Explore the Ancient Scarlet Citadel!
Conquer the living dungeon of the Scarlet Citadel—battle ancient evils, uncover lost magic, and carve your name into legend.
$15.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
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About the adventure
You breathe deep the night air as your caravan crests the final ridge. Below you lies the ruined silhouette of the Scarlet Citadel—its towers jagged like broken teeth, fissures glowing with unholy light, veins of power pulsating through the stone. This is no simple dungeon. It is a tomb of arcane secrets, a crucible of monsters, and a crucible for your mettle. From the moment you step beyond the outer gates, the Citadel claims you. Flickering glyphs hum beneath your boots. Disembodied whispers curl through corridors. In the shadows, eyes glint—and the creatures that roam these depths are no feeble beasts. They draw strength from leylines older than the oldest kingdoms. Many were born in the dark, nurtured by eldritch energies, waiting for unwary adventurers to stumble into their lair. This journey will not be kind. You will face horrors whose very existence bends nature’s laws. You will traverse twisting tunnels draped with creeping fungi and acid-stained walls, probing hidden chambers hung with deadly traps and mind-twisting puzzles. You—and only you—must decide when to press forward and when to fall back and recover your strength. Every level of the Citadel has its own character, its own dangers, and its own mysteries. You may encounter rival factions, restless spirits, cultists, bizarre monstrosities, or even creatures summoned through ancient ritual. The architecture itself conspires against you: shifting corridors, magical wards, secret portals into deeper realms. This is a campaign forged for the brave—or the desperate. From the first stirrings of adventure to the climactic plunge into the deepest recesses, this path is treacherous. You’ll rise from Level 1, clawing your way through mortal peril and arcane trials, until you stand at Level 10—or perhaps, at the threshold of oblivion. But there is reward in the risk. Should you survive the Citadel’s ruthless embrace, you will emerge changed—scarred, wiser, and legendary. Riches of lost empires, relics of impossible power, and truths about realms beyond mortal sight await you in those chambers few have ever traversed. Tales of your survival will spread across towns and kingdoms: “they dared the Scarlet Citadel and returned alive.” That legacy becomes your coin in a world desperate for heroes. In the Scarlet Citadel, every choice matters. Press too far too fast, and you may tarry forever in the darkness. Tread carefully, trust your instincts, be clever in combat, and know your limits. Only then will you ascend from ruin enriched—and infamous. The Citadel awaits. Will you conquer it, or be claimed by it?
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Combat Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(14)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
36 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Dear Adventurer, You want more than dice rolls. You want a story worth remembering — one where your choices matter, your character evolves, and the world reacts to what you do. That’s exactly what I offer. I’m a full-time Dungeon Master with over 34 years of experience running immersive, high-stakes tabletop RPGs. I specialize in D&D 5th Edition, and I run all my games online using Foundry VTT — where thousands of hours behind the screen have taught me how to deliver seamless, cinematic, and unforgettable campaigns. Whether we’re diving into political intrigue, surviving the untamed frontier, or uncovering ancient secrets in a high fantasy world, my sessions blend narrative depth with tactical challenge and meaningful exploration. What You Can Expect at My Table: 🎭 Narrative-driven gameplay where your decisions shape the world 🌍 Exploration-focused adventures that reward curiosity and bold action 🧠 Tactical combat that challenges you to think like a hero 💻 Enhanced immersion with custom maps, dynamic lighting, sound, and weather effects via Foundry VTT 📖 Published modules reimagined as dynamic settings, not scripted rails 🤝 A welcoming, safety-conscious table (Golden Rule, Lines & Veils, Aftercare always practiced) I run a mix of homebrew and adapted adventures, tailored to fit each group. My goal is simple: to create a space where players feel engaged, respected, and empowered — and where the memories you make last long after the final session. If you're ready for a game where your actions have consequences, your choices drive the story, and you're part of something larger than a dungeon crawl, I’d be honored to be your DM. Let’s roll initiative on your next great adventure. – DM Bryant
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Creating your character
We will be creating our characters using the 2014 ruleset. I will check races to make sure there is nothing too out of place but I am pretty open and most races and class options are on the table. We will be using official 5e content for this campaign, utilizing point buy to create our characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need Discord in order to play in this campaign. You will also need a microphone for voice communications. Once you join, I will send you a link to my Discord Server. Our games will be played through you browser untilizing Foundry VTT. Foundry runs in your internet browser and there is no cost to you, the player! I highly suggest Brave Browser for games, though it will run with Firefox or Chrome as well if you prefer those browsers.
What DM Bryant brings to the table
I will bring an amazing tactical experience to the table for combat, with art and narration to enhance the scenes. Foundry is my jam, as such there will be fluid automation of abilities, spells, and features making combat snappy without a slog of math involved. Many attacks, spells, and features will have animations and sound included, bringing the battle to life utilizing tabletop rules that bring the combat in your mind to life on the table. I do my best to stick to rules as written, but will expand on those rules if needed to accomplish a particular goal. I will always work with the players rather then against them, doing my best to bring their ideas to life in game. I am not a DM to twist the rules every session, but if an idea stands out, I will always try my best to adjudicate the idea in a fair and simple manner.
Homebrew rules
Updated healing: We will be using the 2024 healing spells rather than 2014. Bonus or full action healing potions: Roll if used as a bonus action, Heal max if you use an action to drink it! Crunchy Crits (optional!!!): if you roll a crit your basic dice are maximized and you roll the extra dice! Ex: you deal 1d8+3 damage normally. On a crit you deal 8+3+1d8 damage!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Bryant creates a safe table
We will keep open communication between sessions to make sure the experience is enjoyable to all players. Lines and veils are posted in my Discord server for all to view once joining. Any events that may be sensitive can always be stopped with a message over discord. All of this will be discussed during session 0 for all players to explain their boundaries and limits.
Content warnings
Safety tools used