Dungeons of Drakkenheim

Creating your character

I am all for creativity! You are more than allowed to create your character ahead of Session 0. However, if you need help, I will assist you during Session 0. I allow for 3 sets of ability scores to be rolled, and you may choose the best set. Feats are allow, and I always allow players to take max health. I do not restrict character creation, if it is available to you in the D&DBeyond campaign, you may use it. I do recommend reading up on the factions of Drakkenheim. Once you join, You will get an invite to join my discord server, where I will provide all the links you will need for character creation and planning.

Preparing for the session

You will need a computer with the minimum specification requirements for FoundryVTT, reliable internet, a good set of headphones, and I always recommend a trusty mic. You do not need to have your character ready ahead of Session 0, but I do recommend giving a read into the setting of Drakkenheim.

What The Dark Mage brings to the table

Drakkenheim is one of the greatest sandbox campaigns ever written. My goal isn't simply to guide you through it—it's to make the city feel alive. Every faction has goals, rivalries, and ambitions that continue whether you're present or not. The world doesn't pause while the party decides what to do next. Ignore a faction long enough, and you'll discover they've been changing the city without you. Your choices matter. The allies you make, the enemies you create, and even the opportunities you ignore can permanently alter the course of the campaign. A Living Drakkenheim NPCs remember your actions. Factions react to your reputation. Political decisions carry consequences long after the conversation ends. No two groups should ever tell the same story. Cinematic Presentation Every session is supported by premium Foundry VTT with carefully selected maps, ambient music, dynamic lighting, animated effects where appropriate, and fully voiced NPCs. These tools exist to support immersion—not distract from it. Character-Driven Storytelling Before Session One, we'll build a character that belongs in Drakkenheim. Backstories aren't forgotten after character creation. I enjoy weaving personal goals, relationships, and unresolved conflicts into the larger struggle for the city. Some of the most memorable moments in my campaigns have come from players realizing the city has quietly been responding to their decisions for months. Flexible Game Mastering Players rarely follow the expected path. Good. Improvisation is one of my favorite parts of Game Mastering. Whether you decide to ally with unlikely factions, negotiate where others would fight, or completely derail my expectations, I adapt the world around your choices while keeping the campaign coherent and rewarding. A Table Built for Collaboration Whether you're brand new to Drakkenheim or already know the setting inside and out, you'll find a welcoming table where questions are encouraged, creativity is rewarded, and roleplay is given just as much importance as combat. The city will challenge your characters. I'll make sure it's a challenge worth remembering.

How The Dark Mage creates a safe table

Session 0 is always free! We will go over expectations, give an overview of the adventure, assist with character creation if needed, answer questions, go over lines and veils, and time permitting, jump into the adventure proper!