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Odyssey of the Dragonlords ๐Ÿ‰ Level 1-20 | FIRST SESSION FREE

Odyssey of the Dragonlords ๐Ÿ‰ Level 1-20 | FIRST SESSION FREE

Swear an oath, brave mythic trials, and carve your legend where gods and dragons clash. Your destiny calls.

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Level Up Advanced 5th Edition

LEVELS

1โ€“20

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
About the adventure

๐Ÿ“œ GAME OVERVIEW: Mythic Heroism campaign that takes inspiration in, and references, tales of Ancient Greek Mythology like Homer's Odyssey, the Herculean Labours, and the Argonauts. ๐ŸŽš๏ธ LEVEL RANGE: 1 - 20 ๐ŸŽฎ GAME STYLE: Narrative and Storytelling with a focus on player agency and inclusion. Roleplaying can get intense and dramatic (within the boundaries of each player) with combat encounters that are meaningfull and engaging. ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ ONBOARDING: One-on-one meeting with me where we will go over the campaign and setting to clarify any questions, and then we proceed into Character Creation and integrating your character into the ongoing story. ๐Ÿ‰ Embark on the "Odyssey of the Dragonlords" and weave your destiny in the tapestry of Thylea, a land pulsating with mythical wonders and epic challenges. As the Fates beckon, you and your fellow adventurers are summoned to shape the fate of a realm shackled by the machinations of titans and ancient prophecies. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ LGBTQ+ Friendly | ๐Ÿฆบ Safe Space | ๐Ÿ‘ซ Welcoming to Everyone ๐Ÿน What Awaits You: - Venture through a lush, untamed landscape fraught with mysteries, brimming with majestic cities and treacherous wilderness. - Encounter mythical creatures, forge alliances with powerful factions, and unravel the enigmatic tales that bind Thylea's destiny to yours. - Delve into forgotten ruins, navigate political intrigues, and confront the looming shadows of the Titans that threaten to engulf this awe-inspiring world. ๐ŸŽญ Roleplay with Purpose: Immerse yourself in a narrative that goes beyond the typical fantasy fare. "Odyssey of the Dragonlords" weaves together epic tales of heroism, tragic destinies, and the enduring spirit of camaraderie. Engage in cinematic encounters that balance intense combat with nuanced decision-making, ensuring every session is a unique and unforgettable experience. โš”๏ธ Master the Mysteries: Uncover the secrets of Thylea as you battle mythical beasts, decode ancient prophecies, and navigate a world steeped in both grandeur and peril. With an intricate web of plotlines, your party's choices will determine not only the fate of individuals but the destiny of entire civilizations. โณ Embark on Your Odyssey: "Odyssey of the Dragonlords" is not just a campaign; it's an epic sojourn where legends are born and destinies are forged. Unleash your inner hero, shape the fate of Thylea, and immerse yourself in a world that seamlessly blends the mythical with the mortal. The time for adventure is nowโ€”what legacy will you leave in the annals of Thylea's history? The game will be played in Foundry VTT, accompanied by a video call in Discord. During the game, it will be used alongside Theater of Mind to provide a full image of any events and situations that might happen. Artwork, soundtracks, and battle maps will be used, as well as voice acting and sound effects provided by the DM.

Game style

Combat Heavy

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Game themes
3 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday โ€“ 12:00 PM UTC

2.5โ€“3 Hour Duration

0 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Miguel

he/him

5.0

(39)

This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(39)

3 years on StartPlaying

422 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Sets the Mood

Average response time: 3 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hello there! I'm Miguel. I discovered Dungeons & Dragons 5 years ago and immediately fell in love with it and have invested a big chunk of my time playing, DMing, and consuming content about it. I'm very inspired by Matt Mercer's Critical Role, Brennan Lee Mulligan's Dimension 20, and Matt Colville's Running the Game. I've worked as a teacher for five years and another ten in the entertainment industry and find that the skills I gathered (and am still gathering) translate very well into the role of Dungeon Master. I spend a great deal of my time improving on sound effects and voices: first, because I enjoy it very much and already did before D&D, and second because I feel like, together with the versatility of improvisation and the skills to paint the world through descriptive speech, it's what makes the world breathe and feel alive to my players. If that is something that sparks joy and excitement, I will save a spot at my table for you.

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Reviews (39)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Sets the Mood

Ryan avatar

Ryan

Played 161 sessions

Miguel is my introduction to an online GM, and he sets the standard. Iโ€™ve had many sessions for different campaigns and a one-shot with him. He comes prepared and excited to continue each and every time. To just list a few good qualities, Miguel is a genuinely friendly GM, heโ€™s very open to player creativity for their characters, heโ€™s more than happy to assist newer players, and he has an adorable cat.

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Deep

Played 89 sessions

I have been playing with Miguel for over a year now. This is my second campaign with him as the DM. Can't say enough good things about him. Love him for being an amazing person as well as being a great DM.

