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Dreams of the Red Wizards | War in the Shadows | Level 5 - 20
Explore the Realms through iconic adventures as shadowed forces hunt Netherese relics. Only your party can stay ahead of the storm.
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 PM UTC
Mar 15 / Session 19
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 50 Sessions
6 / 7 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
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About the adventure
🌑 Dreams of the Red Wizards: WAR IN THE SHADOWS 🌑 A Level 1–20 Epic Beginning in 1489 DR Ancient fragments of Netherese anti-Weave magic have resurfaced—powerful artifacts scattered across Faerûn and hidden within some of the Realms’ most legendary adventures. Two deadly forces race to claim them: the ruthless Red Wizards of Thay and the shadow-devoted Tenebrous Creed of Shar. Your heroes are thrust into a decade-long conflict known as the Shadow War, where every artifact recovered shifts the balance of power over the fate of magic itself. 🔎 A Realm-Spanning Artifact Hunt Through: ❄️ Rime of the Frostmaiden ⚡ Storm King’s Thunder 💀 Tomb of Annihilation 🔥 Descent into Avernus 🩸 Dreams of the Red Wizards ⚔️ Campaign Features • Level 1–20 progression across a 10-year story arc • Renown systems to track alliances, factions, and influence • Bastions to build strongholds, networks, and power bases • Meaningful downtime between major arcs as the world evolves • A shifting three-way struggle where your choices reshape Faerûn’s future The Weave trembles. Shadows rise. The Red Wizards and the Creed close in. Only your party can decide who controls the magic that defines the world. ✨ Will you end the Shadow War—or become its greatest weapon?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Realm Building
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Tactical / Crunchy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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3 years on StartPlaying
602 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Voices, Sets the Mood
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Response rate: 100%
About me
Roleplay gaming has been a passion of mine since I was a child, and it has truly shaped me into the person I am today. I believe that RPGs are more than just a hobby; it is a way to connect with people from all walks of life and across the globe and build community and lasting friendships. I hope to inspire and entertain fellow gamers, as well as provide an experience with unforgettable memories.
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Creating your character
Character Creation shall be as per the rules listed in Discord. Backstory will be discussed during 1 v 1 Session Zero.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1. Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/dragorussogames 2. Direct Message me on Discord @dragorusso 3. Be sure to have a mic, headset, or optional camera.
What Chance Russo brings to the table
Keys to the game: đź—ť Unique NPC personalities and character voices. đź—ť Players receive equal time during play. đź—ť Ambient music through Foundry VTT. đź—ť A good mix of the three pillars. đź—ť Player-centric focused game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chance Russo creates a safe table
Campaign Notes: ⚙️ Session 0 1 v 1 to discuss lines, veils, and safety tools. ⚙️ Backstory and character arc will be discussed prior to play. ⚙️ Voice and video will be through Discord. ⚙️ Customized maps will be used through our in-house artist.
Content warnings
Safety tools used