Dark Sun Campaign

Dark Sun Campaign

A newly discovered water spring draws ruthless merchants, power-hungry sorcerer-kings, and bandits—survival or profit awaits

TYPE

Campaign

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
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6 players following this game

Weekly / Monday - 3:30 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3 hours

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined

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About the adventure

Under Athas’s crimson sun, life is a battle of endurance, wits, and grit. The world is an inhospitable wasteland, its cities built on cruelty and its wilds ruled by monsters, slavers, and sandstorms. Civilization huddles around rare oases, where water is the greatest treasure, and fearsome city-states are ruled by immortal sorcerer-kings whose power is both magical and absolute. Their templar priests maintain order, enforce punishments, and channel elemental energies—gods have deserted Athas, leaving only primordial forces.Dwarves are hairless, obsessive, and unflinchingly loyal to their “focus,” while elves are swift-footed, nomadic raiders and thieves. Halflings dwell in jungle enclaves as xenophobic, cannibalistic hunters. Muls—sterile hybrids bred to be gladiators and laborers—and half-giants, huge and impressionable, round out the major races. Humans struggle as ever, mutated by ancient sorcery and diverse in strength of character and spirit. Beyond these, insectoid thri-kreen stalk the burning wilds, led by alien priorities and psychic powers. Mutations are common and physical flaws a real danger, the legacy of reckless magic that shattered the land.Arcane magic is mostly outlawed; those caught risk execution, for wizards and defilers accelerate Athas’s ruin. Yet, elemental clerics and druids are vital, striving to restore hope by invoking earth, sky, fire, or water. Psionics are everywhere—ordinary folk and mighty heroes alike wield wild powers of the mind. Steel blades and armor are legendary, most adventurers must make do with bone, obsidian, or chitin. Ceramic coins are the currency, their value dwarfed only by water and survival gear. Every weapon, spell, and resource can be the difference between life and death.Daily existence means fighting for freedom, resisting tyranny, and surviving gladiator pits and blood-soaked politics. Adventurers are constantly faced with moral choices—whether to preserve or defile, raid or protect, rebel or serve. The mysteries of Athas beckon: lost ruins beneath the sands, forbidden arcane lore, secret Veiled Alliance cells, and whispers of revolution or prophesied restoration. In a Dark Sun campaign, stories of hope, defiance, and growth unfold against overwhelming odds, with every session a test of resourcefulness, courage, and stamina. Will you simply survive and adapt, or change Athas forever amid the burning wastes?

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About me

Greetings, adventurers! My name is Jabberwocky, and I’m your dedicated Dungeon Master, here to bring your Dungeons & Dragons experience to life. With a passion for immersive storytelling and dynamic gameplay, I craft every session to ensure that you and your party embark on thrilling adventures filled with rich narratives, tactical combat, and moments of pure fun. When you join one of my games, you'll gain access to a **private Discord server** where you and your fellow adventurers can engage throughout the week. I’m always active and available, guaranteeing timely responses and thorough server management to create a **safe, professional, and enjoyable environment**. Your satisfaction is my priority—so much so that I offer a **money-back guarantee** if you and your friends don’t have an amazing time. I take pride in creating unforgettable gaming experiences, and I'm excited to bring you into the fold. Be sure to check out our reviews to see what others have loved about their journeys with me. Let’s roll the dice, spin epic tales, and create lasting memories at the virtual table. Ready for your next great adventure? Let’s write it together!"

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Character creation

Creating your character

Players select from Athasian variants of all core races: dwarf, elf, half-elf, half-giant, halfling, human, mul, thri-kreen, and—in consultation with the DM—additional exotic species like aaracokra, genasi, tieflings, or homebrew options as appropriate to the setting. Classes are adapted for Athas: barbarian, bard (assassin), cleric, druid, empath, fighter, monk, psion, ranger, rogue, warlock, and wizard. No paladins or sorcerers exist, but custom backgrounds and archetypes are welcome with DM approval. Every character may possess a “wild talent,” representing Athas’s widespread psionic potential, and backgrounds reflect the harsh realities, secrets, and ambitions within this dying world. Player Character CREATION: -ALL characters will be created with everyone present at session 0/1 as so ensure cohesiveness and understanding. Please catch up on any rules and any homebrew'd rulings. All of which will be discussed during session 0 and rules channels. As a preferred play style, ALL players will be required to roll for stats on the discord channel.* All Hit Points are required to be rolled (no taking the average) on all level ups. *If you roll terribly, the DM will work with your stats and opt to change a few, but PLEASE consider role playing with these hinderances as you will be highly rewarded in game to even your stats with the party should you face your rolls head on and RP accordingly. This truly makes the game more dynamic and fun.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

