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Shadows Over Bysaes Tyl: An Exandrian Adventure (Level 3-14)
Behind the scenes, shadows dance and evil colludes. A ritual gone wrong, a mark left in it's wake. Secrets lie just behind the veil.
$20.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Monday – 1:00 AM UTC
Aug 11 / Session 9
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Good morning, intrepid explorers of the mystical realms of Wildemount. As the sun breaks the horizon, a new chapter in your lives is about to begin. This is not a tale that starts in the jovial ambiance of a tavern, but rather one that begins amidst the thrum of life and the echoes of destiny. In this D&D campaign, we will be using the 2024 ruleset. The bustling Festival of Harvest's Close brings you all to the vibrant city of Hupperdook. Known for its spectacular fireworks and ingenious craftsmanship, the city is alive with music, laughter, and the spirit of celebration. Artisans, performers, and revelers from across the Dwendalian Empire gather here. You find yourselves drawn to the festival for reasons of your own. Perhaps it is the promise of rare goods, the lure of ancient lore, or an inexplicable pull of fate. As you wander through the crowded streets, a sudden commotion rises above the festival's din. A cry for help, a plea for heroes - the kind of call that you cannot ignore. In the midst of this chaos, your paths converge. Whatever the circumstance, it binds your fates together. In this moment of unexpected adventure, you realize that the festival is merely a backdrop to something far more ominous lurking beneath the city's festive veneer. Whispers of dark rituals, vanishing villagers, and a looming threat set the stage for your journey. In Wildemount, where magic weaves through the fabric of reality, your choices will ripple across the land. Stand together amidst the wonders and dangers, forge your path through courage and cunning, for in 'Shadows over Bysaes Tyl,' your story is not written by destiny, but by your own hands. Prepare to embark on a journey where your mettle will be tested, alliances forged or broken, and the course of history possibly altered. Welcome to a world where every decision matters, and the line between hero and legend is yours to draw. As a player in this world, your actions and decisions are not just part of the story – they help shape it. Your journey will be unique, shaped by the interactions and choices you make. Will you negotiate with cunning, fight with bravery, or explore with wonder? The path you choose will determine the course of events in this living, breathing ever-changing world. I try my best to keep to Critical Role lore, with my own custom world lore added in from past games and past characters. I welcome players to bring their own flare and flavor to every character at my table!
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Meet the Game Master
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2 years on StartPlaying
325 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Visual Aid, Creativity
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well Hello there, My name is Matt, but my mom calls me Matthew. I have been an avid player and dm of D&D 5e for 6+ years now. I first got into D&D after a friend bought the starter set and asked if I wanted to try being the DM. 6 years later and I'm still the DM of that game that plays weekly. I am a hyper active person by nature and doing funny or odd voices has always been something I enjoyed doing, it just so happens that translates well into tabletop role-playing games. I am comfortable with improv and moving a story as the players dictate. I try to keep my games a mix of roleplay, combat, and exploration. I began looking at hosting games to find more ways to express my love for the game and to help others find that table they have been looking for. As a forever dm, I understand sometimes you just want to play, so what are you waiting for? My timezone is Pacific Standard Time. Enough about me... 🎲IT'S YOUR TURN TO ROLL. 🎲
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Creating your character
All players will create their characters using DndBeyond (this is free for you and most playable races and subclasses will be available when you join my campaign.) You can create your character using the DndBeyond Campaign link you get from joining this game. We will start at level 3. Character creation should be done prior to the beginning of first session. Of course questions are welcome! _______ I allow roll for stats via my discord server or you can use point buy! _______ **When creating your character on the first page under CHARACTER PREFERENCES, you will enable the following for your character.** -SOURCES- Critical Role Content -OPTIONAL FEATURES- Optional Class Features and Customize Your Origin -HIT POINT TYPE- Fixed -ENCUMBRANCE TYPE- No Encumbrance. All available race, subclass, and backgrounds will be available for you to pick during creation.
I will be using the 2024 ruleset for this game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A mic is required for this game. You will need to have a dndbeyond account(free), forgevtt(free), and a discord account(free).
What Stegilsaurus (Matt) brings to the table
Most of the races, subclasses, and backgrounds via DndBeyond. Token Building with or without provided art, in game automation for ease of play.
Homebrew rules
I do Crunchy Crits, death saves can cause exhaustion pending a Constitution Save upon revival, fading spirit rules from critical role when a pc passes and aims to be revived in some sort.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
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Safety
How Stegilsaurus (Matt) creates a safe table
💼 ~SAFETY TOOLS FOR CONSENT~💼 At my table I want every player to be comfortable, to ensure this I use safety tools in all of my games. Before my games I have all players fill out the a TTRPG Safety and Consent Questionnaire. All of this will be available from the Discord server. ⚔ ~COMBAT~ 🏹 I try to make all my combats Hard or Deadly when using the encounter builder on DNDBeyond. Quick thinking, and a good plan will be needed, although fleeing is always an option. 🧊~RULE OF COOL~🧊 While I use RAW and RAI, I also enjoy a fun scene that my players help create. If the idea if fun, we might just have to roll🎲 for it 🎵 ~Music~🎵 I play music through Kenku FM on my discord server to help immerse the players into the game. 📖~NEWCOMERS WELCOME~📖 I am always open to helping newcomers learn the game. If you have questions in the game or before, don't be afraid to ask. I've never met someone to sit at the table for the first time and not have a question or two.
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Safety tools used