Descent Into Avernus

Descent Into Avernus

Dungeons & Dragons 5e on Discord, Foundry VTT, Theater of the Mind

Price per player-session

You will be charged when a session starts

$25.00

Information

  • Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours

  • Number of players: 2 to 6 players

  • Experience required: Open to all

Price per player-session

$25.00

About the adventure

๐™’๐™ƒ๐˜ผ๐™ ๐™๐™Š ๐™€๐™“๐™‹๐™€๐˜พ๐™ ๐Ÿ“˜ Embark on a thrilling and dark mystery as you uncover the truth behind two doomed cities ๐Ÿ’— Immerse yourself in a game that strives for the heart of ๐——๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ, and the comedy of ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——&๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜, all set against a backdrop reminiscent of the gripping worlds of Doom and Borderlands! ๐Ÿ˜† Get ready for a rollercoaster of banter, unforgettable memories, and laughter, as it all inevitably goes wrong! ๐™๐™ƒ๐™€ ๐™Ž๐™๐™Š๐™๐™” CATASTROPHE! The holy city of Elturel has vanished, leaving a gaping crater. Panic grips the neighbour city of Baldur's Gate, as it teeters on doom's edge. Yet behind the scenes, dark forces โ€” both mortal and supernatural โ€” are at work. The clock ticks, cities tremble, and the Material Plane hangs by a thread. When heaven falters, who delivers salvation? Embrace the abyss or be its conqueror. The choice is infernally yours! ๐™”๐™Š๐™ ๐Ÿ’ฅ Do you crave the thrill of exorcising demons from their meatsuit vessels? ๐Ÿ’ฅ Do you want to unleash righteous fury with a shotgun against infernal devils, all while riding on the back of an flaming motorcycle? ๐Ÿ’ฅ Are you eager to clash with the darkest denizens of both the unforgiving 9 Hells and the chaotic Abyss? If so, this campaign may be for you!

3 years on StartPlaying

438 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Additional Details

How to prepare

- Internet connection that is stable enough to not cut-out frequently - A Discord account (free) so that you can join in on the group discussion - A microphone Players won't need to read or know the rules ahead of time, as the rules will be explained throughout the game.

What I provide

- your backstory woven into the story of Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus itself - custom art for every single creature in the campaign - music appropriate for each setting - interactive maps - hours of prep - a plucky attitude and a Scottish accent

Gameplay details

๐Ÿฅณ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐Ÿฌ In a one-hour friendly chat, you and the DM will embark on a ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ Session 0. Dive into character creation, shape game content, and talk about what you are excited to see from the game. Get primed for action, as we pave the way for your grand entrance into the world of D&D! ๐ŸŽฒ Perfect for beginners! The campaign starts at level 1, and continues to level 13. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ LGBTQIA+ players are absolutely welcome, and any form of discrimination or innapropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and addressed immediately.

Content warnings

    (none)

Safety tools used

  • Breaks

  • Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

  • Session 0

  • X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character creation will be discussed and done with the DM at Session 0. Many folks prefer to create their character on D&D Beyond, so it may be worth making an account with them beforehand!

Players can expect

  • Combat/Tactics: High

  • Roleplay: High

  • Puzzles: Low

  • Experience Level: Open to all

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