Axe from the grave
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
Last year, while exploring the infamous Nulfa’s Tower, tragedy struck The Strings, a musical group turned adventuring party. The famous bard and frontman, Froderic Dartwild, was slain. After a daring escape from Nulfa’s Tower, the surviving members returned their fallen companions to their homes, and Froderic was laid to rest in the humble town of Toadhop. But last night, something unthinkable happened… the undead Froderic Dartwild rose from his grave. He now haunts his childhood home, driving the current residents away in terror. As your adventuring party passes through Toadhop, you hear whispers of the infamous bard’s return. The town is on edge, and everyone’s talking about the haunted house that was once Froderic’s boyhood home. Can you uncover the mystery of why Froderic Dartwild has risen from the grave and put the legeand to rest once and for all?
Game style
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.
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.
5.0
(8)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Inclusive
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (8)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Rule of Cool
Inclusive
doug
Played 1 sessions
This was a great game. I had been wanting to try dungeons and dragons again for the first time in 30 years and I really didn't know how to start. Alex was good and patient with us beginners and even with a problem I had with getting discord to work (mike issue).
Travis
Played 1 sessions
I ran a heist oneshot with Alex and he put on a great game. He was very familiar with the material which was really helpful in a game where the group was going back and forth to figure out a plan.
Samhein
Played 1 sessions
Highly recommend Alex! I did one of his one shots and felt in only just a 4 hour session there was allowed a lot of ability for puzzle solving and roleplaying, whilst still having some murder and mayhem to engage with.
Rory Mitchell ii
I’ve had the pleasure of playing in a homebrew D&D campaign with Alex as the Dungeon Master, and I can confidently say he’s one of the best DMs I’ve encountered. His storytelling ability is top-notch, weaving immersive narratives that keep everyone engaged while leaving plenty of room for player creativity. Alex has a natural talent for balancing detailed world-building with the unpredictable chaos of a D&D session, ensuring that every moment feels meaningful and fun. What truly sets Alex apart is his flexibility. He has a remarkable ability to adapt to the group’s preferences, creating a fun, casual atmosphere without sacrificing the depth of the story. Whether it’s making space for silly character antics or pivoting the plot based on unexpected player decisions, Alex ensures that everyone feels included and valued in the campaign. If you’re looking for a DM who can bring your D&D sessions to life with engaging storytelling and a laid-back, fun vibe, Alex is the one to call. I’m grateful to have experienced his campaigns and can’t wait to see where his stories take us next!
Colin Testa
This campaign is a brilliant blend of epic battles, cunning plots, and lol moments thanks to Alex’s personality. Our DM deserves kudos for turning what could have been a typical villain encounter into an entertaining comedy goldmine. I can’t wait to see what surprises lie ahead with Vladin.
Sam Thomas
This is a friend of a friend that I hadn't truly gotten to know until our first session. This was my second campaign I had been apart of and it was an absolute treat. Alex was knowledgeable and accommodating to all 6 players about skills and options available throughout the campaign. He not only had a laid out plan for everything but took the time to write new possibilities for variations created by the players. Everything felt in world and cannon. Also he does fun voices 👍
Additional details
How to prepare
Players should prepare by making sure they have a working mic and can access discord and owlbear rodeo along with their character sheet on D&D beyond. Players should come to the table with a level 6 character ready to play.
What I provide
besides almost a decade of D&D experience as a player and a DM, I will also be sharing my D&D beyond access and the several books I own via a campaign that players can use for character creation. I also have a Discord server I use to contact and communicate with players, I'll be hosting session via discord where I'll have ambient music playing throughout the session. Players are welcome to remain on the server to access resources and to help find players for your future games. lastly, I'll be bring custom maps via owlbear rodeo.
Gameplay details
I have a session 0 channel with my general practices and guidelines for my games I ask players in my one shot to read through the information on their own. I will be stopping to take a break at about the halfway point. I keep an open-door policy at my table if a player needs to step away or pause the game that's ok, we can address any issue and move on. lastly, I'll be hosting a debriefing for my players after the session to cover and concerns or issue that may have come up
Content warnings
• Death
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Character creation will follow official content from WOTC I’ll share my d&d beyond campaign where players can use my resources and content to build their character. We will be level 6 using standard or point buy for stats. Character can get any non magical weapon or armor they want and each character will receive a magic item at start of the session.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Discord
• Owlbear Rodeo
• D&D Beyond
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Saturday - 11:15 PM UTC
Apr 5
5-6 Hour Duration
1 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+