Dungeons of Drakkenheim | The City of Madness | Lvl 1 | 🌈
Venture into a ruined city warped by eldritch stars. Claim its power, survive its horrors, and decide who rules the ashes of Drakkenheim.
$32.00
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Bi-weekly / Thursday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
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About the adventure
-> TLDR: This campaign is about delving into the cursed ruins of Drakkenheim, a city shattered by falling stars and warped by eldritch magic. It is ideal for players who enjoy dark fantasy, urban exploration, faction intrigue, personal quests, and high-risk treasure hunting where survival is never guaranteed. -> Experience a world where an eldritch meteor reduced a thriving capital to a poisoned wasteland of twisted streets, arcane contamination, and prowling horrors. Fifteen years later, the ruins beckon with promises of lost crowns, forbidden knowledge, and unimaginable wealth. But the city does not give without taking something in return. -> What to expect as a player: 🔹 An inclusive environment for all identities, in and out of game 🔹 A beginner-friendly table that is still engaging and interesting to more advanced players 🔹 Shape the fate of Drakkenheim in a nonlinear, faction-driven world crafted at the table. 🔹 Build your character through dynamic lifepath creation tied to the city’s fall and your personal stake in its ruins. 🔹 Forge alliances - or rivalries - with powerful factions competing to control what remains. 🔹 Dive into fast, lethal combat against warped monstrosities and cunning enemies with handcrafted abilities. 🔹 Pursue personal quests that drive the story, reshaping the balance of power within the city. -> Delve into the festering ruins of Drakkenheim and join an immersive and eerie Dungeons and Dragons campaign with real stakes and unmatched table collaboration!
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(41)
5 years on StartPlaying
1156 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! I'm Kenny, an experienced professional and full-time gamemaster. With a background in creative writing (B.A.), game design (A.A.), and certifications in narrative design, I bring both structure and spontaneity to every session. I've also designed my own adventure paths, campaign settings, and mechanics, giving me a deep understanding of how story and mechanics can work hand-in-hand. My true passion lies in collaborative storytelling, weaving unforgettable adventures through improv, roleplay, and the dynamic systems of TTRPGs. Whether you're new to the table or a seasoned dice-roller, I’m here to help you explore new worlds, tell epic stories, and, most importantly, have a blast doing it!
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Creating your character
Prior to Session Zero ☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ As a group, roll Ability Scores in the public chat ☑️ Participate in the worldbuilding for the campaign ☑️ Choose to play in One-shots while the game recruits During Session Zero: ☑️ Establish player expectations & review the consent form ☑️ Roll or select options from the Lifepath system ☑️ Roll your starting wealth and choose equipment ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start Past Session Zero: ☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ Sign up for a one-on-one session zero with the GM
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Bi-weekly, Open-world campaign ♦️ Pregens can be provided THE EXPLORERS [Level One] 🔸 YOU
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. ✅ Create a Forge account to access the VTT ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for setup.
What KT Beauchamp brings to the table
-> GAME FEEL & TONE ☑️ A gritty, immersive eldritch fantasy experience with grounded realism and narrative depth. ☑️ Expect serious themes, moral ambiguity, a sandbox post-apocalyptic setting, and a compelling, player-driven narrative. ☑️ Roleplay-first, danger-always. Brutal combat meets meaningful exploration and complex character interactions. ☑️ Warning: This world pulls no punches. Character death is on the table. Know when to fight, and when to flee. -> GAMEPLAY & PLATFORM ☑️ Run on Foundry VTT, a dynamic and intuitive platform with modded support for smooth and cinematic gameplay. ☑️ Centralized through a fully moderated Discord server complete with reference libraries, game updates, and community spaces. ☑️ Professionally made maps, rich narration, and living NPCs turn every village, ruin, or throne room into a place worth remembering. ☑️ Enhanced by soundscapes, music, and visual flair -> GAME TO GAME EXPERIENCE ☑️ The table is a collaborative writer’s room, so bring your ideas, instincts, and character drama to life. ☑️ Cinematic combat and roleplay: Think in terms of scenes, arcs, and emotional payoff where every encounter is a story beat. ☑️ Expect deep roleplay with a diverse cast of NPCs, including fully realized romance and follower options. ☑️ Sessions are designed for inclusion, ensuring every player gets spotlight moments across exploration, interaction, and conflict. -> CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE ☑️ Dynamic Faction and political gameplay where each ally the group makes sends reverberations through the city and other factions notice. ☑️ Start with Lifepath generation, tying your backstory into the setting from day one. Your character will have deep ties to this world and those within it. ☑️ Campaign is non-linear and driven by the players at the table. ☑️ Explore a sandbox world that reacts to your decisions, inspired by open-world RPGs like Skyrim and Elden Ring.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
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Safety
How KT Beauchamp creates a safe table
🔒 Safety Tools & Expectations ✅ Consent form (Lines & Veils) ✅ Session Zero to discuss themes and boundaries ✅ Open-door policy for concerns ✅ Regular breaks to reset and recharge ✅ Game aims to be intense but always fun -> What a player will experience in this Campaign | Rating out of five skulls | Roleplaying - 💀💀💀💀💀 Politics - 💀💀💀💀 Exploration - 💀💀💀 Tactics/Combat - 💀💀 Puzzles - 💀 ⚠️ Content Warning RATING: R This campaign explores dark and existential themes. Scenes may include violence, mature emotional content, and psychological intensity. Not suitable for children. Player comfort and safety are always prioritized.
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