Exandria | Open World 5e
Old powers awaken. Your choices will shape Exandria.
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13 players following this game
Weekly / Monday - 7:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🌍 Explore the legendary world of Exandria in a cinematic D&D 5e campaign inspired by Critical Role. The lands of Exandria are vast, ancient, and scarred by gods, wars, and heroes long gone. From the Republic of Tal'Dorei to the ambitions of the Dwendalian Empire, old powers are moving again. Forgotten magic stirs. Factions scheme. Kingdoms prepare for conflict. You are not legendary yet. You are not chosen. But your choices matter. Will you protect the realm, chase power, uncover ancient secrets, or survive the politics of empires and factions? This is a player-driven campaign with no fixed path. The world reacts to your decisions, your allies remember what you do, and your enemies adapt. What to expect: 🗺️ Exploration across Tal'Dorei, Wildemount, Marquet, Issylra, and beyond 🎭 Deep roleplay with memorable NPCs and faction politics ⚔️ Tactical combat with cinematic encounters 📜 Long-term mysteries, ancient lore, and moral dilemmas ✨ Real choices with lasting consequences 🌱 Beginner-friendly support and character creation help
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(68)
2 years on StartPlaying
343 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 75%
About me
🎲 Hi, I'm Manu! I've been running tabletop RPGs for years, and what I enjoy most is seeing players become part of the worlds we explore together. My campaigns are built around freedom, exploration, meaningful choices, and characters who leave their mark on the story. I enjoy creating detailed settings, memorable NPCs, political intrigue, challenging encounters, and situations where creative thinking can change the outcome. 🗺️ I spend a lot of time preparing custom maps, artwork, handouts, and encounters to make each setting feel alive. I particularly enjoy long campaigns where characters develop relationships, pursue personal ambitions, and gradually influence the world around them. 🎭 I welcome players who enjoy roleplay, exploration, tactical combat, and collaborative storytelling. New players are welcome too, and I'm always happy to help someone settle into an ongoing campaign. If one of my adventures catches your interest, feel free to join us or send me a message. I'd be happy to have you at the table! 🌐 playwithmanu.com
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Creating your character
Character creation is handled together before you join the campaign. Official D&D 5e content is welcome, and homebrew can be discussed if it fits the tone, balance, and clarity of the adventure. I will help you build a character that feels powerful, personal, and naturally connected to Exandria. Starting level, equipment, gold, and magic items are decided before play, based on the current party and campaign direction. Creative concepts are welcome. Strange, ambitious, subtle, heroic, dangerous, or unconventional ideas can all work if they fit the table.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will discuss everything before your first session, including: 🎲 Character concept 📜 Backstory hooks ⚔️ Rules and build questions 🌍 Connection to Exandria 🛡️ Table expectations and boundaries You only need: 🎧 Headphones 🎙️ Microphone 💻 Computer 🌐 Roll20 account 🗣️ Discord for voice
What Manu brings to the table
🎭 Character Voices NPCs are played with distinct voices, mannerisms, and personalities. A noble, soldier, merchant, scholar, criminal, or monster should feel different at the table. 🎵 Music and Atmosphere Ambient music and soundscapes support the mood of each scene. Cities feel alive, ruins feel tense, and battles feel cinematic. 🗺️ Maps, Tokens, and Visual Aids I use maps, tokens, handouts, and images when they add value. Important locations, tactical spaces, objects, and NPCs are supported visually. ⚔️ Cinematic Encounters Combat is designed to be more than enemies standing in a room. Expect terrain, objectives, hazards, boss mechanics, and choices that reward teamwork. 🌍 Living World The campaign adapts to the party. Your decisions can change relationships, factions, future adventures, and the direction of the story. ⚙️ Flexible Rules Rules are used as a framework. I generally respect RAW, but creative ideas and good roleplay can be rewarded when they improve the scene.
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Manu creates a safe table
Session Zero Before play, we discuss expectations, character concepts, tone, boundaries, and what kind of experience the group wants. Lines & Veils Sensitive topics are handled carefully. Players can set clear limits on what should be avoided or kept off-screen. X-Card / Open Door If something feels uncomfortable, we pause, adjust, or move on. No explanation is required. Breaks We can take breaks when needed. Check-Ins I check in with players to make sure the campaign is still fun, comfortable, and aligned with expectations. Debriefing At the end of sessions, we can take a few minutes for feedback, questions, and adjustments.
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