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Dragon Pass: Beyond the Dragonrise
The year is 1625. In the tumultuous aftermath of the Dragonrise, the Lunar Empire's grip upon Sartar is loosening. Now is the time for heroes!
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$15.00
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Weekly / Wednesday - 7:00 PM UTC
May 6 / Session 2
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Set in the fantasy Bronze Age world of Glorantha, where myths have real power, and the hand of the gods can be seen in the world. The Lunar Empire's occupation of Dragon Pass is faltering. A great dragon, many kilometres long, broke from the earth and devoured the temple of the reaching moon before it could be consecrated. General Fazzur Wideread has marched his army home to the Lunar Tarsh to confront his treacherous nephew, and a true prince of Sartar, Kallry Starbrow, sits upon the throne of Sartar once again. Yet the occupation is not entirely over. From Alda-Chur the Lunar Heortling army still extends its reach across the northern part of the Kingdom, and heroes are gathering on both sides as the prophesied Hero Wars begin. Will you take your place amongst them and fight for Sartar or the Lunar Empire? Will you fall, your name forgotten, your house unknown? Characters in Dragon Pass: Beyond the Dragonrise will begin as competent adventurers, ready to make a name for themselves. Success is never assured in the brutal world of Glorantha, where every combat might be your last and where diplomacy can be almost as lethal if you place your trust in the wrong people.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(9)
1 year on StartPlaying
14 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
I have been a Games Master since the mid-1980s, during which time I have run numerous different RPGs and rule systems. I like systems that are smooth, quick to learn, and easy to play while still feeling polished and fleshed out. I have written RPG material professionally for the AGE Creator's Alliance, Frightshow Classics and my own indi RPG company "Gethsemane Games". My games aim to promote a sense of wonder in fantasy and run the gamut from whimsical to dark often drawing on European folklore and Fairytail elements to imerse my players in fantastic adventures they will remember for years to come.
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Creating your character
You may use one of the pre-generated characters provided, one you have created yourself using the character creation rules of Rune Quest: Roleplaying in Glorantha, or you may have me walk you through the character creation process by contacting me at least 24 hours before play to arrange a time. If you choose to use a pregenerated character, you may switch to one of your own later in the campaign.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a Roll20 account (the free account option will suffice) and a Discord account (again, the free option will suffice) to play this game. You will need a computer and a microphone, as we will use Discord for voice chat and Roll20 to play the game.
What Bryan F Irving brings to the table
You can expect an interwoven, multi-layered campaign where your choices have important consequences and will help to shape the emerging story and campaign. The Rune Quest: Roleplaying in Glorantha system leaves plenty of room for GM rule interpretation, and my rulings will be fair and aimed at helping us all weave a memorable, fun experience with lots of opportunity for role play, action and adventure, but be aware that character death is a real possibility in the harsh world of Glorantha.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Bryan F Irving creates a safe table
Players are expected to be respectful of other players and GM. If you have any phobias or trauma that certain story elements may trigger, please let the GM know privately in a message, and I will ensure that the game is tailored to exclude these elements. Please read the safety guidelines for this game before you play. These can be found on the Gethsemane Games Discord server using the following invite code: bppdTyTNpP
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