[PBP][DUET][5E]Theros: Fable & Fate
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
$40.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
1 Hour Duration
0 / 2 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+
About the adventure
👥 While this is advertised as a duet, I am always willing to accommodate additional players in your game. So, bring your partner or friend if you wish! 25% off of additional seats.👥 🔱 In this Theros-based duet, you will explore the setting through a personalized story shaped by your character creation choices, favorite themes, and ideal gameplay style. We’ll begin with an introductory adventure designed to take your character swiftly from levels 1 to 3. This will help establish your backstory and set the tone for the campaign ahead. 🏺 If you struggle with decision paralysis, I have several story hooks ready for you to choose from, including: 🩸 [Insert Your Character] discovers, or is, the last descendant of a legendary hero whose name has been erased from myth. Their blood unlocks ancient weapons, hidden ruins, and enemies long forgotten. 🙏 [Insert Your Character] prays, perhaps sarcastically or perhaps sincerely, and something answers. A minor deity, long thought lost or powerless, grants a boon and demands action in return. 🗡️[Insert Your Character] is no mere soldier, but a rising champion in Akros’ legendary arena, where every match is more than a game. Whispers speak of divine wagers, rigged bloodsport, monsters dragged in from the badlands of Phoberos, and champions who vanish after the final bell. Whether you fight for glory, vengeance, or the favor of a god, the sand will drink blood, and only the gods know who will rise from the frenzy. ✅ Asynchronous PBP – Play on your own schedule ✅ Worldbuilding Focus – narrative crafted by interactions with the Gods and their subjects ✅ Progression – Feel like you've earned every bit of your power, and have plenty of chances to use it! If you are looking for content more mature and inclusive of 🌶️, please message me over Startplaying and we can create an appropriate template and adventure listing! Important Clarification & Posting Expectations 📝 This is an asynchronous, play-by-post game. Gameplay is entirely text-based and unscheduled, allowing for flexible participation. To get the most out of this experience, a love for reading and writing is encouraged! There are no minimum word counts, and new players are always welcome to jump in and give it a try. 📅 Posting Frequency ⏳ Narrative Updates: Expect at least 1-3 major story-driving posts per day, with additional smaller interactions as needed. 📜 Pacing Adjustments: The flow of the game will naturally shift with player activity, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience. ⚔️ Combat Efficiency: To keep battles engaging and avoid downtime, combat updates will be more frequent and direct, assisted by Avrae automation for smooth resolution. 😴 Rest Day: We will decide a single day each week to either slow posting or take a break. For me, Sunday is always a good time to sit back and let the creativity renew! This game is meant to be fun, immersive, and beginner-friendly - so feel free to participate at your own pace!
Game style
Play By Post
Play By Post refers to a game in which players interact with the story through messages and text posts. These games are typically played asynchronously throughout the week, which gives players time to consider what they want to do next, and engage with the story at their own pace.
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.
2 years on StartPlaying
133 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Create a free account on these platforms: D&D Beyond, Discord, and Owlbear Rodeo.
What I provide
I have the 2014 legendary sourcebook bundle, with all of those character creation options, and the 2024 player's handbook all on D&D Beyond with content sharing. A premium Owlbear Rodeo subscription. An organized and private discord server is also provided.
Gameplay details
With our Session 0 tab we will collectively establish Lines and Veils for the campaign. I will additionally provide a document that will gauge consent for various types of content. As always, feel free to engage with me about the types of content on display and how they affect you.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will take place on the Discord server in a dedicated 'Session Zero' channel. We will primarily use the 2024 5E rulebook for character creation, though reasonable homebrew and 2014 source materials are allowed with prior discussion. Ability Score assignment will be based on the degree of difficulty you want to play with, e.g. average experience = Point Buy. If you prefer to roll for stats, that will be allowed as well!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Text/Play by Post
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Owlbear Rodeo