"Your first contract as an adventurer doesn't inspire you the way you thought it would. Escort a farmer and his sheep. But what sounds like a boring first contract turns out to be a journey that will live in your mind forever."

In the quiet village of Eveningstar, just north of the King's Forest in the Kingdom of Cormyr, there is no shortage of young hopeful adventurers. Everyone dreams of leaving their mark, conquering the wild like the famed Purple Dragon Knights. These ambitions can make you into legend, or send you to an early grave. Though the renown of a heroic life is a lure that seems to blur one's sense of self preservation.

For many the pursuit of a heroes fame is worth the risk. The possibilities are an addiction. Far too often this is a dangerous naivety that ends in tragedy. But for some, it is destiny, and history will remember their names. But a hero's beginning is anything but glamorous. Glory is a fickle thing. It never comes without sacrifice.

To those growing up inside the Suzailian protected walls of a Cormyrian province, safety can breed legends, or ignorant delusions of grandeur. Shelter shields the body and the mind. Outside of those protected walls, there are dangers that no ambition could possibly foresee.

Your Story Begins...

You are close childhood friends who grew up together in Eveningstar, bound by a shared pact to one day conquer the wild. For years, you have watched the horizon and waited. Now, the day has finally arrived. Each of you has reached the lawful age of adulthood under Cormyrian law, officially permitted to take up arms, sign contracts, and seek your fortune. Armed with your first sets of armor and a thirst for glory, your party marches straight toward the village quest board to claim your very first contract. Your shared excitement radiates from your party as you stroll confidently through Eveningstar's roads, familiar faces watching you pass with curiosity.

The open road is calling, and your names are waiting to be written into history. Will this be the birth of a legendary party, or will you become another cautionary tale? Grab your gear, and let’s find out.

Hello! I have been a Dungeon Master for many years, and I am launching this introductory one-shot completely FREE to showcase my cinematic visual tables and build up my community footprint. This adventure serves as a direct prologue to my upcoming long-term campaign, The Black Blood Tide. There is no obligation to join the long term campaign, though if you decide you are interested, your character from this one-shot will be welcome to continue their journey.

Game Details:

• System: D&D 5e (2014 or 2024 sheets welcome!)
• Level: 1 (Perfect for beginners and veterans alike)
• Platform: Played entirely here on the Roll20 VTT with dynamic custom maps, tokens, and ambient music that changes with the story.
• Cost: 100% FREE! (All I ask in return is an honest review of your experience after the game wraps up).

How to Join

Booking for this free session is handled via StartPlaying. Do not post any personal links below. Simply reply to this listing or click "Apply", and I will immediately send you a private message here on Roll20 to claim your seat at the table!
Character creation will be handled privately with me via text/chat, or our Roll20 VTT prior to game day so we can jump straight into the story.