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Siqram S3E02: Our first quest
Siqram Session Log

Siqram S3E02: Our first quest

Soaring above the Vestonar mountains, the Quick Gold sails through the sky. Her sails are full, her wings extended, she moves with a steady grace belying her battered appearance. A sudden BOOM rocks the deck. M'lek rushes to the lift stone compartment; his heart catches in his throat.
Jared
9 min read

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Siqram S3E02: Our first quest
Siqram Session Log

Siqram S3E02: Our first quest

Soaring above the Vestonar mountains, the Quick Gold sails through the sky. Her sails are full, her wings extended, she moves with a steady grace belying her battered appearance. A sudden BOOM rocks the deck. M'lek rushes to the lift stone compartment; his heart catches in his throat.
Jared
9 min read
Siqram S3E01: Coming together
Siqram Session Log

Siqram S3E01: Coming together

High above the city of Knokvere, deep in the mountains of Vestonar, nestled into the ridges and peaks, is Tholgrim Monastery. The monastery is carved into the mountain, but the observation decks, where the astronomers chart the motion of the stars, rise above the monastery at the top of tall
Jared
10 min read
Step 6: Planning Scenes
Planning

Step 6: Planning Scenes

This is Part 6 in my series of how I plan roleplay heavy D&D campaigns. For the rest of the posts in this series, click the button and return to the index. Story Driven Campaigns Index Like I said before, I find this step to be totally optional,
Jared
6 min read
Step 5: Putting the Pieces Together
Planning

Step 5: Putting the Pieces Together

This is Part 5 in my series of how I plan roleplay heavy D&D campaigns. For the rest of the posts in this series, click the button and return to the index. Story Driven Campaigns Index Continuing from my previous post on campaign design, once I have a
Jared
7 min read
Step 4: The Story so far...
Series – Story-Driven Campaigns

Step 4: The Story so far...

This is Part 4 in my series of how I plan roleplay heavy D&D campaigns. For the rest of the posts in this series, click the button and return to the index. Story Driven Campaigns Index Integrating it all Now we have a plan, we have a setting,
Jared
4 min read
Step 3: Crafting Characters
Planning

Step 3: Crafting Characters

Once I’m satisfied with the setting, I stop my own development on the campaign. Now I turn it over to the players. I send them a link to a LegendKeeper (a world building wiki tool) with all the information on the setting, and I ask them to make characters.
Jared
7 min read
Step 2: Setting the Scene
Planning

Step 2: Setting the Scene

Once I have the kernel of an idea, I need to build up a world around it. Even when I’m using published adventures or settings, I will flesh out the setting more. I make sure it has enough detail that my players can develop characters that are richly tied to the setting.
Jared
3 min read
Step 1: The Spark and the Tinder
Planning

Step 1: The Spark and the Tinder

Here's a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how I build my D&D campaigns—from the first sparks of character ideas to laying the foundation for adventure.
Jared
3 min read

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