Dungeons of Drakkenheim | Throne of Ash and Amethyst

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Dungeons of Drakkenheim | Throne of Ash and Amethyst

A cinematic Level 1–12 saga of power, corruption, and destiny in ruined Drakkenheim. Six factions. One throne. Who will claim it?

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–12

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
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Weekly / Tuesday - 12:00 AM UTC

Oct 27 / Session 39

Session Duration / 3 hours

Campaign Length / 40–60 Sessions

5 / 6 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Tue, Oct 27 | 12:00 AM – Session 39

Tue, Nov 03 | 12:00 AM – Session 40

Meet your party members

5/6

About the adventure

Fifteen years ago, a meteor of crystallized madness fell upon the heart of the kingdom. The blast didn’t just shatter the city — it fractured destiny itself. Now, amid the ruins of Drakkenheim, the faint glow of delerium beckons to the desperate, the devout, and the damned. The factions gather once more: ⚗️ The Amethyst Academy, scholars of arcane ambition, seek to harness the delerium’s impossible power before its secrets are lost forever. 🕯️ The Hooded Lanterns, guardians of the fallen streets, fight to reclaim the city and preserve what humanity remains. ⛨ The Silver Order, zealous and unyielding, vows to burn every trace of corruption from this cursed land. 💰 The Queen’s Men, mercenaries and opportunists, thrive within the chaos and dream of ruling the city through coin, fear, and blood. 🔥 The Falling Fire, prophets cloaked in holy flame, believe the destruction of Drakkenheim is not merely inevitable — but necessary. 🩸 The Court of the Night, ancient vampires and heirs of shadow, rise once more to reclaim the throne through bloodline, undeath, and forgotten rites. In this Level 1–12 epic campaign told across roughly 50 sessions, your party will walk the line between salvation and annihilation. Every choice shapes the fate of the realm — who rules, who burns, and what survives the coming convergence. Will you stand beside the Academy’s ambition? The Silver Order’s purging fire? Or forge a destiny beyond the designs of kings, prophets, and monsters alike? Expect heavy roleplay, political deception, cosmic mystery, and lethal combat encounters that demand tactical mastery and emotional depth. Each player’s backstory is woven into the living lore of Drakkenheim, with character arcs that evolve from desperate survivors into figures of myth and legend. In the ashes of Drakkenheim, the crown glitters once more. Will you save the city, rule it… or bring an end to the cycle itself?

Game style

Combat Heavy

Realm Building

Roleplay Heavy

Sandbox / Open World

Tactical / Crunchy

Meet the Game Master

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About me

Roleplaying games have been a lifelong passion of mine and a core part of how I connect with people and tell stories. Over the years, that passion has grown into creating experiences that bring players together—whether they’re longtime veterans or brand new to the game. For me, RPGs are more than just entertainment. They’re a space where strangers become allies, stories take on a life of their own, and moments at the table turn into lasting memories. My goal is simple: create games that players look forward to every week and remember long after the campaign ends.

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Character creation

Creating your character

⚙️Character Creation rules found at drakkenheim.dragorussogames.com ⚙️Characters begin at Level 1. ⚙️2024 ruleset and optional rules from Sebastian Crowe's Guide to Drakkenheim. ⚙️Your character will be created and reviewed prior to your first session. ⚙️ We will be using Foundry VTT.

The current party

What to expect

Preparing for the session

1. Join my Discord Server: https://discord.gg/dragorussogames 2. Send a message on Discord @Dragorusso. 3. Be sure to have a good mic and camera is optional. 4. Read our campaign guide: https://drakkenheim.dragorussogames.com

What Chance Russo brings to the table

Our Campaign Features: 🛠 Player-Centric Collaborative Campaign ⚔️ Fast Paced Narrative Combat 📏 Rules as Written with Rule of Cool sprinkled in 🎥 Uniquely Voiced and Acted NPCs 📺 Foundry for the VTT. 🎨 Private player facing page where you can keep up with the locations, NPCs, factions, and each character's journey.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Webcam

Microphone

Internet

Safety

How Chance Russo creates a safe table

⚙️Our online Campaign Guide will give you a detailed summary of character creation, backstory ties, Safety Tools, and Session Zero notes. ⚙️During our Session Zero we will discuss our Lines and Veils as well as Safety Tools for a cohesive, friendly, and inclusive table.

Content warnings

Blood
Character Death
Violence
Body Horror
Cannibalism
Cults
Death
Deep or Large Bodies of Water
Devils / Demons / Fiends
Fire
Insects
Spiders

Safety tools used

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