your life in brutal, tactical combat where every strike matters. ☑️ Meet legends and monsters—a world filled with unforgettable characters, each with their own schemes, loyalties, and grudges. This campaign will focus on survival, ambition, and the harsh realities of a world devouring itself. You’ll play mercenaries, scoundrels, and war-weary survivors clawing for their place in a realm where honor is a weakness and power is the only true currency. Whether through steel, cunning, or betrayal, the world is yours to seize—if you can hold onto it. -> What do my players say? -> "... an incredible job creating the world and storylines while also being great at improv and coming up with things on the fly. I can tell he really cares and puts a lot of thought into it. Highly recommend for anyone from beginners to long-time players." -> "Kenny is an Amazing GM weaving pre-planned story, character moments, and quick-witted improvisation to create a realistic and believable narrative. Highly recommended! " -> "Kenny is a patient and supportive GM who invests in new players (like me) without letting the campaign become a classroom: he keeps it interesting, entertaining, and engaging."
Game style
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.
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.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Weekly, Open-world campaign ♦️ Pregens can be provided THE PARTY [Level Two] 🔸 Shadaar Kai Sorcerer 🔸 Half-orc Monk 🔸 Human Illrigger 🔸 Human Rogue 🔸 Eladrin Star Druid 🔸 YOU
5.0
(33)
4 years on StartPlaying
688 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. Video is optional. ✅ Physical or digital dice, either works just fine. ✅ A Forge account: https://forge-vtt.com/ ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for your Character setup.
What I provide
☑️ A sandbox setting tailor-made for the group that will be expanded upon as we play together. ☑️ A powerful virtual tabletop, Foundry is quick to learn and versatile during gameplay. ☑️ A fully moderated Discord Server for use as our game hub. Complete with links to all necessary sites and reference guides. ☑️ Art used for tokens and locations ☑️ DnD 5e core rulebooks and many third-party expansions - including Strongholds and Followers and Flee Mortals! I bring hundreds of hours of player-driven GMing experience to the table and degrees in Creative Writing and game design to facilitate compelling narratives and create unique mechanics for the players.
Gameplay details
Players can expect heavy amounts of roleplay in many different situations and encounters. NPCs will be inclusive, varied, and engaging to interact with. Many will be romanceable if interested. During session zero we will discuss the origins of our characters. This game will be run using Foundry VTT. This simple and versatile platform lends itself well to the improv-heavy, sandbox-style game I enjoy running. This, combined with Theater of the Mind, ensures total and complete freedom for the players, as anywhere they want to go can be drawn on the map and performed. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all players, I use the following safety tools: ✅ A consent form all members of the group must complete. This will determine Lines & Veils ✅ Session zero to discuss concerns, boundaries, and themes before the game begins ✅ At least one 10-15 minute break in the middle of the session ✅ Open door policy. Contact me any time with questions or concerns ✅ In games of darker themes I enjoy running loose and humorous games when possible. The object of the game is to have fun. ___ --> What a player will experience in this Campaign | Rating out of five skulls | Roleplaying - 💀💀💀💀💀 Politics - 💀💀💀💀 Exploration - 💀💀💀 Tactics/Combat - 💀💀 Puzzles - 💀 RATING: R CONTENT WARNING: BAND OF BASTARDS deals with dark and existential themes. The stories told in this game can be violent and distressing. This is not a game for children.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ As a group, roll Attributes in the public chat ☑️ Vote and reference group houserules ☑️ Vote and discuss aspects of the world & Campaign modifiers In Session Zero: ☑️ Solidify votes and group worldbuilding ☑️ Roll or select options from the Lifepath system ☑️ Establish connections between party members ☑️ Roll your starting wealth and equipment ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 10:00 PM UTC
Apr 4 / Session 7
3-3 Hour duration
5 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+