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Tyranny of Dragons
Dragon fire threatens to consume Faerûn! Do you dare oppose the Cult of the Dragon and resist the might of Tiamat, Queen of Dragons?
$20.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 1:30 AM UTC
Jun 23 / Session 13
Session Duration / 3 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Tyranny of Dragons is two adventures in one. Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and The Rise of Tiamat. This game is for anyone looking to fight some cultists, evil wizards and dragons. You will need to be creative in your approach as one does not fight dragons unprepared. Alliances will have to be made, bonds will be broken, and your wit will be tested. Do you have what it takes to save Faerûn?
Game style
Sandbox / Open World
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
4 years on StartPlaying
247 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome, adventurer. I'm Josh, better known as The Dark Mage. I specialize in immersive horror, dark fantasy, and character-driven storytelling. Whether you're braving the mists of Barovia, surviving the ruins of Drakkenheim, or uncovering mysteries best left forgotten, my goal is simple: make every session feel like stepping into a living world. I have hosted hundreds of games for players across a wide range of experience levels, from complete beginners to veteran roleplayers. As a martial arts instructor with nearly a decade of teaching experience, I excel at helping new players learn the game while providing experienced players with meaningful challenges and memorable stories. My games emphasize: • Deep immersion and atmosphere • Distinct NPC voices and personalities • Character-driven roleplay • Meaningful choices and lasting consequences • Challenging combat with purpose behind every encounter • High-quality Foundry VTT experiences I am particularly passionate about horror and dark fantasy settings. I love crafting tension, mystery, and emotional moments that stay with players long after the session ends. Every campaign I run is treated as more than a module—it's a living story shaped by the decisions, victories, failures, and relationships of the characters within it. When you join one of my tables, you're not just signing up for a game. You're stepping into a world where your choices matter, your character's story matters, and every session is designed to leave you excited for the next. The darkness is waiting. Pull up a chair and tell me your story.
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Creating your character
You may use any official D&D entry for character creation. I do allow homebrew, but please discuss with me first. We will be starting at lvl 1. However, as this will be a long campaign, you will get pretty high up in level. I do allow for feats and multiclassing. Take max health for your character! No rolling for your life force. Roll three sets of ability scores. You can do that on D&Dbeyond, or on the discord server. Choose the best set! Once in the server, you will have access to additional character creation tools and I will assist you wherever needed. Make that backstory! I always find ways to bring a character's backstory into focus in the game. Let's bring these characters and world to life together!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a computer, a microphone, and a headset is recommended. You will also need to make an account on Sqyre, as I use that to run foundry on a dedicated server and minimize foundry issues. https://www.sqyre.app/games/my-games You should join the discord server as well, that's what we will be using for voice. https://discord.gg/vw8ghH72HQ
What Joshk brings to the table
I will be bringing years of experience on Foundry VTT to bring you an immersive experience with ambient sounds, animations, and visual aids. I will also be voice acting your NPC's to further drive immersion. I love improv, and in D&D, it is inevitable. Some of the best game moments happens from unexpected moments. I will build the world around the character's decisions. Consequences for your actions do exist, though they may not be felt immediately. Bring the roleplay, because I will jump right into it with you! You can expect a more laid back DM style. I typically rule in favor of rules as written, however if you want to do something really cool, I will find a way to make it happen within rules as written to allow that rule of cool as well. Let's get creative!
Homebrew rules
I do allow drinking potions as a bonus action. I also allow for the addition of homebrew rules as a campaign goes on based on the playstyle of a party. Any rules that are added must be a unanimous decision amongst the party.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Joshk creates a safe table
We will go over Lines & Veils during session 0. After every session I do an "aftershow" where everyone can express the things they enjoyed, and the things I need to improve on for next session. I am an open DM, and you can message me at any time, even during session. If something is approaching uncomfy territory, feel free to let me know! I also bake in bio-breaks during sessions, typically 90-120mins in.
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