Colossus of the Drylands - Beginner-Friendly Western Epic!
A prosperous region of gunslingers and outlaws has fallen into terror as colossal creatures awaken from beneath the earth.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Drylands were a place that put the old stories aside. While superstitious miners have long said that the crystals growing wild in this desert are made from the very life-essence of Forgotten Gods, the folk around here had real work to do, and actual deities were left for campfire stories. That is, until a massive colossus answered the call of something ancient and apocalyptic, rising from the earth and devastating the lands. The bold prospectors, tired laborers, and born-again worshippers in the dusty town of Wyllin’s Gulch were thrown from their routine of industry and exploitation, forced to raise scattered armies and watch them die to the behemoth’s strength. And this is only the first of many titanic beasts poised to terrorize the land. In a Colossus of the Drylands campaign, you’ll play a heroic posse of mavericks who must save their home from a legion of colossi and a primordial god seeking vengeance.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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(26)
4 years on StartPlaying
276 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome to the Adventure Theater! I'm Li (also known as Liam or Lian), and I enjoy few things as much as I enjoy helping a player bring their characters to life, whether that means fleshing out backstories, integrating them into the world via original NPCs or locations, or throwing wrenches in their plans like a devious little monkey who wants nothing more than to see them cry. It's all good fun! And the stories I've had the honor of witnessing have been truly awe-inspiring and humbling. Join me on these crazy adventures, and we'll find your place in our shared fantasies! Banner Art Credit: @NyomiLeigh on Twitter Pfp Credit: https://www.tumblr.com/rhadamantthys
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Creating your character
All players will have access to a lore document in the Discord and are encouraged to look over it as they consider their character options. Characters will be made in Demiplane.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should have functioning microphones and be confident in their computer's ability to run Owlbear Rodeo, as well as be able to participate in voice calls with minimal disruptions. No installations are necessary. I allow you to roll either physical or digital dice, and I'm not going to hound after you to validate each roll if I can't immediately see it.
What Li brings to the table
All Daggerheart materials through Demiplane, an optimized VTT experience, and a safe and welcoming space for all players.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Li creates a safe table
Lines and Veils will be viewable from the Discord, and X/N/O cards will be available in Owlbear Rodeo. During the Session 0, we will be discussing the tone and overall structure of the adventure, as well as determining what kind of group dynamic we're working with - do any of our heroes have a prior history? Are there any fun character dynamics we can anticipate? Where do we get our enchiladas?
Content warnings
Safety tools used