Khalifa: Sands of Destiny (LGBTQ+ Friendly)

Creating your character

I offer a free session zero to any new player(s) to my table, or anytime I start a new campaign. During session zero, we will hash out what kind of character the player is trying to create, and how they are integrated into the world based on their background story, and the players prefered gameplay style (hack-and-slash​, problem-solving, character driven​, ​slapstick, tactical, etc,.) In this campaign I have players start at level 1. Leveling up is achieved by reaching specific milestones in the game (i.e completing quests, defeating certain enemies, moving the plot forward, etc,.) After a species (race) and class are chosen, stats are rolled individually with 4 D6 dice, dropping the lowest dice and taking the total. Do this six times and those will be the stat numbers, the player is allowed to allocate the numbers how they see fit. All players get a +2 to one stat and a +1 to another of their choice, regardless of the species (race) that is chosen. They only reading I recommend for new players is the official Player's Guide Handbook distributed by WOTC , this has everything you need to know getting started as a new player to the 5e system of DnD.

Preparing for the session

The only online accounts you need to play are the free versions of Roll20 and Discord. I have a Discord server that I use specifically for DnD sessions, I will put the links to both in the bottom of this article. I can also use DnD Beyond if the players prefer that website over Roll20. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/DcB36h2Fx Roll20 Player Join link: https://app.roll20.net/join/21746861/euvsog

What Dani Dragon brings to the table

As your GM, I’ll bring Khalifa to life with a deep world packed with lore, colorful NPCs with distinct personalities and voices, immersive ambient music, and cinematic combat that makes every encounter feel like a scene from an epic adventure. Most importantly, this is a role-playing experience where your characters, choices, and creativity take center stage—and we follow two rules above all else: the Rule of Cool—if it’s awesome, we’ll find a way to make it happen—and the FAFO Rule—actions have consequences, so be prepared to find out!

Homebrew rules

Homebrew Rules are as follows: 1. Potions can be used as a bonus action. 2. Monks can grapple on a successful hit without making a strength check, the target automatically fails if they are hit. 3. Injury, bleeding and madness mechanics are a big part of combat now (ask Gm for more info). 4. Critical hits and critical fails now have random effects attached to them. 5. Inspiration points can be easily gained, entertain me!

How Dani Dragon creates a safe table

On the subject of comfort and consent. All players will receive a Lines & Veils document before the campaign begins. This allows you to privately identify subjects you want excluded entirely (Lines) or handled off-screen (Veils). No explanation is ever required. What you can expect from session zero. Session 0 covers character creation, party connections, campaign expectations, tone, house rules, scheduling, safety tools, and table etiquette. It’s also an opportunity to discuss what each player wants from the campaign and make sure everyone starts on the same page. X, N, & O's at my tables. Safety tools will be digital and available throughout every session. Players can privately message me at any time: X — Stop or change the scene. N — Adjust course. O — Everything is okay; continue. No justification is necessary, and players can always speak to me directly instead. What you can expect for aftercare? After an especially intense or emotional scene, I’ll check in with the table and provide time to decompress when needed. Players can also contact me privately after a session with concerns or feedback they’d rather discuss one-on-one. The story is important. Player comfort is more important.