Dungeons of Drakkenheim [OFFICIAL] - DM Rax edition

Creating your character

You’ll begin at level 6, and gain levels about every third session. Use any legal method to create your character using any non homebrew available race/class in D&D beyond. I can help you create it in discord 30 minutes before the session starts or we can find a time the day before the session to get you all set up. You can pick a common, uncommon and rare items. (To be approved)

Preparing for the session

You will need a mic, a discord account a D&D beyond account and internet access. I recommend watching my introduction to Drakkenheim as the campaign trailers: https://youtu.be/wN3oiWw8tts

What DM Rax brings to the table

You’ll have access to almost every sourcebook on D&D Beyond, so feel free to create any character of class you can imagine! I incorporate a lot of improvisation, voice modulation, music, and sound effects to make our sessions immersive. I can’t wait to roll some dice and spin an epic tale with you! Prepare yourself for incredibly detailed, multi-level maps designed to test even the most seasoned adventurers. Immerse yourself fully with stunning visuals, immersive sounds, and music tailored for every moment. Be ready to celebrate victories, face defeats, cheer triumphantly, shed tears, meet your demise, and rise again. This is a D&D experience you'll never forget!

Homebrew rules

We have a few

How DM Rax creates a safe table

Safety Tools & Session 0 🛡️ Lines and Veils 📝 We use a shared Google Doc (or another collaboration tool) listing our Lines (topics that will not appear in the game) and Veils (content that might appear but in a “fade to black” or off-camera way). Before Session 0, I’ll send a link to this document so everyone can review and add or remove items as needed. We’ll confirm these details together in Session 0, ensuring all players feel comfortable. X, N, & O Cards ❌🔶✅ We use X, N, and O signals to communicate comfort levels during live sessions. X (No): “I’m not okay with this; please move on immediately.” N (Maybe): “I’m feeling uncomfortable; let’s steer the scene away or modify it.” O (Okay): “I’m good to continue or even delve deeper.” These signals can be sent via chat messages if you prefer privacy or held up on video if you’re comfortable. I’ll keep an eye on them throughout the game. Session 0 Discussion 🗣️ In addition to reviewing Lines & Veils, during Session 0 we will: Review Themes & Tone 🎨 – We’ll discuss the gothic, urban-wasteland feel of Drakkenheim and any boundaries related to horror elements. Go Over House Rules ⚔️ – We’ll confirm our critical hit and exhaustion rules, as well as any other custom mechanics. Character Creation & Backstories 📝 – We’ll talk about how our characters might know each other and introduce personal plot hooks. Faction Involvement ⚜️ – We’ll check which factions your characters might lean toward or oppose. This helps set up future encounters and story arcs. Scheduling & Communication 📅 – We’ll confirm how we’ll schedule sessions, if we’ll use a shared chat or server, and any additional tools. Technology Setup & FoundryVTT 💻 – We’ll provide a brief tutorial on using FoundryVTT, show you how to import your character from D&D Beyond, and make sure everyone’s comfortable navigating our virtual tabletop environment. Aftercare 💖 Post-Session Check-Ins 🤝 – We’ll spend a few minutes after each session to see how everyone’s feeling and address any concerns or triggers that might’ve come up. This can be in a group chat or as private messages, depending on comfort. Feedback Loop 🔄 – If any adjustments need to be made for future sessions—such as adding a new line or revising how we handle intense content—we’ll do so before the next game. Additional Gameplay Details 🎮 Scheduling & Pacing ⏰ – Expect sessions to last about 3–4 hours. We’ll try to incorporate breaks every hour or so. Player Agency & Factions 🏰 – Your choices regarding which faction to support or undermine can drastically alter the story. Don’t be afraid to experiment—your group’s actions have a lasting impact on Drakkenheim’s fate. Level Progression 🎉 – We’ll be advancing characters from 1st to 13th level; we can decide together whether that’s milestone-based or XP-based. Loot, Downtime & Delerium Research 🔮 – We’ll handle complex tasks, research and crafting during downtime or via short “side” sessions if needed, so the main sessions keep a steady pace of exploration, roleplay and combat.