Tyranny of Dragons: The Villains Win

Creating your character

Character creation will take place together during Session Zero. This gives us a chance to build the characters as a group, answer questions about the rules, and make sure the dragonflight feels like a group with its own relationships and goals from the very beginning. All players will create dragons using the rules from the Dragonflight supplement. You won't be creating a standard D&D adventurer with a dragon-themed appearance. Your character will be a dragon, with the abilities, progression, hoard, and other mechanics provided by Dragonflight. Ability scores will be rolled during Session Zero, and characters will begin at Level 2. Characters will be created directly in Roll20, where we'll also manage character sheets and rolls during the campaign. I'll be available during Session Zero to help with the character creation process, explain any unfamiliar Dragonflight rules, and help make sure everyone's character fits into the campaign. Because of the nature of the campaign, not every dragon type will necessarily be available as a player option. The campaign begins with your characters becoming involved with the Cult of the Dragon and pursuing Tiamat's favor, so some choices, such as metallic dragons, may require a strong roleplaying justification and approval before they can be selected. If you have an unusual character concept in mind, bring it to Session Zero. I'm happy to work with you when the concept fits the story.

Preparing for the session

Before joining the campaign, you'll need a Discord account and a free Roll20 account. No paid Roll20 subscription is required. We will use Discord for voice chat and campaign communication, so you'll need to join the campaign's Discord server before Session Zero. I'll provide the invitation after you join the game. That's it! Character creation will happen together during Session Zero, so you don't need to prepare a character in advance.

What Miguel brings to the table

I will provide an expansive world with immersive visuals, ambient music, and character voices to help bring the setting and its inhabitants to life. All campaign material will be made available through Roll20, so you will have access to the maps, handouts, character sheets, and other resources we use during the game. As a GM, I generally try to stick to the rules as written. When we use homebrew or make changes to the rules, those changes will be discussed and agreed upon beforehand, so everyone knows what to expect. My goal is to create a game that feels immersive and reactive, while still keeping the rules and expectations clear for everyone at the table.

Homebrew rules

This campaign uses the Dragonflight rules from 2CGaming. All player characters will be dragons, using the Dragonflight rules for character creation, progression, dragonflights, hoards, territories, lairs, and other draconic features. Characters will start at 2nd level, at which point a dragon character can choose one of three Dragon Paradigms, similar in function to choosing a subclass in standard D&D. Each Paradigm represents a different approach to being a dragon: Arcanist: Dragons who focus on their innate magical power and develop their abilities as powerful spellcasters. Knight: Dragons who focus on physical prowess and combat, making the most of their natural weapons, strength, and durability. Imperator: Dragons who focus on intelligence, strategy, and leadership, using their abilities to influence and strengthen the entire dragonflight. If you're new to Dragonflight, don't worry. We'll go through character creation together during Session Zero, and I'll explain anything you need to know to get started.

How Miguel creates a safe table

This table a friendly and safe space to explore different characters and perspectives in a complex world. Discrimination is not acceptable. In-character conflicts are fine, personal hostility is not. The table employs a combination of frequent check-ins and safety tools.