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Dark Whispers: The Wizards Gambit - Level 3 Adventure
Amid the city's bustle, a shadowy wizard quietly seeks your aid—his eyes full of hope and dark desperation.
$16.00
/ Session
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Once / Friday - 4:43 PM UTC
Mar 21
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
3/5
About the adventure
In the heart of a bustling city your party encounters a mysterious figure. A subtle and enigmatic wizard, cloaked in shadows and secrets, quietly beckons for your aid amidst the stench of city life. His eyes are a blend of hope and dark desperation. He tells you a tale of a hidden danger and unspeakable power, he implores your group to liberate the artefact and restore balance to the world. But beware, for this quest is fraught with peril and shrouded in moral ambiguity.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(60)
1 year on StartPlaying
248 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I’m Chris — and I have a serious addiction to D&D. Since I first started playing around 2010, I’ve never looked back. I began GM-ing in 2017, and it quickly became my passion. With my friends, I helped grow our group to about 10 players, rotating GMs every week. One of my favorite traditions was hosting an annual awards evening where all the GMs ran mini-adventures — a night full of fun, surprises, and great memories. Originally from the UK, I married a South African and now run immersive D&D Weekends out in the wilds of South Africa. Check out what it’s all about at https://waterberg-dnd.co.za. I’m all about the rule of cool over strict rules, crafting epic, player-driven stories that really bring the adventure to life. My greatest strength? Off-the-cuff improvisation — but don’t worry, my worlds are rich in detail with pages of notes for every session. I can’t wait to share some unforgettable adventures with you!
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Creating your character
After signing up to the game you will have access to the D&D Beyond Campaign & Discord Server to join and create your characters. We are playing level 3 characters, using either standard array or point buy. Only official content without discussing first!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the D&D Beyond Campaign & Discord Server, create your character and make sure you're internet and mic is working!
What Chris brings to the table
I'll bring D&D Beyond for character creation, a fun game and potentially some voices.
Homebrew rules
My playstyle leans toward Rules as Fun—I value creating an engaging experience over strict rule adherence. I’m always open to bending the rules if it makes the game more enjoyable. That said, here are a few common homebrew rules I use: - Drinking a potion is a bonus action. Giving one to another player takes a full action. - Area of effect attacks may deal double damage on a Nat 20 or none on a Nat 1. I use this more for cinematic or low-stakes moments—for example, doubling 8 damage on a Nat 1, but not 60. - Failed death saves carry over during combat (we’ll chat about this before it comes up). - When unsure if something should work, I’ll often roll odds/evens to decide. - I try to avoid players feeling useless on their turn. For example, if you save against a stun at the end of your turn, I may still let you act. Same with death saves.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
Though my play style is very light hearted, this session potentially involves a tough moral decision involving child abuse and murder. References to this will be kept at a high level without any vivid descriptions, but if you're unsure please discuss with me in advance.
Content warnings
Safety tools used