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The Bloodbound Odyssey [Play as a Dhampir!]
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
A Dark Fantasy D&D Campaign (Levels 1-10) You are dhampirs—half-vampire, half-mortal—hunted, feared, and cursed by fate. Long ago, your kind ruled the lands of Pantala, before the Hive Tyrants rose and drove your ancestors into the shadows. Now, dhampirs are little more than whispers in the dark, outcasts on the fringes of society—until now. A voice calls to you in your dreams. The Blood Queen stirs. She speaks of a lost power—the Blood Chalice—a relic shattered long ago and hidden across the Hives. Its magic could restore your kind to glory… or break your chains forever. The Hives tighten their grip. The Scarlet Maw, a secret vampire cult, lurks in the shadows. An ancient horror slumbers beneath Lake Scorpion. And as you travel from Hive to Hive, a question burns in your mind: What will you do with the power you seek? Will you restore the dhampirs' rule? Destroy the Chalice and end your cursed bloodline? Or betray the Queen herself and take ultimate power? This is a tale of dark inheritance, rebellion, and the hunger for power. The road ahead is paved in blood. Are you ready to claim your fate?
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.
4.9
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2 years on StartPlaying
591 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Campaign Preparation Guidelines 1. Microphone and Headphones: Players should use a microphone and headphones in a quiet environment to ensure clear and effective communication during sessions. 2. Rule Familiarity: Players are expected to review the basic Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules before the campaign begins. Additional rules and guidance will be provided as needed throughout the campaign. 3. Character Creation: Characters can be created in advance or collaboratively with the party during the first session. 4. Required Software: Players must install the Beyond20 extension, available at: beyond20.here-for-more.info. This tool integrates D&D Beyond with Roll20 for a seamless gameplay experience. 5. Discord Access: Players should have access to Discord for communication and coordination outside of game sessions. Please ensure Discord is installed, properly set up, and that you have joined the campaign server at: discord.com/invite/damsels-and-dice.
What I provide
My Discord server has a dedicated group of players and mods ready to help. I have all content on D&D Beyond for players to use at any time. All of my games are POC, LGBT+, and Neurodivergent friendly. Players must be 18+ as game content may not be suitable for minors.
Gameplay details
Themes such as violence, psychological elements, and mature content may be present but will be tailored to your comfort levels. Certain subjects like sexual assault, harm to children, and harm to domestic animals will never be explicitly described in our games. During our first session, we'll discuss safety tools and content preferences. I adhere to a strict policy against discrimination (sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc.) and aim to create a respectful and safe environment for all players. Feel free to reach out with any concerns or requests!
Content warnings
• Blood
• Murder
• Death
Safety tools used
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
In The Bloodbound Odyssey: Shadows of the Crimson Chalice, all players begin as dhampirs, half-vampire beings caught between the mortal world and the cursed legacy of their ancestors. You may choose any class, but those with a connection to blood magic, shadowy powers, or martial prowess—such as Blood Hunter, Rogue, Warlock (Undead or Hexblade), Sorcerer (Shadow Magic), Fighter, or Cleric (Grave or Twilight Domain)—fit the campaign’s themes well. Your background should reflect your past in Pantala’s Hive-dominated world: Were you a fugitive from the Hive tyrants? A former Hive soldier who discovered their dark heritage? A member of the Scarlet Maw cult? Dhampirs have supernatural resilience, heightened senses, and a thirst for blood that may become a blessing or a curse as the story unfolds. Each character is haunted by visions of the Blood Queen, guiding them toward an uncertain fate—will you embrace the darkness, fight against it, or forge your own path?
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
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 - 10:00 PM UTC
2.5-3 Hour duration
1 / 6 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+