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A Crown of Lies: Tale of Royalty, Rebels & Ruin
A shattered empire, scheming houses, and forgotten legends. Unlikely heroes must uncover secrets, outwit rivals, and decide the fate of the crown.
$28.00
/ Session
Details
3 players following this game
Weekly / Friday - 6:00 PM UTC
Oct 16 / Session 33
Session Duration / 2.75–3 hours
Campaign Length / 60–100 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
5/6
About the adventure
The Emperor is dead. The Great Houses are tearing his legacy apart, and the Enemy—once held at bay by his power—is returning. You are the remnants of a legendary land: heirs and princesses, vagabonds and rebels, criminals and monster hunters, jesters and scholars. All bound to a ruined family name Grimmwing that once meant something. Join me in an epic tale of political intrigue, exploration, and mystery, as an unlikely band of unforgettable individuals. Travel across a magical realm to uncover forgotten legends, waltz at masquerades, plot against your rivals, defend against the Enemy, and make choices that will shape not only the realm’s fate but also your own. Our story begins as we witness the execution of our family's leader for involvement in the events leading to the Emperor's death. Let's see what we make of it.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(83)
5 years on StartPlaying
917 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Ever since I first picked up a twenty-sided die, I’ve wanted to be behind the GM screen, narrating fantastical stories my friends create. I’ve come a long way since the days of pen and paper and cozy huddles around my kitchen table—but one thing hasn’t changed: I treat you as a friend in my worlds. With a background in theater and literature, I strive to weave meticulously crafted narratives that stir minds and hearts. Each story has the freedom to breathe and grow, with the ultimate goal of creating a majestic tale we’ll remember for life. I also create TTRPG supplements and articles, some of which have even found their way onto Gen Con tables! I’m deeply passionate about community and storytelling as ways to bridge the hardships of life and forge lasting companionship. You can find my work and musings at elvenfirefly.com.
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Creating your character
• We will make characters during our free call. • Point By or Standard Array for the stats, fixed HP • Official books allowed, 3rd party publishers upon approval. Items: • 2 Uncommon • 1 Common Or: • 1 Rare • 1 Common Between 100-500 gold
We begin our tale as antique dealers of the House Grimwing, called to witness the execution of our family's leader. Human Warlock Shifter Cleric Stoneborn Fighter Elf Rogue Human Bard
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The game will be run over a Discord server with the help of Foundry VTT. A computer with a microphone and a headset is needed. Webcam is optional. Dice can be done either digitally or using your own physical dice.
What Nikko | ElvenFirefly brings to the table
I will bring a deep passion for epic tales, a vast experience in dramatic storytelling, and love and care for you to have a perfect campaign. My most trusted tools are top-notch virtual tabletop, music for every mood, the atmosphere, and a cauldron of emotions.
Homebrew rules
You can read all my house rules here: https://www.elvenfirefly.com/house-rules-for-dd-2024/
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Nikko | ElvenFirefly creates a safe table
This is a mature game. We shall establish Lines and Veils during our 1-on-1 call. Expect a long-term campaign (1.5-2y) broken into distinct arcs. We will have a 10-minute break roughly in the middle for bio, snacks, and drinks.
Content warnings
Safety tools used