The Hand of Vecna (5e) | Lvl 20 One-Shot
A mad mage wields the Hand of Vecna, harnessing divinity and destiny itself. Stop his ascension to demigodhood, or see your world fall to undeath!
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Friday - 3:00 AM UTC
Dec 19
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In this level-20 one-shot, a mad archmage has grafted the Hand of Vecna onto himself, awakening a shard of divinity. The archmage is now something new; half lich, half prophet, and paladin for the Whispered One. With his newfound power, he invades forbidden vaults, stalks holy sites, and twists reality to his own will, seeking his final goal. Ascension. He’s forging a ritual not to revive Vecna, but to replace him. If he succeeds, the world will know a new age of fear and perfect obedience. This one-shot is pure endgame D&D: massive stakes, warped magic, and a final battle against a would-be god. Ideal for groups wanting a fast, brutal, cinematic finale! EXPECT: 💪Wield Terrible and AWESOME Powers! (The Archmage will push them to the limit!) 📚 An EPIC bite-sized adventure spanning 1 to 2 sessions! 🧟♂️Massive Zombie Hordes ⚔⚔Vicious Fights (Experience the depths of high-level combat!) (Not yet signed up for StartPlaying? Use this referral code for 10$ off your first session with me!) https://startplaying.games/referral/clbnvxd8n0039ld08h2o57z9l
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Tactical / Crunchy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
387 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Greetings and well met, fearless traveler! From the dark caves of the Sword Coast, to the shimmering shores of Otari; from the depths of cyberpunk dystopia, to a Galaxy Far Far Away, I've been the companion of countless adventurers on their journey to greatness! My campaigns continue to thrill players in game stores, online via VTT, and even within the confines of their own living rooms. All walks of life can safely come together at my games and forget the real world for a few hours. TTRPGs are about hanging out and having collaborative fun; that's exactly what you'll find us doing at my table. Come prepared for one of the most dynamic, interactive roleplay experiences you've ever had! You WILL have a large hand at creating the narrative, with freedom to build and play the character you always wished you could! WHY HIRE ME?: Family Discounts!!! - I'm a family man, so I know it can be hard to separate personal time from family time, but with my family discount you no longer have to! ENOURMOUS Library - I'm truly a GAME master, fluent in over a dozen different systems including: DND 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Call of Cthulu, Cyberpunk RED, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Classic Traveller, Fallout the RPG, The Dishonored RPG, The Dresden Files RPG, Ironsworn, and the list just keeps going! Shoot me a message to inquire about a game I haven't listed. Full Immersion - My worlds are complete sandboxes that you can live in, potentially for years. There are endless possibilities during a campaign, and even once you've beaten it, you may continue questing in that same world, dealing with the consequences of the previous campaign! Solo and Duo Mode! - Have you ever wanted to TRULY be the main character? To play in a story fully centered on YOU? At MOST tables, your character will be just one of 4-6 other powerful heroes, but in single player or two-player mode, it's only YOU and your choices that decide the outcomes. You have my FULL attention as the game master, allowing me to tailor-make your experience, but you also get to play a much more powerful character than typical. If you want to feel as immersed as possible, then hop in solo or with a friend, and see what unfolds! Youtuber - Subscribers to my Youtube channel, "Encounter - Mastering Dungeons", receive a discount, so come check out the channel! Tucsonan - I live in the Tucson area, and am frequently found at the Isle of Games, where I run live games OFTEN!
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Creating your character
You should come with your Level 20 character already created! You can use either the 2014 or 2024 rules, but cannot mix-and-match between the two editions. ALL classes, subclasses, feats, and races are allowed, as long as they've been officially published by Wizards of the Coast. This adventure is action packed, so make sure you're prepared for that! For magic items, you start out with 5 points which can be spent as such: 1 - Common, 2 - Uncommon, 3 - Rare, 4 - Very Rare. Purchase officially published magic items until you've exhausted all 5 of your points. DND Beyond is recommended, but not required.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Firstly, join the discord! https://discord.gg/fxTnDZxefT Next, create a free Roll20.net account! And that's it! You'll receive your link to the VTT the day before game time.
What Malcolm The Brewmaster brings to the table
I provide an amazing game of D&D in the Roll20 VTT, which includes: ⭐Adventure maps ready for exploration, with full Dynamic Lighting! ⭐A new terrifying high-level Boss to test your heroism against! ⭐Fully illustrated character tokens and handouts! ⭐AND an immersive soundscape with SFX and music!
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Computer
Microphone
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How Malcolm The Brewmaster creates a safe table
My tables are all-inclusive. Bullying of any kind is not allowed. In terms of content, this module is light hearted. If any issues arise, I use the X-card, as well as aftercare if necessary. During session 0, we'll go over Lines and veils as well, making sure everyone is on the same page before we start. For the sake of fostering a positive environment, any player found to be harassing other players at the table, or who breaks any of Startplaying's behavior policies, will be removed from the campaign and banned from participating in all of my future games.
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