Raiders of Kobold Isle [lv5, 3h] Chaotic Treasure Hunt One-Shot

Raiders of Kobold Isle [lv5, 3h] Chaotic Treasure Hunt One-Shot

Twenty years ago, you stole a dragon egg. Now you return to uncover the truth. Tropical volcanoes! Jungle ziplines! Kobold traps! Dragons overhead!?

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

5

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Advanced

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$8.85

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Details

1 player following this game

Once / Sunday - 11:00 PM UTC

Jun 7

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

0 / 6 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

A custom swashbuckling one-shot for experienced players who thrive on immersive roleplay, sharp problem-solving, and cinematic chaos. Each pre-generated character is deeply intertwined with the adventure’s events, NPCs, and fellow characters. Your strategy for infiltrating the kobolds’ den will determine whether you claim the relic you seek—and survive the whacky ambushes ahead. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Deep Dice Reviews “Made me fall in love with DnD all over again”—Sam “A true revelation”—Alessandro “Brilliantly written, run and experienced”—Jason “A new way to run pre-written adventures”—UnfoundFables “The world felt alive from minute one”—Psychfrancisco “All PCs were truly tied into the game”—Capuccina “Every choice matters”—BurnItAllDown “Made strangers feel instantly comfortable”—Vítor “By far the best DM I’ve played with”—Bluenose “Run, don't walk, to sign up”—Mike — Far across the Sea of Fallen Stars rises Kobold Isle—a humid jungle crowned by Dragon Mountain, an ancient volcano whose flooded caldera glows with eerie lights at night. Deep within its tangled tunnels, paranoid kobolds guard stolen relics, treacherous traps, and secrets buried for decades. Now, the Freedom Gale returns to the island it once raided. The egg your crew stole long ago hatched into your beloved dragonborn first mate—and only the kobolds may know the truth of its origins. But Dragon Mountain has changed, and something far more dangerous now await within its depths. — Uncover buried truths, crack deadly puzzles, bargain with paranoid kobolds, outsmart whacky hazards, and survive dragonfire within a volcanic mire: 🏝️ Return to the island you once plundered—and face the consequences of what you stole. 🧩 Piece together a practical puzzle where every character carries part of the answer. 🗣️ Bargain, deceive, or intimidate kobolds before chaos erupts. 🪤 Outsmart dangerously absurd ambushes. 🌋 Battle unexpected foes across the flooded caldera of an inactive volcano. 🤐 Pursue your hidden agenda and claim what matters most to you. 💣 Every success grants an edge. Every slip pushes you closer to disaster. — Join a character-driven pulp adventure where bold improvisation, meaningful choices, hidden agendas, and swashbuckling chaos shape every twist: 🎲 This 3h custom one-shot blends all pillars of D&D: solve collaborative challenges, navigate volatile negotiations, outwit deadly hazards, and survive a climactic battle. 🧙‍♂️ Eight pre-generated heroes await—each with secrets, rivalries, and quests tied into the adventure. Choose from six species and eight classes, or customize yours. 🏴‍☠️ Jump in for a self-contained raid—or revisit your character from Breakout at Revel’s End as old runaways join the Freedom Gale corsairs for another reckless incursion. Gather your crew—the jungle closes in. Kobold drums echo through the volcano. Dragonfire burns across the mire. One reckless raid stands between you and the truth behind the stolen egg.

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

Sandbox / Open World

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Meet the Game Master

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1 year on StartPlaying

119 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder

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Response rate: 86%

About me

My DM journey began at 12, leaning over the Black Box DnD set and sketching dungeons in school notebooks with friends. Thirty years later, I’ve turned that spark into a full-time path as a game designer and storyteller—creating immersive campaigns that players talk about long after the dice stop rolling. A few years ago, I left a career in strategy consulting and moved to Barcelona. That background trained me to craft layered narratives, design balanced systems, and navigate complexity—skills I now channel into building stories that balance freedom with structure. I’ve built The Deep Dice page on Instagram, where 10,000 DMs and players exchange ideas about deep-immersion play. I’ve published books on Dungeon Masters Guild with over 8,000 downloads—including The Ultimate Guide to Characters That Matter—and my upcoming campaign Murder in Arabel pushes the boundaries of character-driven storytelling in DnD. I’m drawn to themes of mystery, political intrigue, betrayal, and redemption—stories that feel human, nuanced, and emotionally powerful. My goal is always the same: to create that moment when players lean back, smile, and say, “Wow, that was incredible.” So pull a chair, roll some math rocks, and let’s craft those moments together.

