The Dungeon of the Mad Mage Beckons… Over one thousand years ago, a wizard by the name of Halaster Blackcloak arrived at the base of Mount Waterdeep with an entourage of seven apprentices. No one knew of his true origins, but none could doubt the magical power he commanded as he constructed a mighty wizard’s tower that dwarfed all others that came before it. But this marvelous construct was merely a front for Halaster’s true intentions, a diversion for his manic endeavors in excavating deeper and deeper into the depths of Mount Waterdeep itself. His once-proud tower and its battlements gradually fell into ruins, its owner and his apprentices never to be seen again. With the passage of time, the city now known as Waterdeep slowly came to be, developing under the shadow of Mount Waterdeep and enveloping the ruins of Halaster’s tower. None dared to venture into the mountain, save for criminals condemned to such a fate for their heinous transgressions. That is, until a lone adventurer by the name of Durnan dared to enter its accursed depths and returned laden with a wealth of riches and harrowing tales. His newfound prosperity would eventually allow him to construct the Yawning Portal, a now-famous inn and tavern built around the very ruins of Halaster’s tower. The centerpiece of this establishment is undoubtedly the well Durnan himself used to enter Mount Waterdeep’s depths, and intrepid adventurers from far and wide travel here for a chance to make their own fortunes. A single gold piece is all that is required to descend into the darkness below. One gold coin to risk life and sanity as you plunge into the unknown. Will you emerge triumphant as the proprietor of the Yawning Portal once did? Will you perish alongside the legions of foolhardy adventurers that came before you? Or will you unearth something that should have remained undisturbed in those accursed depths? Whatever the outcome, the Dungeon of the Mad Mage beckons for its next victim. --- Hey folks, I’m William (23M) and I’m currently seeking out one more player to join the party in their hectic run through Dungeon of the Mad Mage. This is a lengthy campaign that runs from levels 5-20 and will require more than a year to complete, so I’m looking for people that can offer a longer-term commitment. This campaign has also been ongoing for a little over six months now, so this may not be for you if you aren't keen on the idea of jumping into a game midway through its progression. My DMing Calculus I believe RP is the flavor that separates an activity like DnD from a generic hack-and-slash like Diablo. Although this particular campaign will skew slightly in favor of combat due to its nature as a dungeon crawl, I will do my best to squeeze in as many opportunities for RP as possible. The world of DotMM will be merciless at times, and I cannot guarantee that your character will emerge unscathed or even survive the many dangers that lay in wait. That being said, know that I am your number one supporter in your character’s development and will do my best to give them their moments to shine. I enjoy working with players’ backstories to try and integrate them into the larger campaign, so involving me in this process is a net positive for all parties involved. I tend to skew towards a more light-hearted tone for my campaigns with occasional moments of solemnity sprinkled in. I have a hardline stance against PvP, stealing from party members or any other behaviors that undermine party cohesion. Rules lawyering, sexual assault, homophobia, metagaming and any other behaviors that discomfort other players and I are also unwelcome and will lead to dismissal from the table if prior warnings are not heeded. House Rules <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V453MQv3-OT56yz87PjYGa-ylDwe9Q7hwK3g100RbIM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V453MQv3-OT56yz87PjYGa-ylDwe9Q7hwK3g100RbIM/edit?usp=sharing</a> Game Details Date/Time: Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 PM PST Discord for voice chat (stable internet connection/clear microphone required) Roll20 for battle maps/character sheets/rolling Age requirement: 18+ Must be LGBTQ+ friendly Character Creation Starting level is 8 Point Buy (27 pts) All official sources permitted (run UA by me first) One uncommon magic item per character (run it by me first) Backstory must contain a reason for your character to want to explore DotMM --- If you're interested in joining, please fill out the following form so that I can better gauge whether you’ll be a good fit for the party. Best of luck to all prospective applicants: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfebRf4pkJ4T8I-_ErySDgPeZCjwBb-hOYJ1ozGn5hLSPg4Dg/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfebRf4pkJ4T8I-_ErySDgPeZCjwBb-hOYJ1ozGn5hLSPg4Dg/viewform?usp=sf_link</a>
