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Lord of the Hive

Lord of the Hive

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

Are you ready to join the swarm? Flutter into action with this honey-sweet 3-hour D&D adventure where your party takes on the roles of elite honeybee operatives on a mission that will determine the fate of the entire hive! When General Buzz MacArthur summons your squad for a top-secret mission, you know the situation must be serious. The once-peaceful Great Hivemind Colony is in crisis, with whispers of corruption reaching the highest chambers of the honeycomb. But in this nectar-filled power struggle, all is not as it seems... Perfect for one session - Designed to fly by in approximately 3 hours Balanced gameplay - A sweet blend of combat, puzzles, roleplaying, and investigation Meaningful choices - Your decisions will drip with consequences! Plot with a stinger in the tail - Prepare for twists that will leave your players buzzing Explore unique locations across the magnificent honeycomb structure Uncover a web of secrets where the truth is sticky like royal jelly Experience the thrill of espionage in a miniature world where worker decisions have queen-sized consequences Will your party save the colony or contribute to its downfall? The fate of the hive rests in your tiny, fuzzy hands!

DMs Guild Writer
LGBTQ+
Veteran
Published Writer
Artist
Voice Actor

2 years on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Creativity, Voices

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

A webcam is preferable so we can see your smiling face, but at the bare minimum you need a good mic and an internet connection.

What I provide

A completely unique and original story, music, and custom images to set the stage for a theater of the mind like no other.

Gameplay details

Your safety and comfort is the most important part of the journey, and the DM is here to make sure that happens.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Breaks

Luxton Technique

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Create a normal level 5 character in DnD Beyond, and then use my patented "Bee a Hero" formula to turn them into a bee! Talk to your DM if you need any help.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

D&D Beyond

Discord

4 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC

May 16

4-5 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 4 players have joined