From Prisoner to Liberator, The Crystal Shards

From Prisoner to Liberator, The Crystal Shards

Magic is dying. War looms. You’re a prisoner caught between rival nations. Your choices may rewrite the fate of a world still haunted by ruin.

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–20

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
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About the adventure

Four centuries ago, a war shattered the world and snuffed out magic itself. Now, in an age of steam and steel, whispers rise of forgotten gods, broken nations, and power buried in the Wastelands. Magic is nearly dead. Steam powers the world now, not spells. But deep in the dust of a vanished Elven empire, ancient machines stir, and something long buried begins to awaken.

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Sandbox / Open World

Roleplay Heavy

4 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday – 12:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3–3.25 hours

0 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Dylan

he/him

5.0

(7)

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

(7)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

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

About me

American IT person living in Japan. Love creating homebrew campaigns tailored to my players and giving them an amazing story to experience!

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Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Visual Aid

Sets the Mood

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Ssilens

New review

I am a new player, so Dylan was patient and explained everything well and has been making sure all my sessions are fun and engaging. He's quite forgiving, has amazing worldbuilding skills and the maps feel like they're professional level. He puts a lot of time into things. Everybody feels like they're part of the group even if they're more of a quiet type of person. Will really learn your character to make sure things are included about your character in the story and what not. Overall great experience!

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Assosia

New review

the gm is very helpful for those who are new, he keeps the game fun and moving forward if players seem to get stuck. he will go easy on players at times (especially if new) but occasionally switches things up to keep things interesting imo. overall great gm!

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Brandon Mata

New review

Dylan is fantastic with his narration and story telling, his set dressings on the VTT platform he uses are dynamic and very detailed with built in music. I can't select enough tags to describe him as a GM, we're currently only 2 sessions in and I'm having a great time

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Dm Wolfsfox

New review

Dylan has been a professional and engaging Dungeon Master. He fosters player creativity, embraces the rule of cool, and enhances the experience with impressive visuals and sound design through Foundry Virtual Tabletop. His approach consistently cultivates an enjoyable and immersive environment for all participants. He has been patient with scheduling as well.

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James Finehout

New review

Started playing with him in a different campaign as a player. When he decided to DM, was more than thrilled to play. Is pretty fluid with rules, specially if you can describe well what you are trying to do. Puts in alot of time and thought into each campaign, but also will work with you to see where your character fits in the story being told.

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Sarah Segar

New review

I really love how much effort he put in the game!! How he set the scene, tone, and everything!!!

Character creation
Creating your character

Players will create their characters through D&D Beyond's website and joining my campaign on the site. By doing so, the players will also gain access to my D&D content books. If the player needs any assistance in creating their character, I will be glad to help! If needed, I can schedule a free session dedicated to character creation. Each character should have their own backstory which will be used in the campaign, and character art. AI art is acceptable as not everyone is an artist or can afford to commission one. The starting level for everyone's character will be level 1, or higher depending on if a player is joining mid campaign.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Before starting the first session of the campaign, each player should do the following: - Join the discord - Create an account on Foundry Links will be provided for each upon registration.

What Dylan brings to the table

Besides utilizing the many great features in Foundry (ambience, music, etc.), you can expect to meet some fun and memorable characters along your journey! While I stick to the rules as mostly guidelines, I go by the Rule of Cool during our sessions. As a fun little bonus, there are hidden achievements in my campaigns for you to get and earn points!

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety
How Dylan creates a safe table

If there is ever a topic that comes up during the session, players can easily send me a private message in Discord and the subject will be avoided. I always chat with my players after each session to ask what they liked, disliked, and what they are looking forward to do next time.

Content warnings
Blood
Character Death
Classism
Cults
Execution
Genocide
Slavery
Mass Death
Safety tools used

Additional tables

6 available

1/2

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Friday – 12:00 AM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Friday – 11:00 AM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Saturday – 12:00 PM UTC

0 / 6 Seats Filled

2 SEATS LEFT

Bi-weekly / Sunday – 11:00 PM UTC

Aug 17 / Session 3

4 / 6 Seats Filled

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