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Fire in the Skies Below
High above the mundane of the world below sits Valnapier, city on the Aether, but in the streets below the high towers of the nobles a war is brewing
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
Mar 14
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
4/6
About the adventure
Suspended miles above the lowly of the world below, Valnapier is a masterpiece of engineering and a monument to greed. While the High Houses toast to their supremacy in gardens of eternal summer, the condensation from their floating estates rains down as "Soot-Water" on the commoners below. You are newcomers to the city, fresh off the skybarge that brought you to a new life. but in Valnapier, "new" is just another word for "expendable." You’ve barely stepped off the docks before being caught in the crossfire of a botched assassination. Now, you hold a secret that could ground the entire city, and every noble house from the iron-fisted House Proud-Stride to the shadowy Wind Syndicate wants you dead or silenced. This adventure promised a glimpse into a fantastic new world myself and partners are creating. Join us for the first glimpse at this wonderful new world.
Game style
Realm Building
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
5 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
About me
I'm Rob, I've been DMing for friends for the last 7 years and for paying tables for the last 2. At my table, I believe we are all there to tell a collective story together. I encourage good-natured roleplay and respectful humour so everyone can feel they are part of the team. With a background in creative writing and improv comedy, I offer a table where the story captures your imagination, and even the daftest jokes help tell the story we're telling together.
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Creating your character
You can jump straight into the story with one of my 6 specialized pre-made characters, each with deep ties to the city. Prefer your own creation? Drop me a message! As long as we coordinate well in advance, we can weave your custom character into the conspiracy
What to expect
Preparing for the session
We will be using Discord and D&D Beyond as well as Beyond VTT function. Invites to a server will be sent out a day in advance of the session for some session 0 discussions and to allow players to discuss the adventure beforehand.
What Rob brings to the table
My approach to Game Mastering is centred on collaborative storytelling. Expect an emphasis on roleplay, with rich narration, distinct character voices (including some silly ones!), and fast-paced, occasionally brutal combat. I ensure a sense of fair play and encourage player experimentation in all encounters.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion as a Bonus Action Critical Hits do Max possible damage
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Rob creates a safe table
Safety & Boundaries Before we begin, I will message each player to outline the adventure’s themes and establish clear player boundaries. I am committed to adapting this story to ensure everyone at the table feels comfortable and respected. During play, we will use the Red Flag Rule: If any content from the GM or another player crosses a line or causes distress, simply "raise a red flag." We will immediately pause for a five-minute break to address the issue, either publicly or privately, and adjust the scene before continuing.
Content warnings
Safety tools used