"The Last Call at the Broken Shield"
a high-stakes, heart-pounding one-shot where tavern intrigue meets dungeon crawling and tower defense! Inspired by the narrative brilliance of Brennan
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 5
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to “The Last Call at the Broken Shield” — a high-stakes, heart-pounding one-shot where tavern intrigue meets dungeon crawling and tower defense! Inspired by the narrative brilliance of Brennan Lee Mulligan and Matthew Mercer, this adventure blends thrilling combat, dynamic problem-solving, and cinematic storytelling into a session your players will never forget. 🍻 The Story: In the remote frontier, The Broken Shield Tavern stands as a beacon of warmth and safety — but tonight, that safety is shattered. A dark force has learned of an ancient artifact hidden beneath the tavern, and a deadly horde is closing in to claim it. The fate of the tavern — and the artifact — rests on your party’s shoulders. You'll need to: 🏗️ Fortify the Tavern: Convince skeptical patrons, set traps, and prepare for battle. ⚔️ Explore the Dungeon Below: Activate ancient wards while avoiding deadly traps and spectral guardians. 🛡️ Defend Against Waves of Enemies: Hold the line in wave-based combat as raiders, brutes, and a fearsome warlord descend on the tavern. Can your party survive the night, protect the artifact, and live to tell the tale?
Game style
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(12)
2 years on StartPlaying
127 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 88%
About me
Greetings, adventurers. I am James, your storyteller, world-shaper, and guide into the unknown. After years behind the Dungeon Master’s screen—summoning realms from shadow and starlight, and forging legends with brave companions—I am opening the gates to new heroes ready to carve their names into myth. I invite you to step into a realm built for the bold. A place where imagination is the spark, and every decision echoes through stories of honor and valor, glory and ruin, triumph and heartbreak. Around this virtual table, we create worlds together—worlds where steel rings, dragons wake, and destiny bends beneath the hands of those daring enough to grasp it. Above all, we venture forth for one eternal purpose: to revel in the joy of the adventure.
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Creating your character
Character creation for this adventure typically follows the rules outlined in the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player's Handbook. Players create their characters using the standard character creation process, including selecting a race, class, background, ability scores, and equipment.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A mic is required. A solid internet connection can really help as well. Discord and Roll20 will be used for much of the virtual table top needs. Including rolls If your new and would like to prepare I can supply you with the needed materials.
What James Darley brings to the table
All of the materials needed to run the game. Those include pre-gens, artwork, handouts, maps, etc.I love to use music appropriate for each setting. Interactive maps, and hours of prep.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How James Darley creates a safe table
Why This Adventure? 🕰️ Perfect for a Single Session: 2.5 hours of action-packed gameplay. Unique Mix of Mechanics: Combines investigation, dungeon-crawling, and tower defense. High Stakes and Heroic Moments: Every choice matters, every moment counts. Memorable NPCs: Including Old Margot, a tavern keeper with a secret, and Fenric the Bard, a washed-up strategist. Ideal For: 🎉 Game Night or Special Event 🆕 New Players or 🏆 Veterans looking for a challenge 🏰 Dungeon Masters who want an immersive, ready-to-run one-shot
Content warnings
Safety tools used