Age of Ashes: Hellknight Hill

Age of Ashes: Hellknight Hill

Mysterious fires atop an abandoned Hellknight citadel spark a 6-part 5e campaign against cultists, slavers, and a draconic threat to the world!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1โ€“20

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
1 SEAT LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Bi-weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC

Mar 9 / Session 8

Session Duration / 4 hours

5 / 6 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Mon, Mar 09 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 8

Mon, Mar 23 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 9

Mon, Apr 06 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 10

Mon, Apr 20 | 11:00 PM โ€“ Session 11

Meet your party members

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About the adventure

๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐จ: ๐€๐ ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ 5๐ž ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก โ€“ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ 3 ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ! Fresh from exploring the haunted Citadel Altaerein and its fiery mysteries, your party has just emerged through a secret escape tunnel into the Pickled Ear tavern in the town of Breachill. A mysterious figure has been using this hidden pathโ€”what secrets lurk in this bustling frontier town? Uncover hidden cults, thwart slavers, and confront a draconic cataclysm threatening to ignite an Age of Ashes across the continent! Calling all brave adventurers! Jump into the blazing heart of Age of Ashes, the epic Pathfinder 2e Adventure Path masterfully converted to Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Join our established group at Level 3, in Chapter 4: Breachill's Secrets of the first book (Hellknight Hill), and forge your legend in a world on fire! ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป 5๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„? โ‡› ๐„๐ฉ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐€๐ก๐ž๐š๐: Dive straight into Breachill's shadowy underbelly, unraveling local intrigues that spiral into continent-spanning battles against cultists, slavers, and fiery draconic devastation. โ‡› ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ 5๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Enjoy the rich narrative and deadly encounters of Pathfinder 2e, perfectly rebalanced for D&D 5e's streamlined play. โ‡› ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ: Tackle cunning foes, intricate puzzles, treacherous politics, and dungeon delves tailored for levels 3โ€“20. Heroic Choices: Your decisions in Breachill and beyond will shape Golarion's fateโ€”rise as legends or perish in the flames! ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐–๐žโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐จ๐ซ: โ‡› Adventurers ready for courage, camaraderie, and creativity (starting at Level 3, up to 20). โ‡› Newcomers and veterans welcomeโ€”familiarity with 5e rules preferred but not required (we'll get you caught up on the action so far!). โ‡› Commitment to a story-driven, cooperative experience with bi-weekly sessions. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐†๐ž๐ญ: โ‡› A dynamic DM breathing life into Age of Ashes with 5e flair, including session zero recap for seamless integration. โ‡› Custom character creation at Level 3, blending Pathfinder flavor with 5e mechanics to fit the ongoing tale. โ‡› Forge unforgettable memories with a tight-knit group already ignited by adventure. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—น? Sign up today to claim your spot! The secrets of Breachill await, the flames are risingโ€”will you answer the call and battle alongside heroes destined for glory?

Meet the Game Master

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DMs Guild Writer
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Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

524 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION ON AN UNFORGETTABLE RPG ADVENTURE! Dive into thrilling worlds crafted by a masterful Game Master with over 40 years of epic storytelling! From legendary pre-published campaigns to bespoke sagas tailored just for you, Iโ€™ll guide your party through heart-pounding quests filled with danger, mystery, and glory. Whether youโ€™re seeking a seasoned GM to lead your group or a spot in a gripping long-term campaign, your next adventure starts here! ALL HEROES WELCOMEโ€”NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! New to the tabletop? Iโ€™ll teach you the ropes with patience and flair. Veteran adventurer? Brace for mind-blowing challenges thatโ€™ll test your skills. Want to spark a family quest or a game night for kids and friends? My flexible day and evening slots make it easy to fit epic fun into your schedule. With a legacy spanning the original AD&D Basic set to modern hits like D&D 5e, Shadowdark, Pathfinder, and Pathfinder 2e, Iโ€™ve mastered the art of immersive storytelling. Play via the dynamic Fantasy Grounds VTT! WANT PROOF OF THE EPICNESS? My 100+ active and former players canโ€™t stop raving! Check out glowing reviews on my GM page or join our vibrant Discord community to hear their tales firsthand. Ready to forge your legend? Request a Discord invite and letโ€™s roll the dice on an epic journey together!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Your ability scores are generated using one of the following methods. โ€ข Standard set (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8). โ€ข Variant: Customizing Ability Scores (2024 PH). You can use non-optional rules found in the 2024 Playerโ€™s Handbook, the 2024 Basic Rules, and all the books listed below. If a rule has been reprinted in a newer resource, you must always use the latest printing of that rule. โ€ข Book of Many Things (BMT) โ€ข Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants (BPGG) โ€ข Fizbanโ€™s Treasury of Dragons (FTD) โ€ข Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (MPMM) โ€ข Tashaโ€™s Cauldron of Everything (TCE) โ€ข Xanatharโ€™s Guide to Everything (XGE)

The current party

Current Party Makeup Ashenveil Mourneleaf - Eladrin Oath of the Ancients Paladin 4 Ivy Bumblebrasher - Goblin Wild Magic Sorcerer 4 Sapphire RavenDawn - Human Knowledge Cleric 4 Sirrik Cozmicc - Human Moon Druid 4 Mash Brewhammer - Dwarf Battle Master Fighter 4

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need the following: - Fantasy Grounds Unity (at least a demo copy) installed and operational. I have a DM Ultimate License so no purchase is necessary by the players. - Discord, installed and ready to use for voice. - Proper Quality Mic with headset. - High Speed Internet Connection. I do not live stream or record any sessions without prior player consent.

What BWatford brings to the table

- Custom maps and Fantasy Grounds extensions to enhance play. - Syrinscape for theme music and sound effects. - All software and books needed via Fantasy Grounds. - I will input any characters submitted by PDF into Fantasy Grounds and provide images and tokens if not submitted by the player.

Homebrew rules

- Rolling initiative every round. - Players may have up to 3 heroic inspiration points at a time and may spend one to reroll any dice roll they make or spend two to make the DM reroll a dice roll or spend three to partition for things they normally don't get to do. Rule of cool!!!!

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How BWatford creates a safe table

GM STYLE: My storytelling style blends old-school charm with modern adaptability, tailored to the audience. I prioritize the spirit of the rules (RAI) over the letter of the rules (RAW) and excel at open-world storylines that allow players to explore at their own pace. I focus on character development through backstories and take the time to understand my playersโ€™ preferences to tailor my approach. Whether your group prefers action-packed adventures or deep roleplay and political intrigue, I can accommodate both styles. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to embarking on an epic adventure with you!

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