The Gilded Gauntlet: The Great City Hunt
3 teams. 3 paths. 1 city turned into a deathtrap. Hunt monsters, claim bounties, and survive the Arena finale. Who will be the Apex Predator?
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 8:30 PM UTC
Feb 8
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"The Horn has Blown and the Great Hunt Begins!" The Sovereign of the Gilded City has declared a day of blood and glory. The common folk are cleared from the streets, the heavy iron portcullises are dropped, and the city’s most dangerous districts have been seeded with monsters summoned from the far reaches of the Multiverse. You are one of three elite squads of hunters dropped into this urban labyrinth. Your goal is simple: Slay. Collect. Win. Every beast has a price on its head, and every minute counts. Whether you’re stalking Phase Spiders through the narrow slums or facing down a rampaging Behir in the merchant’s row, you’ll need to balance speed with survival. The hunt concludes under the roar of thousands in the Grand Colosseum, where only the most successful team earns the right to face the "Final Sovereign"—an encounter so difficult it has remained undefeated for a decade.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Lite
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(20)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
13 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
Welcome to the Game! I'm Joe, a highly experienced GM who has been involved in TTRPG campaigns for over three decades. For me, the ultimate goal is simple: to create a good story together. What to Expect at My Table: *Deep Immersion: Get ready to be pulled in! I use unique voices and accents for every NPC, professional music, and evocative sound effects to make every scene feel real. *A Living, Breathing World: My favorite part of GMing is staying nimble. I can pivot on a dime and the world will bend and shift based on your choices. This is your story, and your actions matter. *Campaign Veteran: I have a proven track record, currently running two successful live campaigns that are over a year and a half long. Whether it's a deep dive into D&D or the dark intrigue of World of Darkness, you're joining a veteran GM who knows how to keep a long campaign thriving. *Quality VTT Experience: I use a great VTT platform and detailed visualization tools to ensure the combat and exploration are clear, tactical, and visually stunning. Don't see a system you love? Just ask! With access to hundreds of different TTRPG books, I'm happy to learn and run a new system quickly. Let's start building our epic story!
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Creating your character
All players will have access to a campaign on my D&D Beyond account and all the books I have. This is a D&D 5th edition (2014)game. Character Creation: Team Dynamics: You are a team of 3. Synergy is key. Stats: Standard Array or Point Buy. Equipment: Starting gold for your level plus 1 each Uncommon/Rare magic item. Ready for Battle: Characters should be built for endurance and high-burst damage.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Create a DnD Beyond account here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/en Join the campaign on DnD Beyond: Link provided when joined. Create an account on The Forge here: https://forge-vtt.com/ Join Discord Server: Link provided when Joined.
What DM Noctem brings to the table
Rule of Cool Voices Music/Sounds Immersive battle scenes An Awesome VTT Experience!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Noctem creates a safe table
We discuss Lines and Veils before play and have aftercare/Stars and Wishes after. I have an eternally open door policy as well.
Content warnings
Safety tools used