A Lovecraftian Horror inspired D&D adventure
Seeds of Chaos are stones of great power, they started fading in & out of existence after the calamity, altering the very fabric of reality. Those who risk seeking the stone's power have all gone mad. See how the world has changed with the existence of these Illusive Chaos Fragments as we play in this alternate timeline...In this adventure, a group of unsuspecting heroes embarks on a seemingly innocent quest by a humble Lord named Cornelius Rothchester, unbeknownst to them this would change their lives forever as their paths would soon be intertwined with the Seeds of Chaos, these powerful artifacts, too dangerous for any mortal kind, some believed it holds the secret to the universe and sought to understand it ends up losing their sanity. Those who knows of its existence then covered it up with lies calling it nothing more than a madman’s tale coupled with its illusive nature that not everyone can visualize the shards causing it to fall into obscurity. As the heroes uncover the sinister truth behind these shards and witness the devastating effects they impose, they must race against time to prevent the realm from descending into chaos. In a world where allegiances may shift and mystery lurking in every corner, they must navigate treachery, confront their own inner conflicts, and safeguard the Seeds from falling into the wrong hands. Will they resist the seductive allure of power, or succumb to its insidious temptation? Join us as the fate of the realm hangs in the balance as every choice you make challenges the very nature of the world.
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About me
Hi everyone! I'm known everywhere online as Hanen, I've been DMing professionally online for about a year and a half now. My previous experience with DMing cames from running multiple campaigns for a local Children's Shelter for half a decade.I first picked up DMing while finding a way to bridge the gap between children that have gone through tough times to open themselves up to the world again & found D&D to be extremely useful as a form of play therapy. The kids who have their childhood taken away from them get to live out their fantasies in make-believe It was perfect & they enjoyed every session.I pretty much thought myself how to play starting with a very barebones system that I came up with myself and slowly moving on to D&D 5E after discovering it through research. I was hooked on it after that. Then the Pandemic came and I stashed my books. While I’m not able to play locally as much as I’d like to anymore, I’ve decided to move my table to an online community.More recently I've gained a years worth of experience with running D&D games online since I started DMing on Roll20. It has been a wonderful experience so far and I hope to continue doing it while making new friends along the way!
Total Proffesional DMing Experience
7 Years
StartPlaying Sessions Ran
Over 200+
Automated Combat on Roll20
Seeds of Chaos's very own automated combat on roll20 allows for turns to go quick & flawlessly by automatically calculating if a roll hits it's target & additionally calculating resistances and immunities. Health is then automatically deducted. Written in the PowerCards script by yours truly.
Quality of Life
Some other Quality of life additions like a working shop where players can buy goods & even inspect them.Recently we've also added a spell translator for ease of copying over spells from DnD Beyond.
Crafting & Gathering Made Fun & Easy
Here is an example of Alaric's Traveling day. He sets off with the party and decides to gather some herb as part of his traveling activity. Our party bard has given him a +4 Temp Bonus. He starts gathering... A Natural 20 is signified by the green roll box. But Alaric has a choice now to choose between his yields. Alaric chooses to gather from 5 T1 gathering spots as he is trying to craft an uncommon potion of healing..Rolling for 5 results he gained a total of x4 T1 Herbs & x1 T1 Unique Herb. One of those gathering spots did not work out and he found nothing, unfortunately. All of the gathered items are automatically stored in their inventory by our system.Time to craft, Alaric puts down 2 T1 Herbs to start crafting a potion of healing. He rolls a 17, Craft was a success! However, he's going to need 1 more successful craft in order to complete the potion. He will have to do it on his next traveling day. Once he is done his items will also be added automatically to his inventory.
