About the adventure
1,000 years ago, the prophet Azrahel Koth summoned the vile demon Sathmog to ravage the world. His dark reign was ended by the dragonriding hero, Eledain, who rallied the ancient dragons to his cause. Before his death, emperor Eledain forged the legendary sword Um-Durman using a fragment of his soul. But this great treasure was locked away and its location lost. They say the key to opening its vault is the Dragon Statuette. Rumours of Um-Durman have brought you to the Misty Vale, where by chance you ran into a dying adventurer. With his last ounce of strength, he handed you a map, and whispered: "Please... find the shards... of the Dragon Statuette!"
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
435 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
(Games will be played using Roll20 for VTT, D&DBeyond for character sheets and content sharing and Discord for voice chat and logs) Add me: Xiaofang (Ben)#8856 Hello! My name is Benjamin. I have been playing D&D for a while, and have seriously started GMing since 2020! My love of literature means that crafting a compelling narrative driven by your character will be a top priority. My love of philosophy means that you will be given the space to explore ethical questions through your character's experiences. And finally, my experience as a teacher means that I'm already well used to preparing tailored content to engage groups for hours! I hope to roll with you soon!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
Ben was incredibly welcoming and helpful, especially to me as a new player. He was always available to help us with any questions we had and would give us the freedom to be creative when the situation allowed it. His sessions are fun, he uses music and visuals to set the world, and even indulges with interesting voices for the characters. Overall I would easily recommend him as your next GM!
Great DM. He listens and incorporates different ideas for your characters' background. He listens and makes fair judgment on rulings for combat encounters. He allows for creativity of your character and the group to explore many aspects the game can offer. If you love a DM that creates a grand story of your adventures through great storytelling and recounts of past deeds, this DM will fit your style.
Ben is one of the best GMs of all time! He is great at keeping the adventure going, incorporating role play, very friendly and helpful, and creats a wonderful immersive world with lots of visual aids and amazing voices. He has a firm grasp on the rules but is also flexible. I've finished one campaign with him and we're on our second! Looking forward to many more sessions with Ben! Super highly recommended!
Bens commitment to creating a fun and atmospheric game was truly impressive. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure that everyone felt comfortable and included, even though we were all strangers. He was great at storytelling, and created an immersive experience that was so fun, where we could have fun with our characters and fully immerse ourselves in the game. What stood out to me the most was Bens ability to make everyone feel cool in their own unique way. They took the time to make sure that every player had their moment to shine. It was amazing to see how Ben pulled let each of us take space as our characters, but still move the narrative forward. The whole session felt natural and engaging. I cannot recommend Ben enough! If you're looking for a skilled storyteller who can create a fun, immersive, and inclusive gaming experience, look no further. Thank you for such an amazing adventure!
Character creation
Creating your character
Players can EITHER: Select 1 of 5 pregenerated characters: - Archmaster Aodhan (Human Mage) - Orla Moonsivler (Elf Hunter) - Makander of Halfbay (Mallard Knight) - Krisanna the Bold (Halfling Thief) - Bastion Bloodjaw (Wolfkin Fighter) OR Roll a new character in-session Pregenerated character sheets and rules for character creation are viewable in Roll20
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Microphone needed for voice chat over Discord. Webcam preferred but not needed.
What Benjamin / Xiaofang / 曉方 brings to the table
All game content is shared over Roll20, as well as ambient music, battlemaps and art.
Platforms used
Safety
How Benjamin / Xiaofang / 曉方 creates a safe table
A 10 minute break will be held halfway through the game. Additional breaks can be called at any time by any player.