Ashes Beneath Argonnessen: A Dragon Saga for players lvl 12+!

Creating your character

Characters will start at Level 12. The other players are freshly returned from a deadly quest in Barovia (from Curse of Strahd), ready to face a new and rising threat. You’re joining a high-level campaign where the stakes are world-shaking, but you’ll still have room to explore who your character is, what they’ve survived, and what drives them next. You can choose to have your character also come from Barovia, be someone native to Eberron, or to have recently arrived from anywhere else in the multiverse! New players are welcome, even if you’ve never played at this level before—I’ll guide you through everything you need to know! Stats: You can use Point Buy, Standard Array or Rolled Stat for ability scores. I'm not fussy about that. Happy to help you with it or let you do it on your own. For the most part, we will use 2024 updated 5e rules. Happy to discuss any 2014 legacy rules/spells/items etc. Any species/class is welcome. Our current party consists of: -A half-elf/wereraven cleric/paladin (light domain) - A quickstep (think halfing) rogue (umbral rider)/warlock (hexblade) - An orc cleric (tempest domain)/fighter Obviously, multiclass is allowed. If you want to use something homebrew or from a third-party source, just check with me first! I’m open to creative ideas as long as they support the tone and setting of the world. Backstories: Bring a character with some mystery, drive, or unfinished business. You’ll be dropped into a world shaped by ancient draconic forces, recovering from war and divine collapse. The party is a mix of hardened veterans and new allies, and your character should have a reason to join the group’s journey, even if it’s self-serving at first. I’ll provide prompts to help you tie into the setting (Eberron), and you’ll also get a private onboarding chat with me before the game to help you ground your character in the world. When to Create: You’ll create your character before our first session. I’ll be available on Discord or in a free Session 0 call to walk you through anything you need help with. If we have any new players, we’ll schedule time to walk through character creation step-by-step. Experienced players can go ahead and send builds for review. Additional Notes: You’ll receive custom setting materials and world lore, including draconic factions, political upheaval, and Eberron-specific hooks to connect your backstory. You’ll also get a Session 0 onboarding "packet" through the Discord server, including tone, safety tools, and expectations. Whether you want to play a sky-sailor with a grudge, a war-forged priest who’s lost their faith, or a dragonblooded exile carrying a deadly secret—this is a world where your story can soar.

Preparing for the session

No special preparation is needed, thought it is helpful if you use a DnDBeyond (highly encouraged but not required). We will use Owlbear Rodeo for the VTT, but no special account is needed for it. A working mic on Discord is a must, cameras are not required.

What Bar-D-McFly brings to the table

Colorful online maps with movable tokens and characters! Descriptions, character voices and storytelling that will draw you into the story! Curated soundscapes to set the mood! A world of adventure and magic, where dangers lurk around every corner! A campaign journal/wiki powered by Lore Frog

Homebrew rules

-We use the Perkins crit rule: You roll a critical success, it automatically does max damage, then you roll the dice again and add it to that (note: the modifer applies only once) -We use "epic dice" which are a collection of d6 dice you can acquire through doing epic stuff (both epic failures and successes), and which you can use to enhance your rolls! -Other homebrew rulings as the party agrees.

How Bar-D-McFly creates a safe table

My games are built on four pillars: fun, safety, inclusion, and communication! Fun: The reason we all come together to play is to have fun, so that's what we're going to do! I find the rules are an important part of that, because they keep things fair and consistent. However, the "Rule of Cool" is just as important as any rule in any handbook, because we all want our characters to shine! I am open to altering the rules to fit anything that makes the game more fun, as long as it keeps things fair and balanced for everyone. You can expect a healthy balance between combat, exploration, and social interaction for most sessions, but I am open to adapting to what my players prefer. Safety: While conflict is key to good storytelling, and we will certainly be facing a fare share of danger, evil and injustice, no one should come away from a session feeling anxious, unsafe, or unhappy. We gather at the table to uplift and be uplifted! Some players are shy about role play, because it can feel risky and even awkward. I am happy you're here, whether you want to immerse yourself completely into your character, or simply describe to me the things your character says and does, and do little role-playing at all! Inclusion: Everyone is welcome at my table! As long as you are willing to treat others with kindness and respect, this is where you belong. My decade of experience as a Social Studies and Spanish teacher, and as a school counselor, have taught me to value the experiences of others and to examine my own biases. My goal is always to make sure all people and groups (real or in our fictional setting) are represented and treated with dignity and respect. Communication: I am a very open person, and I love to communicate. If a problem, misunderstanding, or concern arises, I want to talk it through until everyone feels comfortable. I can be discreet and diplomatic where needed, or direct if that's what is called for. I have an open door policy, and I welcome communication via Discord, the StartPlaying messaging platform, or any other mode of communication that works for you.