THE SHADOW CONSPIRACY

Creating your character

We will have a first session of character creation. You are welcome to bring your ideas and preconceived characters. There, we can discuss which books we can use. If you have PDFs of DnD 5ed third-party sources, you can share them with me and we can talk about them.

Preparing for the session

You'll need a Discord, a DnD Beyond, and an Owlbear Rodeo account (they're free).

What Luis brings to the table

You can expect a cinematic, story-driven campaign filled with character-focused roleplay, atmospheric immersion, and meaningful choices. I balance strong narrative momentum with moments of exploration, investigation, and tactical combat—keeping the pacing dynamic and the world reactive to your decisions. I use character voices, ambient music, and rich scene descriptions to bring Faerûn to life. Kingdoms feel alive, NPCs have motivations, and the tone shifts naturally between political intrigue, supernatural mystery, and epic adventure. During tense moments, the atmosphere becomes dramatic and vivid; during lighter scenes, there’s room for humor and breathing space. Combat is tactical and intentional, but not slow—each encounter is designed with purpose, stakes, and cinematic flair. I embrace the Rule of Cool when it enhances the story, but maintain enough structure that players can rely on fairness, consistency, and clarity. I encourage creativity, teamwork, and character expression both in and out of combat. My table is welcoming to new and experienced players alike. Whether you’re here to explore deep character arcs, unravel hidden lore, plan daring strategies, or simply experience an exciting adventure with friends, you’ll have space to shine. My goal is to help you build a memorable story together—one shaped by your choices, your heroes, and the shadows gathering over Faerûn.

Homebrew rules

Money has no weight. Critical Hits deal double damage and trigger a special effect (e.g., weaken the enemy, open an ally’s attack, create cinematic impact). Critical Failures cause a mild drawback (e.g., lose your reaction, disadvantage on your next attack, or a narrative mishap). Resurrection always leaves a permanent mark—physical, emotional, or mystical—reflecting the soul’s brush with death.

How Luis creates a safe table

I prioritize emotional safety and clear boundaries in every game. Before the campaign begins, I send a Lines & Veils document where players can privately note themes they want limited or excluded. During Session 0, we discuss expectations, preferred tones, comfort levels, and any topics that should be avoided. I establish table norms for respectful play, spotlight balance, and handling conflict. During sessions, players who feel uncomfortable can say so. This can be typed in chat, sent privately through message, or signaled verbally or on video—whatever is most comfortable for the group. I check in at the start and end of every session to make sure everyone feels engaged and safe. If I notice a player becoming quiet, uneasy, or withdrawn, I reach out privately after the game to check in and adjust the story or tone as needed. My goal is to create an environment where every player feels respected, heard, and able to enjoy the experience fully. Your comfort and well-being are always part of the design of the adventure.