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Aracana Unleashed: Deadfall / 🏳️🌈 Bipoc, Beginners friendly
A high-level magical espionage thriller. You are in Thay, home of the Red Wizards, on a direct collision course against the archlich Szass Tam.
$25.00
/ Session
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4 players following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–100 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Are you cunning enough to step into the shadows of Thay and challenge the most dangerous archlich in the Forgotten Realms? Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall is an epic, official D&D campaign that will thrust your party into a relentless, high-stakes thriller of magical espionage. Under the ash-choked skies of a ruthless magocracy, you will lead clandestine operations, decode political conspiracies, and sabotage the plans of the infamous Szass Tam before he unleashes an undead cataclysm. Your characters will begin as renowned heroes at level 11 and ascend to the legendary heights of level 20, matching wits and steel directly against the dreaded Zulkirs in the heart of enemy territory. To bring this world of high intrigue to life, I don’t merely read from the page; I master, expand, and elevate the official material. Drawing from over 30 years of experience behind the DM screen, I weave every secret mission into a cohesive, breathtaking epic, reshaping encounters to ensure they feel alive and highly dynamic. Your infiltration into Thay will be a premium, fully immersive experience, brought to life with hundreds of carefully curated images, exquisite tactical maps, and a tense, atmospheric soundtrack that drives the pacing of every heist and confrontation. Because a tier-4 campaign requires a massive investment of your time, my dedication is to deliver the absolute highest quality game possible. In each session, your tactical wit and character choices drive the narrative, valuing rich storytelling and deep roleplay over strict rules-lawyering. Combat in Deadfall is purposeful and cinematic. It enters the scene to test your infiltration plans, advance the political plot, or explode when negotiations in the shadows fail. However, high-level espionage punishes carelessness. The dangers within Thay are absolute, the Red Wizards are implacable, and victory is never guaranteed. But defeating your foes tastes infinitely sweeter when earned against the brink of death. Outsmarting an empire of undead tyrants through pure cleverness is where the true magic of tabletop RPGs lives. The path to Thay lies ahead of you while the spies of Szass Tam are watching. Will you accept this mission?
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Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Visual Aid
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About me
As a dungeon master for over 30 years, I design immersive experiences that emphasize role-play, storytelling, and atmosphere-building. I conceive each scene as a challenge; the goal is to create an exciting and meaningful event at every encounter. Players are in total control of their characters' choices and the direction the campaign will go. Even if we are playing an official module, that doesn't mean that you are stuck on a railroad. If the worldbuilding is rich enough, all campaigns are sandbox. If you are looking for thrilling adventures and astonishing challenges, join one of my games and prepare yourself for memorable games and high adventure!
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Creating your character
DnD 2024 rules. Campaign begins at level 1. Characters will be built on Fondry VTT, which provides all the necessary tools for character creation. All official content will be accepted. The characters will be created after discussion in session zero.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Mic is required. Cam is encouraged. Players must be familiar with D&D 5.5 rules. No software installation needed. Foundry VTT provides everything you will need.
What Gustavo Piazza brings to the table
My games have high production value. I use high-quality maps with several interactive resources on Foundry VTT. - Foundry VTT with several useful modules. - All source material. - Immersive Soundtrack. - Hundreds of images for each character, scenario, and item.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules will be decided by the party in session zero.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
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Safety
How Gustavo Piazza creates a safe table
The game will be tailored to accommodate players' wants and needs. Everything will be discussed and decided by the players in session zero.
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