Red Hand of Doom: The Horde is Coming

Creating your character

Method: 4d6 drop the lowest, rolled during Session Zero Level: Start at Level 5 Allowed Material: Core Rulebooks + agreed supplements Alignment: Generally non-evil, but flexible depending on tone and party cohesion. Session Zero: Full 3–4 hour session. Introduce the setting (Elsir Vale). Roll stats together to ensure fairness and balance. Establish party connections (backgrounds, loyalties, previous battles). Clarify tone (war epic with heroic or dark overtones). Run a short prologue encounter

Preparing for the session

Review the Setting The adventure takes place in Elsir Vale, a frontier region on the brink of war. It’s a classic high-fantasy setting with villages, watchtowers, forgotten ruins, and political tensions. Expect themes of military strategy, heroism, desperation, and epic battles. ✅ Think About Character Concepts Come with two rough character ideas you’d enjoy playing at Level 5. Think about how your character might fit into a war-driven narrative: are they a patriot? A mercenary? A prophet of doom? Consider your character's relationships and motivations — why would they risk their life defending a distant region under threat? ✅ Bring Dice / Roll20 Account We’ll roll stats together live in Session Zero (4d6, drop lowest). If playing online, make sure you have a Roll20 account (or other VTT if you’re using something else) and access to voice chat (usually Discord). ✅ Familiarize Yourself with Basic Rules You don’t need to be an expert, but knowing your class’s core mechanics helps speed up gameplay. If you’re new to 3.5e or need help optimizing your build, I’ll assist during Session Zero. ✅ Be Ready to Collaborate This is a team-centric, high-stakes war campaign. We’ll develop connections between characters during Session Zero to create a cohesive party with shared goals (or tensions!).

What Antigoni brings to the table

s your Game Master, I’ll make sure every session is immersive, organized, and fun. Here’s what you can expect from me: 🗺️ Full Adventure Support A professionally prepped version of Red Hand of Doom, adapted for smooth pacing and cinematic moments. Strategic encounter balancing tailored to your party’s strength. Handouts, maps, and NPC illustrations to bring the world to life. 🎭 Cinematic Roleplay Fully voiced NPCs with distinct personalities. Meaningful choices that can shift alliances, battlefronts, and the fate of the Elsir Vale. Space for character arcs to grow, including downtime scenes and moral dilemmas. ⚔️ Epic Combat & Tactical Depth High-stakes battles with dynamic terrain, war beasts, and intelligent enemies. Encounters that reward teamwork, clever use of abilities, and roleplay during combat. 🧰 Onboarding & Character Building Support A full Session Zero for collaborative character creation, party bonding, and rules Q&A. Live stat rolling and help with class/race/build choices if you’re new to 3.5e. Guidance on fitting your character into the world’s tone and story. 💬 Player Resources Session recaps and open communication between games. Discord server for scheduling, character art, memes, and in-character chat. A safe and inclusive table for all players, with respect and consent as core values.

How Antigoni creates a safe table

This game is meant to be immersive, collaborative, and fun for everyone at the table. While we don’t use complex formal safety systems, here’s how I make sure players feel safe and supported: Session 0 will cover tone, themes, and group expectations. Players are welcome to message me privately with any topics they’d prefer to avoid. If anything becomes uncomfortable mid-session, I’m happy to pause, rewind, or shift direction — no questions asked. I check in regularly between sessions and am always available via Discord. Common courtesy, respect, and a drama-free attitude are expected from everyone. This table is inclusive and player-first — we’re here to have a great time together.