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Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (LGBTQ+ & Beginner friendly)
Will you return from the depths of hell unbroken, or will Avernus claim you as its own?
$18.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Jul 15 / Session 45
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Elturel is gone. Where the shining city once stood, a desolate crater now gapes, and whispers of its disappearance spread like wildfire. Among the missing is Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard, whose absence has plunged Baldur's Gate into turmoil. As heroes newly arrived in Baldur's Gate, your task is clear: unravel the mysteries surrounding Elturel's fall and find a way to rescue its people. Your journey will take you beyond the city’s walls to the unrelenting inferno of Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells: a battlefield stained with the blood of devils and demons. Amidst this chaos stands Zariel, the fallen angel who now rules Avernus with an iron fist. Will you return from the depths of hell unbroken, or will Avernus claim you as its own? - Weekly Campaign - Free Session 0 - Session 0 will focus on organisational matters (character creation, safety tools, further campaign information and more)
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
45 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
About me
It’s beautiful how people all across the world can connect and be moved through creative crafts. Storytelling being one of them. Many of us have experienced being part of a crowd in awe, watching a touching moment unfold on a cinema screen. Many of us have found comfort in music or shows. Many of us enjoy the stories in games or movies. In TTRPGs, we craft our own unique stories. We create memories, we’re the heroes of our own adventures. We're not just the audience but active participants, contributing to something that fascinates, inspires, and moves us and our companions. The first time I played D&D was in 2020, and in early 2023, I started GMing my first homebrew campaign. I enjoy both: exploring the worlds my GMs create and giving others the opportunity to experience their own adventures. Customizing campaigns and integrating everyone’s individual backstories into the adventure is essential to me. That's what I love most about D&D: creating stories together and making unforgettable memories. 💙 I hope to roll dice with you in the future and to be the narrator of your next adventure!
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen either prior or during Session 0 - The character sheets will be made on D&D Beyond - DnD 5e/2014 Rules - Starting level 1 - Point Buy - Milestone - Fixed Hit Points - Optional Class Features and Customize Your Origin are allowed - All Feats and Silvery Barbs are allowed - No Multiclass Requirements
The party is currently level 5 and consists of: - Tiefling Artificer/Bard - Tiefling Paladin/Warlock - Dragonborn Rogue The party also adopted the following NPCs aka meat shields aka cannon fodder: - Dragonborn Barbarian/Fighter - Human Cleric (Life Domain) Party Name: Hellborn and Hellbound! The party travels through the Avernian Wastelands, fights warlords of Avernus, pursues personal quests and seeks to find a way to restore hollyphant Lulu's memories. A hag named Maggie has offered her assistance, but first the characters must fulfill their part of a deal!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please make sure you have a good microphone and a stable internet connection. A webcam is optional, but not necessary. Be sure to sign up on D&D Beyond before Session 0. A Discord account is required, as we’ll be using both FoundryVTT and Discord for the game. Application: When you apply for one of my tables, please include a short introduction note in which you tell me, for example, why you chose to apply for this table, about your playstyle, your ideas and what you enjoy most in D&D! This helps me get a first impression and determine if this table is a good fit! :)
What Jen brings to the table
— Backstories — I will do my best to incorporate each character's backstory into the campaign, either by connecting it to the main plot or by adding unique storylines that align with the campaign's setting and the party's motivations. Whether you prefer sharing rough ideas or writing detailed backstories, I will take the time to review your concepts carefully. Together, we will figure out what works best and discuss your goals and hopes for your character! — Homebrew — Regardless of the campaign we are playing, please be aware that I will make minor to major adjustments to the overall adventure. Most of these customizations are intended to make the experience smoother and more unique. I love adding new missions and side quests, often dedicated to a player character's background. I also enjoy creating challenges for the party to strengthen their bond and provide additional opportunities for character growth. — Voice Acting — I have participated in multiple acting workshops and classes, where I learned from professional voice actors and actresses. Giving the NPCs you encounter their own unique voices is one of my greatest joys! — Balance and Fairness — It is very important to me to consider each player's wishes and create a campaign where everyone's individual preferences are equally valued. The campaign will be shaped by the feedback and preferences shared by the players, ensuring that everyone has their moment to shine.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Jen creates a safe table
During Session 0, players will be carefully introduced to the safety tools. A consent form will also be provided to fill out. I'll explain the contents of the consent form and answer any questions. We'll take the time to discuss what everyone expects from the campaign, and I'll warn players about any sensitive topics the adventure book might address. If you join the campaign later on, I'll make sure to contact you and provide all necessary information and resources before you play your first session with me!
Content warnings
Safety tools used