The Blight Below | 3 Session Mini-Campaign
Ancient magical ruins. Forgotten secrets. An arcane plague with no known cure. Venture into the lost city of Aznu'alf before it's too late.
$20.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 3 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
As a magical plague creeps across the mage city of Shan, a scholar assembles an expedition to search for a cure in the lost city of Aznu'alf. Long before the kingdoms of today, Aznu'alf stood as a marvel of magical innovation, where elven artistry and dwarven engineering created wonders unlike anything the modern world has ever seen. Now its towers lie buried beneath the jungle, its halls abandoned for centuries. Ancient magic still lingers within the ruins, but beware, adventurer—not every secret was meant to be uncovered. This 3-session mini-campaign blends exploration, mystery, puzzles, and tactical combat into a classic expedition adventure. Search forgotten archives, navigate dangerous ruins, uncover the truth behind a civilization's downfall, and make difficult choices as the line between discovery and disaster begins to blur. As you delve ever deeper into the ruins, what will you discover? And, more importantly... who will you trust?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Organized Play
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Realm Building
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(27)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
22 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Beginner Friendly, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hail and well met! I'm Cammi—a storyteller, writer, and nationally awarded public speaker. I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons since 2018 and have spent years running both published adventures and homebrew campaigns in the D&D 5e system. Whether I'm guiding heroes through epic battles, political intrigue, magical mysteries, or character-driven role play, my goal is always to create a welcoming table where every player gets a chance to shine. I believe that there is a unique style of storytelling that only TTRPGs can offer. When we immerse ourselves in a story, adopting the motivations, hopes, and fears of our characters, we learn something new about ourselves and the world around us. New to D&D? I'd love to help you learn. Seasoned Dice Goblin? Bring your wildest character concepts and let's build something amazing together. A little more about me: • Favorite fantasy series: The Legend of Drizzt by R.A. Salvatore • Biggest GM inspiration: Matt Mercer • Favorite campaign I've run: A year-long Strixhaven University adventure full of magical hijinks, friendships, and chaos Outside of gaming, I'm an advocate for girls and women with ADHD and was honored to recently be named NAAM's Elite National Spokesmodel with for my speech, "A Girl Like Me: The Hidden Face of ADHD."
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Creating your character
You are a member of the expedition to Aznu'alf. Will you be a warrior standing guard and fighting off monsters or a sorcerer desperate for a cure before the plague finds its way to you? Come up with a short, 1 paragraph backstory as to why you're character is a part of this troupe. Make a level 5 character. Good or neutral alignments only. Starting inventory + one uncommon magical item allowed. We will be using D&D Beyond for character creation. I have a master tier subscription, so once you join with my campaign link, you'll have access to lots of extra content!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
This game will be run in the D&D 5e/5.5e system on D&D Beyond Maps and Discord. Before the game, I will invite you to a discord server, and within that server you'll get an invite link for the D&D Beyond group. Be sure to have a Discord and D&D Beyond account in advance.
What Cammi brings to the table
You can expect a video call over discord (camera optional, of course!) with background music to set the tone for the game. As a DM, I do my best to make every game immersive, so be ready for rich descriptions, fun accents, and choices that truly impact your character and the environment around you. My games are typically a mix of roleplay, combat, and puzzles.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Cammi creates a safe table
At the beginning of the session, we will take a few minutes to set expectations and boundaries so that everyone has the best experience possible! We will utilize digital X, N, & O's (direct message me during games with these if needed). I usually implement a mid-game break for 10 minutes.
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