The Arcane Purge: Inquisition and Condemnation
Darkness and tyranny festers under the brilliant facade of the Tallerinian Empire. Will you seek it out and destroy it or help it grow?
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday – 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3.5–4.5 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Beneath gleaming spires of marble and domes brushed with gold, the empire of Talleran radiates order, glory, and divine favor. But behind its radiant façade, fear and darkness quietly spreads like ink in water. Whispers of heresy echo through grand palaces, as the Imperial Inquisition for the Regulation of Magic Use tightens its iron grip. Clad in sanctity and steel, with the law behind them, Inquisitors scour the land, burning tomes, shattering relics, and branding spellcasters as monsters. Their reach now stretches into the very heart of the Emperor’s court, and their doctrine grows darker with each passing decree. Compliance is survival – resistance is death, or worse. In the world of Ienara, where magic once stirred wonder and shaped empires, it is now a perilous crime, a symbol of a doomed fate. As the Inquisition’s shadow creeps closer to the throne itself, your party stands at a crossroads. Will you fight to preserve magic’s freedom, or help erase it from the realm? Are you a hunted mage, a loyal Inquisitor, or something caught in between? The fate of magic itself may lie in your hands.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
2 years on StartPlaying
61 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
About me
Hello my friends! My name is Andy, and being a Dungeon Master is one of my greatest passions. Ever since I was a kid, I've been a creative writer. I love creating new worlds, characters, and stories, and as soon as I discovered D&D, I fell in love with it. There's nothing better than sharing this passion with a group of enthusiastic and engaged players. My goal is to weave epic, character-driven stories with my players that leave us all thinking about it for days after the session. I take inspiration for my DM style from the classics, like Matt Mercer, Matt Colville, and Brennan Lee Mulligan. I have been a DM for almost 9. I have lots of experience with in-person and online sessions! When the pandemic hit, I pivoted from tabletop sessions to virtual, and have now logged over 200 virtual sessions clocking in at about 900 hours. I decided to I am well-versed in D&D 5e, and have taught many new players the game. I am very beginner-friendly and love to teach D&D to others! I'm happy to assist with character creation, both mechanically and story-wise. I use Discord and Roll20 to run games and put character sheets on D&D Beyond (with content sharing turned on). My campaigns offer a solid mix of roleplay and combat, but what is most important is the characters. Combat pushes the narrative forward, develops characters' story arcs, and challenges them to grow. I love building adventures and campaigns around characters' backstories, and combat reflects that! Of course, combat is also awesome, and I love tactical, memorable fights that challenge the players. I run campaigns in my homebrew world of Ienara, which I have been building for 5 years now. I love working with players to develop aspects of this world, so that their character can truly feel like a part of it. Want your character to be from a floating city in the middle of the ocean that did not previously exist in Ienara? Let's do it! The world is dynamic, and I like to emphasize that this is a collaborative story. Me, the DM, and you, the players, help Ienara develop its lore through the sessions that we play together. Your characters are not just plopped into a premade homebrew setting - they are part of its canon, its history, and its future! I run games RAW, but I use the rule of cool and am also a fan of homebrew. I do some homebrewing myself, as well. Want to create a new spell? Sure! Have a homebrew subclass you want to try? Let's test it out! The most important thing is everyone enjoys their characters and has fun. If this sounds like the right fit for you, let me know! Let's weave some unforgettable adventures together!
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Creating your character
Characters should be created on D&D Beyond in the campaign link I will provide. A free feat will be available to all players at level 1. However, this means that variant humans are banned.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should have a decent mic, and a webcam is ideal. A general idea of the rules is good, but I am happy to help learn. I will assist with character creation virtually on D&D Beyond, so no printout is necessary. I can also pregenerate a character if players do not want to make their own. The only thing players need to install is a plugin called Beyond20 that allows D&D Beyond rolls to transfer onto Roll20.
What Andy brings to the table
All dice, maps, battlemaps, and artwork will be virtual. Dice will be rolled on Roll20, and gridded battlemaps will appear there as well.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion as a bonus action, natural 1's provoke opportunity attacks in combat.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Internet
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Safety
How Andy creates a safe table
Players can expect intense combat, character-driven roleplay, and an expansive, sandbox style world for them to explore. Combat is almost entirely run on digital battlemaps, and I run things according to Rules as Written of 5e (2024). However, I love the rule of cool and am open to creative solutions to combat. No experience is necessary - I will work with you during our first session (Session 0) to build a character that matches the lore of the world.
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