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Dungeons of Drakkenheim
The city of Drakkenheim has fallen. Monsters & unknown terrors roam it's street - but the abandoned houses hold secrets & treasures for those who dare
$32.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 11:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Would you willingly enter a nightmare? First, they saw a light in the dark sky. Glowing red, promising pain. Then they heard the sound: A high-pitched scream growing louder and louder as if a thousand souls have all stepped on a Lego brick at the same time. Then the wind came. First leaves raised into the air like feathers. A split-second later trees, carts and people were torn from the ground with brutal force. The light grew from red to oily black – and the people of Drakkenheim were transformed. Snap forward. Fifteen years have passed. Drakkenheim lays in ruins. Drakkenheim is haunted by monsters. But in the ruins hide secrets and treasures for those who dare. And many… …dare. Kings and queens, cultists, saints and criminals’ scourge on the corpse of the dead city, ripping the tastiest bits of the rotting corpse – and don’t shy away from murder when someone else got what you want for yourself. You enter this place where every corner holds another horror and every friend might ram his knife into your back. Will you survive? Will you thrive? Or will you eventually raise from a shallow grave and become another horror of… DRAKKENHEIM. You hear a whisper in the wind: “Sign. Up. Now.”
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(102)
1 year on StartPlaying
397 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I will make sure that you have a great time playing Dungeons & Dragons. Together we will create an wonderful world and experience great adventures. I run beginner friendly campaigns that allow you to pick up the rules as you play along. We will play Dungeons & Dragons by the rules - with stress on the very FIRST RULE: Fun comes first! - If you have the chance to do something cool, but it would break the rule: Then the rule will break. I am here for you - not the rulebook. ;) I enjoy new discoveries, adventures and a good laugh. Diversity in all it's forms makes our lives richer and more interesting. As a European writer and coach I have lived in seven different countries within Europe. Originally from Düsseldorf in Germany, I now live in Santander, Spain. I speak several languages, but my games are mostly in English. (If you want me to run a game for your friends & family in a different language: Please reach out.) I offer D&D 5E games. (Dungeons & Dragons) We play on DnDBeyond/AboveVTT - or if you live near Santander, Spain: Live. Languages in which I can host games: - English (fluent) - German (native speaker) - Spanish (A2) - Estonian (A2)
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Creating your character
Character Creation will occur during Session Zero. I use discord for this conversation. You will find a calendar to schedule your Session Zero right after you signed up for this game. We will use DNDBeyond for your character - I give you access to all my books. So, you will have a lot of choice for classes, weapons, magic etc. Characters will start at level 1. If you have never played D&D: Don’t worry I walk you through the character creation in season zero. We will discuss all your questions in regards to character creation during Session Zero. If you are a late joiner, I will be available to work with you to make your character so they can fit within the campaign. Regardless, everyone will know what everyone else is playing before anyone sits down to play. If issues arise with your character during play, I can work with you to implement changes, up to and including creating a new character if it comes to that.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Internet Access, a free DnDBeyond account and a Microphone will be required for play during the session time for game access and communications. You will also require a competent web browser (ideally Chrome) and the free chrome extension AboveVTT, to access the game during the session. Here is the TECH you need: - DnDBeyond(Free Account) - Discord (Free Account) - Chrome - AboveVTT chrome extension (Free) - Microphone - Speaker - Internet
What Chris Pyak brings to the table
Gameplay interface, maps, & dice rolling will be provided via AboveVTT. Character sheets including access to all the books that I own via DnDBeyond. Access to game materials and links will be provided in the Prep Materials section after you join.
Homebrew rules
- We will play 2024 rules - Healing potions are always a bonus action - Critical Hit rules will be decided by the group - I customize nearly all monsters to keep it interesting. :) - The "rule of cool" reigns forever.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Chris Pyak creates a safe table
SAFETY TOOLS USED • Session Zero • Debriefing • Open Door • Aftercare YOU SHALL BE COMFORTABLE! In Session Zero we will discuss if there is content that you don't want to see in this game. I will make sure that they will not be included. For example: I will never create a situation in which children are hurt.
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