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[PbP] Climb the Ranks of the Golden Vault!🕵️ | RECRUITING NOW
Not all heroes swing swords, some pick locks. With tools and talent, your crew plans and executes heists to climb the ranks of The Golden Vault.
$15.00
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Weekly / Friday - 8:00 PM UTC
Dec 26 / Session 13
Session Duration / 3 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome Operative! Here lies a world where danger hides behind velvet ropes and justice wears YOUR thieving gloves! Bring your best schemes, sharpest tools, and a willingness to blur the line between hero and criminal. 🚨 Keys from the Golden Vault is a heist-themed D&D anthology campaign full of 13 high stakes missions. This campaign will take your character from level 1-11. [D&D5e 2024] 🗝️ Your party has been handpicked by a secret organization known as the Golden Vault, whose mission is to right wrongs and recover powerful artifacts.. often from behind locked doors, magical wards, or guarded vaults. Think Ocean’s Eleven meets Indiana Jones, with a healthy dose of magic and mystery. 🕵️ The tone is cinematic and collaborative: we’ll lean into clever teamwork, cool character moments, and the thrill of pulling off the impossible. You’ll plan your approach, scout the location, gather intel, and execute your mission, all while trying to avoid alarms, guards, curses, and double-crosses. Creative solutions and character flavor are encouraged! 🏰 Between missions, you’ll have time to reflect, and build. We'll use Downtime Rules to let characters pursue personal goals (I.e. crafting, carousing, research or anything else your scoundrel heart desires). And starting at level 5, players will also gain access to a Bastion - a customizable stronghold that will serve as your crew’s secret hideout. 📱✍️This is a play-by-post game, ideal for those who enjoy detailed roleplay, collaborative storytelling, and slower pacing that allows space to shine in-character. To keep our game moving it is important you are committed and able to check in and post daily!
Game style
Play By Post
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Lite
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
21 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
🧙🏻♀️ Hello adventurer! I’m The Anthologist, your guide through daring heists, curious mysteries, and unforgettable tales. 📚 I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons for 8 years. I've been DMing both official 5e and homebrew adventures, in-person and online. ✍🏻 For the past 2 years, I’ve specialized in Play-by-Post storytelling. I love how it allows for rich character development, flexible pacing, and deep, immersive roleplay.. even with busy schedules! 📖 I focus on running anthology-style adventures from Wizards of the Coast, including: 🐉 Dragon Delves 💭 Quests from the Infinite Staircase 🕵️♂️ Keys from the Golden Vault 💎 Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel 📚 Candlekeep Mysteries 🍻 Tales from the Yawning Portal Let’s write your next story together. One post at a time.
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Creating your character
🧙Character Creation Rules🧙 📘 Core Rules & Sources We’re using the 2024 D&D rules, with content from Tasha’s Cauldron and Xanathar’s Guide. 🎲 Character Creation This campaign will take your character from level 1-11. Ability Scores: Use Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or Point Buy (27 points). No rolling for stats. Starting Equipment: Choose your class/background’s starting gear OR choose your class/background’s starting gold and purchase equipment individually. 📜 Upon joining the server, characters will be built in D&D Beyond and we will collaborate on a unique character backstory.
Current Party - Level One: 1. Human Rogue 2. Kobold Artificer 3. Human Warlock 4. Shifter Druid We are currently in the midst of our first mission of the module.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
‼️Important: to keep our game moving it is important you are committed and able to check in and post daily! Here’s what you’ll need: 1️⃣ A Free Discord Account We'll be playing entirely through a private Discord server. You can accesses the app on your phone or computer. 2️⃣ Join the Campaign Discord Server Once accepted into the game, you’ll receive an invite link to a private discord server. All game communication, including roleplay, planning, out of character chatting, will take place there. 3️⃣ Create a Free D&D Beyond Account We’ll use D&D Beyond for character creation and sheets. I’ll provide access to all necessary sourcebooks once you’ve joined. 4️⃣ Familiarize Yourself with Tupperbox and Avrae (Optional) We use Tupperbox for character roleplay formatting and Avrae for dice rolling directly in Discord. Instructions will be available in the server if you’re new to them.
What Natasha 📖 The Anthologist brings to the table
🗺️This is a play-by-post (PBP) game, you can expect a rich, visual experience. I love using character art, maps, and other visual aids to bring the world to life. Between missions, we’ll also use downtime activities and the Bastion rules (starting at level 5) to help you develop your character and leave your mark on the world. 😎 My GM style blends Rule of Cool with respect for the rules. I reward creativity and bold choices, but I also value consistency and fairness for everyone at the table. Think of it as a flexible structure where the story always comes first. ⌚I’m here to build something collaborative and exciting with you. I’ll support your character’s goals and give you meaningful choices, but I also expect players to stay engaged, play respectfully, and contribute to the shared story. To keep the momentum, I expect regular daily check-ins and posts from both players and myself. Consistent communication is essential, if you need a break or expect delays, please let me know in advance so we can adjust accordingly.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew content is welcome, as long as it’s discussed and approved ahead of time. I’m happy to work with you to bring creative character concepts or flavorful mechanics to life, so don’t be afraid to ask! Other tweaks or additions may come up situationally to keep the pace and fun flowing, but we’ll always prioritize clarity and fairness for everyone involved.
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Safety
How Natasha 📖 The Anthologist creates a safe table
Our game should be fun, collaborative, and safe for everyone🛟 0️⃣Session 0: We’ll go over tone, expectations, and boundaries together. ✅Consent Checklist: Everyone fills one out privately to flag any topics they’re uncomfortable with. ✖️Lines & Veils: I’ll compile a shared list (anonymous) before we begin. These can be updated anytime. Safety Emojis: ❌ = Stop ⚠️ = Caution 🟢 = All good Use them anytime, no explanation needed. 🫂Aftercare: We’ll check in after heavy scenes and you’re welcome to message me anytime.
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