STORM KING'S THUNDER - The old powers stir!
The sky darkens. The ground breaks. The storm comes. Is this the end of the age of smallfolk?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 8:00 AM UTC
Apr 20 / Session 28
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
4/6
About the adventure
The world is changing. The age of smallfolk is ending as giants, long scattered and divided, rise with unstoppable force. From the frozen peaks of the Spine of the World to the rolling plains of the Heartlands, these colossal beings strike at towns and fortresses, reshaping the realms in their image. Ancient alliances crumble, kingdoms teeter on the brink of chaos, and ordinary lives are swept into extraordinary danger. In Storm King’s Thunder, you take on the role of adventurers thrust into this epic struggle. Your journey will take you across the Sword Coast and beyond, through wild forests, towering mountains, and storm-swept coasts. You’ll encounter powerful NPCs, rival factions, and the remnants of a fractured order, navigating both perilous battles and tense political intrigue. Every decision could shift the balance between survival and annihilation. This game is for players who love sweeping fantasy and high-stakes adventure, but who also thrive on strategy, cunning, and world-building. Expect a mix of combat, exploration, and intrigue, where survival often depends as much on wit as on steel. The giants are coming—and the choices you make will echo across the realms. Prepare for a campaign where the stakes are immense, the world feels alive, and every step could herald the end of an age. Will you stand against the storm, or be swept aside as the giants reshape the land?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
3 years on StartPlaying
127 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
About me
I love this game, and I pour all of that passion into every single session. As a voice actor and storyteller, my games have a big role-playing element in the form of accents, voices, mannerisms and colourful descriptions. However, I make a point of it to make everyone feel comfortable to roleplay however they want. D&D and other TTRPGs are one of the most extraordinary experiences available to humans - I really believe this. I started my professional career as a theatre actor around age 16 and moved on to become a director in my early 20s. I quickly concluded that any production (stage play, movie etc.) will always be richer and more meaningful to those who participate in its creation vs those who just have to passively watch. Fast-forward a few years - I found roleplaying games. A wonderful mix of acting, storytelling, worldbuilding, art, tactics, problem solving, socializing and psychological exploration that allows any person to be an integral part of creating the story - truly an evolved form of our most primal art. Want a visual sense of what I am like? https://youtu.be/GpuQWfxPJUY
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Creating your character
Before you join the campaign, we will chat on Discord about your character and how they fit into the story. I will give you all the necessary character creation info there. You can then create and join the campaign on dndBeyond, where various resources will be available to you. However, you are also welcome to use any other character creation tool, as long as you can send me your sheet. All RAW official books allowed; if you want to use any third-party content, please check with me first. We will use the new 2024 ruleset for everything general, like spells, exhaustion etc. However, you are welcome to create characters using 2024 or 2014 5e rules.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We play the game over Discord and Roll20. Voice will go through Discord chat, and text channels will be used for handouts, pictures and other info like party loot. Maps and encounters will take place in Roll20. Please install the Beyond20 extension for your browser - this will allow rolls from your dndBeyond Character sheet to go straight through to Roll20.
What JC brings to the table
I’m a seasoned Dungeon Master with years of experience running D&D for a wide range of players. My style blends epic, cinematic storytelling with gritty, grounded fantasy, where the world feels alive, dangerous, and full of surprises. I bring: Professional Voice Acting: Part of my day job is also voice acting. As such, my games have a big role-playing element in the form of accents, voices, mannerisms and colourful descriptions. However, I make a point of it to make everyone feel comfortable to roleplay however they want. Immersive Worldbuilding: Every NPC, town, and forest has history and personality. The world reacts to your choices. Atmosphere and Mood: I use ambient music, evocative descriptions, and visual aids to pull you into the story from the first session. Player Agency: Your characters are central. I balance narrative guidance with freedom for creative problem-solving. Flexible Rule Interpretation: I embrace the Rule of Cool when it enhances the story, but I also respect the rules as written to keep combat and mechanics meaningful. Tactical but Fun Combat: Battles are engaging, strategic, and cinematic, with real stakes — but always designed to let players shine. Most combat scenarios also have alternative win conditions; i.e, you don't always have to slog through all of the enemies to win. I aim to make every session exciting, suspenseful, and memorable. My games reward creativity, curiosity, and clever thinking.
Homebrew rules
Two homebrew rules: 1. Backing Away: This is an additional way of disengaging. You can either; use the regular Disengage Action as a fast tactical disengage, or you can use half your movement (similar to getting up from prone) as a slow backing out and then still have half movement and your action left. This makes the battlefield much more dynamic and not bogged down. 2. Roll with Emphasis. A special roll à la Brenna Lee Mullian. See here: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnearthedArcana/comments/11yiatw/brennen_lee_mulligans_new_rolling_with_emphasis/#lightbox
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How JC creates a safe table
I have a private channel on the Discord server with each player. If at any point in time you need to communicate something with me, I will respond there immediately and work to resolve the issue.
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