Tyranny of Dragons | D&D 2024 | Play-by-Post [PbP]

The evil dragon queen, Tiamat, stirs in her hellish prison. Stop the Cult of the Dragon from freeing her and save the Sword Coast!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–15

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
2 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Play by Post (Asynchronous)

Billed Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 168 hours

2 / 6 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 4 players have joined

Meet your party members

2/6

About the adventure

šŸ“ PLAY BY POST OVERVIEW šŸ“ Play-by-Post (PbP) is a flexible, text-based approach to Dungeons & Dragons designed perfectly for players with busy schedules. Instead of committing to a rigid four-hour weekly time block, our adventure unfolds asynchronously on our Discord server, allowing you to read the latest story updates, roll dice, and post your character's actions whenever you have a free moment during your day. This collaborative format reads like an ongoing fantasy novel, giving you the time and freedom to craft deeply immersive, thoughtful roleplay responses without the pressure of being put on the spot at a live table. šŸ‰ ADVENTURE OVERVIEW šŸ‰ The Sword Coast is under siege. For centuries, the Cult of the Dragon has been viewed as a fringe group of zealots that were more of a nuisance than an actual threat. But new, charismatic leadership has seized control of this shadow cult, and their new goal is far more ambitious. Free Tiamat, the five-headed Queen of Dragons, from her eternal prison in the Nine Hells and return her to the Sword Coast, where she can wreak destruction on all the realms! Across FaerĆ»n, from sleepy farming villages to the grand cities of the North, the cult’s forces are gathering. Allied with ruthless mercenaries and the sinister Red Wizards of Thay, they are pillaging the land, amassing a hoard of unimaginable wealth to fund their dark ritual. Meanwhile, the sky darkens with the wings of chromatic dragons, answering the call of their imprisoned queen! šŸ‰ Journey from unknown heroes to realm-shaping champions over the course of the adventure. šŸ‰ Track the cult's movements, infiltrate their ranks, and uncover the full scope of their terrifying master plan. šŸ‰ Navigate the complex web of alliances across the Sword Coast. You must unite cautious factions, earn the trust of powerful allies, and forge a coalition capable of standing against the cult. šŸ‰ Face off against zealous cult leaders, powerful mages, and terrifying chromatic dragons in battles that will decide the fate of the world. The time for heroes is now. Will you answer the call and unite the factions of the Sword Coast, or will the world be consumed by the elemental fire of the Dragon Queen and her minions?

Game style

Play By Post

Theater of the Mind

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Sandbox / Open World

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(12)

Streamer
Asian

4 years on StartPlaying

108 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Rule of Cool

About me

Hello! I'm VVulfmann, your friendly neighborhood were-creature with many years of experience running tabletop campaigns, one-shots, and everything in between! Here’s what you can expect at my table: ✨ Top-Notch Production: Expect immersive visual aids, music, environmental ambience, and combat animations and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience and make you want to engage with the world. I use a whole slew of Foundry modules and packages that upgrade the vanilla experience such as Automated Animations, PSFX sounds, Carousel Combat Tracker, and Simple Quest just to name a few. šŸ¤ Inclusivity: I provide a beginner-friendly experience in all my games. For me, one of the great joys of playing is introducing a new player to tabletop gaming! For those new to TTRPGs, I will always take the time to walk you through rules calls, provide advice during gameplay if desired, and make sure you feel welcome at the table. I use safety tools (like the X-Card) to ensure all players feel respected and comfortable with the content in the adventures that I run. šŸŒ Exploration: Of all the pillars of role playing games, exploration may be my favorite. Whether you are exploring an ancient crypt, the wilds outside of town, or the backrooms of the local thieves’ guild, expect the unexpected. šŸŽ™ļø Immersive Roleplay: My games lean into roleplay. Expect to feel like you’re talking to real individuals with motives, desires, and goals when interacting with in-game NPCs. For beginners, my games are a safe space to learn to roleplay with NPCs… and even other party members. 🧠 Player Agency: Your choices drive the narrative, whether they are expected… or not. Make bold decisions as an individual and as an adventuring party… and live with the consequences. āš”ļø Crunchy Combat: Expect tactical combat on detailed battle maps that rewards teamwork and leans into the drama created by the dice. The game system itself is often the best tool to create unexpected, dramatic situations organically.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Your adventure starts at Level 1! To ensure a smooth, ready-to-play start, we'll complete all character creation before Session 1 on Discord and D&D Beyond.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

šŸ“± Install the Discord app on your phone, tablet, or computer. šŸ“± Install the D&D Beyond app on your phone, or use it from a browser.

What VVulfmann brings to the table

āš”ļø Massive D&D Beyond content library. āš”ļø Immersive storytelling and roleplaying. āš”ļø Epic combat with challenging encounters. āš”ļø Player agency. You are in the driver's seat! āš”ļø Rewards for player creativity.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer or Mobile Device

Safety

How VVulfmann creates a safe table

Your comfort is paramount! During gameplay, players may send me a DM in Discord if there is any topic that they are not comfortable with. We will immediately pause and, if necessary, take a short break (aftercare) to check in with the affected player before adjusting the scene or topic and resuming play.

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