Ashes of the Last Delve

Creating your character

Session 0 required – character creation will occur before the first session. This will be done one-on-one leading up to the first session Starting Level: 3 Stat Generation: Modified Standard Array: 16 14 14 12 10 8. No ability can be higher than 18 at session one, including the addition of racial bonuses. Allowed Content: All officially published Wizards of the Coast content No homebrew classes/races without GM approval Custom backgrounds encouraged (especially to tie into the fallen Guild or moral sides of the civil war) Tone Fit: This is a campaign about survivors, legacy, and moral decay. Edgy loners are fine, but party cohesion is not optional. Play your character, but also play the game with your party members. I believe that all players are equally responsible for the fun of every other player at the table. Themes: Betrayal, desperation, lost knowledge, divine manipulation, mythic consequences Players must select one of the following character types: 🛡️ Retired Adventurer – grizzled, skilled, once great 📜 Apprentice – newly inducted, potential yet to bloom 🧪 Survivor – not trained, but touched by fate and clinging to life Or, if none of these suit your fancy, we can talk about it in our session 0 and come up with something that does.

Preparing for the session

You will need a webcam and mic as well as an account for Discord. You should be familiar with the rules, and can either approach me with a character already created during our session 0, or we can create one together. If you are approaching with a pre-made character, know that there might be some things that we have to tweak, but I will try my best to honor the "spirit" of the character.

What Kaleb brings to the table

I will provide rules documents for our homebrew, the best voices I can (which will be mediocre at best), and libraries of music. Choices will matter, combat will be tactical and impactful, and dungeons will be plentiful and interesting. I definitely lean more towards the Rule of Cool side of things, at least in the moment. I prefer a more "yes, and" style of DMing as much as possible, and believe that most rules debates or discussions should happen outside of game time. I ask that for the most part we just go with whatever ruling is made in the moment, and if needed we can talk about it after the game if something needs to be tweaked. Dungeons and Dragons is a hobby, and I, like any other player, am always learning!

Homebrew rules

This campaign uses custom-designed roguelike mechanics to create a deadly and dynamic delving experience: Dungeon Progression is Node-Based – Each dungeon is semi-randomly generated using modular “nodes” (e.g., puzzle, elite battle, ambush, rest, treasure, boss). Players must choose their path wisely. XP Only Comes from Dungeons – Mystical braziers at the end of each dungeon offer experience in exchange for loot or in recognition of accomplishments. Exploration and roleplay yield story benefits, but not levels. Death is Permanent (Though by no means should it be often) – Character death is real. I believe that without the potential for character death, there are no stakes in the game, and so no choice matters. That being said, I do not aim to kill player characters, and firmly believe that any player character death should largely be up to the player whether by willing, memorable sacrifice or by a string of very bad decisions that lead to an ultimate demise. Evanescent Items – Powerful rewards granted in dungeons, but fade after the dungeon ends unless special conditions are met. They often house Bound Spirits—sentient echoes of past heroes and monsters. Camp Companions – Build up your own mobile sanctuary. NPCs join over time and offer crafting, boons, lore, or even join delves. Players choose who to bring and who to leave.

How Kaleb creates a safe table

I will provide a link to the Monte Cook consent document.