Crisis in Kythar: The Academy of the Arcane
As chaos breaks out around the globe, the arcane Academy of Kythar must send its young, fresh-faced students into hardship and adventure!
About the adventure
With the onset of The Court's Wild, and a large-scale attack on kingdoms around the world, The Kythar Consortium is pushed to its fringes to keep the peace while trying to confront the growing evils. The Kythar Consortium was once just a College created to teach the scattered people of the world the secrets of magic and sorcery. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a great nation-state centered around the Academy with a handful of different cities around the neighboring bay. The Consortium prides itself on the various diplomats and arcanists they have around the globe to influence world politics toward the positive. You will be one of the many students called upon to aid the college in helping the world. 🎭 - Magical Academy Campaign Setting: A Group of Aspiring Mages are Sent on Peacekeeping Missions For Their School 📜 - Story Tailored to the Party/Player's Decisions: Become the Heroes of a Nation, Wanted Vigilantes or Side with the Enemies ⏳ - Homebrew World that Evolves with Game Choices: 8 Active Campaigns all set in the Same World, At the Same Time 🏹 -Level 3-20 Adventure Divided into 3 Acts: 1 Country Level Crisis (Levels 3-8), 1 Continent Level Crisis (Levels 9-14), 1 World Level Crisis (Levels 15-20) 🤝 - Diplomacy and Role-Play Paths Always Available: In-Depth NPC's and Enemies that can be Befriended or Exploited with Smart Decision Making 🎲 - Custom Crafted Mechanics for Party's Unique Situations: RP Mechanics, Skill Challenges and Resource/Group Management Mechanics Designed for Your Group ✨ - All Skill Levels Welcome at All My Tables: Whether New To D&D, TTRPG's or just Role-Play I'm Experienced with Teaching Many First-Time Players This game is set in my own homebrew setting with it's own pantheon and unique lore but we will be using Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition as our ruleset of course. My games are role-play heavy with an emphasis on fun and laughs but that doesn't mean there wont be plenty of epic battles along the way! The story will hopefully travel along many different themes throughout our play time and I love to evolve my plot based around the characters that my players create. So expect many twists and turns along the way. Most importantly my game is inclusive above all other things. I will not allow harassment in any form at my tables and if you cannot respect other players then you will not be invited back. I like to create a fun and inviting environment for all and I expect my players respect that. If you have any questions, please do not be afraid to reach out and ask!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday – 12:00 AM UTC
4–5 Hour Duration
1 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Chris "ChrispE" VDL
he/him
5.0
(33)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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5.0
(33)
3 years on StartPlaying
778 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
About me
Howdy folks! I go by ChrispE but you can call me Chris. I have been playing D&D and other tabletop RPGs for over 12 years now and ever since i have been cursed with a horrible fate... The fate of the FOREVER GM! However, I have persevered and turned my curse into a blessing. Using it to craft a large, ever-evolving homebrew world of unique characters for my players to explore; and now I want to share it with YOU! I run two games every weekend which I livestream to Twitch, if you'd like to check out how i run my games you can check them out on https://twitch.tv/chrispe_vdl or on youtube under ChrispE_VDL. I run respectful games for all people and will not tolerate harassment in any form at ANY of my tables, so if you are looking for a fun and safe place to meet fellow TTRPG fanatics then reach out and say "Hi!" I'll be running games in D&D 5th Edition as well as Star Wars 5th Edition in the near future but am open to new games as requested!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Voices
Creativity
Sam
Played 232 sessions
I enjoy the creative on the spot thinking that Chris brings to the table, it really shines when you are trying to solve the engaging challenges that he puts before you. Another thing would be how thought out the NPC's in the game are, seemingly unimportant figures have lot's of depth to discover, if engaged in the right way. I can recommend Chris' games for anyone looking for a lore rich homebrew world that is well thought through or simply anyone looking for a knowledgeable DM who enjoys proving top service on Startplaying.games.
Kris
Played 205 sessions
ChrispE is a phenomenal DM. He goes thru painstaking lengths to ensure your character has ties to his world and will get you familiar with his lore and changes to certain things. He leads roleplay heavy games where he very much help fuel cool, character driven stories first and foremost. I have now been playing with ChrispE on Startplaying for closing in on 2 years. He runs a large swath of different games and I have found myself in 4 different games currently. Each campaign featuring a vastly diverse different setting than the others. His ability to juggle all these different stories, characters, settings, and rules all while implementing homebrew when approved as well as intertwining his players character's backstories into everything... it should be commended. A true masterclass.
Paul
Played 189 sessions
Honestly, I have been playing DnD on and off for over 20 years. Chris is by far the best DM I have experienced. His skill in creating a rich narrative world whilst still enabling and supporting players to forge their own path is simply outstanding.
AJ
Played 127 sessions
Baked Elven Lord
Tim
Played 119 sessions
Chris is very open to all player whether this is their first time playing or their hundredth. He has always let his players use whatever means, which at times have been horrible thought out, they could come up with to get their goals accomplished within reason. I have had the pleaser of participating in a number of his campaigns and have found them to be thought provoking and have enjoyed all the ups, downs and misadventures along the way.
Jake
Played 109 sessions
He does an AMAZING job of working with you in character creation to make your character feel grounded and very incorporated in his vast and diverse world. I haven't played a game of his that I wasn't always excited to play the next session of. From an experienced player who has played for a number of DMs, ChrispE is probably my favorite.
Character creation
Creating your character
We will be starting at level 3. Everyone will be starting at the same level and will be leveling on a milestone basis. All character creation will happen before or during the session 0. I will allow homebrew content upon approval.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A prepared player is the best player! Only a mic is required and the ability to use foundry. I ask that you come prepared with your character ready and updated in Foundry VTT before each session and obey the rules established at the table before we start.
What Chris "ChrispE" VDL brings to the table
I will prepare many different items and plot points in Foundry before the session. I have many modules to ease character creation and gameplay like D&DBeyond mods and more. I am an artist and I homebrew all of my settings with hand drawn maps. I can prepare simple drawings of your characters and other descriptions as needed but I will also do elaborate commission art of your character if you would like to purchase it!
Homebrew rules
Brutal Criticals, Flanking as an imposed condition, Healing Potions (Bonus Action, Fixed Values), Reroll 1s on hit points (on level ups), Choose to roll or take average at the start, ChrispE’s Spicy ASI (+2 ASI, OR +1 ASI and a feat)
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris "ChrispE" VDL creates a safe table
Players can expect a fun roleplay based experience with regular combat and an emphasis on fun over all. My story are REAL, meaning dark things CAN happen but I WILL NOT cross boundaries or make ANYONE feel uncomfortable. I also encourage open feedback to make the game the best possible!