Warlords of Athas | Dark Sun | Thrones of Salt and Ash
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
-> TLDR: This campaign is about surviving in a world under siege by its own rulers, where the Sorcerer Kings wage brutal proxy wars across a dying land scorched by magic and betrayal. It’s ideal for players who crave gritty survival, political treachery, and the chance to play as unique species and classes in a setting where every drop of water and moment of peace is fought for. -> Experience a world crushed beneath the obsidian heel of tyrant-kings, where gladiators bleed for sport, arcane power is feared and forbidden, and psionic minds rule the battlefield. Athas is a land of twisted legacies and brutal truths, where the gods are silent, and only the strong, clever, or ruthless endure. -> What to expect as a player: ♦️ Struggle to survive in a sun-blasted, metal-starved wasteland ruled by living demigods. ♦️ Unleash the power of psionics, or hide your arcane talents from purging mobs and templars. ♦️ Play as iconic species like thri-kreen insectoids, mul gladiators, half-giants, and more. ♦️ Build your character’s origin through dynamic lifepath creation grounded in caste, culture, and trauma. ♦️ Face enemies designed to exploit your weaknesses in fast, brutal, and cinematic combat. -> This campaign will begin with your character bound by blood, collar, or obligation to one of the tyrant-kings, forced into a brutal warband set to pacify a rebellious outpost. But when the sands shift and the façade cracks, you'll have to decide: stay a pawn, or rise a warlord.
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.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
Sandbox / Open World
In "Sandbox" or "Open World" games, players are given a tremendous amount of freedom to pursue their stories without the restrictions of a more linear game style. Players are encouraged to explore and engage with the world, and find their own story as they do so. These games offer the players the opportunity to help drive the narrative, and allow for the story to evolve organically through the choices they make.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Bi-weekly, Open-world campaign ♦️ Pregens can be provided THE PARTY [Level One] 🔸 YOU
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Additional details
How to prepare
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. Video is optional. ✅ Physical or digital dice, either works just fine. ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for your Character setup.
What I provide
☑️ A sandbox setting tailor-made for the group that will be expanded upon as we play together. ☑️ A powerful virtual tabletop, Foundry is quick to learn and versatile during gameplay. ☑️ A fully moderated Discord Server for use as our game hub. Complete with links to all necessary sites and reference guides. ☑️ Art used for tokens and locations ☑️ DnD 5e core rulebooks and many third-party expansions - including Strongholds and Followers and Flee Mortals! I bring hundreds of hours of player-driven GMing experience to the table and degrees in Creative Writing and game design to facilitate compelling narratives and create unique mechanics for the players.
Gameplay details
Players can expect heavy amounts of roleplay in many different situations and encounters. NPCs will be inclusive, varied, and engaging to interact with. Many will be romanceable if interested. During session zero we will discuss the origins of our characters. Their mechanic and narrative links to NPCs and locations as they enter the open world. This game will be run using Foundry VTT. This simple and versatile platform lends itself well to the improv-heavy, sandbox-style game I enjoy running. This, combined with Theater of the Mind, ensures total and complete freedom for the players, as anywhere they want to go can be drawn on the map and performed. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all players, I use the following safety tools: ✅ A consent form all members of the group must complete. This will determine Lines & Veils ✅ Session zero to discuss concerns, boundaries, and themes before the game begins ✅ At least one 10-15 minute break in the middle of the session ✅ Open door policy. Contact me any time with questions or concerns ✅ In games of darker themes I enjoy running loose and humorous games when possible. The object of the game is to have fun. ___ --> What a player will experience in this Campaign | Rating out of five skulls | Roleplaying - 💀💀💀💀💀 Exploration - 💀💀💀💀 Tactics/Combat - 💀💀💀 Politics - 💀💀 Puzzles - 💀 RATING: R For intense, brutal violence and descriptions of body horror. Harsh language.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ As a group, roll Attributes in the public chat In Session Zero: ☑️ Roll or select options from the Lifepath system ☑️ Establish connections between party members ☑️ Roll your starting wealth and equipment ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$32.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jun 23 / Session 1
2.5-3 Hour Duration
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+