Apocalyptic Adventure! | The Doomed Forgotten Realms [LV11]

Apocalyptic Adventure! | The Doomed Forgotten Realms [LV11]

The Forgotten Realms live in a state of apocalypse as the arch lich Vecna has been ruling for 5 years after all previous heroes failed their quests!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

10–20

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 SEAT LEFT
$30.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 9:00 PM UTC

Oct 29 / Session 7

Session Duration / 3 hours

Campaign Length / Up to 45 Sessions

5 / 6 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Thu, Oct 29 | 9:00 PM – Session 7

Thu, Nov 05 | 10:00 PM – Session 8

Thu, Nov 12 | 10:00 PM – Session 9

Thu, Nov 19 | 10:00 PM – Session 10

Thu, Nov 26 | 10:00 PM – Session 11

Thu, Dec 03 | 10:00 PM – Session 12

Meet your party members

5/6

About the adventure

The Forgotten Realms live in a state of apocalypse as the arch lich Vecna has been ruling for 5 years after all previous heroes failed their quests! Tiamat is on the material plane, Baldur's Gate and Elturel remain in Avernus, and many more terrible fates. Yet, in this seemingly hopeless world, something is stirring, hope is stirring. Will you stop Vecna and bring light to the doomed realms? WHAT'S THIS GAME ABOUT? This adventure features iconic locations and NPCs, many will be familiar, like easter eggs, for those who have played official adventure paths previously, but certainly not required. The first portion sees the heroes going through some domains of dread in Ravenloft and then returning to visit iconic locations and NPCs to rally up and strike against Vecna! βš”οΈ Fight: The remnants and followers of the mighty lich Vecna will be your enemies! πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore: Hop in Ravenloft and throughout the Sword Coast to find clues on how to stop Vecna! 🎭 Roleplay: Surprising allies with appear in unexpected ways as you prepare to take down Vecna! 🧩 Problem Solve: There will be some difficult battles and situations that you get to use high level capabilities to deal with - push your limits! ⭐ Shape the Story: Your choices can change how the campaign unfolds.

Game style

Combat Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Meet the Game Master

5.0

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TOP GM

5 years on StartPlaying

1472 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

[I RUN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS 5.5e/2024 EDITION] "Ryan does an incredible job making you feel included and make you feel comfortable with speaking your ideas. He tells you the mechanics of how to achieve your ideas and enjoys your successes with you. "200+ games sitting at this man's table I feel more than qualified to tell you that Ryan is a fantastic DM. He is knowledgeable of the rules, but tends to help you find ways to subvert them just enough to keep the most important rule of all. The rule of cool." Hello! Thanks for considering me to be your Game Master (GM)! My name is Ryan and I can take you on an exciting adventure! It started for me back in high school, almost ten years ago. My best friend and were always drafting up board games and were eventually introduced to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) through a mutual friend who GMed for us. I loved how much more immersed and interactive a roleplaying game was compared to the board games and video games I grew up playing. Needless to say, I was hooked! Through my time as a GM since then, I've helped tables develop a community aspect. Here you don't just show up and leave on time like some 9-5 job, you're here to make memories with some awesome players who love the game as much as you. No matter who you are or what you believe, let's have fun together and see our heroes in exciting action against mighty foes! Disclaimer: I utilize Archivist, a Discord bot with AI technology to listen to sessions and make session recap notes and highlights - no audio is recorded/kept, only transcribed.

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Character creation

Creating your character

⭐ In this Adventure, you will start at LEVEL 10 with 2 Uncommon Magic Items and 1 Rare Magic Item OR just 2 Rare Magic Items. You can create your character ahead of time, if you want. We will go over Character Creation and Foundry VTT Instructions in Session 0 or a PAID (half session price) 30 minute call if you are joining after Session 0. https://calendly.com/ryansdnd/30min Additional Starting Gear and Gold: 5,000 gp plus 1d10 Γ— 250 GP plus normal starting equipment All official book content is allowed - but use 2024 Versions of anything that has a 2024 equivalent (no "updating" legacy/old content to modern). Any/all partnered/3rd Party/homebrew content is not allowed by default, but you are welcome to ask about content you'd like to use. Ability Scores: Point Buy or Standard Array Other house rules are details in the Google Document below

The current party

CURRENT PARTY: Level 11 Ranger, Bard, Cleric, Fighter, Wizard CURRENT QUEST: Just arrived in Ravenloft, to the dark domain of Darkon, to seek their first answers to Vecna's backstory!

What to expect

Preparing for the session

βœ… Please fill/read out the following forms to ensure this is the right table for you. Thank you! 1. Player Form: https://forms.gle/i77kkPEGFfBrzzjF9 2. Consent Form: https://forms.gle/U1XSP1BELUToWmLU8 READ: D&D Beyond and Foundry Guide: https://imgur.com/a/KphPA9H βœ… π†πŽπŽπ†π‹π„ πƒπŽπ‚π”πŒπ„ππ“: I will provide a Google Document that has all the other Links to Programs being used within it! There is also resources for Character Creation ideas and suggestions. Additionally, setting information, house rules, extra content, and session recaps are there. Check your prep materials and welcome email for it.

What GM Ryan A brings to the table

🎲 Why play with me? I've run over 1,000 D&D games, and my goal isn't simply to run the adventure as written but to give you a unique experience. I use Foundry VTT, animated effects, automated mechanics, music, sound effects, maps, handouts, and custom material to make the world feel alive. Not just an online alternative, it's a unique experience. More importantly, your characters matter. I want to know what motivates your character, what they care about, and what kind of story you want to tell. This influences what happens in the story to make to more personal and immersive.

Homebrew rules

See my House Rules and some Clarifications Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFvdNIaksxU11jSwMggRjs1vDSAX4n2ne9vgPZwLe9c/edit?usp=sharing

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How GM Ryan A creates a safe table

❗ To ensure everyone's safe and comfortable at the table, I utilize a Consent Form (linked below and in Google Form) for all players to fill out, so we can adjust the adventure accordingly. In addition, I have a Google Form that you will fill out to share helpful information with me, and likewise, me to you. Please fill out both forms and we'll be off to a great start! Please see them in the Preparation section above.

Content warnings

Character Death
Blood
Violence
Guns

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