The Story Set-Up

Step right up, bold adventurers, and peer into the depths of the Yawning Portal! As your seasoned Dungeon Master, I offer you passage not to one grand campaign, but to a collection of legendary delves, each a self-contained saga ripped from the annals of D&D lore and reimagined for a thrilling modern experience.

Forget commitment to a single storyline for now. Tales from the Yawning Portal is your passport to a multiverse of classic challenges, meticulously curated and ready to ignite your imagination. Prepare for a rapid-fire gauntlet of iconic dungeons and perilous locales that have tested heroes for generations.

Are you ready to etch your names into the legends whispered within the Yawning Portal? Do you dare to face the challenges that have broken lesser adventurers? Gather your courage, sharpen your blades, and prepare for a journey through the very foundations of Dungeons & Dragons! Your next unforgettable adventure begins now.

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):

– Timeless tests of skill and cunning: Face the deadly traps of the Sunless Citadel, brave the eerie silence of the Forge of Fury, and navigate the treacherous depths of White Plume Mountain. Each adventure is a masterclass in classic dungeon design, guaranteed to push your tactical thinking to its limits.

– A kaleidoscope of environments and adversaries: From goblin-infested ruins to the lairs of ancient dragons and the domains of forgotten gods, you’ll encounter a breathtaking variety of monsters and explore wildly different landscapes without the need for lengthy travel.

– A chance to forge legends, one delve at a time: Each adventure offers the potential for significant character growth and the acquisition of powerful artifacts, allowing you to build a reputation as heroes who have faced down the most notorious threats of the Forgotten Realms and beyond.

– Flexibility for any group: Whether you have a night for a quick, intense dungeon crawl or want to weave these tales into a larger campaign, Tales from the Yawning Portal offers unparalleled adaptability. ¹ Jump in, test your mettle, and emerge (hopefully!) victorious.

– My unique touch as your guide: I bring these classic adventures to life with dynamic pacing, evocative descriptions, and a keen understanding of how to weave player choices into even the most established narratives. Expect surprises, personalized challenges, and a world that feels both familiar and freshly perilous.

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 chills, thrills, 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 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 long form campaign with a planned ending. 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.

This 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 1-14

Gameplay Themes/Content Warnings

This campaign includes horror elements, 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.