Play the Dragon! The Wyrm Council Campaign

Creating your character

We’ll do character creation together in a dedicated Session 0 before the campaign starts. That session is for building your dragon, talking about clan ties and personality, and setting expectations and safety lines – no one has to show up “finished” in advance. Starting level & concept: You’ll start as a 1st-level dragon PC using a custom dragon progression I provide (based on Council of Wyrms, adapted to 3.5). In story terms, you’re wyrmling/very young dragons who are already far stronger than mortal heroes, but still junior voices in the Council. Ability scores: We’ll use rolled stats: 4d6 drop the lowest, six times, arrange to taste. If you roll something truly terrible, I’ll offer a reroll or a backup array – I want you to feel epic, not punished. Where we build them: Characters will be created live at the table (on Roll20/character sheets + Discord) during Session 0. I’ll walk you through the custom dragon class, age categories, and how your breath weapon, flight, spells, and hoard work. Allowed books / options: Rules are based on D&D 3.5e core (Player’s Handbook) plus my homebrewed dragon progression and feats inspired by Council of Wyrms and draconic material. Most 3.5 splatbook options are by approval only so we keep the focus on being dragons, not on stacking obscure combos. You won’t need to bring your own dragon rules – I provide everything you need. If you’re new to 3.5 or to playing monsters, no problem: you can come with just a rough idea like “silver idealist diplomat” or “red warlord in training,” and we’ll build the mechanics together.

Preparing for the session

Before Session 0, please: Make a Roll20 account We’ll use Roll20 for maps, tokens, and character sheets. A free account is enough. Have Discord installed and ready Voice (and optional video) will be on Discord. Please test your mic before the first game so we don’t lose time troubleshooting. Join my Discord server After you book, I’ll send you an invite link. That’s where we’ll: Post scheduling updates Share handouts and dragon lore Handle between-session questions Skim the basics of D&D 3.5e (optional but helpful) If you’ve never played 3.5 before, don’t worry—I’ll explain what you need. But knowing what ability scores, skills, and saving throws are will help. Bring a character idea, not a full build You don’t need a finished sheet. Just come with 1–2 concepts like: “Young gold dragon diplomat, idealistic and curious” “Hot-headed red dragon war-leader in training” “Sneaky bronze dragon scout who loves the sea” We’ll build the actual dragon character sheets together in Session 0 using my custom Council of Wyrms rules.

What Antigoni brings to the table

A full, ready-to-play Council of Wyrms conversion I provide the custom dragon progression, feats, and rules you need to play dragon PCs from 1st–12th level. You don’t have to homebrew anything yourself or hunt through books—I’ll give you clear, simple handouts that explain how your dragon grows, breathes fire, flies, and gains influence at the Council. Roll20 setup done for you I handle all the tech prep: Roll20 game with character sheets, macros, and tokens ready Battle maps and simple lair layouts where needed Handouts for lore, NPCs, and Council structure You just join the game and play your dragon. Discord hub & between-session support You get access to my Discord server where: We coordinate sessions and announcements I post session recaps and important lore reminders You can ask rules or story questions between games You can scheme with other players in-character in text, if you want Atmosphere: voices, music, and mood I use ambient music and sound (when appropriate) and light character voices for major NPCs—especially elder dragons and council members—to give scenes weight and personality. I won’t force anyone to “do voices,” but I’ll absolutely lean into the drama when the Great Wyrms are speaking. GM style: character-driven, fair, and cinematic I care most about your characters’ choices and consequences. The Council, clans, and enemies react to what you do. Roleplay and politics matter as much as combat. Your words in the Council chamber can change the Isles as much as your breath weapon on the battlefield. In combat I aim for tactical but not bogged-down: meaningful positioning, cool moments, and clear stakes. I use Rules as Written as a baseline, but I’m not afraid to use the Rule of Cool when you describe something awesome and it fits the tone. If you pitch a wild dragon stunt and it’s not completely broken, we’ll try to make it work. Safety, clarity, and collaboration We’ll set Lines & Veils in Session 0 so nobody gets surprised by content they don’t want. I check in regularly to make sure everyone’s having fun and feeling heard. I’m happy to coach newer players through 3.5 and monster-play while still giving experienced players depth to chew on. My goal is simple: you should log off each session feeling like you just lived a chapter of an epic dragon saga—where your wyrm actually matters to the fate of the Isles.

How Antigoni creates a safe table

How will I keep players safe and comfortable? Most of our safety work happens in a dedicated Session 0 before the campaign starts. Session 0: boundaries & expectations We’ll talk openly about: Topics you do not want in the game at all (Lines) Topics that are okay but should be fade-to-black / off-screen (Veils) Comfort levels with violence, horror, social conflict, etc. I’ll keep a written summary of these in a private GM document and respect them throughout the campaign. Simple, clear safety tools We’ll agree on a very easy system you can use at any time, for example: Typing “X” or a specific emoji in Discord chat Or just saying “Pause” / “X” out loud If you use it, I’ll immediately stop, rewind, or change the scene without debate or pressure to explain. Open Door Policy You can step away from the table at any time—no questions asked. If you need a break for any reason (content, stress, real life), just say so or send me a DM. Aftercare & check-ins After intense or emotional scenes, I like to take a short out-of-character breather: Quick “everyone okay?” check Space to laugh it off, ask questions, or say “let’s tone that down / do more of that” I’m also available on Discord DMs between sessions if something didn’t sit right and you’d rather talk privately. Respect first, always No harassment, bigotry, or bullying—in or out of character. We’re here to tell a dramatic dragon story together, not to make anyone uncomfortable as a player. If there’s ever an issue at the table, I’ll step in and handle it. The goal is that everyone feels safe to enjoy big emotions, drama, and epic moments—knowing there are clear brakes and boundaries when we need them.