What Awaits: The Long Way Back
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 10:00 PM UTC
3.5-4.5 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+
About the adventure
You died. Maybe it was a heroic last stand, a cruel twist of fate, or something darker—either way, your soul did not rest. Now trapped in the layers of the afterlife, your only path forward is backward: clawing your way through realms of shadow, fire, memory, and judgment to reach the world of the living once more. But nothing in the afterlife is without cost. This campaign begins where most stories end: at the threshold of death. Players will explore terrifying and beautiful after-realms—from the bleak silence of the Shadowfell to the infernal politics of the Nine Hells, the ruins of forgotten heavens, and strange liminal places that defy mortal understanding. Along the way, you'll confront what death means to you, uncover the secrets of your own demise, and shape your return—if you still want it when the time comes. This is a narrative-driven, high-stakes campaign focused on exploration, consequence, and surreal storytelling. Expect morally complex choices, haunting imagery, and dangerous encounters that challenge both your party’s tactics and convictions. Resurrection is possible—but not guaranteed. Death was only the beginning.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
5.0
(21)
2 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, Inclusive
Additional details
How to prepare
Optional: 🟦Webcam (but encouraged) 🟦A physical set of Dice Required: 🟩This is a weekly game - 24hr notice cancellations in place. 🟩Computer or laptop that can run Chrome or similar browser 🟩Stable internet 🟩Discord account (free) 🟩ForgeVTT account (free) to access Foundry: https://forge-vtt.com/ 🟩Microphone/headset/headphones for audio (please no feedback from speakers or background noise) 🟩D&D Beyond account (free) 🟩We will go over how to use FoundryVTT ahead of game and you can check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja88yRVQmck If anything else is required, or comes up we'll discuss it all together. Communication will be key when playing to ensure safety, fun and storytelling are prioritized.
What I provide
-Immersive, story-driven gameplay -Hosted on Foundry VTT with animated maps, dynamic lighting, and smooth tactical environments. -Full D&D Beyond access, including all official books and a growing library of custom homebrew content. -Voice acting brings every NPC to life with distinct voices, personalities, and emotional depth. -Dedicated Discord server for lore deep dives, downtime scenes, character chat, and between-session RP. -Character-driven storytelling where your backstory helps shape the campaign and the world itself. -Spotlight for every player—whether you’re here to explore, fight, or just vibe, your character will matter.
Gameplay details
Safety tools will be provided at Session 0 including, but not limited to, a Lines and Veils document, as well as a survey that will go over Personal Information and player basics so I can better understand the best way to communicate with you as a player in and out of the game. In the Lines and Veils document, which will be sent to each player privately, you can mark what you are and are not comfortable with seeing in the game. These documents will only be seen by me, the DM. This way we can make sure that everyone at the table can have a fun and safe experience. Our session 0 will be a place to discuss how the group would like to play this game, whether it be more focused on the RP side of things, more combat heavy, or a equal mix of both. Here at session 0, we can also discuss creations of each of the characters and character sheets, as well as helping new players better understand the game itself! After each session there will be time put aside to debrief and discuss the session, here you can give me feedback, comments, or concerns, and this may be discussed at the table with the group or privately!
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
🧙♂️ Character Creation & Game Setup -Start at Level 3 -Character sheets made on D&D Beyond — you'll receive a campaign invite with shared access to all official content. -Homebrew options available, including original races, subclasses, and spells created by your DM. -Ability scores rolled using 3d6 x 7, drop the lowest set (During session 0). 🎭 Session 0 & Character Concepts -You're welcome to bring a character idea, concept, or backstory to Session 0. -We'll work together to flesh out characters and party dynamics before the adventure begins. No solid idea yet? No problem! I’m happy to help you build a character that fits your playstyle and the world.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Foundry VTT
• Discord