A World Remade
In the world of Faerun, a land scarred by the Spellplague, the year is 1495. A century ago, a devastating calamity unfolded, plunging the realm into chaos and stripping it of magic. The Spellplague ravaged the land, claiming countless lives and driving wizards to madness. Those with innate magical abilities became dangerous, their very presence a threat as they erupt into blue flames instantly destroying towns and cities.During this dark period, magic users were shunned and feared. Children born during this period displaying any signs of magical potential were abandoned, cast aside by a fearful populace. People recoiled from them, treating them as carriers of a dreaded affliction. The once revered practitioners of magic became outcasts, their knowledge and powers disregarded.Desperate, the people turned to their gods for salvation, but their prayers went unanswered. The divine beings seemed to have forsaken them, leading to a decline in religious followers over the years. Devotees of divine magic became rare, their faith tested by the silence of the gods. The effects of this are even more prevalent today with big empty cathedrals only a few who have not lost faith continued tradition.The Spellplague lasted for a decade, during which the world suffered. The cataclysmic event reshaped the landscape, causing the ground to quake and upheave like the surface of a roiling sea. Curtains of blue flame swept across the land, sculpting the terrain, cutting crevasses, and raising hills and ridges. Fragments of earth became Earthmotes, floating islands in the sky. Worlds collided and merged, and Faerun itself remerged with Abeir, only to be torn asunder once more when the Spellplague finally subsided in 1395With the reformation of the world came the dawn of a new age of adventuring. One legendary figure, known as Sinbad, rose to prominence. Sinbad, an intrepid explorer, traversed the newly formed lands, discovering untold riches and captivating the imaginations of both common folk and fellow adventurers. Tales of his exploits spread far and wide, creating a sense of wonder and inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.However, Sinbad has decided to retire from the adventurous life. Before bidding farewell, he left the world a final gift—a gift that had driven him on his many journeys—the gift of wonders and intrigue. Sinbad has raised countless dungeons across the realm, each filled with unimaginable treasures awaiting those seeking fortune and fame. Yet, these mysterious dungeons are not without peril. Puzzles and dangerous creatures lie in wait, claiming the lives of many who dared to venture within.As Sinbad mysteriously vanished from the realm in 1470, the stage is set for a new generation of adventurers to rise. It is within this backdrop that this story begins, embarking on a journey to explore the world in search of adventure and hopefully claim a piece of Sinbad's fabled fortune. In a world still recovering from the ravages of the Spellplague, many adventurers tread a path fraught with danger and excitement, each adventurer ready to carve their own legends in the annals of a New Faerun.
Guilds
Adventurer's Guild
Founded in the year 1485, the Adventurer's Guild stands as a testament to the dawn of a new age of exploration. In the wake of the Spellplague, as Faerun began to recover from the cataclysmic events that had reshaped the world, Cassie, a renowned adventurer in her own right, envisioned a place where kindred spirits could gather and embark on daring quests.Rumors quickly spread around town that Cassie once served as Sinbad's trusted treasurer and diplomat during their legendary travels, lending an air of mystique to her leadership.Through the years, the guild has grown in stature and influence, attracting a diverse array of adventurers from across Faerun. Within its walls, tales of valor are exchanged, alliances are forged, and the lessons of the past are passed down to newer adventurers. It has become a bastion of shared knowledge serving as a beacon for those seeking guidance and inspiration.Under Cassie's astute guidance, the Adventurer's Guild has gained a reputation for its fairness and adherence to a code of honor. Quests and missions are carefully assigned, matching the unique skills and aspirations of adventurers with the challenges that lie ahead. It has become a place of belonging, where individuals find support, camaraderie, and the opportunity to leave their mark on the ever-changing world.As the guild thrives in this era of newfound adventuring, it continues to uphold its founding principles while adapting to the evolving needs of the realm.Guild Leader: Cassie
Renown Ranks: Novice, Adept, Elite, Grand
Benefits: Rumors, Dungeon Locations, Jobs, Higher paid Jobs
Merchant Guild
Established in the year 1479, the Merchant Guild, led by the astute brothers Kale and Warner, reigns as a thriving center of commerce in the bustling city. From humble beginnings as brewmasters, the duo swiftly amassed a fortune through their shrewd merchant ventures. Within the guild's opulent headquarters, adorned with displays of wealth and luxury, merchants from all corners of Faerun convene, drawn by the brothers' reputation for sharp business acumen. Tales of Kale and Warner's rise from humble origins to renowned merchants inspire a new generation, while their expertise fuels the guild's growth, forging a legacy of prosperity and entrepreneurial success.Guild Leaders: Kale & Warner
Renown Ranks: Apprentice, Journeyman, Adapt, Grand
Benefits: Cheaper Prices, Shop stalls, Gold, Contacts
Crafter's Guild
Founded in the year 1463, the guild has thrived under Spanner's expertise, propelled by his unparalleled craftsmanship and boundless dedication to the art of crafting.Spanner, a figure of legendary status among artisans and inventors, embodies the very essence of creativity. From a young age, his hands were touched by an innate brilliance, possessing a natural talent for shaping raw materials into extraordinary works of art. His relentless pursuit of perfection and innovation propelled him to the forefront of the crafting world.The Crafters Guild, has become a haven for artisans, tinkerers, and inventors from all walks of life. Within its walls, the air is filled with the symphony of hammers striking anvils, the delicate hum of machinery, and the whispers of imagination taking form. Here, the true magic of creation unfolds.Spanner's history intertwines with that of the guild, as he labored tirelessly to establish an organization that celebrated the beauty and ingenuity of craftsmanship.As his reputation grew, so too did the Crafters Guild, attracting individuals who shared his unwavering passion and thirst for innovation.Guild Leader: Spanner
