Catacombs of the Crimson Pharaoh
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Tuesday – 10:30 PM UTC
Jul 15 / Session 9
3–5 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
An ancient tomb has been discovered underneath the shifting sands of the Calim Desert. Scholars from Candlekeep seek to uncover its secrets, but they dare not enter alone—locals whisper rumors of an undying queen and a slumbering army. The sands shift, the seals weaken, and something long buried stirs. Hired to clear the tomb of dangers, you and your fellow party members will navigate treacherous passageways, unravel cryptic inscriptions, and battle the restless dead. But this is no ordinary tomb—it is the gateway to a Necropolis of sorcerer-kings sealed away for millennia. Their guardian has waited in silence for centuries for the moment when the world above will be theirs again. This 3-5 session adventure is a high-stakes dungeon crawl filled with exploration, ancient puzzles, and harrowing combat. Designed for players who enjoy delving into lost history, solving mysteries, and facing powerful foes, this game is perfect for those who love classic tomb-raiding adventures with deep lore and meaningful choices. Will you seal the tomb and bury its secrets, or will you risk awakening an empire of the dead? The sands of time are running out—choose wisely.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(13)
2 years on StartPlaying
62 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Creativity
About me
I have a love of storytelling and a drive and passion to share it with others. I've been successfully running several Dungeon and Dragons games over the past 8 years, and I'm fortunate enough to have one game run the entire time. I think this is a game for everyone and the more accessible it is to people the better. From mentoring new dungeon masters, and creating a library of homebrew content, to running games for brand-new players on a cruise ship, I've gotten to do so many things thanks to this hobby.
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Creating your character
Character creation should happen before the game starts. Please design a character at 8th-level, with a free feat at level 1 (variant human will not get an extra free feat). For stat generation, I encourage either using 2d6+6 or 4d6 drop lowest. This game assumes using the 2014 legacy ruleset and anything published under the 2014 rules is fine, if there is homebrew content you would like to use, drop me a line, and I'm sure we can make it work!
Deep beneath the Calim Desert, an ancient tomb has been uncovered after millennia buried beneath the shifting sands. The Candlekeep Expeditionary Society has hired you to clear the tomb of dangers before their scholars begin their work. But as you descend into the catacombs, you realize something was sealed away here for a reason—and the sands of time may be running out. This 3-5 session adventure is for characters of 8th level and is a high-stakes dungeon crawl featuring deadly traps, ancient puzzles, and intense combat. You’ll face mummified guardians, cursed relics, and an undead queen determined to resurrect a long-lost empire. Your choices will shape the fate of a forgotten civilization—will you reinforce the seals that keep its horrors contained, or unleash the secrets of the past? Perfect for players who love classic tomb-raiding adventures, intricate lore, and meaningful choices. Gather your party, steel your resolve, and prepare to face the Catacombs of the Crimson Pharaoh!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to enjoy the game online, you will need access to Discord, a microphone, and the rules for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. This fast-paced game assumes the player has at least a general familiarity with the rules and their character sheet. Have a character created ahead of time, and if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me!
What Caleb Mitchell brings to the table
I use Owlbear Rodeo as a VTT and custom maps and tokens for player characters! Ambient music and various character voices will be used to help set the mood. If you have a fun idea for your character, I always try and embrace the rule of cool when appropriate to let your character shine!
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Safety
How Caleb Mitchell creates a safe table
Once a booking is confirmed, you'll be sent a copy of the consent checklist. Before the game starts, an explanation of all safety tools will be conducted, breaks scheduled, and a final confirmation of everyone's tolerance for possible triggers.
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