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Hoard of the Dragon Queen (Pt. 1 Tyranny of Dragons)
An ancient evil cult brings war to the Sword Coast, and you are caught in the middle! Can you be the heroes the Sword Coast needs?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 10–12 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to the Sword Coast and be ready for high fantasy in the Forgotten Realms! What begins as a desperate fight and flight for survival, quickly unravels into something far larger. Villages fall and caravans vanish. You’re not heroes yet, but the world is about to make that decision for you. I personally really enjoyed running this adventure in the past and I know it intimately. I have adjusted some of the quirkier sections and made it my own. I'm looking forward to enjoying this classic module with you and exploring a major part of the history of the Forgotten Realms!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(7)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
I'm a 34-year role playing veteran whose knowledge of gaming systems is only rivaled by his love of storytelling. As a father of two teenagers, I brings a welcoming energy and a steady hand that keeps adventurers of all ages engaged and having fun. My RPG experience extends far beyond Dungeons and Dragons, playing and running games set in World of Darkness, Rokugan (Legend of the Five Rings), Gurps and many flavors of the Star Wars RPG. In addition to role playing games, my card and board gaming experience is extensive, playing Magic the Gathering on and off for 30 years. Whether guiding brand‑new players or seasoned veterans, my goal is always the same: create memorable adventures where everyone feels included, supported, and excited to return to the table.
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Creating your character
This will occur during session 0 Start at level 1. Method is rolling for stats 4D6 drop the lowest, re-roll one 1 on each stat. If you don't like your rolls, you will have the opportunity to point buy + 1D6 points, replacing them. Assign stats as you see fit. Max HP at level 1. Roll for subsequent HPs, if you don't like your HP roll, you get a DM roll that must be accepted.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Make sure you have accounts on Discord, roll20 and DNDBeyond.com and have the Beyond 20 extension installed.
What Tearilis (Mike) brings to the table
I love backstory and reward it in the game as the game goes on. Questions are always welcomed at the table and via messages. I try to give all my characters and NPC a specific voice and feel as we build this story together. Outside the box thinking is encouraged and I do my best to be flexible with players ideas and actions. I encourage heroism and would like to avoid interparty strife though sometimes that in inevitable, but please do not cause drama for drama's sake unless it is core to the story and doesn't interfere with other players fun.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action, feeding one is a full action. Once you take a death save you suffer a level of exhaustion.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Tearilis (Mike) creates a safe table
During Session 0 we will be building a Lines and Veils document to ensure players safety and comfort. We will also be employing the X card system (Typed in chat) to keep players comfortable on the fly. My DMs are ALWAYS OPEN if you need anything and I'll be setting up a post session google form (optional) that I would love to have submitted.
Content warnings
Safety tools used