⚔️Rise of the Drow: Darkness is Rising🌑

⚔️Rise of the Drow: Darkness is Rising🌑

🌑 The darkness gathers. The drow march. The world above trembles. Do you dare descend into the Underdark and face the rising shadow?

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–15

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 SEAT LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Friday - 10:00 PM UTC

Mar 13 / Session 6

Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours

5 / 6 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Fri, Mar 13 | 10:00 PM – Session 6

Fri, Mar 20 | 10:00 PM – Session 7

Fri, Mar 27 | 10:00 PM – Session 8

Fri, Apr 03 | 10:00 PM – Session 9

Fri, Apr 10 | 10:00 PM – Session 10

Meet your party members

5/6

About the adventure

Something stirs beneath the earth. In the endless night of the Underworld, an ancient darkness is rising—spreading webs of terror through every kingdom above. Entire towns vanish without a trace. Moonless nights grow unnaturally long. And wherever the shadows thicken, the drow are on the move. For centuries, the dark elves have remained fractured and hidden. But now, a powerful matriarch prepares to unite the clans under her banner—and unleash a new era of terror on the surface world. 🌑 Your quest will descend into the depths of the Underworld, where alien bioluminescent forests, chittering terrors, and scheming drow houses await. Somewhere within the abyssal darkness, the matron’s ancient plot nears completion—and only a bold band of heroes can stop the ascension of her shadowborn goddess. 🌟 What to Expect: 🕳️ Underworld Descent – Navigate a vast subterranean realm filled with fungal jungles, glowing caverns, and horrors older than the mortal races. 🕸️ Drow Intrigue – Survive the deadly politics of the dark elf houses, where betrayal is currency and every smile hides a knife. 👁️ Epic Exploration – Travel through bizarre biomes, forgotten ruins, crystalline lakes, and nightmare realms untouched by the sun. ⚔️ High-Stakes Encounters – Battle vicious predators, demonic allies of the drow, and ultimately the rising power behind the invasion. 🎭 Roleplay & Diplomacy – Form alliances (or rivalries) with dwarves, duergar, mushroom folk, and strange denizens of the deep. 🎨 Immersive Foundry VTT Experience – Fully supported with dynamic lighting, fog-of-war caverns, atmospheric soundscapes, and detailed tactical maps. 💼 Why Play With a Professional Game Master? ⚔️ Rise of the Drow is challenging, complex, and deeply atmospheric. With a pro GM, you get: ✔️ Seamless Foundry VTT setup—cavern lighting, elevation, and encounters prepped and polished ✔️ Engaging narrative flow tailored to your group’s choices ✔️ Expert rules mastery (5e 2024 or 2014) to keep gameplay fast, fair, and fun ✔️ A safe, inclusive table with structured communication and clear expectations ✔️ A cinematic, guided experience where you focus on adventuring—not prep work Whether you're a veteran Underdark explorer or stepping into the gloom for the first time, you’ll get the full, unforgettable experience—without any stress. 📅 Campaign Details 🗓️ Weekly Sessions 🕒 3–4 Hour Runtime 💬 Session 0 Included 🎧 Voice via Discord 🔗 Foundry VTT 🧙‍♂️ D&D 5e (2024 Core Rules) 🌑 The darkness gathers. The drow march. The world above trembles. Do you dare descend into the Underworld and face the rising shadow? Join Rise of the Drow—before the sunless doom arrives.

Game style

Hexcrawl / Exploration

Dungeon Crawl

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Rules as Written (RaW)

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(44)

Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

544 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Teacher, Visual Aid

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Welcome, Adventurers! I'm J.P., a lifelong tabletop RPG enthusiast with decades of experience as both player and GM. From the depths of D&D (2e–5e) to the intrigue of Vampire: The Masquerade, Cyberpunk, Pathfinder, and beyond, I bring passion, creativity, and a well-stocked GM toolbox to every session. Right now, my system of choice is Pathfinder 2e—a complex, rewarding game that shines with a mature and story-driven group. What You Can Expect My goal is simple: to craft immersive, cinematic adventures where players are the heroes of their own epic. I run games using Foundry VTT (fully hosted), with dynamic soundscapes via Syrinscape and Spotify, and a dedicated Discord for session comms and community. You'll find rich roleplay, tactical combat, character voices, and an ever-growing library of source material at the table. My GM Philosophy To me, great GMing isn’t about beating the players—it’s about watching them thrive. I design encounters that challenge minds and reward teamwork. Your group drives the story, and I’m here to bring it to life in vivid, memorable detail. I'm also a player myself, so I always welcome feedback and ideas to make each session better for everyone. A Community-Driven Table My games are inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all. Whether you’re new or experienced, I aim to make every player feel comfortable and supported. I offer free tutorials for Foundry VTT, and I'm always available between sessions for questions, character help, or just a chat. My paid Discord server is active with players who share a deep love for storytelling and gaming. Important Notes My games often explore mature themes, contain strong language, and are designed for players 18+. I have a zero-tolerance policy for real-world hate or discrimination, though fictional settings may explore difficult topics. I tailor tone and content to suit the group and maintain an open-door policy for any concerns. Ready to Play? If you're looking for immersive worlds, complex characters, and a supportive group of fellow adventurers, I’d love to have you at my table. I currently have availability Saturday evenings for private games, with flexible options earlier in the week. Let’s tell a story worth remembering.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character creation will be done during a Session 0, with character sheet generation to be done on D&D Beyond (a free tier account required). We will meet on my Discord server to discuss character options, rules, expectations (yours and mine), and have a general question and answer session prior to session 1.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Please have a Discord account ready to go, and a D&D Beyond (Free) account for character creation/planning. Please also have a microphone and a computer capable of running Foundry VTT (Min Specs follow:) Operating System: Modern 64-bit Windows, macOS (Big Sur or newer), or Linux RAM: 8 GB GPU: Hardware-accelerated, WebGL-enabled (discrete GPU recommended) Display: Minimum resolution 1366 × 768 – anything smaller may cause cramped or unpredictable UI Browser: Modern browser with GPU acceleration (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge); Safari is not supported

What J.P. brings to the table

All necessary Dungeons and Dragons 5e source books, shared to my players (upon request), a dedicated Discord Server, Foundry VTT, in-game music and sound effects using Syrinscape and Spotify, graphic assets and modules for Foundry VTT from various Patreon supported contributors, custom character tokens and loads of character voices.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How J.P. creates a safe table

This is a mature game. While I do expect the players at our table to act like mature, responsible human beings, and kindness towards each other is desirable, some subject matter can be distressing to those lacking in emotional and/or intellectual resiliency. Alignment is up to the individual player, however inter-party backstabbing and/or combat is rarely, if ever, tolerated.

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