Avernus: War Machines, Devils, & The Blood War [5.5e]

About the adventure

🔥 Welcome to Hellbound: Surviving Avernus Welcome to the sword-and-sorcery streets of Baldur’s Gate, a metropolis teetering on the edge of lawlessness, greed, and dark temptations. To the east, the holy city of Elturel has mysteriously vanished—dragged screaming straight into the First Layer of the Nine Hells. As panic grips the region and refugees flood the gates, a dark shadow creeps over the city. A sadistic cult worshipping the Dead Three (Bhaal, Bane, and Myrkul) has begun butchering citizens in the dark, threatening to tear Baldur's Gate apart from the inside out. Our story begins at Level 1 under the desperate command of Captain Zodge of the Flaming Fist mercenary company. Drafted into service, your party’s initial mission is simple: hunt down and eliminate the vicious cultists spilling blood in the streets. But what starts as a localized city-guard contract will quickly unravel into a cosmic, apocalyptic conspiracy. Your investigation will uncover the horrifying truth of what happened to Elturel, forcing your party to pack your weapons, steady your nerves, and plunge directly into the burning, war-torn plains of Avernus on a high-stakes rescue mission to save a doomed holy city before it is consumed forever. ⚔️ How We Play & Who This Is For This campaign is a gritty, high-stakes epic designed for players who love tactical, nail-biting combat, deep moral dilemmas, and heavy-metal dark fantasy. As a DM, I favor a balanced, cinematic approach to the game: brutal combat where your tactical wit truly matters, meaningful roleplay where you must navigate the corrupting temptations of devils, and a heavy focus on rule-of-cool storytelling. Whether you want to play a cynical Hellrider seeking redemption, a Vengeance Paladin eager to strike down archdevils, or a rogue trying to survive a literal warzone, your choices—and your soul—will define the fate of two cities. 🌟 Campaign Details At-A-Glance * System: D&D 5.5E (2024 Ruleset) * Virtual Tabletop: Shard Tabletop * Voice/Video: Google Meet * Starting Level: 1 (Characters will progress to approx Level 12-13) * Vibe: Mad Max: Fury Road meets Dante’s Inferno with a heavy-metal, dark-fantasy survival twist. 💰 Pricing * Session 0: Free character creation & world intro * Session 1: $6 introductory session * Sessions 2+: $15 per session