Dungeons and Dragons: Light of Xaryxis
When your world is marked for extinction, the only way to save it is to leave it behind.
$16.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Thursday - 12:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 12–14 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
When a dying sun marks your world for destruction, survival means leaving everything you know behind. Light of Xaryxis is a cinematic Spelljammer adventure for D&D 5e that starts on a world under siege and rockets into wildspace. From spelljamming ships, to astral ports, and even an empire that feeds on dying stars. This adventure is designed for levels 5–8. This space fantasy campaign blends high stakes, pulpy cosmic menace, and heroic fantasy into a tight, story-driven arc. Play is focused on character moments, bold choices, and cinematic action. You’ll command ships, negotiate with strange factions, tackle dramatic areas, and face fights that matter. Mechanically satisfying combat will be balanced with roleplay opportunities. No prior Spelljammer or sci-fi experience is required! This game is beginner-friendly while still rewarding veteran players who love narrative depth and spectacle. This table is for players who want a reliable, D&D 5e campaign with strong pacing and memorable scenes: think epic rescues, risky boarding actions, and moral choices that can shape whole worlds. I run a polished, professional table with clear session goals. Session Zero included to build characters and expectations. This is a welcoming space for players who want story-forward, cinematic Spelljammer adventures. If you want a focused space fantasy campaign with big stakes and even bigger vistas, this is your boarding call.
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Meet the Game Master
4.9
(9)
3 years on StartPlaying
6 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello! My internet handel is Zantilis but my name is Branden. I'm 36 years old and have been playing dnd since I was a kid. My grandfather was my first gm and we played second edition with myself and my mom as players. Funnily enough in each game I dm or gm I usually have a small Easter egg of my mom and grandpa in the game, usually they're merchants of some kind. Speaking of dming; I have been a dm since 2006 and have run numerous games set in the same world. I usually have at least 3 players in a group or at max 6 people. My experience with tabletop games is varied. I have experience with: pathfinder 1st edition, dnd 2nd edition, 3rd edition, 4th edition, 5th edition, fallout 2d20, The alien rpg system, star wars 5e, and fantasy flights star wars rpg. If there's a system my players want to play that I don't have experience with, I will go out and learn the system for the players benefit because we're all here to enjoy a fun and exciting game.
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Creating your character
We will handle character creation during the free session zero. You will be able to choose from standard array, point buy, or 4d6 drop the lowest.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The game will be held on roll20. I have a discord set up and thats what we will use for voice chat.
What Branden brings to the table
I will bring my 20+ years of dnd knowledge to our virtual table. I will also bring my sub-par voice acting and boundless enthusiasm for ttrpgs. All I ask that you bring is your sense of wonder, and heroic nature.
Homebrew rules
SO a few of my homebrew rules are as follows: 1. Drinking a potion is a bonus action 2. Applying a potion to someone else takes a full action 3. For crits: you automatically add the full damage dice damage then roll normally. E.G. the longsword crits so you deal 8 damage off the bat, the you would roll 1d8+str mod (8+1d8+str mod) 4. the crit system applies to enemies as well 5. If you use flanking for advantage the enemy will as well.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Branden creates a safe table
After each session i tend to ask the players how they felt about the sessions. I will always make sure the game is a safe space for everyone involved. If something comes up during the session that's a big no-no, I will reverse to just before it and circumvent it to provide a better gaming experience. No one wants to be uncomfortable while playing at the table.
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