Drakkenheim: Shadows Over the Ruined City
Five powerful factions fight for control of a ruined city poisoned by a fallen star—your choices will decide who claims Drakkenheim.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Dungeons of Drakkenheim Dark Fantasy | Exploration | Intrigue | D&D 5e Fifteen years ago, a meteor destroyed the great city of Drakkenheim. Now the ruined capital lies shrouded in a magical fog known as the Haze, filled with monsters, madness, and strange arcane crystals called Delirium—a substance powerful enough to change the fate of nations. Treasure hunters, mages, knights, and cults now compete to claim the ruins and the secrets buried within them. But Drakkenheim is not an ordinary dungeon. It is a living ruined city, where powerful factions struggle for control, strange horrors lurk in the streets, and every decision you make could shape the future of the realm. Will you seek fortune in the ruins? Uncover the truth behind the meteor? Or decide who will rule what remains of Drakkenheim? Enter the city. Survive the Haze. And choose the fate of Drakkenheim.
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
88 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Dear Adventurer, You want more than dice rolls. You want a story worth remembering — one where your choices matter, your character evolves, and the world reacts to what you do. That’s exactly what I offer. I’m a full-time Dungeon Master with over 34 years of experience running immersive, high-stakes tabletop RPGs. I specialize in D&D 5th Edition, and I run all my games online using Foundry VTT — where thousands of hours behind the screen have taught me how to deliver seamless, cinematic, and unforgettable campaigns. Whether we’re diving into political intrigue, surviving the untamed frontier, or uncovering ancient secrets in a high fantasy world, my sessions blend narrative depth with tactical challenge and meaningful exploration. What You Can Expect at My Table: 🎭 Narrative-driven gameplay where your decisions shape the world 🌍 Exploration-focused adventures that reward curiosity and bold action 🧠 Tactical combat that challenges you to think like a hero 💻 Enhanced immersion with custom maps, dynamic lighting, sound, and weather effects via Foundry VTT 📖 Published modules reimagined as dynamic settings, not scripted rails 🤝 A welcoming, safety-conscious table (Golden Rule, Lines & Veils, Aftercare always practiced) I run a mix of homebrew and adapted adventures, tailored to fit each group. My goal is simple: to create a space where players feel engaged, respected, and empowered — and where the memories you make last long after the final session. If you're ready for a game where your actions have consequences, your choices drive the story, and you're part of something larger than a dungeon crawl, I’d be honored to be your DM. Let’s roll initiative on your next great adventure. – DM Bryant
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Creating your character
2014 ruleset with some updates to 2024. Improved healing, bonus action potions, etc. All official classes and races are available.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need Discord. Foundry is free for all users. You will need a microphone for game day! You will need your character idea!
What DM Bryant brings to the table
We will be running a sandbox style campaign where exploration and diplomacy are key. For this campaign we will have ambient audio through Watch2Gether, Fully automated spell and skill resolution for fast rounds, animated spells, unique magic items, item crafting, and more. When you join my game, you can be assured it is of the highest quality and preparation.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules are all optional and will be presented during session 0.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Bryant creates a safe table
Session 0 Aftercare X and O
Content warnings
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