The Story Set-Up

In the unsuspecting lands of the Sword Coast of Faerûn, chaos reigns as elemental cults wreak havoc with their devastating orbs. These sinister cults, each devoted to the Princes of Elemental Evil, have secretly united to unleash an unimaginable catastrophe upon the world.

The Cult of the Howling Hatred commands the fury of the skies. The Cult of the Black Earth wields the unyielding power of the earth. The Cult of the Eternal Flame harnesses the destructive force of fire. Lastly, the Cult of the Crushing Wave controls the merciless power of water.

Together these cults spread terror and destruction until a band of brave adventurers learns of their insidious plot.  From humble beginnings, these heroes must grow in strength and skill, battling the elemental cults across the land. Their journey will be fraught with peril, as they uncover the true agenda of the cults and confront the prophets who lead them.

Will these adventurers be able to thwart the cults’ sinister plot and save Faerûn from impending doom? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as they embark on this epic quest, facing an elemental apocalypse head-on.

What you need to play

Please ensure that you have a working mic/headset and webcam (optional but encouraged).

You will need D&D Beyond (FREE version), the AboveVTT app added to your D&D Beyond Account (FREE), and Discord.

Materials Provided

The GM will provide you with access to all materials needed on D&D Beyond including content sharing on D&D Beyond.

What to Expect (if you are new or experienced):
🎭 You  will drive the story
🌐 You will explore amazing settings
🤝 You will learn to work as a team in solving problems
📚 You will learn to roleplay and tell compelling stories
🤖 You will have fun interacting with unique and interesting characters

Why you will enjoy this game

This campaign relies on collaborative storytelling about fantasy heroes adventuring in a world of magic and mystery complete fantastical creatures.

This campaign is designed with a balance between combat, exploration, and roleplay. The intense exploration and combat drive the adventure, but the roleplay of the players determines the direction of the story and outcome.

Player choices not only determine this story, but they have ramifications in the world around them in this immersive campaign.

If you like intrigue and story twists, you will like this game.

If you like exploration, puzzle solving, and roleplaying to determine allies and enemies, all while your character’s life is in jeopardy, you will like this game.

Whether you are looking to learn the game or you are an experienced player willing to help others learn you will enjoy this game.

Character Creation Guidelines

You will need a Level 1 character using the D&D 5e or 2024 ruleset (Legacy or Expanded). Try to align your choices with the Story Set-Up but leave room for character growth. This is a mini campaign but could easily become a full campaign with the right group of adventurers. As a team, the group can finalize character choices and ideals as we begin the adventure. I will ask you why your character is with this group and why they have a common goal.

The Princes of the Apocalypse campaign takes place in the Forgotten Realms, so you may prefer to stay within that realm for continuity’s sake. We can discuss exceptions that won’t unbalance the campaign.

Backstories and character concepts are encouraged. Keep it simple! A paragraph is usually enough to give you something to start with while allowing your character room for growth during the adventure.

The Campaign is designed to encompass Levels 1-15

Gameplay Themes/Content Warnings

This campaign includes violence, treachery, betrayal, and evil. Romance is kept PG-13, with a fade-to-black style when it becomes intense. Know that if you have any specific lines and veils they will be heard and handled respectfully.