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[LEVEL 4] Netherdeep | Heavy Roleplay, Challenging Combat
It begins with games, competition, new friends and rivals in a riverside town. But something deep is calling for your help.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 1:30 AM UTC
Dec 10 / Session 7
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–75 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
🌑 Welcome to the Festival. It begins with games, competition, new friends and rivals in a riverside town. But something deep is calling for your help. The journey will take you from bustling trade routes and glorious cities to forgotten ruins and back again. This is a long‑term campaign (12-18 months). Players can shape their characters’ journeys and impact the world’s events every session. 🎭 In-character roleplay (voices optional) ⚔️ Tactical gameplay & dungeons 🧩 Discover side quests & uncover mysteries 🧑🤝🧑 Living world full of people & monsters 🎵 Curated soundtracks for immersion 🌕 Adapted Call of the Netherdeep* Current and former players of this campaign: 🗣️ "First campaign ever that I've run out of resources... I used my full kit in and out of combat. I like the challenge." - Artorias 🗣️ "This was amazing. This was so stressful… I love how engaged I am in all of these sessions. They're just so fun." - L' Muerte Bynndeer 🗣️ "Doing distinct voices for so many NPCs is seriously hard - but you're so good at it." - Tom 📍 Discord + Tableplop (free, easy to use VTT) ✅ Beginners welcome! 🎭 Lines & Veils | Inclusive | Session 0 * This is Call of the Netherdeep in Faerun. No lore knowledge needed; zero Critical Role spoilers.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(29)
4 years on StartPlaying
197 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi there! I first started DMing for my dad around the kitchen table. We still game together today :) I love immersive games that still have challenging combat! I'm adept at staying in character with voice acting, and telling stories. I enjoy building mysteries and crafting strange situations. With combat, I love leaning on my 25 years of experience to create challenging, engaging combats. I'm always open to creative solutions, and collaborating!
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Creating your character
Level 3, point-buy or standard array. There will be time for character creation at the end of session 0 and the week before session 1. Character sheets will be on DND Beyond or you can keep your own. All official sources are approved, other content optional. 2024 rules with backwards compatibility for 2014.
This is a brand new table. Players met each other for the first time in session 0. Started at level 3, will end level 12+. Runs ~12 months. Combat is tactical, with lots of roleplay and immersion in between, and new players get plenty of help. • Alandrius Eldor “Alan” - Human Fighter (Battle Master) • Calderan Bolt - Human Wizard (Chronurgy, 2024 rules) • Tadhg Lir - Human Sorcerer (Wild Magic) • Valeryia Helv’ath - Tiefling Bard (College of Glamour) Party would sorely love a Strength-based character but it is not a requirement :)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1️⃣ "Join Campaign" 2️⃣ Join the Discord (link is e-mailed) 3️⃣ Attend your first session!
What DM Ethan brings to the table
🎵 Curated music & ambience 📍 Discord + VTT with maps/tokens ⚙️ D&D Beyond campaign 🎭 Fully voiced NPCs with real agendas; your choices shape the story ⚔️ Tactical, cinematic combats 🔍 Extra content: custom adventures, published dungeons, side quests, surprise events, new NPCs, monsters, festivals and tavern nights
Homebrew rules
Rule of Cool. Otherwise all standard rules.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Headphones
Computer
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Ethan creates a safe table
-Discord hub with pinned campaign info -Session 0 to go over table norms -Anonymous Google doc for Lines & Veils -All links sent upon joining -Campaign: ~50‑75 sessions, ends ~ level 14
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