Enter the Caves of Carnage! | Heroes of the Borderlands | Lvl 2
Ditch a dying Empire. Brave the brutal Borderlands. Delve into the Caves of Carnage. Try not to die…
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Bi-weekly / Thursday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
TLDR: A beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e campaign inspired by Keep on the Borderlands. Leave behind the corpse of the collapsing Empire and wade into a savage frontier filled with ancient ruins, brutal dungeons, and desperate opportunists. Perfect for players who enjoy dangerous exploration, grimdark fantasy, and old-school adventure with modern mechanics. The old world is rotting from within. Famine spreads, corruption festers, refugees flee crumbling cities while warlords and monsters carve apart what remains of the Empire. Beyond the frontier lies the Borderlands, an untamed wilderness where desperate refugees, mercenaries, and opportunists seek fortune beyond the Empire’s collapsing grasp. At the center of it all stand the Caves of Carnage. A sprawling crater of ancient tunnels and buried ruins said to have been built by ancient kings to hide unimaginable wealth. Now rival factions flood the frontier in a brutal gold rush, each seeking power, survival, or escape from the world left behind. You are among these desperate souls seeking wealth at the edge of civilization. Whether you arrive as mercenaries, exiles, treasure hunters, or fugitives, your fate will be determined by luck, forged through steel, wit, and the willingness to descend into darkness. What to Expect: * A fresh take on an old school DnD adventure module! * Delving into deadly dungeon networks filled with traps, monsters, and rival explorers. * Navigating faction politics between settlers, raiders, cults, and treasure hunters. * Fighting for survival in a grim frontier where resources and friends are scarce. * Unearthing lost secrets and artifacts buried beneath the Caves of Carnage. * Shaping your own story through exploration, risk-taking, and hard choices. Why play this game? 🔹 An inclusive environment supporting all identities, in and out of game 🔹 A beginner-friendly table that is still engaging and interesting to more advanced players 🔹 Fast, chaotic, and tense gameplay using the D&D 5e system in Foundry VTT. 🔹 Cinematic, high-stakes combat and meaningful consequences for your adventurers. 🔹 Player-driven choices with unpredictable outcomes 🔹 Fair, flexible gameplay with no fudged dice and a fun, collaborative atmosphere To reach the fortune in the Caves of Carnage, you must walk softly over the bones of those who delved before… Do you have what it takes?
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
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4.9
(45)
5 years on StartPlaying
1274 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! I'm Kenny, an experienced professional and full-time gamemaster. With a background in creative writing (B.A.), game design (A.A.), and certifications in narrative design, I bring both structure and spontaneity to every session. I've also designed my own adventure paths, campaign settings, and mechanics, giving me a deep understanding of how story and mechanics can work hand-in-hand. My true passion lies in collaborative storytelling, weaving unforgettable adventures through improv, roleplay, and the dynamic systems of TTRPGs. Whether you're new to the table or a seasoned dice-roller, I’m here to help you explore new worlds, tell epic stories, and, most importantly, have a blast doing it!
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Creating your character
Prior to Session Zero ☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ As a group, roll Ability Scores in the public chat ☑️ Participate in the worldbuilding for the campaign ☑️ Choose to play in One-shots while the game recruits During Session Zero: ☑️ Establish player expectations & review the consent form ☑️ Roll or select options from the Lifepath system ☑️ Roll your starting wealth and choose equipment ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Bi-weekly, Open-world campaign inspired by Keep on the Borderlands ♦️ Pregens can be provided 🔸 Play as adventurers delving into the CAVES OF CARNAGE THE PARTY [Level Two] 🔸 YOU
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. ✅ Create a Forge account to access the VTT ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for setup.
What KT Beauchamp brings to the table
-> GAME FEEL & TONE ☑️ A gritty, mature, and immersive experience is the goal. A chance for the table to create our own traumatized adventurers with a deep connection to the Borderlands ☑️ Inspired by the iconic module, Keep on the Borderlands with a grimdark focus. Commit to old-school vibes with modern sensibilities and gameplay. ☑️ Roleplay-first, danger-always. Impactful and fast combat meets meaningful exploration and complex character interactions. ☑️ Warning: This world pulls no punches. Character death is on the table. Know when to fight, and when to flee. -> GAMEPLAY & PLATFORM ☑️ Run on Foundry VTT, a dynamic and intuitive platform with unrivaled immersion, speed, and support for smooth, old-school gameplay. ☑️ Centralized through a fully moderated Discord server complete with reference libraries, game updates, and community spaces. ☑️ Cinematic narration and living NPCs turn every back alley, desolate battlefield, and seedy tavern into a place worth remembering. ☑️ Enhanced by soundscapes, music, and visual flair -> GAME TO GAME EXPERIENCE ☑️ The table is a collaborative writer’s room. Bring your ideas, instincts, and character drama to life. ☑️ Cinematic combat and roleplay: Think in terms of scenes, arcs, and emotional payoff. Every encounter is a story beat. ☑️ Expect deep roleplay with a diverse cast of NPCs, including fully realized romance and follower options. ☑️ Sessions are designed for inclusion, ensuring every player gets spotlight moments across exploration, interaction, and conflict. -> CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE ☑️ Collaborative worldbuilding: Campaigns are shaped by the table. Vote on key aspects and create a world that feels personal and unique. ☑️ Start with Lifepath generation, tying your backstory into the setting from day one. Your character will have deep ties to this world and those within it. ☑️ Campaigns follow a tier-based “book” structure, allowing for epic arcs while maintaining full player agency. ☑️ Explore a sandbox world that reacts to your decisions, inspired by open-world RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher, and Elden Ring.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Headphones
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How KT Beauchamp creates a safe table
🔒 Safety Tools & Expectations ✅ Consent form (Lines & Veils) ✅ Session Zero to discuss themes and boundaries ✅ Open-door policy for concerns ✅ Regular breaks to reset and recharge ✅ Game aims to be intense but always fun ☠️ Gameplay Focus (5 Skull Rating) Exploration | 💀💀💀💀💀 Tactics/Combat | 💀💀💀💀 Roleplaying | 💀💀💀 Politics | 💀💀 Puzzles | 💀 ⚠️ Content Warning RATING: R This campaign explores dark and existential themes. Scenes may include violence, mature emotional content, and psychological intensity. Not suitable for children. Player comfort and safety are always top priorities.
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