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Something Ancient is Waking Up | Last seat open for session 3

Something Ancient is Waking Up | Last seat open for session 3

A beginner-friendly D&D 5e campaign where small-town mystery unravels into cosmic horror — built on the 2024 ruleset

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–13

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
FULL
$9.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Friday - 10:00 PM UTC

May 1 / Session 2

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

Campaign Length / 8+ Sessions

5 / 5 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Fri, May 01 | 10:00 PM – Session 2

Fri, May 08 | 10:00 PM – Session 3

Fri, May 15 | 10:00 PM – Session 4

Fri, May 22 | 10:00 PM – Session 5

Fri, May 29 | 10:00 PM – Session 6

Fri, Jun 05 | 10:00 PM – Session 7

Fri, Jun 12 | 10:00 PM – Session 8

Meet your party members

5/5

About the adventure

A warlock orc, a kobold warrior, a drow ranger and a human sorcerer are waiting for their final partner. The group has already completed the first dungeon and has reached Phandalin, but the story has just begun. You will start at level 2 to match the party A small frontier town. A buried secret. A threat that watches from the dark. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk begins as a classic sword-and-sorcery adventure: you arrive in the rugged frontier settlement of Phandalin, a town full of opportunity, tension, and hidden agendas. What starts as a straightforward job quickly unravels into something far stranger and far more dangerous. Ancient ruins stir beneath the earth. Whispers spread through the countryside. People begin acting… differently. And the deeper you dig, the clearer it becomes: something old and alien is pushing its way into the light. This campaign blends: ⚔️ Classic heroic fantasy and dungeon delving 🕵️ Mystery and investigation 🧠 Creeping cosmic horror elements 🏘️ A living town that reacts to your choices 📈 A full character journey from low levels into high-stakes play Perfect for: New players who want a strong narrative backbone Veterans who enjoy layered threats and escalating tension Groups who like their fantasy with a touch of the uncanny You’ll explore lost locations, protect (or endanger) a struggling town, uncover long-buried truths, and decide how far you're willing to go when the enemy isn’t just physical—but psychological.

Game themes

Meet the Game Master
Streamer
Hispanic/Latinx
Artist
Teacher/Educator
Multi-lingual

Less than a year on StartPlaying

6 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Inclusive, Creativity

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 83%

About me

Epic adventures. Cinematic storytelling. A table where every player matters. Hi! I'm Maxi, a bilingual Dungeon Master running immersive Dungeons & Dragons adventures in English and Spanish. My games focus on character-driven storytelling, creative encounters, and making sure every player gets their moment to shine. Whether you're completely new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, you'll find a welcoming and engaging table here. As a professional English teacher and independent theatre performer, I bring storytelling craft, improvisation, and adaptability to every session. Expect dynamic NPCs, meaningful choices, and adventures that respond to your characters and their decisions. My games use fully prepared Foundry VTT modules with vibrant maps, lighting, fog of war, and automation to keep the experience smooth and immersive. Players in my games can expect: • Cinematic storytelling and immersive narration • Dynamic NPC roleplay • Character backstory integration into the campaign • Fully prepared Foundry VTT maps and encounters • A welcoming table for beginners and veterans alike • A balanced mix of roleplay, exploration, and combat Ready to roll some dice and tell an unforgettable story? Hola! También dirijo mesas en español para jugadores de Latinoamérica y España. Si estás buscando una mesa donde tu personaje importe, donde haya buena narrativa y donde cada jugador tenga su momento para brillar, estás en el lugar correcto. Mis mesas combinan interpretación, exploración y combate con mapas preparados en Foundry VTT y aventuras que integran las historias de los personajes en la campaña.

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Character creation

Creating your character

We use the 2024 D&D rules. Classes, subclasses, and spells from 2014 books not reprinted in the new books are available at DM's discretion. You can build your character via standard array, point buy, or rolling 4d6 (drop lowest) — live on our Session 0 call.

The current party

A warlock orc, a kobold warrior, a drow ranger and a human sorcerer are waiting for their final partner. The group has already completed the first dungeon and has reached Phandalin, but the story has just begun

What to expect

Preparing for the session

All you need is an internet browser and a Discord account. Your adventure starts here.

What Maximiliano César brings to the table

🗺️ Beautiful custom maps and tokens for Foundry VTT ⚙️ Dice roll automation and a combat HUD 📖 Your backstory woven into the main story

Homebrew rules

Modified critical hits

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Maximiliano César creates a safe table

We will have a session zero to see if the group is a good fit We can talk privately about topics than can make you feel unconfortable X-card to inmediately change a topic

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions