Crown of Embers: A Neverwinter Campaign
Degalt Neverember has died mysteriously. Riots erupt as a usurper seizes power. Will you save Neverwinter... or claim the throne for yourself?
$25.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Apr 27 / Session 6
Session Duration / 4 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
In the shadow of Mount Hotenow’s lingering scars, Neverwinter teeters on the edge of total collapse. Lord Protector Dagult Neverember lies dead from a “mysterious illness,” and his cunning young widow Eregia has seized the ancient Alagondar throne. Riots rage across the city, factions clash in the streets, sewers swarm with wererats, and plague whispers rise from the Chasm. The Jewel of the North is burning. You’ve already made your mark: You slew the child-thief crime lord Gaedren Lamm and returned the queen’s stolen brooch. You joined the Neverwinter Guard as mercenary agents under Captain-General Valeria Thorne. You hunted down the deserter Verik Vancaskerkin and his cannibalistic “Cow Hammer Boys” in riot-torn Blacklake. Now the stakes have risen. Valeria has tasked you with a dangerous new mission: assault Eel’s Wake, the floating criminal empire ruled by the notorious wererat pirate lord Devargo Vex — the self-styled King of Spiders. The entire complex of barges is currently under attack, and the fate of Neverwinter may hinge on whether you can bring the King of Spiders down before his web of blackmail and vice tightens around the throne. This is an ongoing Level 3–20 epic campaign (a full 5e/2024 adaptation of Pathfinder’s Curse of the Crimson Throne) set in the heart of Neverwinter. Expect gritty urban intrigue, brutal faction warfare, plague horrors, haunted delves, ship combat on the river, and world-shaking revelations. Moral gray choices, player-driven plots, and kingdom-building lite await. We are an established group currently in the middle of the Eel’s Wake assault arc. New players are welcome to jump in right now — your character will be seamlessly integrated into the ongoing story.
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
568 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Visual Aid
About me
UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION ON AN UNFORGETTABLE RPG ADVENTURE! Dive into thrilling worlds crafted by a masterful Game Master with over 40 years of epic storytelling! From legendary pre-published campaigns to bespoke sagas tailored just for you, I’ll guide your party through heart-pounding quests filled with danger, mystery, and glory. Whether you’re seeking a seasoned GM to lead your group or a spot in a gripping long-term campaign, your next adventure starts here! ALL HEROES WELCOME—NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! New to the tabletop? I’ll teach you the ropes with patience and flair. Veteran adventurer? Brace for mind-blowing challenges that’ll test your skills. Want to spark a family quest or a game night for kids and friends? My flexible day and evening slots make it easy to fit epic fun into your schedule. With a legacy spanning the original AD&D Basic set to modern hits like D&D 5e, Shadowdark, Pathfinder, and Pathfinder 2e, I’ve mastered the art of immersive storytelling. Play via the dynamic Fantasy Grounds VTT! WANT PROOF OF THE EPICNESS? My 100+ active and former players can’t stop raving! Check out glowing reviews on my GM page or join our vibrant Discord community to hear their tales firsthand. Ready to forge your legend? Request a Discord invite and let’s roll the dice on an epic journey together!
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Creating your character
This campaign has dozens of custom classes, species, archtypes, backgrounds, feats, spells, etc. All of which are available on my Discord server for all players. We will discuss character creation options once you have signed up and had a chance to browse the discord a bit.
Current Party Members: Carlira Brightwing (Aasimar Life Cleric 3) Natalie (Changling Eloquence Bard 3) Vaina Heartcleaver (Human Thief Rogue 3) Orech Tha'lamis (Half Elf Vengeance Paladin 3) Theorem (Tiefling Cartographer Artificer 3)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need the following: ✦ Fantasy Grounds Unity installed and operational. ✦ Discord, installed and ready to use for voice. ✦ Proper Quality Mic with headset. ✦ High Speed Internet Connection. I do not live stream or record any sessions without prior player consent.
What BWatford brings to the table
✦ Hand drawn maps and Fantasy Grounds extensions to enhance play. ✦ Syrinscape for theme music and sound effects. ✦ All software and books needed via Fantasy Grounds.
Homebrew rules
Initiative: We reroll imitative every round of combat, this is handled directly by Fantasy Grounds. Morale: Creatures make morale checks when faced with overwhelming odds and might flee the battle. Delay Turn: When it is your turn in a round you can opt to act later in the round by declaring a lower initiative. Emanation Effects: Once per round damage is the maximum. Skill/Knowledge Checks: You must be proficient in a knowledge or tool to use it. Critical Hits: On a critical hit, the damage is maximum damage plus another die roll instead of doubling dice. Potions of Healing: Using an action to consume a Potion of Healing grants its user the maximum number of recovered hit points. If using a bonus action to consume the healing potion, roll for results. It is a bonus action to drink a potion but still requires a regular action to administer one to someone else. Flanking: When a creature and at least one of its allies are adjacent to an enemy and positioned on opposite sides or corners of the enemy's space, they flank that enemy. Attack rolls made by flankers against a flanked enemy have a +2 bonus. A creature does not grant flanking bonus if it is incapacitated, frightened, restrained, or grappled.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How BWatford creates a safe table
Respectful Environment: I enforce a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior. All players must respect each other’s pronouns, playstyles, and contributions, creating a collaborative vibe. Inclusivity: I welcome players of all experience levels, ensuring newbies feel supported with D&D 5E mechanics and veterans can shine tactically. I’ll provide pre-generated characters if desired or guide character creation to help new players.
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