Dragon Heist to Mad Mage | Level 1–20 Campaign

Creating your character

Your first step into Waterdeep begins with a free Session 0. We will go over character creation, D&D Beyond setup, party ties, campaign expectations, safety tools, and how to get onboarded into Foundry/Discord. Characters will start at Level 1 with Point Buy and standard starting equipment, using the 2024 D&D rules, with 2014 options allowed where no 2024 version exists. All official Wizards of the Coast content is subject to approval for tone, setting, and balance. This campaign is best for characters ready for both city intrigue and deep dungeon adventure: people with reasons to chase rumors, trust the party, make a name in Waterdeep, and eventually descend into the madness waiting beneath the city. Before Session 1, we’ll have one last character check-in to make sure everyone feels connected, campaign-ready, and fully part of Waterdeep’s streets, secrets, and shadows.

Preparing for the session

Before Session 0, you only need a few things ready. Create free Discord and D&D Beyond accounts. After joining the campaign, you’ll receive the Discord server and D&D Beyond campaign link. You’ll also need a working microphone, stable internet, and a computer or laptop that can run Foundry in a modern browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. A headset is recommended for cleaner audio and fewer distractions. No character creation is needed before Session 0. We’ll build your character together, get your tools set up, and make sure you’re ready to step into Waterdeep’s streets, secrets, and shadows.

What Bauric brings to the table

I do the groundwork so you can focus on playing your character, making hard choices, and getting lost in the world. I’ll help you get comfortable with the tools before we begin, especially if Foundry or online D&D is new to you. My style is cinematic, roleplay-forward, and grounded. I like strong atmosphere, meaningful choices, and scenes that give characters room to breathe without slowing the game down. Combat has a purpose, rulings stay consistent, and the rules support the story rather than smother it. My goal is simple: make Waterdeep feel alive, keep the table moving, and give you a campaign where your choices matter, from the city’s crowded streets to the strange depths of Undermountain. Most importantly, I want you to have fun.

Homebrew rules

I keep homebrew light, clear, and focused on making the game feel better at the table. Death saves are rolled privately to keep dangerous moments tense and uncertain, especially once the party starts delving into Undermountain. I do not use flanking. That’s about it. I prefer rules that are easy to understand, applied consistently, and support the pace and atmosphere of the game without rewriting what makes 5.5e feel like 5.5e. The goal is simple: fewer speed bumps, more tension, and a smoother path from Waterdeep’s streets into the depths below.

How Bauric creates a safe table

Waterdeep and Undermountain should feel dangerous, strange, and full of consequences for the characters, not uncomfortable for the players. We’ll cover tone, expectations, boundaries, and content preferences during Session 0 using a shared Lines and Veils document that can be updated at any time. You’ll also have access to X, N, and O tools through Discord chat or direct message whenever needed, including during play. Every session includes 5 minute breaks every hour, and my table always has an open door policy. You can step away, pause, or check out briefly without pressure or explanation. For intense scenes, I may check in quickly to make sure everyone is still good. The goal is an immersive campaign of city intrigue, dangerous dungeon delves, strange discoveries, and meaningful tension while keeping the table respectful, communicative, and comfortable out of character.