Before the Storm // Dragon Delve // LEVEL 10 ONE-SHOT
Gather with a group of heroes to to raid a dungeon and face a massive dragon! And maybe take out some pirates and save a village while you're at it.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Sep 14
Session Duration / 3–3.25 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
-All players are welcome! -Non-judgmental and safe place to play D&D with likeminded nerds! -A dungeon master that wants your characters to succeed! ------------------- The seaside village of Respite has rebuffed countless pirate raids—but never like this. While the village fought off a brutal assault from their longtime enemies, something far worse struck from above. A black dragon descended skies and stole the artifact that protects Respite from the violent tempests spilling out of the Plane of Air. Without their protection, the village won't last long... ------------------- You’ve been called on to save the village! Respite needs heroes to recover their sacred artifact, put an end to their pirate problems, and stop the dragon from enacting their plans. ------------------- Play in a two-shot adventure from the Dragon Delves Anthology Series! Bring your level 10 character and expect some high octane combats and wild reveals. You can expect: -A fantastic setting -Intense combat -A Dungeon that rewards exploration -Suspenseful music -Beautiful art
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
1 year on StartPlaying
61 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, Knows the Rules
About me
Hi, I’m Matthew! I’ve been running D&D since 2018 and specialize in creating welcoming, story-driven games where players feel comfortable jumping in and contributing right away. As a teacher, I’ve introduced dozens of players to D&D and focus on making the game easy to learn while still engaging for experienced players. My tables are beginner-friendly, supportive, and designed to help everyone feel confident roleplaying and making meaningful choices. I run a mix of published campaigns and custom adventures, with a balance of roleplay, combat, and player-driven storytelling. I aim to build consistent groups where players can relax, have fun, and create memorable moments together each week. If you’re looking for a reliable game with a friendly group and a DM who will help you get the most out of your character, you’ll fit right in.
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Creating your character
- 2024 D&D Player's Handbook - Make a 1st-level player character (PC) by either Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or 27 Point Cost. - Level that character to 10th level. -Starting gold of 2500 -After accounting for your starting equipment, your remaining wealth may be kept as gold or used to purchase non-magical equipment from the 2024 Player's Handbook (including potions of healing, PHB p223, 228) - Feats and multiclassing are allowed. - Your character's back story should fit handwritten on one side of a 3”x5” index card. Let’s explore their backstory together in the adventure. - I am pretty lenient in character creation, but if you have any combo that would make the game more difficult for other players, I have the right to veto.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the DnDBeyond campaign and make your character. Join the Discord (link in the welcome message) and introduce yourself and look over the rules. Get hyped for a fun adventure! Reach out with any questions via discord or startplaying.
What Matthew brings to the table
I run very player centric games, and try to work the world and pacing around what the players are most interested in. I will keep the game going at a pace that allows us to enjoy the moments that we all vibe with, and push past anything that is stopping us from having fun.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Matthew creates a safe table
We will use the X card and breaks throughout the session. I will also go over the content ratings and inform players of anything possibly triggering before we start the session. It is also never too late to pause the game and talk about thinks that have, are currently, or might happen so we can adjust course so everyone is comfortable.
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