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Character creation

Creating your character

When you join, you’ll receive a link to select a pre-gen character and backstory. Raiders of Kobold Isle uses DnD 5E 2024 rules. Characters start at 5th level. Choose from eight characters (female and male versions) spanning eight classes and six species. Backstories are 600-word-long (three-minute read). Please review your character stats and backstory before the session—they tie directly into the adventure. Backstories and backgrounds are fixed, but characters can be fully customized with any official DnD option. *** WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING: “One of the best, if not the very best, world-builders and storytellers I’ve experienced in my >20 years of D&D. Incredibly creative and easily flows with off-the-wall ideas. He ran a roleplay-heavy one-shot. Yes, you read that right. Run, don't walk, to sign up. You won’t regret it.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike "The Deep Dice puts incredible thought behind the narrative to make sure every pre-made character can be played how you want and seamlessly fit into the world. His adventure structure is carving a new way to run pre-written stories for DMs that makes players excited for whatever pre-made character comes with the adventure." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unfound Fables “I'm 17 years into D&D and The Deep Dice is possibly the best DM in all my experience. He prioritizes exciting narrative and player agency, and readily incorporates creative player suggestions. I've played two of his one-shots and will play again!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AlexInDnD "I had never run a game with a pre-generated character before, as I am a very picky individualist, and he made it work. The guy is overflowing with engagement and enthusiasm." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nathan "He managed to weave several stories together that made the players themselves push the narrative along." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Álex Lopez "The story was very well written, and it allowed for the player characters to interact in fun and interesting ways. I'd definitely sign up for his campaigns!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tyler "We had a great story to follow that was laced with intrigue and inter-party strife. We were able to act out our characters in the way we saw fit and to great success. Would definetely recommend." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dylan

What to expect

Preparing for the session

🚨 ATTENTION: WEBCAM AND CLEAN AUDIO MANDATORY TO PLAY 🚨 When you join, you’ll receive links to these FREE resources: • Discord Server — Select your pre-gen backstory, meet your party, join our audio/video channel to play, and message me with any questions. • DnD Beyond Campaign — Claim your pre-gen character sheet. • Lines & Veils Survey — Set your hard and soft limits. • Roll20 Campaign — Join the VTT. • Beyond20 — Connect DnD Beyond and Roll20 with this browser extension. New to StartPlaying? Get $10 off by signing up with this link: https://startplaying.games/referral/cm798mjt70005czy48dke2gc7

What The Deep Dice brings to the table

❤️ Inclusive, Respectful, and Collaborative Table • Everyone is welcome • We share the spotlight and make the story together 🎭 Pre-Gen Heroes that Matter • Eight level-5 pre-gens across eight classes and six species • Backstories and personal quests woven into the adventure • Built-in party tensions and alliances for engaging roleplaying 📘 Ready to Play on DnD Beyond • Eight prebuilt character sheets • Shared access to the PHB 2024 🎬 Cinematic Storytelling • Open outcomes: the world bends to your choices without breaking • Foreshadowed twists that land with impact • Mysteries that ripple—intrigue, betrayal, and redemption • NPCs with layers—harrowing, heartfelt, or hilarious • Tactical combats that reward smart planning and creativity 🎨 A Blend of Commissioned and Official Visuals • PC portraits (female and male) • Scenarios, scenes, and NPC illustrations • Tactical maps with dynamic lighting on Roll20 • Tactical combats that reward smart planning and creativity ⚔️ The Deep Dice • 11k followers on Instagram • 8k downloads on DMs Guild • Author of The Ultimate Guide to Characters That Matter

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Webcam

Safety

How The Deep Dice creates a safe table

Content Warning: PG-13 LINES & VEILS SURVEY When you join, you’ll receive a link to a short Lines & Veils survey (hard and soft limits). Please complete it before our session. I’ll compile an anonymized summary as a handout on our VTT and briefly review it with the group before we start. BREAKS We’ll take a 10-minute break halfway through the session. At any time, if a line is crossed or anyone feels uncomfortable, any player—or I—can call a break. We’ll pause to reset and discuss adjustments. I’ll speak with players privately if needed.

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