Adventure Background
Campaign Overview
Across the multiverse, something is wrong. Magic behaves unpredictably, powerful figures vanish, and ancient forces begin to stir.
At the center of it all is Vecna—the Whispered One—whose influence reaches across worlds, planes, and realities themselves.
This campaign operates at a higher tier of play. You are not beginners, nor local heroes—you are already established adventurers stepping into a crisis that threatens existence on a cosmic scale.
This campaign focuses on:
- High-level decision making and consequences
- Planar travel and multiversal stakes
- Powerful enemies and complex encounters
- Player-driven strategy and coordination
Table Setup
How We Play
The experience is cinematic, tactical, and story-driven:
- D&D Beyond character sheets
- D&D Beyond Maps for tactical encounters
- Syrinscape audio and atmosphere
- High-level tactical combat
- NPCs with distinct voices, motives, and personalities
- Rules As Written as the primary rules framework
At this tier, combat is complex and dangerous. Players are expected to understand their character abilities and coordinate as a group.
Entry Requirements
Character Requirements
Existing Characters
Players may bring a character from a previous campaign. All characters must be reviewed and approved before entering the campaign.
- No ability scores above 20
- Must follow point buy or standard array rules
- Equipment and magic items must meet campaign limits
New Characters
If you do not have an existing character, create one using:
- Level 10 starting point
- 2000 gp starting gold
Allowed Character Options
- Player’s Handbook 2024
- Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
- Heroes of Faerûn
- Approved official D&D Beyond character options for this campaign
Power Level
Magic Item Limits
To maintain balance across the table, all characters must adhere to the following item limits:
All items must be approved by the DM before play begins.
Player Tools
Campaign Notes & Journals
You will receive access to a private Notion workspace for this campaign.
- Track NPCs, locations, and factions
- Maintain session notes and journals
- Organize spells, items, and objectives
This is your personal reference hub throughout the campaign.
Table Expectations
Safety Tools
This is a high-stakes, dark fantasy campaign involving powerful entities, cosmic threats, and complex moral decisions.
- PG-13 / Age-17 tone
- No sexual content
- No harassment or discrimination
- No PvP hostility
- Players may message the DM privately at any time with concerns
Player comfort and table trust matter. Boundaries can be discussed privately with the DM before or during the campaign.
Checklist
Before We Begin
- Join Discord
- Create or update your character in D&D Beyond
- Review this primer
- Prepare your Level 10 character
- Submit your character for DM review