Dead in Thay! (LVL 5-20, DELVING INTO THE DOOMVAULT!!)
In a land where secrets vanish along with those who uncover them, amidst rebellion and uncertainty, we are drawn toward a hidden power beneath Thay.
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1 player following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 20+ Sessions
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Beneath the scarlet banners and rigid smiles of Thay lies a truth few outsiders ever glimpse: a vast, hidden complex where forbidden magic is tested, refined, and perfected far from prying eyes. Whispers speak of vanished prisoners, stolen secrets, and powers drawn from sources best left untouched. Those who ask too many questions disappear—yet the rewards for those who dare to look closer are said to be extraordinary. You will step into a world of shifting alliances, moral uncertainty, and relentless arcane ambition, where every chamber tells a story of sacrifice and control. Survival will demand more than steel and spells; it will require judgment, restraint, and the ability to decide which evils can be endured—and which must be challenged. Not every foe is obvious, and not every victory leaves the world better than you found it. This campaign is a dark, high-stakes campaign woven with intrigue, hard choices, and moments of uneasy respite amid overwhelming danger. Expect tense exploration, meaningful consequences, and the chance to leave a lasting mark on forces far greater than yourselves—if you can endure what waits below.
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5 years on StartPlaying
319 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello Gamers, My name is Anthony, but everyone just calls me Tricky! I have been DM'ing for about 6 years on the 5e system, and in that time have run 500+ games for hundreds of players! I am a fun oriented DM with a solid understanding of the mechanical rules. I have tons of flexibility in play style ranging from intense, nail biting combat to fun and silly role-play moments. I am most comfortable with the Forgotten Realms setting, and am able to pull from that source easily to create unique adventures whose lore is easily tracible. I believe in an emotionally safe and mechanically predictable play environment, and pride myself on being prepared and available for games so as to not waste anyone's time or money. If you are interested in setting up a one-shot or campaign for yourself or your group, please reach out to me on this site, or shoot me a message on Discord! All games are played on the immersive, interactive, and automated Foundry VTT system.
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Creating your character
All characters will start at level 5 with one extra Feat! All characters will be created on DDB using the 2014 rules. We will roll twice and pick the best outcome for ASI assignment. All characters will have access to attunement slots equal to 1+ proficiency bonus. There are no guns or modern weapons in this setting. 'Silvery Barbs' and 'Tasha's Mind Whip' are not allowed, nor are any feats from stixhaven. Nothing from Acquisition's Incorporated please. Equipment: Regular class/background Starting Gear, and 500gp (for spell components, mundane gear, or health potions) Health Potion prices for character creation: Potion of Healing 50gp Greater Potion of Healing 200gp MAGIC ITEMS: 1 Uncommon (no armor) 2 Common (no armor, except shields) Starting Potions: 1 Superior health potion 2 Greater health potion
What to expect
Preparing for the session
What you need to play: - First, you will need a positive and respectful attitude. No disrespect or abuse will be tolerated toward myself, or any other player. - A clear, functional microphone, computer or laptop, and stable internet connection. - Access to an active discord profile. - Access to an active D&D Beyond account.
What Tricky brings to the table
What I provide: - Most importantly, I am committed to providing a safe and fun environment for anyone and everyone to play comfortably. - Foundry Virtual Tabletop! An advanced application that facilitates nearly seamless mechanics, leaving more time for meaningful Roleplay and vivid descriptions. - Hundreds of maps, thousands of monsters, thousands of hours running games for people from all over the world. - All the Character Creation Content available in D&D 5e!
Homebrew rules
Attunement: All characters will have access to attunement slots equal to 1+ proficiency bonus. ASI's: for each level where a character would gain an ASI, they can take both an increase to ability scores, and a feat. Potions: Drinking potions is a bonus action. Using an action to drink health potions will award maximum possible HP for that potion (all dice maxed). Incentivised Recaps: Players may volunteer to recap the previous session, and will be awarded a DM inspiration for an accurate recount.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Tricky creates a safe table
Please ensure that you message me with any issues as soon as they come up so I can address them immediately.
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