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Stop The Emperor's Coronation! (Level 12) | D&D One-shot
A warlord claims a crown of ancient, horrific power. Stop the Emperor’s Coronation before demonic legions rise and free kingdoms fall.
$25.00
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2 players following this game
Once / Sunday - 10:00 PM UTC
Oct 11
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A one-shot adventure for up to six Level 12 adventurers. All players are welcome at my table, whether you're brand new or you've been rolling dice for years :) The empire died three centuries ago. Its demonic legions scattered, and the kingdoms it had forced beneath one throne rose in freedom. Now, one warlord has found the Imperial Mandate: the crown through whose magic the last emperor commanded armies of twisted fiends and made rebellion impossible. By midnight, Maelor will crown themselves emperor. Enter the sealed vault, defeat its ancient guardians, and stop the coronation before the Mandate awakens the old demonic legions and gives the free kingdoms one choice: kneel or fall.
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5.0
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4 years on StartPlaying
828 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I’m a GM who builds worlds full of history, mystery, and consequences that react to your choices. My tables are heroic and a little bit cheeky, where you can face impossible odds and still joke that the dragon needs a breath mint. I celebrate your victories, embrace your choices, and weave your character’s story into the world itself, shaping the adventure around what we create together.
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Creating your character
You will build your character prior to the one-shot in D&D Beyond. I will be fully available to aid and answer any questions on Discord to help. The starting level is 12, and you can use Standard Array or Standard Point Buy for stats. You get 2 Potions of Greater Healing and 9 Magic Item Points to spend on items! (7=Legendary, 5 = Very Rare, 3 = Rare, 2 = Uncommon, 1 = Common) We’re playing on the 2024 ruleset, and you can use any official content, so long as it’s the most recently updated version. You may utilize any of the books I have on D&D Beyond (pretty much all of them) to build your character :)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- Voice: Discord (mic required; headphones recommended) - Virtual Tabletop: Foundry for maps/combat - Character sheet: Build on D&D Beyond (Beyond20 optional if you like rolling from DDB, else I'll import to Foundry to play there) - What you need: free accounts for Discord + D&D Beyond, and a computer (no mobile/tablet) - After you join, I’ll send you my Discord info, the Foundry link, and an invite to my server, so we can get you set up :)
What Red Archon brings to the table
- A Discord server for voice and coordination - A Foundry server with high-quality maps, dynamic lighting, animations, and curated music - Smooth onboarding and tech help before we start - Fast, cinematic pacing with vivid descriptions and clear tactical information - A GM with 5,000+ hours on VTTs and experience with hundreds of players - Optional character/build advice if you want it (no pressure)
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Safety
How Red Archon creates a safe table
This is a high-fantasy one-shot with danger and time pressure. We’ll do quick Lines & Veils before play, and you can also message me privately on Discord ahead of time if there’s anything you’d rather not discuss in a group.
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