Descend into Avernus! | Meet Zariel! | PHB 2024 | š„š
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Hell awaits, and Baldurās Gate teeters on the edge of damnation. The cityās corruption festers, but worse yet, the first layer of the Nine Hells calls to it. As the holy city of Elturel vanishes, Baldurās Gate stands next in line for destruction. Demonic whispers, infernal bargains, and the weight of mortal sin all pull you deeper into Avernus, where every choice carries a costāand every soul has its price. Will you uncover the truth, face the horrors of Hell itself, and find redemption? Or will you fall, lost to fire and fury? Details: ā Starting Level: 1 (running to approx level 13) ā Any sourcebooks/adventure books on D&D Beyond is fine. ā 2024 PHB ā Homebrew is case by case basis. ā Tone: Dark intrigue, infernal corruption, and high-stakes heroics. Steel your resolveāonce you cross into Hell, thereās no turning back.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
āRule of Coolā emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a systemās 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.
Combat Heavy
āCombat Heavyā 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
āRoleplay Heavyā 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.
š„ Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus š„ In this campaign, youāll: āļø Battle demons, devils, and dark forces in a war for survival. š Make impossible choices that could shape the future of Baldurās Gate. š Confront your darkest fears and test your morality in the face of Hell. š Explore a world of chaos, redemption, and devastating consequence. This is a high-stakes, action-packed adventure perfect for players who love intense combat and story-driven choices. šØ Spots are limitedājoin now and prepare to descend into Hell!
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
24 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Sets the Mood, Teacher
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (5)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Sets the Mood
Teacher
Runswift
New review
Played 6 sessions
Excellent GM, very friendly welcoming and inclusive. very flexible with players having crazy ideas and moves the game a long at a very good pace.
Fede
Anya is an amazing DM! She is always prepared and brings new maps and very creative ideas that make for fun sessions! She also cares a lot about everyone being included and makes it so you never feel overwhelmed!
Clare
I've played a full campaign with Anya and thought she was kind, thoughtful and really focused on group safety, she made sure everyone had a say in what topics wouldn't be covered and made sure everyone felt safe. This was something really important to me as I've had bad experiences before, and now I know that there are GM's that I can feel safe with. So THANK YOU for making me feel safe and included
Phaelly
As a beginner, I was nervous to play D&D for the first time, but she was so patient and supportive, and she always made sure I felt included and made sure I felt safe to ask her any questions I needed 10/10
Laura
Anya was super flexible and helpful throughout our campaign. Really made the world feel alive and that our choices mattered. Lots of opportunities to role play, sometimes d&d can feel repetitive, combat, walk, combat But as Anya allowed us the flexibility to role play out of it, it made it feel more dynamic!
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Wednesday - 6:00 PM UTC
0 / 6 Seats filled
Additional details
How to prepare
- Webcam (optional) - Mic (Required) - Laptop/PC (Required) - D&D Beyond Account (Required) - Be ready to discuss campaign tone, character backstories, and expectations in Session 0 - Familiarize yourself with basic D&D mechanics (combat, abilities, spells).
What I provide
- Virtual Tabletop (VTT): DnD Beyond Maps/Owlbear Rodeo - D&D Beyond: Character sheets (with my content shared to you) - The Rule of Cool: if your idea is epic and fits the story, Iām all for it. - Music & Ambient Sound - Tactical combat - Roleplay Focus
Gameplay details
- Monte Cook RPG Checklist: Iāll send a link to the checklist before the game starts. - Session 0: This is where weāll talk about expectations, boundaries, and anything that could potentially make the game uncomfortable. We'll also cover character creation here too and a mini encounter/role-play session to give you a taste how I run my games. - Open Door Policy: If at any point during the game youāre feeling uncomfortable, you can speak up (either out loud, or via dm to me direct) ā whether itās in the middle of a session or after. - Stars and Wishes: After each session, Iāll check in with the group using Stars and Wishes. Weāll go over what everyone enjoyed (the āstarsā) and what theyād like to see more of or change (the āwishesā). This keeps the game evolving based on what works for you all.
Content warnings
ā¢ Blood
ā¢ Cults
ā¢ Death
ā¢ Deep or Large Bodies of Water
ā¢ Devils / Demons / Fiends
ā¢ Fire
ā¢ Language/Cursing
ā¢ Murder
ā¢ Mutilation of Corpses
ā¢ Character Death
Safety tools used
ā¢ Aftercare
ā¢ Breaks
ā¢ Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
ā¢ Open Door
ā¢ Session 0
ā¢ Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
- When: Before or During Session 0 (on your own or with my support) - Stats: Point Buy - Starting Level: 1 - Where: D&D Beyond - Rules: any official D&D 5e books, 2024 PHB, Homebrew Allowed (case by case basis)
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
ā¢ D&D Beyond Maps
ā¢ D&D Beyond
ā¢ Discord
$10.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 7 / Session 1
3-4 Hour duration
2 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+