Vault of the Forgotten Wing
Beneath wind-scoured hills lies a tomb of a fallen sky empire. What secrets stir in the silence the Aearee left behind?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 11:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 3+ Sessions
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Unearthed secrets. Forgotten empires. A tomb that breathes. The Candlekeep Archaeologists Society has made a miraculous discovery in the windswept hills near the mining town of Amberhill—a newly uncovered tomb sealed for millennia and bearing markings not seen since the fall of the Aearee, the lost bird-folk empire that ruled Faerûn’s skies in ages past. You are among a select few hired to investigate the site, recover relics, and ensure its safety. But this is no ordinary ruin. The cairn pulses with unseen energies, its halls suspended in strange gravity, and the air hums with whispers that claw at the edges of memory. This adventure is designed for level 12 characters and blends high-fantasy dungeon exploration with themes of archaeology, ancient magic, and elemental strangeness. Players can expect classic dungeon crawling layered with narrative depth, dangerous puzzles, and high-stakes encounters against sentient constructs, vengeful spirits, and traps shaped by lost technologies. The focus is on smart play, environmental interaction, and uncovering buried lore that reshapes what you know about the world. This game is ideal for experienced players who enjoy immersive storytelling, cinematic encounters, and piecing together the mysteries of a forgotten past. If you like the feel of Tomb of Annihilation, Numenera, or Indiana Jones meets spelljamming ruins, this is your next expedition. Welcome to the Vault of the Forgotten Wing!
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(13)
3 years on StartPlaying
71 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Creativity
Average response time: 21 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have a love of storytelling and a drive and passion to share it with others. I've been successfully running several Dungeon and Dragons games over the past 8 years, and I'm fortunate enough to have one game run the entire time. I think this is a game for everyone and the more accessible it is to people the better. From mentoring new dungeon masters, and creating a library of homebrew content, to running games for brand-new players on a cruise ship, I've gotten to do so many things thanks to this hobby.
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Creating your character
Character creation should happen before the game starts. Please design a character at 12th-level, with a free feat at level 1 (variant human will not get an extra free feat). For stat generation, I encourage either using 2d6+6 or 4d6 drop lowest. This game assumes using the 2014 legacy ruleset, and anything published under the 2014 rules is fine. If there is homebrew content you would like to use, drop me a line, and I'm sure we can make it work!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to enjoy the game online, you will need access to Discord, a microphone, and the rules for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. This fast-paced game assumes the player has at least a general familiarity with the rules and their character sheet. Have a character created ahead of time, and if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me!
What Caleb Mitchell brings to the table
I use Owlbear Rodeo as a VTT and custom maps and tokens for player characters! Ambient music and various character voices will be used to help set the mood. If you have a fun idea for your character, I always try and embrace the rule of cool when appropriate to let your character shine!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb Mitchell creates a safe table
Once a booking is confirmed, you'll be sent a copy of the consent checklist. Before the game starts, an explanation of all safety tools will be conducted, breaks scheduled, and a final confirmation of everyone's tolerance for possible triggers.
Content warnings
Safety tools used