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The Tower Trials |10th lvl| Dungeon Crawl Through a Wizard Tower

The Tower Trials |10th lvl| Dungeon Crawl Through a Wizard Tower

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

That which our eyes do not see upon first glance is often that which we most need to know. ___________________________________________________ In legends and fairy tales abound, mages have been known to build great, illustrious towers to call home. Sanctums to their great, magical machinations which give them the solitude to not be bothered by the world, while offering the constant opportunity to look down upon it. While they weave their magics, those from below are forced to wonder and speculate at the great mysteries dwelling within; the unimaginable arcana that these great mages sow. What if you didn't have to wonder, though? What if you could get the chance to see that which the story books most taunt and titillate? What if you could open the door of mystery to reveal and revel in its secrets within? What if... ___________________________________________________ In this high magic, dungeon crawl-esque game, you will take on the roles of adventurers looking to make a name for themselves and learn more of the mysteries of the world. To do this, you embark together to defeat the Tower Trials, a manufactured wizard's tower of many threats, tribulations, and treasures. You will climb as many floors as you can, with the hope to make it to the tower's mysterious peak and retrieve its treasures; each floor holding intriguing and deadly obstacles for you to endure. Can you make it to the top? Can you best the Tower Trials? Or, will it claim you as its next victim? Art by: Matt Forsyth https://www.deviantart.com/mattforsyth

Recruiting notes

10th Level Wizard Tower Dungeon Crawl 2024 Rules (Mix of some 2014 rules/spells)

DMs Guild Writer
LGBTQ+
Voice Actor

2 years on StartPlaying

164 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (100)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Inclusive

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Ume

New review

Played 3 sessions

Amazing GM :D

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Adam

Played 3 sessions

Absolutely brilliant DM--very kind, very knowledgeable, always makes sure to highlight epic moments. Will definitely be playing at his table again.

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theworldstage

Played 1 sessions

Great one-shot. Flavorful, challenging, and the best kind of rules-bound DMing that enables fun and fairness. Bravo!

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Jordan "Silverfox" Canada

He will always be known as the leprechaun dm to me ever since one of his amazing riddler npc. His voice acting is a key attribute and I loved his puzzles for extra loot. His combat was also well run and smooth even for a larger party.

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Joseph

Played 1 sessions

Randall does a great job describing the environment and the his take on the West Marsh style game flows smoothly.

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Rahul Kapur

Played 4 sessions

Such a fun and engaging game! As a DnD newbie very accommodating to my skill level but also challenging to keep the stakes up! Great storytelling and narration as well, would definitely return for more sessions!

Additional details

How to prepare

Apps/Accounts - Roll20 and Discord account - Download Beyond20 browser extension, if using DnDBeyond for your sheet Other Stuff - Microphone and optional webcam - A willingness to collaborate and tell a fun story

What I provide

Discord - For voice, video, and chatting - With many links, resources, and bot tools Roll20 - With integrated maps, artwork, soundscapes, music, and tokens DnDBeyond - With nearly all official content available for use

Gameplay details

Content warnings and safety tools are briefly listed below. Once you sign up, you'll receive specific character creation details, links to resources, and a code of conduct form that details all the safety tools that will be used. We will take one break around the game's midpoint and possibly others if needed or requested. At the end of the game, for players who wish to, there will be space for Stars and Wishes and aftercare. Players can also directly message me before, during, or after the game to express any concerns or reflections.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Death

• Language/Cursing

• Violence

• Fire

• Freezing

• Gore

• Mind Control

• Mind alteration

• Paralyzation

• Blood

• Devils / Demons / Fiends

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters will be level 10th for this adventure, and can be made in DnDBeyond or Roll20(whatever is easiest and most accessible for you). Whatever you use to make it, please submit it prior to the game to help me prepare everything. Once you sign up, there will be resources and links available to help you. I will, of course, also be available to help and answer any questions you may have.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used

D&D Beyond

Discord

Roll20

3 NEEDED TO START
$23.53

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC

Apr 26

3-4 Hour Duration

1 / 7 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Intermediate

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 4 players have joined