Storm King’s Thunder
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
You've heard whispers of easy gold in a small town near Waterdeep, but by the time you arrive, ruin and chaos have already taken hold. The town lies in smoldering wreckage, its people in peril, while scavengers pick through what remains. You could turn back… or seize the moment, carving your name into legend by saving the day. One heroic act leads to another as you find yourself at the heart of an escalating crisis—giants are on the warpath, razing cities across the Savage Frontier. The land teeters on the brink of catastrophe, and only you can uncover the truth behind the chaos. Will you stand against the Giants' wrath, shaping the fate of the realm, or head south as quickly as possible? This epic adventure takes characters from level 1 to 11, blending deep roleplay, strategic combat, and high-stakes choices as you fight against impossible odds to claim your place in history.
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.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
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.
4.8
(40)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
94 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Join the D&D Beyond Campaign & Discord Server, create your character and make sure you're internet and mic is working!
What I provide
We'll be playing using maps from the adventure (using Roll20). My DM style is very rule of cool and encourage discussion if you disagree with a ruling. I do limited voices (best to my ability) and am very good with ad-libbing content, so encourage creativity!
Gameplay details
Storm King’s Thunder is an adventure filled with epic battles, dramatic betrayals, and high-stakes encounters, but it also contains several potential triggers that players should be aware of including entire communities being wiped out if the giants’ rampage is not stopped. In general I am a very light hearted DM, that will often veil upsetting themes. Players are encouraged to highlight (private or public) if they feel we are approaching an upsetting theme, I am also always available to discuss anything about the game (before/during or after!)
Content warnings
• Death
• Execution
• Fire
• Kidnapping
• Terrorism
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Open Door
How will character creation work
After signing up to the game you will have access to the D&D Beyond Campaign and Discord Server link to join and create your characters. We are starting with level 1 characters, using either standard array or point buy and standard equipment (or gold value). 2024 Characters are preferred, but can discuss.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 4:30 PM UTC
Jul 25 / Session 10
3-4 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages