Protector's of the Divine Lotus

About the adventure

The city of Nakaropolis was built in the center of the Shifting Sands, a magical desert known for its harsh conditions and dangerous creatures. The city is ruled by a powerful monk, who with the assistance of his most loyal archmage uses his magical powers to control the shifting sands and protect the citizens from its dangers. Despite the constant threat from the desert, the city has thrived and become a hub of trade and commerce. The four characters in the story are recent graduates of the elite military academy in Nakaropolis. They are all highly trained in combat and/or magic, and are considered to be among the best of the best. They were paired up into teams of four and assigned to the same squad, so they could start their journey together. Their first mission is to venture into the Shifting Sands and secure the safety of the region. The archmage who governs the city has received reports of strange activity in the desert, and is worried that it may pose a threat to the city's security. The four guardsmen are tasked with investigating the cause of this activity and neutralizing any threats they may find. The journey through the Shifting Sands will be difficult and dangerous. The heat is intense, and the sand is constantly shifting, making it difficult to navigate. The four guardsmen will have to use their skills and wits to survive the harsh conditions and complete their mission. As they journey deeper into the desert, they will encounter powerful enemies and mysterious magical creatures. They will have to work together and use their training to overcome these challenges and uncover the secrets of the Shifting Sands and it's foes. The four guardsmen will be put to the test as they embark on this dangerous mission, but with their skills, bravery, and friendship, they are confident that they can succeed and secure the safety of the city and region as they know it. An adventure spanning from level's 5-9.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Webcam is not necessary but if you'd like to bring one I am down with it. Each player will need a (free) normal Roll20 account for the Virtual Tabletop. Each player will need access to a functional microphone and (free) Discord account as I do require voice communication in my games. During your complimentary Session 0 you will be given access to the Roll20 in which the characters need to be created. They will be reviewed by me before game day so any issues can be worked out before Session 1. (Each player will be given this complimentary session 0 unless all opt to do it together.)

What I provide

Roll20 Compendium Sourcebooks for use with character creation and possible loot: (Acquisitions Incorporated, Monster Manual, Mordenkainen's Monsters of the Multiverse, Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Baldur's Gate - Descent Into Avernus, Out of the Abyss, Player's Handbook, Princes of the Apocalypse, Candlekeep Mysteries, Rime of the Frostmaiden, Rise of Tiamat, Curse of Strahd, Storm King's Thunder, Strixhaven A Curriculum of Chaos, Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, Tales from the Yawning Portal, Dragon Heist, Dungeon Master's Guide, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Dungeon of the Mad Mage, Eberron - Rising from the Last War, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Tomb of Annihilation, Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Hoard of the Dragon Queen.

Gameplay details

There will be a complimentary Session Zero for each player in which we may discuss rules and content allowed to be used. I will also go over the safety tools such as my X cards (which are digital and need to be dragged onto the map), Open door policy, and the Breaks. After each session I will also ask for feedback in order to gauge your interests in things that are or could be included into future sessions.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Open Door
Session 0
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character creation will be held in my personal Roll20 where you will choose how you would like to acquire your stats as well as build them.(Roll, Point Buy, Standard Array) Each character will start at level 5.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.