Mysteries and Magic of Waterdeep | Dragon Madness!
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Step into the heart of Waterdeep, a city where every street is a story, and every shadow hides a secret. What begins as a simple missing person case quickly spirals into a high-stakes treasure hunt that could shake the very foundations of the City of Splendors. Whispers speak of a legendary vault filled with half a million gold dragons—wealth so vast it would make even the most ambitious dragons’ hoards seem modest. But you’re not the only ones searching for this fortune. Criminal masterminds, rival noble houses, and powerful factions are all in the race, turning Waterdeep’s labyrinthine streets into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Each tavern holds hidden agendas, every ally could be a rival in disguise, and the city itself seems to conspire against those who seek its most prized treasure. As your DM, I embrace your creative solutions to every challenge ahead. Want to infiltrate a noble’s masquerade ball? Forge an uneasy alliance with the Thieves’ Guild? Or maybe start your own legitimate business as a front for treasure hunting? Whatever path you take, your ingenuity will be your greatest asset—shaping the story and propelling your adventure in unexpected directions. Can you outwit the city’s most powerful factions and claim the legendary fortune? Or will Waterdeep’s treacherous politics, dangerous intrigue, and hidden conspiracies prove too much to navigate? The streets are full of danger, and only the sharpest minds will uncover the truth behind the missing person and survive the chaos that follows. Let’s find out in Mysteries and Magic of Waterdeep | Dragon Madness!, where street smarts and magic may be the only things that keep you alive.
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.
5.0
(52)
1 year on StartPlaying
187 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Players should have the following: - access to a webcam/mic - a dndbyond account (for building characters and accessing the campaign and map/VTT) - a discord account (for playing the game) - dice (virtual or physical)
What I provide
I will provide the dndbeyond campaign which has content sharing available so anything I own you can have access to as well, a discord server where we will play the game. I have a music bot in the server that will provide some nice background music and the occasional sound effect. I am a big believer and practitioner of the Rule of Cool and the "yes and" philosophy. Players can expect a rules light, roleplay heavy experience that focus on telling a good story.
Gameplay details
A list of what safety tools I use can be found in my discord server, and we will go over them at the begin of the session, as well as having a brief session 0 at the start of the session
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Your characters will start at level 1, you can make a character before Session 0 if you like but character creation will be handled in session 0. that way I am there if you need help. I will also help tailor your character to the campaign and setting.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• D&D Beyond Maps
$21.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 27 / Session 2
2-3 Hour Duration
3 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+