Strixhaven: The Artifacts Of The Past

Creating your character

Character creation will happen before the first session, and I’ll be here to guide you every step of the way. We’ll be starting at Level 1, giving you space to grow your character both in story and gameplay as you rise through the tournament ranks. Stats will be generated using Point Buy or Standard Array — whichever you prefer — to keep things balanced for a party starting fresh. Characters will be built in D&D Beyond, and I’ll send out a campaign link with access to relevant options, including some homebrew features designed just for this world. Don’t worry if you’re new — I’ll help you get set up with something cool and effective. Allowed Books & Sources: All official 5e content is allowed (with a few exceptions to preserve the setting vibe — ex: no traditional cowboy-style gunslingers, but cyber-snipers, modded warlocks, and glitch druids? Absolutely). Homebrew is welcome — just run it by me first to make sure it fits the tone and system balance.

Preparing for the session

To get ready for the game, please complete the following steps before Session 1: 🎧 Join the Discord Server This is where all communication, scheduling, announcements, and roleplay extras will happen. I’ll send the invite link once you book! 🧙 Create a Character on D&D Beyond You’ll use D&D Beyond to build and manage your character sheet. I’ll provide a campaign link so you have access to the homebrew content and rules we'll be using. 🌐 Install the Beyond20 Browser Extension This connects your D&D Beyond sheet to Roll20 for seamless dice rolls and spellcasting. It’s free and easy to install for Chrome or Firefox. 🎲 Set Up a Roll20 Account We’ll be using Roll20 for our virtual tabletop — maps, combat, visuals, and more. Make sure you’ve got an account and have joined the game lobby (invite link will be provided).

What Kass brings to the table

✨ An Immersive, Story-Driven World You’ll be stepping into a magic multiverse university setting filled with style, mystery, and high-stakes storytelling. Expect rich lore, evolving plotlines, dynamic factions, and choices that actually impact the world. 🎙️ Character Voices, Music, and Ambience I use character voices, sound effects, and curated music playlists to set the tone — whether you’re chilling in a neon-soaked club or squaring off in a deadly glitch arena. 🎮 Rule of Cool with a Respect for Balance I love cinematic moments, clever tactics, and badass ideas — and I’ll always reward creative thinking. I use 5e as the foundation, but I'm not afraid to bend the rules a bit for drama, humor, or hype. Mechanics serve the story, not the other way around. 🎭 A Heavy Roleplay Table with Space for Character Arcs Whether you're here for epic action or emotional moments, I create space for your character’s growth, relationships, and backstory. Found family energy is welcome. So is emotional damage. 🧠 Player Support & Onboarding New to 5e or homebrew? No worries. I’ll guide you through character creation, mechanics, and how to look cool doing it. I’m here to make sure you shine.

Homebrew rules

⚙️ Failing Forward Failure doesn’t always mean nothing happens — sometimes it means something worse, weirder, or narratively juicy kicks off. Miss a hack? Maybe the firewall triggers a security bot. Your choices matter, even when the dice don’t play nice.

How Kass creates a safe table

Player Safety & Comfort: Creating a safe, respectful, and enjoyable space for everyone is my top priority. I want you to feel empowered, included, and excited to play — both in and out of character. 🛡️ Session 0 Before the campaign begins, we’ll have a full Session 0 to go over tone, expectations, group dynamics, character concepts, and boundaries. This is where we’ll collaboratively set the vibe — from how intense the drama gets to what’s totally off-limits. 📚 Lines & Veils + Safety Tools Deck All players will receive a Lines & Veils form (digitally shared and private) to note any hard or soft boundaries. We'll also use a digital safety tools deck that includes the X, N, and O system to check in during play. X = No, stop immediately N = I’m not loving this, please shift the scene O = I’m good, even if this is intense These can be typed in chat, held up on camera, or sent privately via DM depending on player preference. ⭐ Stars & Wishes At the end of sessions, we’ll use the Stars & Wishes method — giving players a chance to share what they loved, and what they hope to explore next. This helps keep the game emotionally rewarding and collaborative. 🕒 Breaks Regular short breaks will be built into every session. Anyone can call for a break at any time — no need to explain why. If none is called we will have our biobreak in the middle of the session 💬 Aftercare & Open Communication My DMs are always open. If a scene hit wrong, something felt off, or you just want to talk about your character’s arc — I’m here. Debriefing and decompressing is totally encouraged, whether it’s game-related or not.