Dungeons of Drakkenheim (2024 5.5e)
If you enjoyed Curse of Strahd, Dragon Heist, or Tome of Annihilation adventures, you're going to love playing Dungeons of Drakkenheim.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
5 players following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 30–40 Sessions
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Like I mentioned in the blurb above, Dungeons of Drakkenheim combines many of the best elements from some of D&D’s most beloved campaigns: the horror and open-world freedom of Curse of Strahd, the faction intrigue of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, and the exploration-focused gameplay of Tomb of Annihilation. I’ve completed Dungeons of Drakkenheim as a player and had an incredible time. After reading through the adventure module, however, I found several areas that the dm didn’t do it justice, and I wish to share this experience with you. Dungeons of Drakkenheim is essentially a hex-crawl adventure set within the ruined capital city of Drakkenheim. As you explore its dangerous streets, you’ll uncover the city’s many secrets, investigate the fate of the royal family that once ruled the kingdom, plunder abandoned noble estates, and harvest the valuable delirium crystals left behind by the comet that devastated the city. These crystals can be sold for immense wealth or crafted into powerful magical items, making them one of the campaign’s most coveted resources. Beyond exploration and treasure hunting, five rival factions are vying to reclaim Drakkenheim, creating countless opportunities for alliances, betrayals, and political intrigue. Each character also receives a personal quest that ties them directly into the story, rewarding both narrative investment and character progression with a permanent stat increase upon completion. The greatest danger lurking within the city is the Haze—a toxic, otherworldly miasma that slowly kills and grotesquely mutates all living creatures exposed to it. Every expedition into the ruins carries the risk of unimaginable horrors, forcing adventurers to weigh greed against survival. Will you brave the Haze, uncover the truth behind Drakkenheim’s fall, amass a fortune in delirium, and perhaps even claim the throne of Westemär? Gather your courage and join me in the fight to stop the Haze before it spreads beyond the city’s walls and consumes the world.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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4 years on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, World Builder, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I'm an avid player of Dungeons of Dragons since the time of Advanced D&D (2nd Edition) and have been a player as well as a dungeon master for most of those years. I enjoy the idea of each DnD game being one of those high-quality type of audiobook/podcast adventures. With over 1000 hours on this VTT platform, Foundry has been my preferred virtual tabletop experience for years and DMed two campaigns along with playing as a player in three using D&D 5e. For me, the best joy in DnD is the people I play with and creating extraordinary experiences with them.
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Creating your character
For character creation, all official 5.5e (2024) material is allowed as well as Steinhardt Guide to Drakkenheim, Grim Hallow – Player’s Guide, and Cthulhu by Torchlight. Starting Level: 3rd Stats: Everyone in the party will be rolling a single set of 4d6 and everyone will use the highest set Starting Gear: 1x Uncommon + 1x Weapon, Wand, or Shield +1 along with an extra 300 GP in addition to your starting gear
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Have a good Internet connection as well as a clear microphone. Discord account along with push-to-talk enabled or mute yourself if an animal or people are in the room. A decent desktop/notebook that can run Foundry VTT.
What Tim brings to the table
Cinematic Storytelling with open-ended outcomes allowing the world to bend to your choices Foreshadowed twists that land with impact Mysteries that ripple intrigue, betrayal, and redemption Memorable NPCs with layers: funny, harrowing, heartfelt Tactical combats that reward smart planning and creativity Your backstory woven into the story of Drakkenheim itself Access to books on DnDBeyond and Foundry VTT with essential addon mods.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Tim creates a safe table
During Session Zero expectations for the game will be discussed. Moreover, we’ll establish boundaries of what is appropriate in game but please remember I plan on running this as a horror campaign so keep this in mind.
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