⚔️Dungeons of Drakkenheim [5e 2024 Rules]⚔️

⚔️Dungeons of Drakkenheim [5e 2024 Rules]⚔️

Explore the cursed ruins of Drakkenheim! Face madness, monsters, and rival factions in this gritty, gothic fantasy sandbox for daring adventurers. 🏰☠

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–13

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
About the adventure

⚔️ Enter the Haze — Dungeons of Drakkenheim Awaits! ⚔️ Fifteen years ago, a meteor of arcane fire shattered the city of Drakkenheim. Now, its ruins are cloaked in a deadly haze—filled with mutated monstrosities, forbidden magic, and ruthless factions vying for control. The city is lawless, cursed... and full of opportunity for those bold enough to seize it. Will you uncover long-lost secrets, claim powerful relics, or carve out your legacy in a city gone mad? 🛡️ What You Get With This Premium Campaign: 🎲 Professionally Run Campaign using the acclaimed Dungeons of Drakkenheim setting by Dungeon Dudes, blending gritty dark fantasy with intense roleplay and tactical combat. 🧙 D&D Beyond Integration for effortless character creation, digital sheets, and rules access—perfect for both new and veteran players. 🖥️ Foundry VTT for beautiful maps, dynamic lighting, animated effects, and seamless gameplay. 🎧 Curated Ambience & Music using Spotify and third-party soundscapes to fully immerse you in every haunted ruin and shadowed alley. 💬 Private Discord Server with a dedicated text and voice channel just for your group—perfect for between-session planning, character chatter, and session recaps. 📅 Scheduled Weekly Sessions run by an experienced, consistent GM who focuses on player agency, character arcs, and rich storytelling. 🔥 Are You Ready to Brave the Haze? If you're seeking a gripping, atmospheric campaign filled with danger, discovery, and dark choices—this is your call to adventure. Apply now to join the expedition into Drakkenheim.

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Roleplay Heavy

Sandbox / Open World

3 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Saturday – 1:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

1 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

J.P.

he/him

5.0

(43)

This game will begin once 4 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

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Meet the Game Master

5.0

(43)

Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

497 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Teacher, Visual Aid

Average response time: 6 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Welcome, Adventurers! I'm J.P., a lifelong tabletop RPG enthusiast with decades of experience as both player and GM. From the depths of D&D (2e–5e) to the intrigue of Vampire: The Masquerade, Cyberpunk, Pathfinder, and beyond, I bring passion, creativity, and a well-stocked GM toolbox to every session. Right now, my system of choice is Pathfinder 2e—a complex, rewarding game that shines with a mature and story-driven group. What You Can Expect My goal is simple: to craft immersive, cinematic adventures where players are the heroes of their own epic. I run games using Foundry VTT (fully hosted), with dynamic soundscapes via Syrinscape and Spotify, and a dedicated Discord for session comms and community. You'll find rich roleplay, tactical combat, character voices, and an ever-growing library of source material at the table. My GM Philosophy To me, great GMing isn’t about beating the players—it’s about watching them thrive. I design encounters that challenge minds and reward teamwork. Your group drives the story, and I’m here to bring it to life in vivid, memorable detail. I'm also a player myself, so I always welcome feedback and ideas to make each session better for everyone. A Community-Driven Table My games are inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all. Whether you’re new or experienced, I aim to make every player feel comfortable and supported. I offer free tutorials for Foundry VTT, and I'm always available between sessions for questions, character help, or just a chat. My paid Discord server is active with players who share a deep love for storytelling and gaming. Important Notes My games often explore mature themes, contain strong language, and are designed for players 18+. I have a zero-tolerance policy for real-world hate or discrimination, though fictional settings may explore difficult topics. I tailor tone and content to suit the group and maintain an open-door policy for any concerns. Ready to Play? If you're looking for immersive worlds, complex characters, and a supportive group of fellow adventurers, I’d love to have you at my table. I currently have availability Saturday evenings for private games, with flexible options earlier in the week. Let’s tell a story worth remembering.

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Reviews (43)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Sets the Mood

Teacher

Visual Aid

Bruce avatar

Bruce

Played 118 sessions

Very well run.

Michael Binns avatar

Michael Binns

Played 99 sessions

JP is a nice person. Easy to deal with especially for new players to vtt like myself. Aside from some technical issues the campaign has run well.

Taras avatar

Taras

Played 78 sessions

TLDR: J.P. is a fairly experienced DM proficient in using modern VTT digital tools and who best caters to newer players. - I'm currently playing in a HotDQ campaign with J.P. He uses Forge VTT (with dndbeyond integration), Discord, and Syrinscape to run it (at no extra cost to the players). - So far, J.P. is well-prepared, organized, promptly communicates, and takes constructive feedback. - At the moment, the campaign is mainly focused on exploration and combat, with RP taking the second seat (I can't say that most players are pushing hard for it, though). His voices are pretty amusing. - He uses quite a few house rules in his games, some of them to help newer players survive the campaign (although they will occasionally get challenged nevertheless), some to add more realism to the ruleset, and/or to nerf a few things. In my experience, these things can be negotiated, as, in his own words, the player experience is paramount.

Jordan avatar

Jordan

Played 69 sessions

JP is awesome! My buddies and I never played DnD before. I was not sure if DnD was going to be for me, but we completely hooked. JP made the learning process really simple. He is extremely helpful while playing and outside of game time. He's knowledgeable and really brings the game to life. I definitely recommend JP to others

Jess avatar

Jess

Played 68 sessions

As a new player JP has been a great DM. He runs an amazing game and puts a lot of time into additions to make a fantastic experience. Highly, highly recommend!

Ssenyn avatar

Ssenyn

Played 63 sessions

He takes time to explain how actions work and allows for players to learn the game. His patience is amazing.

Character creation
Creating your character

Character Creation can be done on D&D Beyond using Point Buy and Dungeons of Drakkenheim partnered content. All characters subject to DM review prior to the campaign start.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Have a decent computer, with free accounts for Discord and D&D Beyond. I provide the VTT, music and everything else. You will also need a free account at www.sqyre.app for access to the Foundry VTT gameworld.

What J.P. brings to the table

A fully realized world, presented in Foundry VTT, a complete set of D&D 5e books which I share with the group on D&D Beyond thanks to a master tier subscription, a dedicated Discord server, Spotify and third party tracks for ambience and battle music, and a whole lot of fun!

Homebrew rules

Straight up D&D 5e 2024 ruleset, no expanded rules.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety
How J.P. creates a safe table

This is a mature game. While I do expect the players at our table to act like mature, responsible human beings, and kindness towards each other is desirable, some subject matter can be distressing to those lacking in emotional and/or intellectual resiliency. Alignment is up to the individual player, however inter-party backstabbing and/or combat is rarely, if ever, tolerated.

Content warnings
Alcohol Use
Blood
Body Horror
Character Death
Cults
Death
Devils / Demons / Fiends
Extreme Violence
Execution
Gore
Murder
Mutilation
Violence
Safety tools used

Additional tables

1 available

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Sunday – 6:00 PM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

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