Warlords of Athas | Dark Sun | Pirates on the Sea of Silt!
From slave pit to throne—rise through blood, betrayal, and burning sand to become the next Warlord of Athas.
$32.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 1:00 AM UTC
Dec 22 / Session 10
Session Duration / 3 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
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)
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(40)
4 years on StartPlaying
1039 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! I'm Kenny, an experienced professional and full-time gamemaster. With a background in creative writing (B.A.), game design (A.A.), and certifications in narrative design, I bring both structure and spontaneity to every session. I've also designed my own adventure paths, campaign settings, and mechanics, giving me a deep understanding of how story and mechanics can work hand-in-hand. My true passion lies in collaborative storytelling, weaving unforgettable adventures through improv, roleplay, and the dynamic systems of TTRPGs. Whether you're new to the table or a seasoned dice-roller, I’m here to help you explore new worlds, tell epic stories, and, most importantly, have a blast doing it!
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Creating your character
☑️ 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
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Bi-weekly, Open-world campaign ♦️ Pregens can be provided 🔸 Play as cunning pirates and fearless mercenaries THE CREW [Level Two] 🔸 Human Monk 🔸 Half-elf Ranger 🔸 Halfling Rogue 🔸 Half-giant Barbarian 🔸 Mul Fighter 🔸 YOU
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ 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 KT Beauchamp brings to the table
☑️ 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.
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How KT Beauchamp creates a safe table
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.
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