The Sandstone Prison
Deep in the desert lies a sandstone pit. Rich in minerals, many prisoners both guilty and innocent have been sent there. None have escaped...so far.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 3–10 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Escape the Sandstone Prison! Did you deserve to be sent here? Doesn't matter now your stuck here forever unless you find your own way out! Assuming the killer that was thrown in here with you doesn't get you first! Prisoners die from the heat and overwork everyday. Violence is common place. Prisoners are left in the pit to police themselves. Many are innocent. The corrupt local Lord Azaran captures many innocents and sends them here with the guilty. More prisoners, means more minerals, and means he can skim more off of the top. You are one of the unlucky ones sent here. To make matters worse, the same day you arrive it's reviled there was a dangerous killer in your intake group that is already taking prisoners out. Nobody trusts you and suspicions are high. You could be next! Unless...you escape the Sandstone Prison! A large cast of fleshed out inmates both guilty and innocent await you! Get them to trust you! OR hate you! Make them your allies or your enemies! The choice is yours! Explore a large sandbox as you find a way to escape the pit, get past the guards, and cross an unforgiving desert back to civilization! Find opportunities! Discover secrets! Make friends and then make your escape! There's more than one way out! Which way will you take?
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Combat Lite
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.7
(7)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
About me
I'm Alex. I've been a DM for 7 years and a player for much longer. The longest campaign I've run lasted 5 years. Thanks to the magic of the internet, I've played with people from all over the world with diverse backgrounds. So long as you're respectful to everyone and are here for the love of the game you're welcome at my table. I have primarily run DnD 5e in my homebrew setting of Verand, but I have also run occasional one-shots and other systems such as Cyberpunk 2020 and Pathfinder. For tools, I've run games with DnD Beyond character sheets and Roll20 is my tabletop of choice, but I am flexible with the tools players are comfortable using. If you like intricately woven plots that incorporate your character's backstories and a balanced mix of intrigue, mystery, role play, and more I'm your DM.
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Creating your character
All official sources are allowed. Both 5e and 2024 classes allowed. Stats will be rolled as 4d6 drop the lowest or standard array your choice.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Will need discord, roll20, and dndbeyond.
What Alex brings to the table
I bring a complex puzzle with multiple solutions. An intricate sandbox for you to unravel. You'll have to manage your relationships with the other prisoners, the resources you can find, and just staying alive in a harsh environment all while trying to find a way to escape. I give you a complex web to either navigate or be trapped by. This game includes: 1. A large cast of fleshed out NPCs 2. Handcrafted maps 3. A well written narrative that incorporates you! 4. Social and mental puzzles 5. Challenges for new and experienced players alike! 6. An experienced DM to give you the time of your life!
Homebrew rules
Potions are bonus actions
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Microphone
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How Alex creates a safe table
There will be a session zero where we discuss lines and veils and such. Aftercare discussion will be available. I also have an open door policy if you need to stop or walk away frome something too intense.
Content warnings
Safety tools used