Tyrants & Traitors: The Fall of Kassandros
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
In the grand kingdom of Aegos, Emperor Kassandros the Magnificent rules from his opulent palace, his reign marred by paranoia and tyranny. Once hailed as a hero who united rival city-states, Kassandros has grown cruel and unstable, resorting to absurd displays of power to maintain his grip on the throne. But beneath the marble halls and lavish feasts, whispers of rebellion grow louder. You've been contacted by the secretive Sons of Perdikas, a resistance determined to end Kassandros’ madness and restore justice to Aegos. This immersive, high-level Dungeons & Dragons 5e adventure (level 14) invites your party to navigate courtly intrigue, clever puzzles, and dangerous encounters within Kassandros' imperial palace. You'll explore richly detailed locations, uncover hidden secrets, and ultimately confront the Emperor himself, whose desperate attempt at immortality threatens the very fabric of the kingdom. Ideal for seasoned adventurers and roleplayers who enjoy creative, collaborative storytelling, strategic encounters, and a blend of suspense and humor, "The Ides of Aegium" promises a memorable journey filled with heroism, laughter, and thrilling combat. Can you survive the emperor’s paranoia, unravel the conspiracies, and emerge victorious on the most dangerous night of the year?
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(18)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
39 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need a dndbeyond & discord account along with a microphone. A knowledge of 5e rules is helpful but not required.
What I provide
🔥 High-energy, cinematic storytelling with immersive world-building. 🎭 Interesting NPCs with unique voices that bring the story to life. ⚔️ Tactical, high-level combat with homebrew mechanics and unique spells & abilities. 🌍 A darkly rich setting filled with mystery, danger, and intrigue. 💀 A passion for collaborative storytelling—your choices shape the world.
Gameplay details
✅ Respect the table and each other. Dark themes handled with care. ✅ Collaborative storytelling encouraged. If you have wild ideas, let’s run with them! ✅ Rules-light, fun-heavy approach. High-level play should be thrilling, not bogged down. ✅ Safety tools available (Open Door, Breaks, digital X-Card) to ensure a great time for all. Why You’ll Love This One-Shot: ✔ High-level play with high stakes. Your choices shape the destiny of an entire kingdom. ✔ A thrilling blend of intrigue, espionage, and dramatic combat. ✔ Rich roleplaying interactions with complex, memorable NPCs. ✔ Conspiracy and betrayal—can you unravel the truth before it's too late? ⚔️ Power corrupts. Tonight, it’s your job to end it. Are you ready?
Content warnings
• Body Horror
• Death
• Gore
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Level 14 characters Rolled stats, rerolling ALL 1's Any official or partnered dndbeyond content + homebrew on request Dark, morally ambiguous, or pragmatic characters encouraged (but not required). No need to prep characters in advance! Pre-generated options available.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond Maps
• Discord
$10.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Thursday - 3:30 AM UTC
Apr 3
3-5 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+