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Paulina

Played 78 sessions

Interested in learning how to play any kind of ttrpgs, I saw a posting here for one of Miguel's games with wording that seemed very open to and accepting of beginners, so I decided to give it a shot - and I'm so glad I did! Miguel is the pinnacle of patience, openness, and reassurance - which I'm realizing (as I explore other campaigns) are uncommon qualities that not every GM has. He is always extremely well prepared and sets scenes so carefully; he paints vivid pictures in your mind with his descriptions, uses amazing voices, and loves getting just the right background music for the mood. He is always quick to smile and laugh and engage with players both during and outside of sessions -- I honestly wasn't expecting to laugh so much in d&d! I thought it might be all serious and that made me a little nervous, but it's truly been a blast and I'm learning so much. If you are new to ttrpgs and want to give it a shot, I sincerely think you should give Miguel a try!

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Tim Grbavac

Played 74 sessions

M. is a great story teller and does a fantastic job running the narrative and the action. He does an excellent job home brewing modules to fit the style and tone of an individual campaign. Great storyteller.

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Salem

Played 69 sessions

Participating in Miguel's ongoing Curse of Strahd campaign has been an absolute joy. As a Dungeon Master, Miguel has shown exceptional storytelling skills, crafting an immersive world of Barovia that keeps us engaged at every turn. His deep understanding of the Curse of Strahd lore and ability to adapt to our choices and actions make each session feel unique and unpredictable, creating an exciting and enjoyable experience for all players. Beyond his DM abilities, Miguel's inclusive approach and patience in guiding new players have fostered a welcoming gaming environment where everyone feels valued and involved. With Miguel leading the way, our adventure through Barovia has been an unforgettable journey, and I eagerly look forward to the dark and thrilling encounters that await us in the campaign's continuation.

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Jasper

Played 69 sessions

More than any DM that I've played with, communication with Miguel has been excellent. At the start of the game, safety tools, expectations, wishes, and player preferences were topics Miguel really emphasized and discussed, and he really tried his hardest to make everyone feel welcome and to make sure his game was one his players wanted to play in. He's so open and receptive of feedback and continually asks us what we liked in the game and what could be worked on. Miguel has also been an expert in creating immersive environments and scenarios. His familiarity of the VTT is apparent, and he makes great use of great visuals and memorable audio. Somehow even more immersive are his voices, sound effects, and descriptions. Through his vivid narration, Miguel often makes me feel like I'm in a scene, and it's made for a really immersive experience. I've had an amazing experience being in Miguel's game thus far, and I genuinely cannot wait to play in more!

Character creation
Creating your character

Characters will start at level 1, and character creation will happen during Session 0 in one of two ways: - (Recommended if you have some experience) You bring a character idea already, and I'll help you create it using Foundry VTT; - (Recommended if you have no experience) You select from a list of characters I have already created before tackling character creation. Character Creation rules: - Player Options can be chosen either from 5th edition sources ( Classes and Subclasses from the Player's Handbook, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and Explorer's Guide to Wildemount; Races from the Player's Handbook or from Level up Advanced 5th edition (as per the Odyssey Player's Guide, or with the express permission of the DM); - Ability scores are rolled twice through custom method to give you 2 possible arrays to choose from; - Player characters start with an extra feat. Characters need approval from the DM before getting into the game.

The current party

The campaign is scheduled to take place weekly (Last week of the month off). Character creation will be done before joining the campaign through a session 0/onboarding meeting. Otherwise, pre-generated characters are available.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

To be able to play, you'll need: ๐ŸŽค A decent microphone and a webcam (if you own one); ๐Ÿ’ป A computer monitor no smaller than 1366x768 and a web browser (preferably Google Chrome) to run Foundry VTT; ๐Ÿ’ฌ (free) A Discord account as well as the Discord application installed on the device where you will connect your microphone;

What Miguel brings to the table

๐Ÿ“š An extensive collection of 5e material; ๐Ÿ‘ช Full integration of your character into the story; ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Clarity in Communication; ๐ŸŽฌ 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry; ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ 5 years of teaching experience; ๐ŸŽญ Voice-Acting, Sound Effects, and Detailed Descriptions; ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Situation-appropriate maps and artwork.

Equipment needed to play

Microphone

Webcam

Platforms used
Safety
How Miguel creates a safe table

๐Ÿ“–The game will be paced according to the players' comfort with the rules. ๐ŸšพEvery session contains a 5-10 minute break. โš ๏ธSafety Tools will be covered in each player's first session. ๐Ÿ’ฌA Discord server will be used for the games and any game-related questions. ๐ŸŽตMusic and ambiance sound will be used. The volume is controllable by each player.

Content warnings
Animal Death
Blood
Character Death
Hostages
Murder
Slavery
Violence
Safety tools used

Additional tables

4 available

3 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Thursday โ€“ 12:00 PM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

2 SEATS LEFT

Weekly / Friday โ€“ 5:00 PM UTC

Jul 18 / Session 4

4 / 6 Seats Filled

3 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Tuesday โ€“ 12:00 PM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

1 SEAT LEFT

Weekly / Tuesday โ€“ 5:00 PM UTC

Jul 22 / Session 4

5 / 6 Seats Filled

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