Dragonbane – Secrets of the Dragon Emperor | Laugh. Explore. Die
In the Misty Vale lie ruins and mysteries — ancient, forgotten, and deadly. Most who enter find early graves. A few find glory. What will you find?
$30.00
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Weekly / Monday - 7:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 30–50 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🎲 ADVENTURERS WANTED 🎲 🗡️ Ready your wits. Trust no one. Dare to explore. 🗡️ 🩻 The Misty Vale doesn't care if you're ready. 🩻 Settlers have been trickling back into this long-abandoned valley for a decade, drawn by legends of a fallen empire and riches buried under centuries of moss and stone. You're one of them — armed with rumors, a rough map, and questionable judgment. What you'll find is a land that rewards curiosity and punishes overconfidence in equal measure. Burial mounds, crumbling towers, flooded mines, fog-shrouded islands — each hiding their own dangers, their own treasures, their own secrets. Nobody tells you where to go or what to do with what you find. You follow the rumors, weigh the risks, and live — or don't — with the choices you make. Dragonbane is built on one promise: Mirth and Mayhem. Expect moments of genuine triumph and spectacular failure, sometimes in the same breath. Wights that guard ancient tombs. Trolls that don't negotiate. Giants that might, if you're clever enough. Death is always on the table. So is laughter. The Misty Vale has been keeping its secrets for a very long time. Whether you uncover them — or become one — is entirely up to you.
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(35)
4 years on StartPlaying
365 games hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Step into Khitan’s Crossing. I’m GM Khitan, and at my table, every decision matters and every character leaves a mark on the world. Here, your choices shape the story, your relationships evolve naturally, and the narrative responds to the paths you take. Adventures unfold in rich, immersive worlds, full of meaningful dilemmas, unexpected turns, and moments that stay with you long after the session ends. Every session is a chance to explore, to test your character, and to dive into stories that are as dynamic and alive as the players at the table. I focus on crafting experiences where your creativity drives the journey, your roleplay shapes the narrative, and your character’s growth is central. Take a seat at the Crossing — your story begins now, and the path is yours to shape.
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Creating your character
Characters are built together during Session 0, where we'll weave connections, goals, and hooks that root everyone in the Misty Vale before the first rumors start flying. Pregens are available if you'd rather skip straight to the adventure — or bring your own idea or finished sheet. Either works. The goal is for your character to feel at home in the Vale from the very first session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The game runs on Foundry VTT with Discord for voice chat. A webcam is welcome but optional. Before your first session, please have: ▪️A stable internet connection ▪️A computer or laptop ▪️A good microphone ▪️A Discord account ▪️A Sqyre account (free to set up — this is where you'll access the Foundry server) Getting these ready ahead of time means your first session starts with adventure, not tech trouble.
What GM Khitan brings to the table
Every session is built around your story — shaped by your choices, your characters, and the decisions that keep you up at night. A fully built Foundry VTT environment supports every moment: atmospheric images for every location, custom music, art for every NPC and monster, and a living campaign tracker recording everything you've seen and done. NPCs have distinct personalities and agendas that evolve as the campaign progresses. Combat is fast and tactical — clever and unhinged plans are not exceptions at my table. They're the point. My table is safe, inclusive, and collaborative. Your voice matters, your choices matter, and your shenanigans are always welcome.
Homebrew rules
The game runs on standard Dragonbane rules, kept as close to RAW as possible to keep things fair and transparent. If a situation calls for something the rules don't cover, we'll handle it at the table together — quickly and in the spirit of the game. If you've never played Dragonbane, everything will be taught as you play.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How GM Khitan creates a safe table
Before Session 0, you'll receive a short Google Form covering your personal lines and veils — what you'd like to avoid and what you're comfortable with. Some content is intrinsic to the adventure and can't be removed, and the form is transparent about that upfront so there are no surprises. During play, X/N/O cards are available as a button directly in Foundry. Session 0, check-ins, debriefs, and Stars and Wishes keep the conversation open throughout the campaign.
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