A SONG OF POISON & VITRIOL 🃏 EVIL CAMPAIGN 🎲 NO AI

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A SONG OF POISON & VITRIOL 🃏 EVIL CAMPAIGN 🎲 NO AI

You are a lowly member of a dangerous criminal organization. It's up to you to do whatever needed to claw your way up in the bloodied ranks!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–20

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
2 SEATS LEFT
$35.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 3:00 AM UTC

Jul 26 / Session 5

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

4 / 6 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Sun, Jul 26 | 3:00 AM – Session 5

Sun, Aug 02 | 3:00 AM – Session 6

Sun, Aug 09 | 3:00 AM – Session 7

Meet your party members

4/6

About the adventure

The Sapphire Star- a notorious syndicate that roots itself in the darkest parts of the underbelly of The Shattered Isles. Rooted from the seeds of ancient rebellion, it was birthed from justice and slowly perverted into ill-intent; a parasite that gorges and blisters into something larger, uglier, and more powerful. Many have tried to burst the monster across centuries of its existence, including efforts made by demigods, heroes, and archimagi. But with every head sliced from this writhing wyrm, two more grow in its place and it continues to persist, more pestilent than before. You are one of these heads. A small branch offset on the island of Fallahar in its ugly underground, below the opulence of its casinos, night life, celebrities and nobility. The island itself is split by two cultures, that of a capitalist hellscape carved out by human greed, ran by gangs and dons, and the other half swallowed by nature and the gaping Great Abyss, with towering stone structures ruled over by the last red dragons that punish their slaves under fiery fist. You dwell in the city, in a dog-eat-dog world as an insignificant goon under the watchful eye, ear and order of the infamous leader of the Sapphire Star; or more specifically, one of the notorious Archibald Cipher’s underlings. You're too insignificant for that devi-lich to even notice-- but that sentiment won't remain forever. After all, you're different from the rest of those sniveling nobodies- you have ambition; drive. You're willing to do things others aren't, either from a blacked heart poisoned from vitriol, or simple, human sin and cruelty. While the presence of the Sapphire Star may be small for now within Fallahar, it's a fruit that's yours for the taking-- ripe and aching to be plucked. Your boss, a masked woman who simply is regarded as Tiger, has given you a job and boy, it looks to be a big one. Apparently, she wants you to go off and find a way to sway the public. Public work, huh? Well that's a good start, because the one that rules over the common man is the one in charge. How are you going to do it? Well, definitely not without getting some blood under your nails. Good luck, you dirty bastards.

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Meet the Game Master

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Asian
Artist

2 years on StartPlaying

586 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 6 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Hey there! I'm Dandy and I've been a DM for over eight years now, exploring all sorts of systems. At the moment, I'm specializing in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and World of Darkness. I love making lore-heavy games with intensive and deep world-building, deep roleplays and opportunities for character growth, interaction and development. I am a transmasculine freelance artist and illustrator as well, having many years of experience in both artwork and character design and creation. With both my love of artwork and storytelling, being a dungeon master has become a blessing on my life. It's given me so many amazing opportunities and experiences to meet many people from so many different walks of life perspectives. Being able to share my ideas, worlds, and experiences with people is my pride and joy. I'm looking forward to creating a story with you, too! 🎨 I wish to empower creativity! The usage of artificially generated artwork and writing is strictly prohibited at my tables! All of my games are AI free!

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Character creation

Creating your character

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-aWdaUUxCnVAfsPiZjPz0ums2pb7PkwGvotSKrL4HiI/edit?tab=t.0 Here is the campaign primer. You will be required to participate in a free Session Zero to go over safety tools, character creation, rules, expectations, and a full tutorial on the VTT and system.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need: Access to Discord Access to D&D Beyond Access to Foundry VTT A working microphone Please create a character, and work with me so we can integrate them into the world!

What Dandy brings to the table

I draw most of the maps, I also offer commission services to players if they wish their characters to be drawn. I provide artwork and assets, the digital books and links and all assistance needed to learn the game, and to help ease you into the game and setting. I always want my players to shine the most, embracing action over rules for the most part. I am story and world-building first! I prioritize character growth and engagement, where all actions matter! Being a member of the LGBTQIA+, my campaigns are always welcome to everyone from every walk of life! This is a safe space.

Homebrew rules

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O5zbw0YeSDQ17XkMXgTSBmSnZduZj9lC8tpSVJbof_4/edit?usp=drivesdk

Equipment needed to play

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Computer

Safety

How Dandy creates a safe table

We will go over the Session Zero, table rules and expectations at the beginning of the campaign, and at the end of every session I'll offer player feedback and request DM feedback as well. I will do my best so that we will all be on the same page, and remain comfortable and transparent. I do not allow AI imagery. If you ABSOLUTELY MUST use AI imagery, I will suggest using artist-furled image generation such as Picrew instead. AI is not allowed. This campaign may cover various uncomfortable topics. Please if you're interested in attending this campaign, understand that by joining this campaign, you consent in being mature with these topics, and to handle them in character and to also understand that they are being handled delicately as fictional content. Riding off of this, you must understand that the actions and beliefs of characters are not congruent to the beliefs and actions of the players who control them.

Content warnings

Mind Control
Death
Gore
Animal Cruelty
Language/Cursing
Abuse
Cults
Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
Extreme Violence
Hostages
Human Trafficking (adult only)
Mutilation
Police Brutality
PTSD
Prejudice
Slavery
Sexual Content

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions