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What is this?
This is a high fantasy, heavy RP, beginner-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Level 3 campaign set in my homebrew setting of Ember Coast University on the world of Inys-Tân using D&D 5e. This campaign will be what I like to describe as a "sandbox-on-rails," which means there will be a main plot thread for you to follow, but you are free to hop on and off at almost any point. Don't worry about your experience level! I'm comfortable playing with both veterans and new players alike.
All my campaigns are paid: $20 per session, run through StartPlaying.Games! Check out my profile here!
We use Discord for communication, and Foundry to play our games. The minimum for each adventure to start is 5, though parties are capped at 6 members! All listed games are weekly unless specified otherwise. Sessions last 3-4 hours.
Time Slots & Availability
A Message from ECU Administration
Ember Coast University is extremely excited to announce that first-year applications for the upcoming 1556 A.C. academic year are now OPEN!
At ECU, we offer a combination of academic excellence and hands-on experience like no other. Whether your passion lies in the arcane studies, artistic creation, martial prowess, or the ins-and-outs of nature or civilization, our diverse educational programs offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and discovery.
At our only campus located on the coast of Grand Exuma, you can expect to engage in cutting-edge magical research, participate in activities from clubs to dueling to Bloodball, forge relationships with students and staff (good and bad), and learn more about the mysteries of our modern world, all while taking advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities available across ECU's 12,000 acre campus!
We’d love to welcome you into our family of staff and students that foster innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to shaping the future. If you’re ready to start your journey at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, now’s your chance. Apply today to join a community of scholars, adventurers, and leaders, and become part of Ember Coast University's legacy!
Who are you?
As fresh-faced first-year students, you are ready and more than willing to dive headfirst into a life both exciting and completely foreign to you—ready for the beginning of the rest of your life. Alongside your newfound allies, you’ll navigate the challenges of university life: balancing intense study sessions with high-stakes adventures and assignments, mastering your magical talents, expanding your knowledge, and honing your skills in ways you never thought possible.
Between classes, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to engage in house rivalries, make questionable late-night decisions at the Owlbear Tavern, and maybe—just maybe—master a spell or ten by the end of the semester. You might find yourself joining a study group in the shifting shelves of the Arthur Library, maybe going on an expedition field trip with the Wandering Scholars club, or even playing a few matches with the Interdimensional Chess club. Maybe even joining the school’s Division 1 Bloodball team and playing at Hydra Stadium. Rest assured, there is no lack of activity at Ember Coast University. And if the occasional magical mishap occurs, don’t worry, it’s all part of the ECU experience.
After all, nothing could ever go wrong at the safest, most prestigious magical academy in existence, right?
Who am I?
Greetings, adventurers! I’m Luki, and I’ve been a DM on-and-off for about 2 years now, with roughly 4 years of total experience in D&D 5e as both a player and a DM. For better or for worse, I am also what they would call a "theater kid."
I grew up with a passion for writing and cinema, and those early influences still continue to inspire the worlds and games I run today. My biggest influences, both in the past and even now, are the LotR series, Legend of Zelda, and The Princess Bride (one of the greatest pieces of fantasy media of all time, but I digress).
I’m currently running two weekly home campaigns. My main campaign recently celebrated its 6-month milestone, with the group comprised of random people from /r/LFG. My second campaign has just kicked off as a sequel to a 1.5-year-long campaign with the same party.
The best part about being a DM is watching you and your characters grow closer and seeing everyone's actions and reactions to the world and the story that we create together. I place a strong emphasis on organic roleplay and natural character development as you explore living, breathing worlds.
If you’re a player who craves rich lore, deep roleplay, and isn’t afraid to get a little goofy when the moment calls for it, you’ll fit right in at our table!!
DM Style
In my games, there are two things that take priority over everything else: storytelling and, most importantly, fun. We follow RAW as close as possible, but if anything gets in the way of your fun as a player, we adapt on the fly with a compromise that makes sure everyone is having a good time.
I love creating worlds that feel like they're alive. NPCs have their own stories, each location has deep lore and rich backstory, and your choices have real weight within the world you live in. Roleplay is a huge focus in all of my games, and I will always encourage players to immerse themselves in their characters (the more backstory you give me, the better). Some of the best moments in all of my campaigns have stemmed from pure improv and roleplay, whether it's through character interactions, moral dilemmas and choices, or even just goofing off in character.
My campaigns are usually fun and lighthearted, with many goofy moments throughout, but that doesn't mean there aren't serious moments. There will be times where you'll have to face difficult choices, experience intense character-and-moment-driven drama, and encounter dilemmas that challenge yours and your party's ideals. I love stories that balance "the funnies" with emotional depth, and making sure that every single moment feels like it was earned.
When it comes to combat, I enjoy giving the players a challenge. That doesn't mean throwing overtuned creatures or hordes upon hordes at the party. I encourage tactical play and planning as, more often than not, my combat are more than just simple hack-and-slashes. I design every encounter, combat or not, to feel meaningful and serve a greater purpose, with plenty of moments to do or say things in character.
Above all, I want my table to be a safe space where you, as players, can get invested in the world and your characters. Whether you're a veteran or a new player, I try as hard as possible to give you an engaging, immersive, and overall collaborative experience where everyone has a chance in the spotlight.