The Fall of Elturel | Learn to Play D&D 2024 [Level 1]

The Fall of Elturel | Learn to Play D&D 2024 [Level 1]

Cultists of the Dead Three terrorize Cant, a small village, as they prepare a vile ritual. It's up to you to step them.

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

1

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

All Ages
2 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC

Feb 28

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

0 / 4 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

Within the Elturgard Forest, cultists prepare their fell rights, terrorizing the local population. As one of Elturel's noble Hellriders, you're dispatched to deal with them. However, what you find is much worse, threatening all of Elturel. The Fall of Elturel is a level 1 one-shot adventure for D&D 2024 and prequel to Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Perfect for beginners. You can expect: ⚔️Heroic Fantasy. 🤗A welcoming environment for all. (beginners, LGBTQ+, etc.) 🧝5 pre-made characters with optional backstories and usage guides. 🧭Maps, handouts, and art designed for a smoother learning experience and immersion.

Game style

Rules as Written (RaW)

Combat Heavy

Meet the Game Master

3 years on StartPlaying

415 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi👋, I'm Franc, better known as Golvin. I'd like to be your GM. While I mainly run D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and Alien RPG, my real pleasure is trying new modules and systems. (Cowboy Bebop RPG anyone?) Which has led me to a specialization in running one-shots, often including highly detailed handouts, pre-made characters, and other player aids. I also write the Reviews from the Far Reams Substack newsletter, currently focused on helping others get the most out of Call of Cthulhu 7e modules.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Use one of 5 pre-made characters or create your own level 1 characters. If you decide to make your own, please follow the character creation guidelines below. Character must be completed before the start of the session, otherwise I'll ask you to use a pre-made. --- Character Creation Guidelines --- - Standard Array or Point Buy only. - D&D 2024 PHB only. GM's Note: I provide all content via Roll20* and D&D Beyond, whichever is more convenient for you. But I will need to see your rolls in Roll20, so you'll need to use Beyond20 if you go with D&D Beyond.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

To participate in the game, you will need to: - Join the Roll20 game (accounts are free), - Join the Discord Server (accounts are free), - Have a serviceable microphone, - Have a headset or quiet space (i.e. no background noise please), - And an internet connection capable of running all the above simultaneously.

What Golvin - One-Shot GM brings to the table

I provide a quick paced module with - All relevant source books for your use - Handouts crafted to enhance your experience (and clarity) - 5 pre-made characters specific to this adventure, including roleplayer hooks for those interested - A decade running and teaching D&D among other TTRPGs

Homebrew rules

None.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How Golvin - One-Shot GM creates a safe table

As part of onboarding for the game, I send players my Line & Veils and ask for theirs in return. Which are then confirmed at the beginning of the session as part of a mini-session 0. During the game, if anything disturbs you, please tell me, leave an "X" in the chat, or privately message me. I will then remove the offending or skip past it. Likewise, if you feel the adventure is going in an unsavory direction but use an "N" instead. I will also check in if I notice anything is off.

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