The Fall of Elturel | Beginner Friendly | Learn to Play D&D 5.5e
Descend to the depths to save your city!
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Another day rises on the Holy City of Elturel, the Companion shines above warding off all evil. You have been summoned by Hellrider Gideon Lightward to investigate the presence of strange cultists outside the city. You can't help but notice the eerie feeling of the golden shimmer of the Companion as it's 50th birthday approaches. You must leave for now, but what will it be of the city while you're out? Join me to tell this story as uncover the mystery behind the fall of this prestigious city! ⚖️ Political intrigue in Baldur's Gate: Navigate the dangerous politics of the City of Blood as refugees from Elturel flood it's gates! 🎴 The truth of Elturel: Learn the truth about the Holy City and why it's fall is much deeper than a simple misfortune! ⛓️💥Avernian Hexcrawl: Traverse and explore the 1st layer of Hell! While the unending Blood War continues, you have a mission to accomplish! 🌌 Personal stakes: Weave your character inside the Sword Coast's history and leave your mark for generations to come!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Rule of Cool, Sets the Mood
About me
Hello there! I am Klaus, your humble Game Master! I've been GMing for over a year, running immersive D&D 5e (and 5.5e) and Daggerheart campaigns. My tables are welcoming to both seasoned adventurers and new players alike, with a strong focus on storytelling, player agency, and most importantly, fun! I specialize in epic and dark fantasy campaigns that blend intense narrative combat, deep lore, and rich story arcs. Whether you're delving into forgotten ruins or navigating the complex politics of a cursed kingdom, you'll find your character’s story tied directly into the world around you! I prefer long-term campaigns, the first campaign I've ever DMed for is still going on! So, if you'd like a game where you'll experience adventures you'll be able to tell for years and a GM who builds stories with you, not just for you, I’d love to have you at my table!
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Creating your character
📖 Official content of D&D 2024 only 🧑🤝🧑 Collaborative character backstory hooks and creation help during a free Session 0 🍺If you have a homebrew species/class in mind, I'm happy to evaluate it for use, or work with you to come up with something completely unique 🎲 Roll for ability scores using my generous 4d6 array system or use Point Buy ⚔️Milestone leveling 📝 Not feeling your build? I allow players to respec their characters once per campaign. ✍️Please come to Session 0 ready to incorporate your Personal Quest into your character's backstory.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🛜Stable internet connection 🎧 Headphones and microphone with adequate sound quality 🤖 Discord account 💖 No D&D, Foundry, or tabletop experience needed! 🔞 Must be 18 years or older to play
What Klaus brings to the table
🌠A fully customized immersive adventure incorporating player backstories 🎲 Premium easy-to-use Foundry VTT 📝 All official D&D 5e.24 rules and sourcebooks 🔮 Immersive high-quality art, maps, tokens, animations, and music 💖 A welcoming enviromenment to learn more and help with whatever questions you have
Homebrew rules
⚔️ Flanking: +2 to attack rolls when directly flanked 💥 Brutal Criticals: Maximum damage + die roll 💊 Potions: During initiate, using an action to drink a potion grants maximum healing ⚙️ Rules for crafting Magic Items 🩸 Lingering Injuries using Maxwell's Manual of Malicious Maladies
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Klaus creates a safe table
My priorities are clear communication, consent, and flexibility so everyone can enjoy the game comfortably! Before the game, I share a Lines & Veils document for players to fill out privately. In Session 0, we’ll discuss tone, themes, boundaries, and expectations as a group, and I’ll explain how all safety tools work so everyone feels confident using them! During play, I use X, N, and O Cards! These can be used at any time, no explanation required. I’ll check in periodically, especially during intense scenes. I also follow an Open Door policy! Players can step away at any time, for any reason, no questions asked. Regular breaks are built into sessions to prevent fatigue and give everyone space to reset. Debriefing and Aftercare are part of every session! We’ll take a few minutes at the end to decompress, check how everyone is feeling, and transition out of character! I also use Stars and Wishes so players can share what they enjoyed and what they’d like to see more of going forward. My goal is to create a table where players feel safe, respected, and heard, while still enjoying engaging and memorable stories. Adjustments are always welcome! Let's have fun!
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