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The Thief Lord's Vault--Beneath the Streets of Punjar! Lvl 4-6!

The Thief Lord's Vault--Beneath the Streets of Punjar! Lvl 4-6!

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

A Weekly one-shot! Show up and seek what job you get hired for. Three wizards playing dirty tricks on each other. Travel to fantastic locations, meet interesting people and loot them. My welcoming community of gamers meet and go on missions together! Come play with us. Each session is a separate mission with opportunities. Play each week, or bi-weekly or when you can.

Recruiting notes

Deep beneath the teeming slums and shadowed alleyways of Punjar, a legend lies waiting to be unearthed—the lost Vault of the Thief Lord. Forgotten by time and buried beneath layers of stone and betrayal, this hidden dungeon is whispered of in taverns and thieves’ dens alike. Now, with a map bought in blood and enemies close behind, your party descends into the oppressive dark, through narrow stairs that creak with ancient weight. The air grows colder, heavier, and every step feels like it might be your last. Cobwebs veil the path ahead, and the first real sign of danger—a skeleton pinned to the wall by rusted spears—reminds you that the Vault does not welcome visitors. Traps from a bygone age still hum with deadly precision, and curses cling to the walls like mildew. But the Thief Lord’s treasure lies just beyond the door, sealed with a keyhole that claimed one unlucky soul. The message carved into the stone makes no pretense: this place was built to punish greed and bury the reckless. But you didn’t come this far to turn back. Each chamber deeper holds not only treasure, but the twisted echoes of the Thief Lord’s final days—his paranoia, his cruelty, and his forbidden secrets. Guardians of gold and bone await, along with ancient rivalries still unresolved. Hidden passageways, cruel riddles, and misdirection will challenge even the cleverest adventurers, while curses laid by master enchanters punish any lapse in caution. This is a dungeon that tests more than steel—it tests will, wit, and loyalty. Perfect for groups who crave classic dungeon-crawling danger with a layer of mystery and moral consequence, The Thief Lord’s Vault is a deadly sandbox of traps, treasure, and temptation. Will you outsmart the long-dead master of thieves, or join the ranks of the foolish who sought his riches and found only death? The Vault awaits—sealed, silent, and very much alive.

4.9

(13)

Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

172 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 3 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord supplemented by images and battle maps as needed. You will need an account on Discord. Access to the dedicated server will be open prior to the game. Owlbear Rodeo may be used. No subscription is necessary. Characters will be made or provided on D&DBeyond. Pre-made characters are always available. Players will make characters during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session. A pre-made character can be provided.

What I provide

I am bringing decades of games experience, a robust community, in depth characterisation and the flexibility to adapt to player styles and choices. There will provide free access to a starter set of rules. Character creation is on D&DBeyond. Or premade characters can be provided. The narrative is supplemented with images and maps on the Discord Server. Access to Battle maps and tokens will be open on Owlbear Rodeo. No account is needed by the player.

Gameplay details

Safety concerns and issues will be discussed at the start of the session. Players can expect a fast paced combat and a rules light gaming experience.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Luxton Technique

Open Door

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Pre-made characters are available or can also be made with me on Discord (scheduled live session or via message) using D&DBeyond. You do not need to know anything about character creation, how the game works, or anything about the game. We can cover all of this together. I will send you an invite to the campaign on D&D Beyond and Discord.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Owlbear Rodeo

Discord

3 NEEDED TO START
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Friday - 8:00 AM UTC

May 2

2.75-3.25 Hour Duration

0 / 6 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 3 players have joined