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Baldur's Gate: The Cradle of Rot | D&D 5.5
A new evil stirs below Baldur's Gate. Will you rise to stop it?
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 45+ Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A sinister force stirs deep below Baldur's Gate. Citizens vanish without a trace, street prophets speak of an approaching catastrophe, and the Flaming Fist sems incapable of stopping it. As fear spreads through the city, a handful of heroes must rise to uncover the truth before darkness consumes not only the Gate, but all of Faerûn. Your journey will take you from the bustling streets and dangerous undercity of Baldur's Gate to the halls of Candlekeep, the depths of the Underdark, and even the Abyss itself. Face terrifying monsters, make choices that shape the fate of the Sword Coast, and stand against Zuggtmoy before her corruption spreads across the realms. If you enjoy immersive roleplay, tactical combat, and a story where your decisions matter, this campaign offers an unforgettable journey into the darkness beneath Baldur's Gate.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
4 years on StartPlaying
78 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, World Builder
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! I'm William and I've been a dungeon master for 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons for over 6 years now! I typically play homebrew campaigns, but also run modules as well! My goal in any game is to match the experience to the players so that each one of them has a session that lets them shine individually, as well as encouraging and rewarding the heart of the game: teamwork! I love good roleplay in my games but I am also quite familiar with tactical combat, making each character feel integral to the game! I look forward to playing with you all!
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Creating your character
- Characters will be using the 5.5 ruleset, with expanded 5.5 content allowed. - Stats will be decided using Point Buy or Standard Array. - The starting level is 3. - Characters will be finalized during Session 0, make sure to have a few ideas ready!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a Discord account and a free Forge VTT account.
What William is a Bard brings to the table
As a DM I tend to be very reactionary, after all this is a cooperative storytelling experience! I like my games to feel immersive and alive, where the worlds I run change and adapt to the player's choices. I mainly play rules as written games, but I am not afraid to turn to rule of cool when it makes for a better game! Expect tactical combat and immersive roleplay!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How William is a Bard creates a safe table
During session 0 we will go over Lines and Veils. After every session I hold a feedback segment for everyone to speak their minds! We also have a 10 minute break each session.
Content warnings
Safety tools used