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Underdark Demolition Squad - One Shot D&D 5e - Level 11
Dwarven allies require aid. You are the tip-of-the-spear. Carve a secret path to strike your psionic adversaries at their core, the Amygdala.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Monday - 12:45 AM UTC
May 19
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
5/5
About the adventure
This D&D 5e one-shot is designed for players who crave freedom, exploration, and meaningful impact on a living world teetering on the edge of war. Set in a sprawling realm of mountains, ancient caverns, and contested borders, the story begins with high stakes and hotter steel—players start as defenders of Orthiad, a dwarven stronghold under siege by mind flayer thralls. From this fiery opening, the party is entrusted with a critical mission: forge a hidden path through unstable, monster-infested deep tunnels using controlled demolitions, creating a covert insertion route for allied dragons and their riders. Their objective—strike at the core of the enemy's power, a mind flayer colony hidden within the underdark’s crystalline forests, feeding off the strange energy of a growing psychic storm. Players will explore diverse regions, from subterranean ruins to volatile frontlines, forging alliances and making dangerous choices as they push back the dark. It’s a world where every decision matters—diplomacy or blade, subtlety or siege—and where your actions shape the fate of entire factions. While this one-shot is ideal for seasoned adventurers, newer players with a taste for danger and discovery will also find their footing. You’ll need wits, weapons, and maybe a few allies to survive what lies beneath. Just remember—when you peer into the abyss, the abyss peers back.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
12 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Teacher
About me
I am a Florida-man, tabletop game enthusiast, and hobbyist board game designer with a deep love for fantasy storytelling. I've been immersed in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition for over 6 years, serving as the Dungeon Master for a weekly in-person group for 4 of those years. With two full campaigns under my belt and many one-shot adventures, I strive to bring rich narratives, engaging worlds, and immersive roleplay to every table. Inspired by fantasy classics like The Lord of the Rings, The Inheritance Cycle, The Wheel of Time, and shows like Critical Role, I enjoy blending deep lore knowledge with creative game design to craft unforgettable adventures. Ready to roll? Worlds await.
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Creating your character
--- Before Session 0 --- D&D Beyond Character Creator Claim unassigned Level 11 character using campaign invite link Home Tab: - Sources - Check all available - Partnered Content - Check all available - Dice Rolling - Check - Optional Features - Check all - Advancement Type - Experience - Hit Point Type - Fixed - Use Prerequisites - Check all - Show Level-Scaled Spells - Player's choice - Encumbrance Type - No Encumbrance - Ignore coin weight - Ability Score/Modifier Display - Player's choice - Character Privacy - Public/Campaign Only - NOT Private Class Tab: - Level 11 - Choose starting class (2024 classes preferred) ---> All 3rd party classes/subclasses available if in D&D Beyond - Multi-classing allowed Background Tab: - Choose any background available (2024 backgrounds preferred) - Custom background allowed - Assign ability scores + 1st level feat (if applicable) - Everything else on this tab is player choice Species Tab: - Any species is allowed (2024 species preferred) Abilities Tab: - Point Buy / Standard Array Equipment Tab: - Choose starting equipment - Add items - Bag of Holding - 1 Potion of Greater Healing - 1 uncommon item - 1 rare item ---> Be sure you know how to use these items! - Set currency to 200gp - Click the wield button beside weapons intended for use
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should prepare for One-Shot by: - Creating a level 11 character on D&D Beyond - Joining Discord server (instructions forthcoming) -> Microphone required - Ensuring that D&D Beyond Maps runs smoothly - Reading free 2024 basic rules (for best experience) At game time, we will: - Meet on D&D Beyond Maps + Discord - Establish content no-go's - Review pertinent rules - Begin the descent...
What A.J. brings to the table
Rule of Cool - as long as it does not spoil another's experience! Roleplay: - Players - Speak in 1st or 3rd person / character voices optional - Roleplay choices matter! ---> Uncover rewards & loot ---> Create advantageous alliances ---> Investigate villain's strengths and weaknesses - GM Roleplay ---> NPC voices ---> Setting includes roleplay situations & moral quandaries ---> Reaction to player roleplay is randomized with a d20 test, but is weighted considering the NPC's alignment and approval of PC. Combat: - High Stakes Combat - Player choices matter! ---> Character death is possible ---> Dynamic combat ---> Puzzles included in some combats - Monster Behavior ---> According to alignment + ability scores ---> No legendary resistances - Instead, thematic elements are used to accomplish the goal ---> No monster opportunity attacks - 1+ Combat planned for each session ---> May be resolved via successful roleplay - Plot-driven dungeon crawl Sources - D&D Core Rulebook Access on D&D Beyond VTT - Maps Comms - Discord
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How A.J. creates a safe table
Breaks are given each hour in which any player can private message me, if uncomfortable. Players always have open door to break from the table if needed.
Content warnings
Safety tools used