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Tyranny of Dragons
Dragons circle overhead, cults gather in the shadows, and your choices may decide the fate of the Sword Coast.
$30.00
/ Session
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 2:00 AM UTC
Sep 24 / Session 11
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 40–50 Sessions
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
The world is changing, and dragons are no longer distant legends. Settlements burn overnight beneath shadows in the sky. Survivors whisper of masked raiders gathering gold, relics, and prisoners for a purpose no one fully understands. Every attack feels coordinated. Every victory the cult claims pushes the realm closer to catastrophe. But this story isn’t about watching the world end from a distance. It’s about what happens when the coming war becomes personal. Maybe someone you love vanished during the raids. Maybe your home was destroyed in dragonfire. Maybe the cult offered you power when no one else would. Maybe you’ve spent your entire life chasing the strength needed to stand against monsters and now the monsters are finally here. Travel across a fractured realm, uncover conspiracies, survive impossible encounters, and come face-to-face with dragons powerful enough to reshape nations. Some problems can be solved with steel. Others demand sacrifice, compromise, or trusting people who absolutely should not be trusted. The cult is growing stronger. Dragons are gathering. The question is no longer whether the world is changing....It’s what your character is willing to do about it.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(67)
4 years on StartPlaying
200 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey, I’m Avelaitixa, but everyone calls me Avel. I've been a certified D&D addict for a couple of years now and I want to be your next DM! I run story-driven games three nights a week where your choices matter, your bad decisions have names, and not everything gets tied up neatly. I like messy, morally gray stories. The kind where alliances shift, plans go sideways, and sometimes the smartest strategy is stunning, pantsing, and immediately running away from Arkhan the Cruel. I’m here for whispered deals, reckless plans, and the kind of character moments that hit harder than anyone expected. The best sessions usually involve someone saying “this is a terrible idea” or "what could possibly go wrong?" right before committing to it completely. If that sounds like your kind of trouble, there’s a seat for you here.
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Creating your character
1. Starting Level: Characters begin at Level 6. 2. Ability Scores: Standard Array, Point Buy (27 Points) or Manual/Rolled using !rollstats in the campaign Discord channel (Minimum 73 pts). 3. Allowed Content: All official Dungeons & Dragons 5E material is permitted. Unearthed Arcana or third-party content requires DM approval. 4. Species and Classes: Any officially published races and classes are allowed. 5. Backgrounds: Choose a background that fits your character's story. Custom backgrounds are welcome with DM approval. 6. Equipment: Use standard starting equipment based on your class and background (reasonable replacements are fine). 2 Uncommon, 2 Common, 2 Consumables potion, scrolls, ammunition - uncommon or lower), 600 Gold 7. Character Backstory: Meaningful backstories are welcome. I can help you with ideas if needed. If possible, include at least one goal or motivation to help integrate your character into the story. 8. Additional Notes: Be prepared for a challenging adventure. Your character will face war torn regions. If your character dies, you’ll have the chance to roll a new one and rejoin the story.
The party is currently level 6. After reclaiming Wave Echo Cave and establishing a Bastion near Phandalin, the Dirty Faeries have uncovered evidence of a much larger threat: the Cult of the Dragon. The cult is moving treasure across the Sword Coast, working with powerful allies and preparing for something involving the Dragon Queen herself. What began as an investigation into a remote hunting lodge has revealed a coordinated conspiracy stretching far beyond the borders of Phandalin that could threaten all of Faerun. Current Party Composition: Wizard/Artificer (Bibliomancy/Cartographer) Warlock, Pact of the Predator (Venomfang Patron) Fairy Rogue (Arcane Trickster) Changling Sorcerer (Draconic) Goblin Monk (Way of the Ascendant Dragon)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord Account - Free D&D Beyond Account - Free Reliable access to internet service. Review the rules of the Discord server.
What Avelaitixa brings to the table
This adventure is more than just a story, it's a fully supported experience designed to immerse you in the world of Lost Mines of Phandelver. Here's what I provide to make this game seamless and engaging: - Well-Organized Discord Server: Custom channels for roleplay, dice rolling, and out-of-character discussions ensure smooth communication and immersion. - Virtual Tabletop (VTT) Integration: Maps, tokens, music and dynamic descriptions will bring the story to life, whether you're navigating terrain or battling fearsome foes all while Foundry Automation ensures smooth (and quick!) gameplay. - Immersive Worldbuilding: Bring the Sword Coast to life with vivid detail, moral tension, and surreal, sensory-laden environments. Every choice echoes through a setting shaped by corruption, consequence, and the weight of your actions. - Comprehensive Safety Tools: Lines and Veils, the RPG Consent Checklist, Open Door, and Stars and Wishes keep the game enjoyable and inclusive for all players.
Homebrew rules
Health Potion Usage: If you use a Health Potion as a full action, you get the full value of health potion (do not roll). If you use the Health Potion as a bonus action, roll for efficacy.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Headphones
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Avelaitixa creates a safe table
To ensure everyone enjoys the game, we’re using the following safety tools: - Lines and Veils: Lines are topics we avoid entirely, while Veils are those handled off-screen or with minimal detail. - Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist: A tool for setting clear boundaries and preferences for in-game themes. - Open Door: Players can step away from the game at any time, no explanation needed. Your comfort comes first. - Stars and Wishes: A post-session tool to celebrate highlights (Stars) and express hopes for future sessions (Wishes).
Content warnings
Safety tools used