Hello, my name is Ian, and I am an experienced Dungeon Master and official Grognard with over 46 years of DMing under my belt. I have run dozens of campaigns over the years—I’m deeply passionate about crafting immersive and dynamic Dungeons & Dragons experiences. I currently have 2 full-length campaigns running online, which have been going strong for over 4 years, showcasing my commitment to long-term storytelling and player satisfaction.

I pride myself on being not just a DM, but a storyteller who’s dedicated to bringing your adventures to life. I ensure every session is rich in detail and atmosphere. I even provide session notes for all players to keep track of events that happen in our campaign!

Platforms I use:

Discord for voice communication
Roll20 (Pro user with dynamic lighting and API scripts) for maps and gameplay
D&DBeyond for managing characters
If you need player references or feedback from current campaigns, I’m more than happy to provide them.

Let’s roll some dice and create epic stories together!

Send me a DM on Discord at iancjohnson or here if you are interested to join. Or you can join the campaign directly at https://startplaying.games/adventure/cm3xip664001rswvsfyklw2kq

Game: D&D 5e
Group type: Online
Experience: Any
Location/Timezone: Monday 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern
Schedule: Weekly
Roles sought: 4-5 Players (18+)
Cost: I currently charge $15 per session

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About the adventure

Originally written by Gary Gygax for tournament play at GenCon XI in 1978, converted to 5e by your DM, Ian. Come and play the module which introduced the Underdark to players for the first time! This is a high level adventure over multiple sessions which will take 4-5 heroes from 13th to 15th Level. As a player, you can use an existing character, or I will assist you at generating one of the appropriate level.

After a final confrontation with the giant, King Snurre, and the entry of mighty adventurers into the caverns under his stronghold it has been discovered that Dark Elves, the Drow, have instigated the giant alliance and its warfare upon mankind and its allied races. Numbers of these evil elves fell before the onslaught of the party of adventurers, but many of the important Drow fled away to the northwest — the escape route a seemingly natural passage a full 30' wide extending endlessly. slowly descending ever deeper into the bowels of the earth. Pursuit of these creatures is necessary, for unless their location and strength are known, the Drow can continue to strike where and whenever they like without fear of counterattack or reprisal. Fortunately, the party discovered a map of the maze of tunnels under the earth — hundreds of miles of passages, areas shaded and marked with cryptic symbols, and what is most probably the course of an underground river! But such an expedition will certainly require the utmost thought and care in planning and preparation. For who knows who or what will be encountered in this gloomy underground world? How will the monstrous opponents sure to be met there be dealt with and defeated?

For people who want to experience a high level adventure this one is for you!

How to prepare

You will need to install Discord, make sure your mic and camera (optional) are working. You will need to install the Beyond20 browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. If unfamiliar with the Beyond20 extension,, the DM will assist to get this completed.

What I provide

I will bring the content, access to the campaign in Roll20. I use a custom soundboard for sounds and effects for my games. Access to the Campaign Wiki on World Anvil for immersive world building with details of sessions available for review. A private Discord server for the campaign where audio of game sessions will be available to players only. I am a world builder, and my goal is to immerse you in the setting.

Gameplay details

We will have a brief discussion about safety tools at the beginning of the session.

Content warnings

• Violence

• Slavery

Safety tools used

• Luxton Technique

• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

• Open Door

How will character creation work

Characters will be generated by players before the first session, with input from the DM over Discord.

Players can expect
Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used
• Roll20

• Discord

• D&D Beyond

Will start after the American Thanksgiving holiday

Mondays

Bump