Descent into Avernus: The Hellbound Crusade

When all hope is lost, heroes rise...

In a world where heroes failed and darkness triumphs, Elturel stands as the final beacon: a city protected only by the mysterious Companion, swollen with refugees, and teetering on the edge of damnation. When the city falls into Avernus, dragging you with it, survival becomes a desperate gamble in the Nine Hells' first layer.

This isn't just Descent into Avernus—it's a complete reimagining that combines the module with Chains of Asmodeus, enhanced by the Alexandrian Remix's superior structure and years of community improvements.

Key Expansions & Changes

• Doomed Forgotten Realms: Experience a darker timeline where Elturel is the last bastion of light in a world conquered by evil. Vecna rules vast territories, Tiamat has returned, demons flood the Underdark, and hope is a rare commodity
• Elturel Reimagined: Begin with a completely new introduction set entirely within the horrifying streets of Elturel before the fall—a city bursting with refugees, plagued by starvation, disease, and crime, where The Companion's light is all that stands between civilisation and darkness
• Chains of Asmodeus Integration: Experience an expanded narrative that delves deeper into the archdevil's schemes, the politics of the Nine Hells, and the true nature of The Companion's bargain
• Alexandrian Remix Structure: Navigate a carefully restructured adventure with clearer objectives, better pacing, and meaningful player agency that addresses the original module's narrative issues
• Authentic Infernal Threats: Face devils that truly feel like denizens of the Hells, enhanced with third-party resources including Warlords of Avernus, Abyssal Incursion, Emirikol's Guide to Devils, Scientific Secrets of Avernus, Book of Fiends 5E, Avernus Rising: Fang & Claw, and MCDM's tactical designs
• Expanded Avernus Hexcrawl: Explore a richly detailed hellscape using expanded mechanics from Forges of Avernus, Dance of Deathless Frost, Vysianter's Guide to the Red Wastes of Avernus, Tyrants of the Purple City, and Infernal Encounters
• Enhanced Infernal Engines: Command war machines with improved mechanics that make vehicular combat in hell thrilling and tactical
• Complex Moral Choices: Navigate impossible decisions where every victory demands a price and redemption requires sacrifice.

Ideal for players who enjoy

• Dark fantasy with genuine stakes and consequences
• Political intrigue among infernal powers
• Vehicle combat and hellish exploration
• Morally complex decisions with no easy answers
• A world where even small victories feel hard-won and meaningful
• Campaigns that balance horror with hope

Premium Production Values:

• Professional Voice Acting: As a trained actor with voice acting experience, I bring NPCs to life with distinct voices and personalities, capturing the desperation and grim determination of survivors in a doomed world
• Custom Battlemaps: Enjoy beautifully crafted, dynamically lit battlemaps featuring work from Cze and Peku, Heroic Maps, and other premium creators, adapted for this darker setting
• Immersive Audio: Experience Icewind Dale's atmosphere through premium Syrinscape soundscapes that capture the weight of a world under shadow
• Handcrafted Landing Pages: Begin each session with beautiful custom landing pages complete with soundtracks from artists like Will Sorvino
• Detailed Handouts: Every creature, magic item, and location comes with custom handouts to bring this darker world to life
• Comprehensive Session Notes: Each 4-hour session is followed by an approximately 1,000-word writeup to help you keep track of your adventures

About Your GM:

With a DMing legacy stretching back to 1996 and five years of professional experience running 40 hours of D&D weekly, I specialize in creating immersive worlds where your character's story matters. My approach balances challenging encounters with moments of triumph, bringing humor and heart to even the darkest adventures. I'm not just running a game—I'm crafting an experience where your decisions shape the narrative.

Session Details:

• Weekly 4-hour sessions
• Campaign duration: approximately 1.5-2 years
• $30 USD per person per session (special rate during this adaptation phase—normally $40)
• LGBTQ+ friendly table—all are welcome except bigots

Ideal for players who enjoy:

• Cosmic horror and psychological terror in the vein of Lovecraft and John Carpenter
• Winter fey politics and complex supernatural relationships
• Morally complex decisions with meaningful consequences
• Creative problem-solving and resourcefulness
• Building relationships with NPCs and fellow adventurers
• Pathfinder 2e's tactical depth and character customisation options
• A measured pace that explores the world in depth

Join a thriving community:

Your adventure extends beyond our weekly sessions into our vibrant Discord community of over 80 players. Participate in free play-by-post side games, join discussions about your favourite hobbies, and forge friendships with like-minded adventurers in a supportive, inclusive environment.