Tyranny of Dragons

Tyranny of Dragons

The forces of Tiamat, Queen of Evil Dragons, bring war to the Forgotten Realms. Do you have the courage to stand against the Cult of the Dragon?

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–20

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 NEEDED TO START
$30.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 7:00 PM UTC

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

Campaign Length / 50–75 Sessions

4 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

Set in the Forgotten Realms along the fabled Sword Coast, this adventure carries you from humble beginnings to world-shaking confrontations. You will infiltrate secret cults, navigate political alliances, uncover ancient draconic lore, and stand face-to-face with creatures of myth. The campaign blends heroic fantasy with rising apocalyptic stakes. You are the thin line between a fractured world and the rise of the Dragon Queen herself. In this campaign, you will make desperate last stands against impossible odds and hard choices that will determine the fate of nations. This game is perfect for players who love: 🐲 Epic, high-fantasy storytelling with escalating stakes 🐲 A mix of tactical and challenging combat, investigation, travel, and diplomacy 🐲 Character-driven moments where backstories matter in a larger war 🐲The campaign spans from level 1 to level 15. It can extend to level 20 if the players are up for the additional challenge, allowing them to experience high-level adventures and challenges in the Forgotten Realms. 🐲 Homebrew additions such as unique monsters, magical items, and boons will introduce exciting new elements for you to explore and experience. 🐲 A curated playlist to set the tone for each encounter and major boss. 🐲We will be using the 2024 5th Edition ruleset and the following source books for character creation: Player’s Handbook (2024), Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, and Astarion's Book of Hungers. Join the adventure now to experience a high-fantasy campaign like no other, where your choices shape the future of this world!

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Combat Heavy

Rules as Written (RaW)

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(25)

Artist
Women/Femme Identifying
Multi-lingual

3 years on StartPlaying

215 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hi there, adventurer! I’m Ina, a Dungeon Master with over 8 years of experience weaving stories, running thrilling encounters, and building unforgettable worlds. I’ve led everything from fast-paced one-shots to a three-year Neverwinter campaign, and I currently run several ongoing adventures on StartPlaying, including Curse of Strahd, Out of the Abyss, and stories set in the world of Exandria. At my table, you’ll find a welcoming, inclusive environment where roleplay, exploration, and combat each get their chance to shine. I love adding personal touches to published modules, designing unique homebrew items, and tailoring each campaign so that every player feels like a vital part of the story. I draw inspiration from Critical Role and Dimension 20 and iconic fantasy series like LOTR. I enjoy blending drama, humor, and high-stakes adventure so that our sessions feel alive, character-driven, and memorable. My goal is to create a space where players can laugh, roleplay, fight epic battles, and tell stories together that they’ll remember long after the story ends. If you’re looking for a DM who balances narrative depth with fun and flexibility, I’d love to welcome you to the table. ⚔️Grab your dice and join the adventure!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character creation will happen before our first session. I will run a session 0 with the players to make sure everyone is comfortable, answer any outstanding questions, and ensure that everyone has their character ready with backstories concluded before session 1. 🐲For your Ability Scores, we use the Point Buy system or Standard Array. 🐲You have access to all classes, subclasses, species, feats, backgrounds and spells in the official material published in the Player’s Handbook (2024), Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer and Astarion's Book of Hungers. 🐲During the campaign, the DM will introduce monsters, magic items, and draconic gifts from Fizban's Treasury of Dragons that narratively fit the adventure. The species and subclass options in Fizban's Treasure of Dragons are not available for character creation. 🐲Once you have created your character, including the backstory, I will review it and we will have one one-on-one calls that will last anywhere between 15 – 30 min to incorporate your characters to the world, make any necessary amendments and iron out any final details before session 0, where we can speak with everyone at the table about expectations, our characters, lines and hopes for the campaign and maybe create pre-established relationships if you so wish to do.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need a Discord Account and a Roll20 account. A decent mic, headset, and computer are also required. Create the character you wish to play by following the character creation rules published in the listing, and please have a general idea for the character's backstory you wish to present to the DM before your one-on-one call. You will be able to review the character sheet for approval before our session 0.

What Ina brings to the table

As a DM, I will be sharing the link of the campaign on D&D Beyond and Roll20, providing access to all the content and materials needed to create and play your characters. Roll20 is an accessible VTT with dynamic lighting and useful tools for both players and DM. I will also provide ambient music to set the tone during travel, exploration, and combat. Maps, tokens, and spell tokens to create a visually dynamic battlefield. The combat encounters are challenging and fun. There is always room for the Rule of Cool in my games.

Homebrew rules

📜Critical Hits: Roll double the damage dice and add any modifiers. 📜Death Saving Throws: These occur privately. 📜Assisting Skills checks: Helping a fellow player with a skill check and providing an advantage requires you to have proficiency in the relevant skill.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Ina creates a safe table

I will be sending you the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist to establish our lines and veils and ensure a safe environment for everyone. These will be discussed during our session 0. The safety tools will also be available in Roll20 for you to use should the need arise. A typical session will involve everyone joining Discord and accessing the Roll20 campaign. Once everyone is situated and ready, we will jump right into the game.

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