9th Circle 😈 Sundays

This started as just a fun little idea I'd been toying with during my first adventure against the forces of Asmodeus in Neverwinter years ago. Since then, it's been spun into a full-blown multi-campaign concept of epic proportions - a grand adventure into the depths of Baator undertaken by a slew of champions from across the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Do you have what it takes to plunge into the heart of darkness and claim your place among the legends of the Pit?

I'm an experinced DM of ten years, starting in my early teens with 3.5 and 4th, and building up to 5th (began with the playtest, and that was also my first time using Roll20). I've a love of horror, a gripping story and a dark aesthetic, and usually emphasize Roleplay over combat though making sure that battles are as epic, fun and as engaging as any other interaction. While I do enjoy a touch of realism to the fantasies I weave, 'rule of cool' wins out in my games 9 times out of 10.

THIS OCTOBER, EMBARK ON AN ADVENTURE THAT'LL TAKE YOU TO HELL AND BACK

Across the Forgotten Realms, there come tales of a foul, wretched place through which all evil souls would one-day pass - a realm of torture, of pain, a plane of fire and Domination upon which an infernal empire plots and schemes for the damnation of all things. Such tales refer to the dread Nine Hells of Baator, burning torture-pit of nightmares containing endless Dungeons of carnal delight with evil perversity hiding behind every crag. Yes, this is the home of true terror and dismay where the forlorn are eternally tormented by grotesque Monsters with a taste for flesh and a thirst for mortal souls. And you just happen to be the latest addition to their menu.

It is this wretched, burning pit that you have plunged into, this horrid domain of agony and sin that you must battle your way through, descending circle by circle until you reach the throne of Asmodeus, supreme Lord and Master of Evil. For the Grand Archduke of Hell possesses something you want, something destiny decrees you must seize. Something you will stop at nothing to claim.

Along the way you will face countless horrors - Mad Demons, greedy Dragons, hordes of undead, evil sorcerers, antediluvian monsters, nightmare-landscapes, curses most foul, dark secrets, tempters, seducers, those that would see you drawn away from your campaign across the bowels of Hell.

Every Circle you pass will change you - your body, your mind and soul will suffer torment as you pursue your blasphemous quest. Yet there is pleasure in this pain; wealth and power that comes with your unholy conquest. If you reach the final layer, will you hold strong to your initial motives? Or will Hell claim you as another sadomasochistic nightmare-servant of the Damned?

There is but one way to find out, and no going back now. So say a prayer, grab your gear, gather your comrades and harden your heart as you descend towards...

THE 9TH CIRCLE!

Darkstar: 9th Circle is a Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition adventure designed to begin with a party of four to six 1st-level characters, who should advance to 10th level or higher by the story’s conclusion. This is the original game to feature the Darkstar take on Baator, and will likely have the occasional crossover with other Darkstar games set in the Forgotten Realms. Post your player applications below in whatever format you feel is most appealing. Good luck and please play responsibly.