🐲 The Dragon of Icespire Peak (LV3) (D&D 2024)
The evil white dragon threatens your home! Can you save those in need and ultimately rid of the evil that plagues the land?
About the adventure
Valiant adventurers are needed! A mighty white dragon is terrifying your frontier home of Phandalin and causing chaos to erupt in every which way! It has been scattering tribes, displacing creatures, and demanding tribute. It's up to you to raise up allies in the region around you to aid in your fight against the dragon - if you help them, they'll help you. But dragons don't sit idly, time is ticking away before the dragon loses patience and unleashes its fury on your home town! Here are a few of the unique things at my tables that you can look forward to and expect: ⭐ Exciting combat that utilizes some custom and 3rd-party content as well as expertise in running the creatures as situations call for them! ⭐ Random Treasure Generators (with all official items included)! ⭐ Quality artwork, maps, and handouts to help visualize your adventure! ⭐ A welcoming atmosphere for creative and clever ideas! ⭐ Weekly Session Recaps, Links to all programs handy, an immersive virtual experience with Foundry VTT! ⭐ New DMG 2024 Bastions (when/where appropriate) and opportunities for Downtime Activities!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
[I RUN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS 2024 EDITION] "𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘉𝘚𝘖𝘓𝘜𝘛𝘌 𝘉𝘓𝘈𝘚𝘛! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘋𝘔 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩." Hello! Thanks for considering me to be your Game Master (GM)! My name is Ryan and I can take you on an exciting adventure! It started for me back in high school, almost ten years ago. My best friend and were always drafting up board games and were eventually introduced to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) through a mutual friend who GMed for us. I loved how much more immersed and interactive a roleplaying game was compared to the board games and video games I grew up playing. Needless to say, I was hooked, and it wasn't even Dungeons and Dragons, yet! Fast forward a few years and after I graduated Bible college, I was approached by a group of buddies who searched for a GM for Dungeons and Dragons 5e - and how could I say no? They were the most chaotic bunch of players, we had a ton of fun learning and playing together. They helped me develop a skill set that allows for creative and clever solutions to problems in these games while keeping the story focused and the combat interesting! Through my time as a GM since then, I've helped tables develop a community aspect. Here you don't just show up and leave on time like some 9-5 job, you're here to make memories with some awesome players who love the game as much as you. No matter who you are or what you believe, let's have fun together and see our heroes in exciting action against mighty foes!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Storytelling
Ryan does an incredible job making you feel included and make you feel comfortable with speaking your ideas. He tells you the mechanics of how to achieve your ideas and enjoys your successes with you. Would definitely recommend to those who aren't familiar with online d&d or anyone who just wants to be in a positive group environment.
Ryan is awesome! Not only do you get transported into the story, but you also get a voice in how you want certain actions to play out. I decided to play a role and race I've never played before, and he helped explain somethings and was awesome in helping me build my character.
I am approaching 100 sessions with Ryan for many reasons. First and foremost he is a talented dungeon master that is invested in the community of players that choose to support him. He uses voice work, audio effects, and digital tabletops to create an immersive experience that is more than worth your money. I truly get the impression that his goal is to facilitate the best possible playing experience for people with any level of experience, as long as they have a desire to be a part of the game. Outside of the skills that make Ryan an exceptional Dungeon Master, the discord that he is managing for his players is a wonderful community full of players with all experience levels. Becoming a player in one of his games comes with the added benefit of joining the discord, just being in there will open up additional opportunities to enjoy fun one shots and take advantage of additional promotional deals. I have been playing with Ryan for almost 2 years and in that time I haven't even considered looking for another campaign or DM to play with, the experience is full and immersive, the community is fantastic, and there is not a better deal for your money on this site.
Absolutely wonderful DM! have been with him for over a year and have enjoyed every minute of it. from his silly antics to his precise blend of character back story to overall story arc. his use of roll20 is superb and his voices are diverse. he works hard to immerse the players into the story and is willing to work with you to create the story you and your fellow players wish to tell. a wonderful individual that i highly recommend you join for the next adventure!
Really great storyteller and sets up a scene very well. I have been playing with him for years now, A master of player agency, letting us come up creative solutions to problems, and despite my disdain for puzzles Ryan's puzzles are always interesting. If you like challenging combat and roleplay I cant think of anyone better than Ryan!
Participating in one of Ryan's games is quite a special experience. Not only that he is incredibly accommodating with every requirement or expectation one could bring to his table, his conduct is highly professional and exceedingly considerate. From the creation of your character, to the integration of said into the gaming platform, to the first evaluative conversations of the group, finally to the gaming experience itself; Ryan was a delight of a GM and conversationalist. If there is any interest in supporting a wonderful person and a provider of holistically impressive service, then Ryan would be a good choice for your metaphorical investment.
Character creation
Creating your character
⭐ In this Adventure, you will start at LEVEL 3 with 1 Uncommon Magic Item. You are encouraged to create your character ahead of time. We will go over Character Creation and Foundry VTT Instructions in Session 0 or a 30 minute call if you are joining after Session 0. All official book content is allowed - but use 2024 Versions of anything that has a 2024 equivalent. Ability Scores: Point Buy or Standard Array Multiclassing and Feats are allowed Roll or Average HP Increase Flanking for Advantage Other minor house rules are detailed in the Google Document ⭐ I will provide a Google Document that includes Character Creation rules, tips, and suggestions. This Google doc also includes setting information, house rules, Safety Tools, and Session Recaps. ⭐If you join after Session 0, we will touch base before game time sometime for a 30 minute call. https://calendly.com/ryansdnd/30min
~ LEVEL 3: Goblin Gloom Stalker Ranger, Aasimar Paladin/Warlock, Elf Dreams Druid, Kobold Eldritch Knight, Fairy Peace Cleric
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: I will provide a Google Document that has all the other Links to Programs being used within it! There is also resources for Character Creation ideas and suggestions. Additionally, setting information, house rules, extra content, and session recaps are there. Check your prep materials/email for it, I will also message you it after joining.
What GM Ryan A brings to the table
🎲 The DM will provide the module information, encounters, maps, music, ambience, sound effects, handouts, information, and all that's needed for a great session of Online D&D. Your financial support allows me to give you my focus and priority through out the week, obtain better and more materials to better my GMing and your experience, and indirectly supports other players by helping me focus on this as my full time job. Thank you!
Homebrew rules
See my House Rules and some Clarifications Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFvdNIaksxU11jSwMggRjs1vDSAX4n2ne9vgPZwLe9c/edit?usp=sharing
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How GM Ryan A creates a safe table
❗ To ensure everyone's safe and comfortable at the table, I utilize a Consent Form (linked below and in Google Form) for all players to fill out, so we can adjust the adventure accordingly. In addition, I have a Google Form that you will fill out that helps you share helpful information with me, and likewise, me to you. Please fill out both forms and we'll be off to a great start! Consent Form: https://forms.gle/U1XSP1BELUToWmLU8