Renown Ranks: Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept, Grand
Benefits: Cheaper Workshops, Crafting Gear, Contacts, Recipes,
Trader's Guild
Founded in the year 1476, the guild begins a new era of druids, as Midori takes up the mantle from her father, Miles, who dedicated his life to the delicate balance of commerce and nature.In a world where coins are shunned by the older generation of druids due to their metal composition, the Traders Guild was born. Its purpose: to facilitate material trade without the use of traditional currency. Midori, inspired by her father's teachings and the desire to forge a harmonious connection between nature and commerce, set forth on a path that would redefine the concept of value.The Traders Guild, a bustling marketplace of goods and resources, has become a hub for those seeking to exchange materials, artifacts, and resources. Here, transactions are conducted using a unique form of currency: Materials. Midori's vision has given rise to a vibrant economy built on the principles of sustainability and respect for the natural world.Over the years, Midori's leadership has evolved the guild, allowing for the inclusion of metal ores in material trade, a shift that was met with mixed reactions. While some embraced the change as a sign of progress and adaptation, others held steadfast to the taboo surrounding coins. The subject of accepting traditional currency within the Traders Guild remains a point of contention, a line not yet crossed.Guild Leader: Midori
Renown Ranks: Apprentice, Journeyman, Adept, Grand
Benefits: Gathering Gear, Material Trades, Improved Trading Rates
Twilight Organization
The Twilight Organization, under the guidance of the esteemed High Priestess Filaurel, stands as a beacon of ancient wisdom and divine reverence. Founded in the year 1365, this sacred organization finds its sanctuary within the hallowed walls of the Twilight Cathedral, one of the few remaining structures from the old world.Built long before the calamity that befell the land, the Twilight Cathedral has weathered the ravages of time. Within the grand halls of the Twilight Cathedral, the heart of the organization, the echoes of prayers and chants reverberate, offering solace to the faithful and seekers of truth. The Twilight Organization also holds one of the worlds oldest libraries, a treasure trove of knowledge salvaged from the remnants of the old world, preserving the collective wisdom of bygone factions, ensuring that their teachings and legacies endure.In the wake of the calamity, the Twilight Organization faced the challenge of rebuilding and regaining followers. The cataclysm had shattered the faith of many, casting doubt upon the existence of the gods themselves. With the passing years, the Twilight Organization only lost more followers as it’s once bustling Cathedral now almost empty and devoid of followers. Yet, Filaurel and her few devoted followers remained steadfast in their belief, working tirelessly to rekindle the divine flame that once burned brightly.Guild Leader: Filaurel
Benefits: Free access to the Twilight Library, Clerical Scrolls, Healing Services
Thieves Guild
In the shadowed underbelly of the city, the Thieves Guild, under the enigmatic leadership of Xan, reigns as a clandestine force shrouded in mystery. Founded in the year 1490, this secretive organization operates with unparalleled finesse, rumored to be masterminded by a being known as Xan, whose true identity remains concealed, giving rise to rumors.Legend speaks of Xan's audacious feat: the dismantling of the notorious old Xanatar Thieves Guild, a reign of treachery and deceit that once plagued the city. Emerging victorious from this power struggle, Xan adopted the notorious nickname, etching a new chapter in the annals of the clandestine world.Under Xan's watchful eye, the Thieves Guild has deviated from its ruthless past. A web of connections with the city's nobility allows Xan to maintain a delicate balance, ensuring that even the privileged are kept in check. The guild now treads a path veiled in secrecy, guided by a code of conduct that emphasizes discretion, precision, and calculated maneuvers.Recruiting only the most skilled and dedicated individuals, the Thieves Guild maintains a rigorous selection process, attracting those who possess exceptional cunning and agility. The guild's network of observers, stationed in every corner of the city, ensures that its operations remain undetected, enabling a smooth and efficient execution of clandestine endeavors.As the years pass, the Thieves Guild remains an enigma, their presence felt but their true identities concealed. The whispers of their exploits echo through the city's back alleys, a testament to their expertise in subterfuge and calculated risk-taking. Xan's leadership, shrouded in shadows, navigates the treacherous currents of power, allowing the guild to flourish while evading the prying eyes of law enforcement and rival organizations.Guild Leader: Xan
Renown Ranks: Spectator, Lensman, Examiner, Overseer
Benefits: Information, Blackmarket Items, Poisons
Beware of insanity
Sanity, A Madness Mechanic. Characters will be able to uncover the Secrets to the Seeds of Chaos in this campaign. The Seeds of Chaos is illusive in nature & immaterial in make. Folks in the New World are oblivious to it’s existence. These pink shards carry insurmountable power and knowledge granting game-changing combat boons or knowledge through visions you otherwise would not be able to uncover to making miracles happen. However, any being utilizing it’s powers will inevitably descend into madness.To add to the immersion and narrative of madness, Sanity is tracked by the DM so that players don’t know how much sanity they lose or have left. While the campaign allows for use of this mechanic to be used pretty sparingly using it too often is not recommended. Players will be warned when they are close to madness. Once you are inflicted with madness it will be equivalent to a permanent death.