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The Privateer's Dream - A Magitech Airship Adventure!
The gods shattered Aerthos, leaving civilizations to conquer the skies. Command airships, challenge powerful factions, and forge your own destiny.
$30.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Oct 28 / Session 41
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
THE PRIVATEER'S DREAM — A SKYBOUND ADVENTURE The gods shattered the world. Civilization conquered the skies. Now, your destiny awaits among the clouds. Welcome to Aerthos, a Shard World suspended at the edge of the Astral Sea. Here, land is scarce, airships connect distant civilizations, and magitech has transformed everything from warfare to everyday life. But beneath the wonders of invention lies a world scarred by ancient tragedy, political ambition, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Will you challenge a corrupt government? Stand against the morally gray Magitech Guild? Explore forgotten ruins floating beyond the known skies? Or rise through the ranks to command your own fleet of mighty airships? In The Privateer's Dream, your decisions shape the story. This is a player-driven D&D 5e (2014) campaign combining exploration, political intrigue, tactical combat, character development, and the freedom to pursue your own ambitions. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • A fully original homebrew world with distinct regions, cultures, and histories • High-flying adventure featuring airships, magitech, and dangerous discoveries • Meaningful player choices with lasting consequences • Immersive Foundry VTT environments, NPC voices, music, and sound effects • A collaborative GM who embraces creative solutions and the Rule of Cool • An established campaign where new characters can become part of an ongoing story YOUR GAME MASTER I'm DM Noctem, a StartPlaying Top GM badge holder with over 100 games run in the past year. I bring more than three decades of tabletop gaming experience to the table, with a focus on collaborative storytelling, memorable characters, and immersive adventures. Joining an existing campaign? I'll work with you to develop a character who belongs in Aerthos, help you understand the story so far, and give you a meaningful introduction to the party. A free onboarding Session 0 is available to help you prepare. Aerthos awaits. Will you answer its call? *AI Generated Art used
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(37)
1 year on StartPlaying
134 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
About me
Welcome to the Game! I'm Joe, a highly experienced GM who has been involved in TTRPG campaigns for over three decades. For me, the ultimate goal is simple: to create a good story together. What to Expect at My Table: *Deep Immersion: Get ready to be pulled in! I use unique voices and accents for every NPC, professional music, and evocative sound effects to make every scene feel real. *A Living, Breathing World: My favorite part of GMing is staying nimble. I can pivot on a dime and the world will bend and shift based on your choices. This is your story, and your actions matter. *Campaign Veteran: I have a proven track record, currently running two successful live campaigns that are over a year and a half long. Whether it's a deep dive into D&D or the dark intrigue of World of Darkness, you're joining a veteran GM who knows how to keep a long campaign thriving. *Quality VTT Experience: I use a great VTT platform and detailed visualization tools to ensure the combat and exploration are clear, tactical, and visually stunning. Don't see a system you love? Just ask! With access to hundreds of different TTRPG books, I'm happy to learn and run a new system quickly. Let's start building our epic story!
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Creating your character
*New players will join at the party's current level. Character creation uses D&D 5e (2014 rules) through D&D Beyond. Before your first session, we'll arrange a free onboarding conversation to discuss character concepts, party dynamics, relevant campaign events, and how your character fits naturally into Aerthos. You'll receive guidance on any campaign-specific character creation requirements before joining the table.
New players will join at the party's current level. Character creation uses D&D 5e (2014 rules) through D&D Beyond. Before your first session, we'll arrange a free onboarding conversation to discuss character concepts, party dynamics, relevant campaign events, and how your character fits naturally into Aerthos. You'll receive guidance on any campaign-specific character creation requirements before joining the table. Party Make Up: All level 7 1. Artificer 2. Cleric/Druid 3. Bard/Warlock 4. Rogue/Sorcerer
What to expect
Preparing for the session
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What DM Noctem brings to the table
I will bring an epic story, unforgettable NPC's, unique voices, ambient music/sound effects and the whole world built in Foundry VTT. As always, Rule of Cool is in full effect at my table, but all things in moderation. Be ready for combat both with feet planted, and high up in the sky!
Homebrew rules
Flanking Bonus Action potions Deadly Crits
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
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Safety
How DM Noctem creates a safe table
In session 0 we will discuss all lines and veils that need to be brought up. We will find the correct Safety Tools for each game, that way they feel personalized and more comfortable to every table. Aftercare will be a short discussion about the game and how it made everyone feel, followed by Stars and Wishes to round every session out.
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