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The Draw of Death - A Deck of Many Things One-shot
A simple night's rest turns into a fight for your life, leading to you playing a game of chance that has more stakes than you could ever imagine.
Free
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Once / Wednesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jul 15
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
The Draw of Death is a fast‑paced, cinematic one‑shot set in the hunting town of Berrington, where the party seeks respite at the Silver Bear Saloon. At first things seems calm, but the other patrons hold secrets that can throw the night into chaos. The town guards flee as the Drow mercenaries called the Night Order takes over the town. In the aftermath, a mysterious young girl begs for your help to flee the town before the inquisitors arrive, and for their aid, she offers a chance to play a high‑stakes game promising incredible rewards… or devastating peril. I run immersive, character‑focused sessions with expressive NPCs, collaborative storytelling, and a welcoming table for both new and veteran players. If you want a one‑shot full of danger, mystery, and a gamble that could change your fate, this adventure is your next draw.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(14)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
About me
I’ve been playing TTRPGs for over 10 years, both as a player and a Dungeon Master. In that time, I’ve run multi‑year campaigns that carried my players from level 1 all the way to level 15 and beyond! I have also run numerous one‑shots, mini‑arcs, and experimental sessions. Most of my experience is with D&D 5e and 5.5e, though I’ve also dipped into Pathfinder and enjoy exploring new systems. If you’re looking for a GM who brings energy, story depth, character focus, and a genuine love for the game, I’d be excited to run an adventure for you.
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Creating your character
When you join the one-shot, you will be provided with a campaign link to the one-shot in dndbeyond. Using the campaign link will give you the option to create your character It will also give you access to the VTT we will use. - Make a level 4 character - Any official D&D content is allowed - You can use Standard Array, Point Buy, or rolling on the stats page in dndbeyond for your stats - Start with your starting equipment - Feats and multiclassing is allowed
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a dndbeyond account to create your character and to access the VTT, it's free to sign up. You will also need a Discord for us to communicate.
What GM Jasen brings to the table
I will provide 2-4 hours of entertainment as well as a catalog of character creation options from the vast number of books I will have unlocked on dndbeyond for you to utilize. I will also provide the combat map using dndbeyond's Maps VTT feature. I also plan to use and share music from YouTube that fits the scenes. You will also receive a range of NPC voices and personalities for you to interact with. I also have a physical copy of the Deck of Many More Things we will be using for this adventure.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Microphone
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How GM Jasen creates a safe table
We will be going over safety rules before the game begins. This isn't a dark or graphic one-shot, so there should be any issues. If at any point during the game you do feel uncomfortable, please send me a message on discord and we can skip any scene that bothers you. I want to make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and are having fun.
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