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The Calamity of Valku | Custom TTRPG | Lvl 6+
The great dragon Rhaeva has emerged from the volcano of Tresor. Ash blankets over the sky and as the shadows darken something else stirs within them.
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Weekly / Thursday - 8:00 AM UTC
Apr 23 / Session 17
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🌊 Sail around the Isles of Valku ⚔️ Rise to power and fight back 🗺️ Collaborative world building 🏆 Your character your legend 🐲 Helpful DM who follows the rule of cool and ecourages creativity ☕ Homebrew creatures abound to keep even veterans on their toes The Ancient Red Dragon Rhaeva has awoken from her slumber. Erupting from the once dormant volcano within the centre of the Valku Isles. Some islands have disappeared while others have been conjoined by lava flows. The Oligarchy is scrambling to retain control of the archipelago while engaging the draconic threat. Local governments turn to those willing to put their life on the line to aid them. You are one such adventurer ready to do what needs to be done. Even though you may start small this could be your chance to become a legend. This Campaign uses a custom rule system I have developed and intend to publish. This Rule system uses a D20 roll low mechanic plus unique character customization through your skill choices. Be a Mage skating around the battlefield on ice and wielding a battle axe. Be a Barbarian using the cosmic energies to empower yourself and restrain your foes before you crush them! And many more combinations...
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(123)
3 years on StartPlaying
1380 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Hi, I'm Sphinx! I specialize in immersive, player-driven storytelling where your characters shape the world around them. With over a decade of experience and over a thousand games hosted, I ensure every session is filled with excitement, roleplay, and meaningful choices. My games are dynamic, collaborative, rich with engaging characters, tactical challenges, and unexpected twists. My most run systems: - Dungeons & Dragons 5e - Daggerheart - Draw Steel - My own System If you don’t see a listing that fits your preferences, reach out to me! I’d love to tailor a game to fit your vision.
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Creating your character
Characters will begin at lvl 1. Session 0 will be: rules discussion; character creation, an overview of the world; creation and introduction of characters to one another and developing bonds together. Once this is complete which should take about 2 to 3 hours we will begin the campaign for the remainder of that session. Players that join later will use the same method of stat allocation the group chose in session 0 and will be the same level as the rest of the group.
Currently in the group we have a: A Druidic Magic Warlock A Cleric built for Defense and Support A damage focused Barbarian and a Stealth focused Hunter
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To prepare for the game please make sure you have the following: 🔴Discord account set up. 🔴Please also make sure you have a working mic.
What Sphinx brings to the table
A custom setting with tailored segments to incorporate your characters backstory. A custom rule system designed by me! Fully boosted Discord server for the best audio quality possible. Open door policy to ask questions about anything and everything!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Microphone
Internet
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How Sphinx creates a safe table
The Calamity of Valku is a homebrew adventure starting at lvl 1 until lvl 17 and suitable for a player of any experience level. Take part in a grand adventure that will see you start from humble beginnings and rise to meet the challenge of dispatching an ancient dragon as they lay claim to your home. The adventure will start in the major trading port of Nelstar [Nel-Star] on the eastern side of the archipelago. The Oligarchy is calling aid in these dire times drawing people from all over the continent. Was your home destroyed during Rhaevas' awakening? Is it now under threat? Are you only here for fame and fortune? Actions have consequences and NPCs will react to the group dependant on their choices. Time is always ticking, if a time limit is placed on an objective I will be keeping track to maintain a believable world. If the group doesnt do a mission another NPC adventuring party may do it instead. Combat and Roleplay is even in most of my games but this can change dependant on the group and the current questline. Some sessions may have no combat and some may be all combat.
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