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Blight destroys crops, the druids sworn to protect natural order have disappeared and monsters roam the land. Something dark stirs beneath the earth..
$30.00
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4 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Within the rolling green fields of Oriast a blight has begun to spread, destroying every crop it touches. The druids to whom people would normally turn to in such dire times have disappeared. Beasts now run amok across the land, twisted by dark magic almost beyond recognition. Bounties have been placed on the worst of these foul creatures and rewards given to anyone who can find any druids powerful enough to cleanse the earth before the people starve. 🟣 Hunt ferocious beasts twisted by dark magic 🟣 Search abandoned Druid Groves for clues 🟣 Research a cure to the Blight before the people starve 🟣 Define the future of the world with your choices
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(129)
4 years on StartPlaying
1563 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
About me
Hi, I'm Sphinx! I specialize in immersive, player-driven storytelling where your characters shape the world around them. With over a decade of experience and over a thousand games hosted, I ensure every session is filled with excitement, roleplay, and meaningful choices. My games are dynamic, collaborative, rich with engaging characters, tactical challenges, and unexpected twists. My most run systems: - Dungeons & Dragons 5e - Daggerheart - Draw Steel - My own System If you don’t see a listing that fits your preferences, reach out to me! I’d love to tailor a game to fit your vision.
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Creating your character
Characters will be created during Session Zero together as a group. Any player that joins afterwards will have to attend a Session Zero with me by themselves that will last about an hour, going over the current campaign and character creation. Characters that join later into a campaign will be at the same level and XP as the rest of the group. Any player that joins can freely change anything they wish about their character for their first 4 sessions of the campaign. After that 4th session any changes made to their heritage, class, subclass etc will be told through the narrative of the campaign.
The Group so far is: A Dwarf Tactician A Dwarf Fury A Polder Summoner The group are investigating the presence of Gnolls in the southern grasslands and preparing for an impending earthquake centered on a nearby Prison.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players can prepare by watching these videos (they are not necessary) Foundry Basics >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibMQVYeCy_Q Draw Steel >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi3bxDWht1aWbx97ejBfLCEC5viVWY-aM
What Sphinx brings to the table
What I provide: A reactive sandbox campaign setting where your choices matter Dynamic encounters that reward creativity Fully realized NPCs with voice acting to enhance roleplay A dedicated campaign forum within my Discord Recorded sessions at the discretion of the group Custom content in terms of items, titles, creatures etc Backstory integration into the campaign
Homebrew rules
Mmenonek within the campaign setting are described as Felidari (Cat people). Dragon Knights are described as Dracarians within the setting and Polder are considered Halflings.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Sphinx creates a safe table
During Session Zero you will be given a lines and veils document to fill out. I also provide Stars and Wishes channels within the Discord and have Table Safety modules installed on Foundry. You can always message me whenever you need to! Also during Session Zero we will as a group set the tone of the campaign and the expectations of the group as a whole. For those that join afterwards they will be told what the consensus is during their Session Zero with me and it will be advertised in the party details section of the listing.
Content warnings
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