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Sands of Doom: An Archeological Adventure (5e/5.5e) Lvls. 1-11+
Set out from the bustling city of Al’Kirat as part of the last caravan destined to Kunaten Keep across an unforgiving Wasteland where fate is unknown.
$28.00
/ Session
Details
1 player following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC
Jun 20 / Session 4
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
An expedition into the Great Pyramid inadvertently awakens Lord Ammu, the last Pharaoh of the Anubian Empire, entombed deep within the titanic ruin. Alongside him stirs the Ankh of Life, unleashing a torrent of divine energy that triggers the Great Awakening, resurrecting entombed Anubians across the land. Can you collect the artifacts needed to counter Lord Ammu's power? You must find allies and wield these relics to defend the city and defeat the Pharaoh!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(26)
2 years on StartPlaying
160 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met adventurers, I’m DM Jai, a professional actor who brings cinematic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding combat to the table. With years of experience in both acting and gaming, I make every NPC come alive, every encounter feel epic, and every session tailored to your group’s unique style. Whether you want to dive into a legendary published campaign or embark on a one-of-a-kind homebrew epic, you’ll experience customization like strategy-heavy combat, immersive roleplay, or brain-teasing puzzles. New player or veteran? Casual fun or serious campaign? My table adapts to your style. No more stumbling through awkward silences or railroading plots. I deliver polished, professional sessions that keep you engaged from start to finish. This isn’t just roleplaying, it’s a performance, and you’re the star. Join today and step into the adventure you’ve always dreamed of.
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Creating your character
You will have access to the content I have available on DnD Beyond. Species will be limited to Tieflings, Humans, Orcs, Dwarves, Ogres, Harpies, and Beastfolk (Lizardfolk, Kenku, and Minotaur). Any others will need to be approved. In addition, the magic in this world is low and specific...think Indiana Jones. Classes will be discussed. If you need something specific, I will do my best to acquire the appropriate source material on the site. You are free to pre-build characters before Session 0. Stats will be rolled on Discord. If not satisfied, then you may use Standard Array or Point Buy. Players will be able to roll for magic items before the campaign.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a Discord account for Voice Chat and a Roll20 account for online VTT play. Character sheets will be on DnDBeyond. Also will need a microphone. Cameras are optional.
What DM Jai brings to the table
I am a professional actor, so expect great role-play and engaging characters. Voices and dialects will be used as much as I can. I focus on collaborative storytelling and will lean rulings more towards what tells the best story (Rule of Cool). Beautiful maps and tokens from the publisher and a high standard of art for maps. I own a collection of DnD Beyond content for character building and will do my best to provide what you need. Discord server with a great community of players for voice chat during play. Sessions will be run visually on Roll20.
Homebrew rules
Rules clarifications will be posted in Discord and can be clarified, if needed, during introductory voice call.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Jai creates a safe table
We will have a FREE session 0 to discuss safety tools and player expectations/preferences. The Discord server has them all pinned and easily accessible and reference. There will be an introductory meeting through Discord voice-chat to discuss player's style and expectations before being approved for the campaign.
Content warnings
Safety tools used