-Dndbeyond, Beyond20 (Chrome Extension), Roll20, Discord. Please have these down loaded and ready to go. -All links for campaign will be in the discord once you join. -Please feel free to message with any questions. -Bring the best quality sound you can get. Preferably a quiet area also. -Cameras are optional. -Please take time to go over the rule's in the discord channel. -No need to bring dice as we will be rolling everything online and visible for all.

What Jabberwocky brings to the table

A high quality D&D virtual experience complete with detailed maps in roll20 for fun AND immersive night. A playlist of music that is tailored to every session. DM session notes prepared ahead of time and each session well organized and ready to play with an awesome, tested, group of adventurers every week. D&D Books Maps ADVANCED Storytelling Preparation each session

Homebrew rules

General Rules (subject to being updated) RULE #1 FUN & RULE OF COOL! We are here to play a GAME and ESCAPE the world for a little while. Let’s enjoy it and get creative! This is a laid back RPG virtual table where you can have fun and have some light hearted jokes, but also have some serious RP and dramatic moments. Always look at pinned messages in channels. Character Creation -Milestone “story-first” leveling. NO XP in my games and the encounters will not equate to XP in most instances. You level by overcoming feats and quests and progression in the story. ->Everyone rolls their Hit Points in the "avrae-rolls" channel * NO taking average. * ->Everyone rolls their stats in the "avrae-rolls" channel * NO point buy. * -All official feats allowed. -All new characters begin at the same lvl of the party. -Any magical items or any items in general that you want as a player, let me know! I’m very open. -Story suggestions, or what you want to see in your character arc is VERY important, please let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions along the way. -> * Non-negotiable. BUT if your rolls are not the greatest, I strive as a DM to help balance it out in-game and ask that you role-play accordingly with what the dice give you. This creates dynamic characters and fun RP opportunities for the group and interactions. Lean into flaws and short comings, heroes rise from the ground, they are not already gods. If you are still not liking your rolls after considering leaning into the flaws, speak with me! We can discuss your options, I don’t want you playing a character you dislike simply because of rolls.Homebrew -Approved Books & PDF’s of homebrewed content can be found in the links channels of your games. For example, you can enjoy playing a dragon from “Monster Classes II” or even a Witch or new Wizard subclass called Familiar Master from “Valda’s Spire of Secrets” Players -NO meta gaming. (Anything you know about a P.C. prior to the game or out of the game MUST BE FOUND OUT by your pc in game.) If you have read the module beforehand, you are required not to give out any information or spoilers for the rest of the group. -PvP is ALLOWED TILL DEATH. Consequences will be enforced either by other players in game, or NPC’s by DM if possible and if necessary. -The party gets to decide whether the PVP-ing PCs get to stay in party or roll a new character.  No hard feelings for anything regarding PvP. -If you do not know something on your turn while in initiative, your character also does not know it. Please ask outside of combat or in chat if you have a longer question, not during your initiative turn. This will help combat move faster. -We are all adults and are expected to act appropriately. Sexual imagery or links may NOT be shared on any of the channels. Sexual discussion involved in game and story telling must be discussed in ALL session zeros with thin and hard lines being drawn per table. -Please adhere to the social contract of...

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Jabberwocky creates a safe table

In discord channel. And discussed options in session 0.

Content warnings

Abuse
Animal Cruelty
Blood
Body Horror
Cannibalism
Character Death
Classism
Alcohol Use
Cults
Death
Slavery
Torture
Violence

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