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Dragonbane: The Sinking Tower [Learn To Play]
A mysterious tower emerges from the deep. You have mere hours to explore its magic and riches before the ocean swallows it again.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday - 3:00 PM UTC
Dec 5
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"Two hours—that’s all we’ve got before this rune-scarred tower slips back under the waves. If that ghost-green light really guards the Sorcerer’s Emerald, we’d better start climbing.” Once every twenty years, the Sinking Tower rises from the sea—dripping with barnacles, carved with ancient runes, and gleaming with promise. Somewhere inside lies the Sorcerer’s Emerald, a priceless relic said to glow at the tower’s peak. But when the tide returns, everything inside goes with it—gold, glory, and those too slow to leave. This fast-paced dungeon crawl challenges players to solve strange puzzles, brave crumbling chambers, and avoid the attention of eerie, long-rumored guardians. The tower’s secrets won’t give themselves up easily—and the ocean won’t wait. Whether you’re climbing for fame, fortune, or the thrill of the heist, you’ll need quick thinking and quicker feet. The Sinking Tower is a perfect one-shot for newcomers or Dragonbane veterans. With pre-generated characters and no prep required, you’ll leap straight into a deadly, time-limited treasure hunt—and maybe even live to brag about it. ⚔️ Dragonbane is a fantasy RPG of perilous adventure, curious monsters, and dark secrets—rooted in classic Scandinavian roleplaying. It uses a d20 roll-under system where your skills are tested directly, pushing luck and grit to the limit. Designed for cinematic action and dramatic roleplay, it blends modern storytelling with old-school challenge.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
3 years on StartPlaying
23 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 75%
About me
Greetings and Salutations! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. SOCIAL LINKS : https://bio.link/fatherj I am FatherJ from the Northeast United States. I really enjoy RPGs from Free League Publishing and the Year Zero Engine. I would love to run one of their games for you! Eastern Time Zone EST: UTC−05:00 standard [ EDT: UTC−04:00 daylight savings] I have been playing many different Table Top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) for 15 years, 13 years as GM. I have run hundreds of sessions in over a dozen different science fiction and fantasy RPG systems for an equally wide variety of people in person, at gaming clubs, at gaming stores and online. I have been running online games since 2023. I have 5 children and 4 cats. My day job is in the Information Technology field. My main goal is to have fun games where my players can feel comfortable and become invested in. Nothing makes me feel happier in RPGs than listening to my players enthusiastically recount the tales we have created together. My focus is to share my love for Free League games (Year Zero Engine) by providing people the opportunity to play these wonderful games online. Real life situations had caused a gap in my gaming, but I was inspired by running into Free League Publishing games to get back into TTRPGs two years ago. I have come to StartPlaying looking to run some serious and/or seriously fun sessions. I want to see what I can add to this community! My story telling style is light and flows easy. I do not let the mechanics detract from the experience, but use them to enhance the story you want to be told! I love GMing online. The amount of tools available to online play really enhance the game, in my opinion. I know Foundry VTT pretty well, and I would be more than happy to help teach new and seasoned players alike how good online play can be. Beginner and LGBT+ Friendly. I have taught new systems to new players. I enjoy the experience. We were all new players, or new to a system, at one time.
View Profile →Character creation
Creating your character
Seven pre‑generated heroes will be provided.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
◆ To play, you'll need a computer (not a phone/tablet) capable of running Foundry VTT, a free Discord account, headphones, a decent mic (headset mics are okay but standalone mics are preferred), a stable internet connection (1mbps+), and a quiet environment. ◆ A webcam is optional but highly recommended. ◆ A good attitude, respect for others, and focus are essential. Join my Discord server after booking, prepare your mic and space, and if you're new, feel free to review the Foundry tutorial [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0jfRtmuwxU ] and the YZE rules [ https://freeleaguepublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/YZE-Standard-Reference-Document.pdf ]. Join my Discord server, FreeVerse Studio: https://discord.gg/Y3cRVPRZSd I’m happy to assist new or returning players with rules and setup!
What FatherJ brings to the table
◆ Foundry Virtual Table Top (VTT) [Free for players] with premium modules/assets. Foundry is web based and has everything we need to run the game - the game system, character sheets, Interesting battlemaps, music, and sound effects are provided as well. Also some additional add on modules to enhance the system and user experience (like virtual dice). It is free for the players to connect and use. ◆ Discord server [Free for players] is used for voice with dedicated channels for group chat (online & offline) (a Discord account is necessary). ◆ VDO ninja for any webcam/video conferencing [Free for players]. It is web based. ◆ Themed PC tokens: A large library of awesome tokens, maps, artwork, music, and characters. Full Details and links will provided once you have signed up for a session. In each session, I will be prepared and excited to get started. I will do my best to ensure that all of my players are given chances at the spotlight and are encouraged to work together as a team. I will always be willing to listen as problems arise, and I am happy to problem solve issues if they occur.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How FatherJ creates a safe table
Overall tone of game aims for PG-13. All players are encouraged to speak up if the tone drifts beyond their comfort zone. Safety and respectful enjoyment come first. A consent form is requested to be filled out prior to the session to understand boundaries and any particular triggering items (lines and veils). There is open door policy that you may step away from the session at any time without explanation. If possible, leave a quick “BRB” in chat and let us know when you return. You may also DM the Game Master (GM) directly at any time. Mid-point 10 min break Debriefing & Stars/Wishes
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