Storm King's Apocalypse || The Sword Coast at War
When Giants & Dragons Fight, Everyone Loses. The Sword Coast needs you now more than ever.
$30.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
For three days, the sky was blood-red. In the aftermath, Giants rage across the lands. Dragons take flight to stop them. The Sword Coast crumbles beneath their war. Play the classic Storm Kings Thunder, rebuilt for extra brutality: > Giants are dangerous and active, threatening all of civilisation with each enormous step. They don't hide in their lairs - if you do nothing, they will destroy everything. > Make allies, choose sides and earn trust. Against threats this vast, be ruthless, cunning and strong to survive. > New factions, a new starting location, new NPCs, new monsters, new threats, and new layers to the mystery behind the Ordning. It'll take more than raw power to save the Sword Coast... and you won't get through this unscarred. Be the hero who saves the land when no one else can.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
5 years on StartPlaying
83 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
About me
> Want to explore a rich, vivid and responsive world? > Enjoy fast, dynamic, interesting combat? > Want the power to tell your character's story your way, going off the railroads to follow whatever goals you wish? > Looking for a gameplay experience where every NPC has a name, goals and a story of their own? My philosophy is about fast combat, creative play and player freedom. At my table, combat and roleplaying are smooth, dangerous, flexible and fun. I write about D&D and games here: https://www.unboringdungeons.com/
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Creating your character
You will create a Level 3 character in or before Session 0. Character sheets are to be hosted in Roll20. You can use anything from this list to build your character: * Any official race * Any official class * Multiclassing * The Necromancer class (created by PointyHat)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need: * Discord account (free to sign up) * Roll20 account (free to sign up) Nice to have: * Knowledge of D&D 5e * Knowledge of Roll20 You WON'T need: * any software purchases or subscriptions * any D&D experience
What William brings to the table
I will provide: * a range of custom battlemaps and region maps, * a unique setting you are free to explore, save or conquer, * a flexible, improvisational style that prioritises fun * custom character tokens * deadly fights, challenging puzzles and a world of people to roleplay with
Homebrew rules
I'll provide a virtual tabletop (VTT), including digital player sheets, dynamic lighting and custom quality battlemaps. This includes official 5e expansions like Xanathar's Guide, Van Richten's Guide, Volo's Guide and plenty more. Plus the result of dozens of hours of work creating unique maps, tokens, NPCs, monsters and mechanics. Each settlement, and the wilderness between them, are richly brought to life. Every major NPC has a personality, including plans, desires and fears. Learning these isn't necessary but is often helpful.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How William creates a safe table
Before Session 0, players can anonymously submit topics to the Lines and Veils document. Any such topics will not feature in the game. Players can raise issues and concerns at any time.
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