Arcana Unleashed - Rubric of the Red Wizard

Creating your character

For this adventure, players will be given a choice of six formidable pre-generated characters. Each hero is expertly built at Level 6 to showcase the full power of the new options available in the Arcana Unleashed book. You will get hands-on experience with exciting new sub-classes such as the Necromancer Wizard, Arcane Archer Fighter, Arcane Cleric, and Vestige Warlock alongside new spells, thematic backgrounds, and game-changing feats. Every character comes fully equipped and ready to dive directly into high-magic combat and intrigue, letting you experience the raw power of the expanded rule-set without any prep work.

Preparing for the session

We will be utilizing D&D Beyond as our primary digital hub for character creation, character sheets, and Virtual Tabletop (VTT) functionality. Please ensure your D&D Beyond account is connected to our active campaign link prior to the session start so that you can easily access and select your preferred pre-generated character. All maps, token tracking, dice rolls, and tactical combat encounters will be seamlessly integrated through the D&D Beyond VTT interface. For real-time voice and video communication during the game, we will be using Discord. Our dedicated server includes designated text and voice channels where players can coordinate tactics, discuss character backstories, and plan strategic moves between sessions. We recommend joining the Discord server at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to test your microphone and camera setup.

What Rob - Of the Stone Shy Archive brings to the table

My approach to Game Mastering is centred on collaborative storytelling. Expect an emphasis on role-play, with rich narration and description, and fast-paced, occasionally brutal combat. I ensure a sense of fair play and encourage player experimentation in all encounters.

Homebrew rules

Drinking potions as a bonus action as well as potions do maximum possible healing Brutal Critical Hits: When you crit, you deal Max Damage for the first set of dice, then roll the second set normally + modifiers. Flanking gives a flat +2 bonus to hit and to damage, not advantage.

How Rob - Of the Stone Shy Archive creates a safe table

Safety & Boundaries Before we begin, I will message each player to outline the adventure’s themes and establish clear player boundaries. I am committed to adapting this story to ensure everyone at the table feels comfortable and respected. During play, we will use the Red Flag Rule: If any content from the GM or another player crosses a line or causes distress, simply "raise a red flag." We will immediately pause for a five-minute break to address the issue, either publicly or privately, and adjust the scene before continuing.