Waterdeep: Dragon Heist / Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist / Dungeon of the Mad Mage

A hidden cache of 500,000 gold dragons lies buried in Waterdeep, and every power in the city wants it. As rival factions and criminal Fight

TYPE

Campaign

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

All Ages
3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 6:00 PM UTC

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Your adventure begins in the grand city of Waterdeep, a bustling metropolis known for its towering spires, vibrant markets, and secretive factions. Word has spread that a vast hidden treasure lies somewhere within the city’s limits. As adventurers, you find yourselves in pursuit of this treasure, navigating the city’s politics, forming alliances (or rivalries) with influential groups, and uncovering hidden plots. The treasure hunt takes you through the city's many districts, where each decision can affect the balance of power. As you dig deeper into the mystery, you'll have to outwit enemies, solve puzzles, and survive dangerous encounters. Whether or not you claim the treasure is up to you—and your skill. Dungeon of the Mad Mage Once the treasure hunt ends, rumors of a legendary dungeon beneath the city start to catch your ear. The Yawning Portal, a famous inn in Waterdeep, is the gateway to Undermountain, a sprawling dungeon created by the mysterious and eccentric wizard known as the Mad Mage. Venturing into the dungeon promises glory, riches, and magical wonders, but also extreme dangers. Each level of the dungeon has its own unique challenges, secrets, and strange inhabitants. The further you descend, the more you’ll learn about the Mad Mage’s strange mind and the powerful forces that dwell beneath Waterdeep.

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Roleplay Heavy

Combat Heavy

Dungeon Crawl

Meet the Game Master

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Neurodivergent
Game Designer

4 years on StartPlaying

648 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, World Builder

About me

Hello! My name is Ben, and I've been a professional Dungeon Master for around five years. I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about myself before you join one of my tables. Before becoming a full-time GM, I worked as a chef. When COVID changed everything, I turned to Dungeons & Dragons as a way to stay connected with people, have fun, and build a community of like-minded players. What started as a hobby has grown into an incredible Discord community and a career that I genuinely love. My goal is simple: create a welcoming table where everyone can enjoy themselves while exploring exciting adventures, classic modules, homebrew worlds, and even entirely different RPG systems. Whether you're brand new to tabletop games or a seasoned veteran, I want every session to be memorable, engaging, and fun. Of course, every group has its challenges. I believe a good table thrives on respect and teamwork, so I maintain a firm but fair approach to party dynamics. My priority is making sure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the game and feel included. If you're looking for a relaxed, friendly, and well-run game where everyone can have a great time together, I'd love to welcome you to one of my tables.

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Character creation

Creating your character

to start off with character will be level one and we will build characters together on session zero while we use the forge to cerate character from scratch or use DnD beyond

What to expect

Preparing for the session

player will need a microphone and access to the forge rules and how to play can and will be explained by dm to help newer players. players may need to make a account on the forge and foundry.

What ArcaneBenji brings to the table

I will bring 6 years worth of dm experience and all the modules in pdf form for players to look at maps and everything will be on the forge.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How ArcaneBenji creates a safe table

I have mods on the forge that will allow players to indicate that they are uneasy

Content warnings

Alcohol Use
Blood
Kidnapping
Police Brutality

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