Ladyhawke - a D&D 5e (2024) 1-shot adventure
No force in seven heavens will release them. No power on Toril can save them. Can you break the unbreakable curse?
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC
Jan 10
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Your stay at The Moonlit Manticore was meant to be a fleeting pause upon the road—yet such intentions rarely survive first contact with fate. One moment you were warming your boots by the hearth; the next, you were trading blows in a brawl that was never yours. A desperate plea for aid found your ear before you could refuse, and somewhere above, a white hawk cried—a sound so familiar you wondered if it had once haunted your dreams. Another tenday passing in the space of a heartbeat… or so it seemed. But then the armored stranger removed his helm, and with solemn voice unfolded a tale so wondrous and dire that even a seasoned wanderer of Faerûn might doubt its truth. Now the air hangs thick with uncertainty. The promise of reward gleams like treasure half-buried. Your pulse stirs with unease. The quest ahead feels as impossible as grasping moonlight. Yup… just another tenday. ___________________________________ This adventure is tailor-made for both newcomers and veterans of Dungeons & Dragons 5e (2024 edition). Characters will start at 5th level for this adventure. **NOTE: This is a regulated story to ensure time accuracy within the allocated time frame specified. As such, this is not a sandbox-oriented adventure as you may experience within a campaign. My adventures contain 3 parts - Opening, Adventure, and Epilogue. To meet expectations of players participating, I may make adjustments as we play to meet the expectations players have signed up for, which includes managing the time so it doesn't end too early or take too long than was expected.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
59 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I’ve walked the realms since the days of first edition, back in the misty age of the 80s—but that’s not the tale you’ve come to hear, is it? What you truly seek is the experience. Take a seat by the fire and lend me your ear, for I see the same restless spark in your eyes that lit mine all those years ago. If you’ve ever lost yourself in the pages of a fantasy tome, or watched heroes clash steel beneath storm-dark skies, then you already know the call. That deep, undeniable yearning to step into the story—not just read it. To feel the weight of a sword in your hand, or trace your fingers over the brittle vellum of an ancient spellbook. To behold mountains that scrape the heavens, and to ride snarling beasts through emerald forests older than time. Yes... I know that call well. No more waiting. The winds of Faerûn stir once more, and destiny is calling your name. Let's go...
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Creating your character
• A link to a DnD Beyond Campaign will be provided. • Point Buy for Abilities. • Everyone starts at 5th level. • You'll be granted 1 uncommon, and 2 common magic items (or 2 uncommon if you wish). • A list of additional DnD Beyond character setting options will be provided on Discord. • No time to build a character? No problem. I have choice of several than can be provided.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
• I am available at your disposal on Discord with any questions, concerns, or requests. • A free DnD Beyond account is required. • A free Discord account is required to join my Discord sever: • A computer with a microphone is required. • A computer with a camera is optional. We will be using DnD Beyond Maps that are fully intergated with your DnD Beyond Charaters created, ensuring a smooth experience that is focused more on the action and less on technical issues.
What Starwood Adventures (Oscar) brings to the table
I use music and sound effects to help build the experience. The focus is always on story first, mechanics second. I take character backgrounds into account where it makes sense in the story if I can. Most of my games will always aspire to provide an equal balance of every areas of enjoyment - combat, puzzles, and role play. I try to ensure there is something in every adventure for everyone, and will alway try to ensure everyone is getting attention and being heard. I love VTT like all of you, and for me, it's a passion I want to share and allow others to express as they wish.
Homebrew rules
CHARACTER CREATION: - Centred around the Forgotten Realms. - Legacy selections in D&D Beyond will not be allowed. MESSAGE ME IN ADVANCE to discuss anything from Eberron, Obojima, Strixhaven, Humblewood, Exandria, Ravnica or the creation or Gunslingers.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Starwood Adventures (Oscar) creates a safe table
• This is safe place environment. Any violation of Start Playing's terms and conditions will not be tolerated, as well as any verbal abuse of other players. • Please feel free to reach out to me before/during/after adventures for any feedback regaridng content you find sensitive not discussed/mentioned so that I can accomodate before, during, for in time for the next adventure. Your say matters. • Concent checklist will be provided • Breaks of 5-15 minutes when players choose to take them. • Open Door: Players may leave the table at any time and return when they feel they want to. • Stars & Wishes: Your feedback is important and I will stay behond after the game to discuss things that worked and didn't. I am also available online for these discussions as preferred.
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