Rites of the Hapless | A Story of Ascension | Levels 1-20
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
“A mortal ambition can shake the heavens—or burn the world.” 🔥 Theodor Pernet, ruthless and relentless, has set his sights on godhood. Will you rise against him, or succumb to his shadow?🔥 ⚔️ Journey across the dark and vibrant lands of Veluxendria, navigating dangerous alliances with cunning thieves, ambitious nobles, and forces hidden in shadow. ⚔️ 🌑 Step into Limbo, the haunting realm between life and death, where truths blur and forgotten spirits linger. 🌑 🌀 Unravel the tragic secrets of the Hapless, broken souls bound to Theodor’s unstoppable ambition. 🌀 🔮 Decide your loyalties carefully—can you defy fate itself and stand against a man determined to ascend as a god? 🔮 Can you prevent a mortal from claiming godhood? Theodor Pernet, ruthless leader of the Hapless, is prepared to burn the world to forge his divinity. Your journey will test your resolve, morality, and alliances, driving you from glittering royal courts to the heart of the underworld. Cultists, soldiers, and even former allies stand in your path, each battle revealing deeper truths—and darker betrayals. Every choice matters, shaping not just your destiny, but the fate of Veluxendria itself. As the final hour approaches, death and life intertwine, and Theodor’s ascension threatens the foundations of reality. Will you rise against impossible odds, or watch helplessly as a mortal becomes a god? Can you halt a god’s rise, or will your names be lost among those he trampled along the way?
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.
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.
🌀 Joining the adventure late? No problem! If you enter the party mid-campaign, you have the option of a 1-on-1 one-shot session to seamlessly integrate your character into the overarching plot. This session will help establish your character’s backstory, motivations, and connections, ensuring a smooth and immersive transition into the main story. Let me know if you'd like to set one up!
5.0
(9)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
35 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Make a roll20 account, have a discord account with a working mic and headphones/speakers. Cams are fun, yet optional!
What I provide
Everything that makes for a good D&D experience! 🎨 Maps with animated visual effects🎨 ⭐️unique tokens⭐️ 🎶a fine taste in music🎶 and of course ✨an intriguing story✨
Gameplay details
As strange happenings and rising tensions stir across the land, your party must navigate the mysteries surrounding an ambitious figure. Amid unraveling secrets, treacherous choices, and shifting allegiances, you'll confront the risks and rewards of challenging fate itself. The ultimate goal? To prevent an all-consuming rise to godhood that could change everything forever. Lines and Veils will be discussed during Session 0 to ensure everyone is comfortable with the content available in this campaign, and we will go over everyone's X's, N's and O's to guarantee a safe and enjoyable environment!
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Deck of Player Safety
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will take place as part of Session 0 (or a one-to-one character creation before your first session if joining later in the campaign) so you should not worry if this is your first time creating a character! Otherwise, if you would prefer, there are pre-made characters available for you.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 AM UTC
3-4 Hour duration
0 / 6 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+