Tyranny of Dragons (DND 5.5E)

Creating your character

We'll handle character creation in a free Session Zero, either as a group. I'll walk you through the Professions system, help you build a character that fits the campaign, and make sure everyone's on the same page about party dynamics. You'll use D&D 5e 2024 rules with the custom Professions system replacing backgrounds. Pick your class, species, and one of 80+ professions. Stats are point buy (27 points) or standard array, no rolling, keeps things balanced. Starting level is 1. I share all D&D Beyond content, so you don't need to own any books. Characters should have a reason to defend Greenest or be passing through when the attack happens. We'll figure out the details together in Session Zero. I'm here to help first-timers and experienced players alike.

Preparing for the session

Before our first session, you'll need to create free accounts on D&D Beyond (for your character sheet), Foundry VTT (I'll send the link), and Discord (for voice chat and between-session discussion). Once you're booked, I'll send Discord invites and setup instructions, everything's pretty straightforward, and I'll help if you get stuck. Read the Session Zero recap I'll send within 24 hours. It covers party dynamics, immediate goals, and what your character knows about the situation. Check Discord regularly for scheduling updates and between-session RP opportunities. Some of my best players stay engaged through the week, plotting strategy or just chatting in-character.

What Davi brings to the table

Professional Foundry VTT setup with official Tyranny of Dragons maps, dynamic lighting, and automated mechanics that keep combat moving fast. Every major NPC gets a distinct voice: raspy cultists, terrified villagers, scheming dragon cultists, and yes, actual dragons. I use music and ambient sound to set the mood without overwhelming the table. You get session recaps within 24 hours so you never lose the thread. I share all D&D Beyond content, you buy nothing. Between sessions, there's an active Discord for RP, planning, and general chaos. I'm responsive (usually within an hour) if you've got questions about your character or the world. Combat is tactical but quick because Foundry handles the math. I design encounters where environment matters and recurring villains learn from your tactics. Expect fights that feel cinematic, not like standing still trading hits for twenty rounds.

Homebrew rules

Drinking a potion is a bonus action, nobody wants to waste their turn chugging. Flanking grants advantage if it makes tactical sense. Critical hits maximize the weapon's base damage dice, then you roll additional dice on top, makes crits feel properly devastating. The Professions system is the big departure from standard 5e. Instead of a background giving you two skills and some ribbon features, your profession grants a unique ability you can use once per long rest, profession dice you add to relevant checks, and talents that make you better at specific things. You'll rank up as the campaign progresses, gaining new abilities and holdings that reflect your growing reputation.

How Davi creates a safe table

Session Zero covers Lines and Veils, we'll discuss content boundaries as a group and I'll follow up individually if anyone's got private concerns. X-Card is always available during play, either in Discord or a simple hand gesture on camera. If something's uncomfortable, we pause and adjust. No questions, no explanations required. This campaign involves violence (it's about a dragon cult), morally gray choices (your allies aren't all heroes), and themes of loss (villages burn, NPCs die). We can adjust intensity as needed. What we don't do: sexual content, torture scenes for shock value, or harm to children/animals depicted in detail. I run LGBTQ+ friendly tables always. Bigotry of any kind gets you removed immediately. We're here to tell stories about fighting dragons, not to make anyone uncomfortable at their own table. After intense sessions, I check in with players individually. Sometimes a character death hits different, or a story beat lands heavier than expected. I've got aftercare protocols and I'm not afraid to use them.