The Nightmare Beneath (Level 6)
Twisted monsters pour from the Underdark as reality frays. Face the nightmare rising below before it consumes everything.
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC
May 3 / Session 1
Session Duration / 3 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
2/6
About the adventure
Something ancient and alien has turned its gaze on the Sword Coast. The land itself warps, reality fraying as twisted abominations pour forth from the Underdark, with more people vanishing with each night. Miners whisper of forests of stone and silenced screams. Whatever stirs beneath the world is waking fast… and if you don't stop it, there may be nothing to save. 🗺️ Investigate corrupted ruins… and the places where the Underdark itself begins to crumble 🔥 Protect the frontier as stone silences forest and hill... or stand with those trying to survive the change ⚔️ Gather allies to hold off what claws its way from below... or hunt down the ones pulling the strings All players are welcome at this table, whether you’re brand new or a seasoned adventurer. The nightmare is spreading, and only you can stop what’s coming next.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(44)
3 years on StartPlaying
719 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I’m a GM who builds worlds full of history, mystery, and consequences that react to your choices. My tables are heroic and a little bit cheeky, where you can face impossible odds and still joke that the dragon needs a breath mint. I celebrate your victories, embrace your choices, and weave your character’s story into the world itself, shaping the adventure around what we create together.
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Creating your character
As part of the Session Zero, we'll go over your character together. You'll receive access to my full compendium on D&DBeyond, and I'll help you build the character you want that serves your vision and fits the world we're creating. We'll start your backstory simple, then weave more of it into the campaign as we play. We'll be using the 2024 rules. Feel free to use Standard Array or Standard Point Buy for stats. You'll receive additional magic items based on your higher level, too! You may use any official WoTC content as long as you use the most recent, updated version, (no third-party, partnered content, or Unearthed Arcana).
Group consists of: A Barbarian A Ranger/Rogue
What to expect
Preparing for the session
While we play, we will be using discord to voice call and D&D Beyond and Foundry for the rest, you will need to have an account for each (which are free) and have computer to play on! If you are more comfortable with using D&D Beyond and the Beyond20 Extension to play your character, that's fine too! After joining the game, I'll send you my Discord contact information, as well as links to the game and my Discord server, then help you get set up!
What Red Archon brings to the table
- A dedicated Discord server for voice chat and staying connected between sessions - A fully prepared Foundry VTT experience, including custom‑built maps, dynamic lighting, animations, and atmospheric music - Experience from over 5,000 hours of DMing for more than a hundred players, from brand‑new adventurers to seasoned veterans - Immersive storytelling with rich descriptions and world‑building, and a setting that evolves with your choices - Practical tips and guidance to help your character shine in and out of combat
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Red Archon creates a safe table
Every player gets a free Session Zero to help you get to know the party, the vibe, and bring you properly onboard! We'll talk through anything you need to feel safe and comfortable at the table. Your characters might face terror and potential death, but you should always feel safe, supported, and welcome. :)
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