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Learn Dragonbane with "The Secret of the Dragon Emperor"
A demon. An evil wizard. A fabled sword. A sleepy village. What they all have in common will surprise you.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This campaign serves as an introduction to the Dragonbane roleplaying system. The adventures take place in the Misty Vale, a fabled place that for centuries remained beyond human reach. You'll take the role of an adventurer who just set out to make a name for themselves. And the Misty Vale is the best place to start. Within this campaign, you'll engage in tactical, dynamic combat encounters (thanks to the Dragonbane system), dramatic social scenes full of mystery, and more. No need to know how Dragonbane works. You will all learn as you play!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Realm Building
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Average response time: 14 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi there! I'm Gaul! I have a passion for creating immersive, atmospheric tabletop experiences. When I'm not behind the GM screen, I'm usually deep in my study where I design TTRPG supplements under my publishing label, Lichcraft Spell Components. I believe a great game is a blend of high-stakes adventure, evocative emergent story-telling, and a touch of the weird. My goal as a GM is to provide a space where player agency is paramount and every session feels like a collaborative work of art. I specialize in running games that prioritize discovery. My GMing style is heavily influenced by the OSR (Old School Renaissance) movement, focusing on player ingenuity, exploration, and dangerous, lived-in worlds. My journey with tabletop games spans a wide range of systems, from the modern tactical depth of Dungeons and Dragons to the streamlined, lethal elegance of Old-School Essentials. Whether you're a veteran looking for a gritty dungeon crawl or a newcomer wanting to learn the ropes of a classic system, I'm here with you as a fellow actor on the stage we create together.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen in a Session 0 before the campaign begins. Stats will be decided by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest score going done the line of stats, per Dragonbane rules. Characters will be kept in Alchemy RPG, the virtual tabletop we will be using for the campaign. No books are needed, as I have all the resources you need.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1. Make sure you have a Discord account. Once you join, you will get an invite to my server. 2. Make sure you have an account with Alchemy RPG (it's free!). https://alchemyrpg.com/
What Gaul brings to the table
I will provide all the resources you need to experience the world. From handouts and maps, to rule books and accessories (digitally), you can be confident to step into the world without any prior experience with Dragonbane.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Gaul creates a safe table
I use Lines and Veils in my games as a safety tool. We will go over this concept during session 0.
Content warnings
Safety tools used