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Sands of War N5E
Serving under Hanzo the Salamander, you are tasked with hunting down high-ranking foes.
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Weekly / Thursday - 3:00 AM UTC
Oct 15 / Session 22
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The Five Great Shinobi Nations balance on the edge of another devastating war. Hidden villages compete for influence, missing-nin sell their talents to the highest bidder, and powerful leaders quietly prepare for conflicts that could reshape the entire world. In the shadows of the Land of Rain, Hanzo the Salamander has assembled an elite unit of shinobi capable of eliminating threats that ordinary forces cannot confront. Serving under Hanzo, you are tasked with tracking down high-ranking foes: notorious missing-nin, enemy jonin, criminal commanders, rogue clan heirs, and dangerous wielders of forbidden jutsu. Each assignment will take your squad into hostile territory, where gathering intelligence and choosing the right approach may prove as important as strength. You might infiltrate a fortified village, protect a valuable informant, navigate a web of political deception, or face a legendary opponent whose abilities can devastate an unprepared team. This is a long-term Naruto-inspired campaign beginning at 10th level and potentially continuing to 20th level. Expect tactical combat, dangerous missions, exploration, espionage, and character-driven roleplay. Your shinobi will develop new techniques, strengthen their bonds, confront personal rivals, and build reputations that attract both powerful allies and deadly enemies. Clever teamwork and creative uses of chakra will often matter more than charging directly into battle. Loyalty will be tested as every mission reveals more about Hanzo’s ambitions and the hidden forces shaping the shinobi world. Some targets may be monsters who must be stopped, while others may expose uncomfortable truths about the orders you have been given. Will your squad remain faithful to the Salamander, attempt to change the Land of Rain from within, or abandon your master and forge a new path? This campaign is intended for players who enjoy the world of Naruto, memorable villains, escalating abilities, dramatic rivalries, difficult moral choices, and intense team-based battles. whether motivated by patriotism, ambition, survival, revenge, or the desire to become a legend. Together, your squad will rise from promising operatives to warriors who can shape the future of the shinobi nations.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Organized Play
Roleplay Lite
Rules as Written (RaW)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
About me
I am a DM or GM, depending on the game, who loves eldritch horror, science fiction, and fantasy. I first started running games in 10th grade at age 15, when I became the leader of my high school’s TTRPG club. In college, I helped start and run a similar club as its primary GM. Even before that, I had been creating stories throughout my life, long before I had the opportunity to play with others who shared my interests. I lived in a middle-of-nowhere town where no one seemed interested in tabletop role-playing games. Now, I run seven games a week, using every tool in my repertoire to create the best experience possible and welcome new faces into the hobby. I can run many systems, including Dungeons & Dragons, Magpie Games systems, World of Darkness systems, Call of Cthulhu, Lancer, and more niche systems such as Mercenary Merlin’s and N5E. Given three days to prepare, I am comfortable learning nearly any system. I take pride in my craft, including maps, custom items, character voices, and attentive player care. I use safety tools, clear communication, and understanding to ensure everyone has a positive experience.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen before the session. Stats will be 4d6; drop the lowest. Character creation will be in Foundry, which will be open 1 hour before the session. And upon contacting me. Allowed books will be all core books for the Naruto 5e system. They will be available in Foundry through my account.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Accounts are needed on Forge and Discord; both are free https://forge-vtt.com/ https://discord.com/
What Phantom3422 brings to the table
What to expect in the game: ambient music, fully interactive maps, voices, art, simple character creation, combat through Foundry, interactive puzzles, ability to have a character move through different campaigns, and, if wanted by all parties, ability to record games and/or write a book to look back on. I use the rule of cool; as long as it benefits the players. I run heroic games, which means the party is heroic and can push through most adversity with teamwork and skill, as well as the political side with webs of deals, lies, and bribes. I am also very easy to contact through multiple methods. My running style fits the party that's playing.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Phantom3422 creates a safe table
Breaks are at the top of every hour. I will provide a Lines and Veils document when you sign up. X, N, and O are private or public digital messages in Foundry.
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