The Spite of Gauntlight: Abomination Vaults 5.5e PbP
Deep within the coastal woods, a sinister beacon flickers to life atop Gauntlight Keep. Something evil has awakened...
$12.00
/ Session
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7 players following this game
Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Saturday - 12:30 AM UTC
Oct 24 / Session 2
Session Duration / 1 hour
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
3/6
About the adventure
Five hundred years ago, the sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex constructed a colossal subterranean complex—the Abomination Vaults—to build an army of aberrations and wreak vengeance upon Absalom. She was stopped by the brave heroes known as the Roseguard, who slew her inside Gauntlight Keep and founded the peaceful town of Otari nearby. But with the eerie light seen at night, rumors have begun to spread that Belcorra’s spirit no longer rests. This campaign is a classic, multi-level megadungeon crawl filled with lawless monster factions, ancient traps, eerie horrors, and lingering planar threats. Across 10 distinct, sprawling dungeon levels your party will be able to explore every nook and cranny, uncover ancient secrets, and face escalating dangers. This campaign offers a rich blend of tactical combat, dark fantasy exploration, and deep lore. It is played in an asynchronous Play-by-Post format, making it ideal for players looking for immersive roleplay and strategic gameplay at a flexible daily pace!
Game style
Play By Post
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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2 years on StartPlaying
695 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
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Response rate: 83%
About me
30+ years of running various TTRPGs. I am trans/non-binary and autistic and run games that are both LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly. My day job is teaching and I love teaching new players to enjoy roleplaying!
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Creating your character
Characters will start at 1st level using the D&D 5.5e (2024) ruleset. Roll, Point Buy, or Standard Array for stats. We will coordinate character creation, backstory integration with the local town of Otari, and party synergy together in our private Discord channel prior to starting.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a free Discord account for the Play-by-Post game channels, D&D Beyond/Dicecloud for character sheets, and Quest Portal for tactical maps.
What apheline brings to the table
As a GM, I bring detailed narrative descriptions, ambient lore, maps, clear asynchronous pacing, and a collaborative storytelling environment that prioritizes the "Rule of Cool" alongside solid tactical play.
Homebrew rules
Milestone advancement tied to major story/dungeon level accomplishments.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How apheline creates a safe table
Session 0, Lines and Veils, Open Door, X/N/O Cards
Content warnings
Safety tools used