Shadows of Ezra: The Tyrant God’s Reign
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The afterlife is broken. Marsa’al, the Illithilich, has ascended to godhood, seizing the divine mantle of Death itself. Now, souls no longer pass into the afterlife. The undead no longer hunger. They simply endure, unshackled from mortality. The Nine Hells are in civil war, torn between those who would serve their new god and those who would rather see him unmade. The Shadowfell grows stronger by the day, devouring the Material Plane, with Ravessa Nyxara ruling from The Rift, a dark empire on the edge of reality itself. The gods are silent. Hope is fleeting. And yet, there is still one chance. The party must descend into the Hells, navigating a realm teetering on the brink of war, destruction, and betrayal. If they survive, they must face the horrors of Shadow Ezra, a warped mirror of the world they once knew. Their only hope is to destroy the Throne of Unmaking, the seat of Marsa’al’s power, before he cements his dominion over every soul in existence. This is a high-stakes, roleplay-driven campaign blending dark fantasy, cosmic horror, and tactical combat. Expect grueling battles, difficult moral choices, and an evolving world shaped by your actions. Whether you’re here to save reality, seize power for yourself, or carve out a new fate among gods and devils, your legend begins now. Who is this game for? This game is for players who enjoy deep roleplay, high-powered combat, and a player-driven story with real consequences. If you like dark fantasy settings, intricate plots, and brutal, strategic encounters, this is the campaign for you. Both returning and new players are welcome—whether you’re continuing a hero’s story or forging a new one. Will you break the Tyrant God’s reign—or become something even worse?
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.
Less than a year on StartPlaying
23 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need a discord & dndbeyond account, and a mic. A basic understanding of dnd 5e rules is helpful but not necessary
What I provide
Rule of Cool, intense combat, rich world building and very fun roleplay Dndbeyond account & discord account required X Card, Breaks and Open Door for players safety tools
Gameplay details
Welcome! Here's a link to the campaign in dndbeyond & a link to join my discord. Shoot me a DM once you join https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/4874399371712154 https://discord.gg/gFEg7cy6rv
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We'll go over character creation in depth during Session 0 Rolled stats, rerolling all 1's & take a feat
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• D&D Beyond Maps
$16.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Thursday - 1:30 AM UTC
Mar 27 / Session 2
1-4 Hour duration
4 / 7 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+