Discover the Storm King's Thunder||Session Zero and 1 Free
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
🌩️ STORM KING'S THUNDER – A D&D ADVENTURE FOR HEROES OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS! ⚔️ The storm clouds gather, and the realm trembles as giants unleash chaos upon the world. Villages burn, trade routes crumble, and even the great cities of the North are at risk. With the giant lords waging war, the Sword Coast needs heroes—adventurers willing to stand against impossible odds and uncover the mystery behind the breaking of the Ordning. In this epic, cinematic adventure, you'll journey through towering mountain peaks, mist-shrouded fjords, and lost ruins of an ancient age. You'll battle ferocious monsters, forge alliances with powerful factions, and make choices that shape the fate of the world. The campaign is filled with high-stakes encounters, thrilling exploration, and rich storytelling—perfect for new and veteran players alike! 🛡️ New to D&D? No problem! I’ll walk you through the rules and help you create a character that fits your vision. You don’t need any experience—just bring your imagination, and I’ll take care of the rest. ⚔️ Love roleplay, strategy, and adventure? This game balances character-driven storytelling, tactical combat, and open-world exploration, allowing you to immerse yourself in a living, breathing world. Whether you’re the face of the party, the master tactician, or the wild-card troublemaker, you’ll have plenty of chances to shine. The giants are coming, and the fate of the realm hangs in the balance. Will you rise to the challenge? Join the adventure and become a legend!
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
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.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Dungeon Crawl
A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!
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.
🔹 RECRUITING ADVENTURERS! 🔹 🏹 Looking for a thrilling D&D campaign where giants threaten the world and only true heroes can stop them? This game is open to new and experienced players who enjoy a balance of roleplay, combat, and exploration. 📌 Key Details: ✅ Campaign: Storm King’s Thunder – A high-stakes adventure across the Sword Coast. ✅ Experience Level: All players welcome! (New to D&D? I’ll help you get started!) ✅ Game Style: Immersive storytelling, tactical combat, and meaningful choices. ✅ Virtual Tools: Roll20 (maps/tokens), D&D Beyond (campaign sharing), Discord (voice chat). ✅ Session 0: Covers expectations, character creation, and safety tools. ✅ Game Length: Long-term campaign with weekly sessions. 💡 Who Should Join? 🎭 Roleplay lovers – Character-driven players who enjoy meaningful NPC interactions. ⚔️ Tacticians & strategists – Those who love challenging combat & creative problem-solving. 🌍 Explorers & storytellers – Players who want to uncover lore, secrets, and faction conflicts. 📜 New players & veterans alike! Whether you're new or experienced, you'll find a fun, welcoming table. 🚀 What to Expect from This Game: 🎶 Custom music & soundscapes for immersion. 🎙️ Character voices (if players enjoy them). 🗺️ Custom maps, tokens, and dynamic battle scenes. 📖 An epic, evolving story where YOUR choices shape the world. ⚖️ A fair blend of Rule of Cool & Rules as Written—creative ideas encouraged! 🛡️ Interested? Apply now and let’s forge an epic tale together!
4.2
(5)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, World Builder
Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Rule of Cool
World Builder
Joshua Marcy
He is an awesome DM as I would say
Samaan McDonald
He's a good DM that not only cares deeply about player backstory and choice, but the rule of cool, so he will match your creativity if you go all out. My only advice is that he cares for the rules of world just as much and isn't very loose on bending or breaking those rules so prepare for some constraints.
west
Sets the scene very well and allows for players to be as creative as possible while also making sure he can provide a fun and balanced game. Good communication and actively encourages his players to talk to him if they have any issues. I recommend highly.
Cruaver VoidDrake
Think outside the box of rigid thinking, but also listen for if he's struggling. If he lost his notes, God help you.
Phantom
Zerbs is an awesome DM that allows for skills and powers to be used in ways that aren't spelled out in the rules, but would make logical sense.
Additional details
How to prepare
Things players should have downloaded or bookmarked before session zero is Discord, D&D Beyond, and Roll20. All these tools will be critical for having a fun experience. Other things they should think about is making sure the mic works and that they have a read some of the rules before starting. I understand beginners won't truly understand but that's where I can help figure out those gaps so you don't feel overwhelmed.
What I provide
🎭 My GM Style & What to Expect 🔥 Balanced Playstyle: I blend Rules as Written (RAW) with Rule of Cool (RoC)—keeping the game fair while allowing epic moments that fit the story and the spirit of D&D. If it makes sense and is awesome, we’ll find a way to make it work! 🗣️ Roleplay-Friendly Atmosphere: I encourage character-driven storytelling and let player choices shape the world. I do character voices when appropriate but only if players are comfortable with them. Not comfortable with voice acting? No worries! Play how you like—whether fully in-character or just describing what your character does. ⚔️ Tactical Combat with Strategy & Depth: I utilize detailed battlemaps and encourage creative strategies. Combat is fast-paced but tactical, where positioning, teamwork, and smart decisions make a difference. Boss fights & legendary foes feel cinematic, challenging, and rewarding. 🎶 Ambience & Music for an Immersive Experience: I use background music and ambient sounds to set the tone. Storms rolling in? You’ll hear the thunder. Deep caves? The echoes will surround you. Every setting has a unique feel, making the world feel alive. 🛡️ Player Comfort & Safety Session 0 to set expectations & customize the game to the group. X, N, O Cards for in-game comfort. Stars & Wishes for post-game feedback. Breaks included so we can step away when needed. Aftercare check-ins for emotionally heavy sessions. 🏆 Why Play in This Game? ✅ A balanced mix of roleplay, combat, and adventure. ✅ A DM who listens to players & adapts the story to your choices. ✅ An immersive world with music, character voices, and custom maps. ✅ A respectful, fair, and engaging game that welcomes all experience levels. Whether you’re a veteran adventurer or brand new to D&D, you’ll find a home at this table. 🚀 Ready to become a legend? Join the adventure today!
Gameplay details
📝 Session 0 – Setting Expectations & Boundaries Before we begin our adventure, we'll have a Session 0 to go over: ✅ What kind of game this will be (tone, theme, and playstyle). ✅ Content warnings and what we want to avoid (Lines & Veils). ✅ Player preferences for roleplay, combat, and exploration. ✅ Party cohesion—how your characters will work together. This session is about making sure everyone is on the same page and setting up a game where you feel excited to play. From there I will go into more detail on safety features that are available to all players. So the game stays fun and enjoyable for everyone without disrupting immersion to much.
Content warnings
• Death
• Kidnapping
• Violence
• Slavery
• Fire
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Character Death
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Execution
• Genocide
• Language/Cursing
• Prejudice
• Talk of Superior Race
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
I like to have Character creation to be done at session zero. What I can tell you is that you should have a character in mind if not it's ok that's what session zero is for.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
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$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 3:00 AM UTC
3-4 Hour Duration
1 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+