Campaign Primer

Vecna: Eve of Ruin

A high-level campaign beginning at Level 10. This primer outlines the world state, expectations, and character requirements before Session Zero.

Adventure Background

Campaign Overview

Across the multiverse, something is wrong. Magic behaves unpredictably, powerful figures vanish, and ancient forces begin to stir.

At the center of it all is Vecna—the Whispered One—whose influence reaches across worlds, planes, and realities themselves.

This campaign operates at a higher tier of play. You are not beginners, nor local heroes—you are already established adventurers stepping into a crisis that threatens existence on a cosmic scale.

This campaign focuses on:

  • High-level decision making and consequences
  • Planar travel and multiversal stakes
  • Powerful enemies and complex encounters
  • Player-driven strategy and coordination

Table Setup

How We Play

VoiceDiscord (camera optional)
VTTFoundry
Accessplay.dragorussogames.com

The experience is cinematic and fully system-driven:

  • Custom Foundry maps (Carlos ProMaps)
  • Syrinscape audio, including adventure soundtrack integration
  • Dynamic lighting and visual effects
  • High-level tactical combat
  • Streamlined automation for faster gameplay

At this tier, combat is complex and dangerous. Players are expected to understand their character abilities and coordinate as a group.

Entry Requirements

Character Requirements

Starting LevelLevel 10
RulesD&D 2024
Ability ScoresPoint Buy or Standard Array
HPStandard progression

Existing Characters

Players may bring a character from a previous campaign. All characters must be reviewed and approved before entering the campaign.

  • No ability scores above 20
  • Must follow point buy or standard array rules
  • Equipment and magic items must meet campaign limits

New Characters

If you do not have an existing character, create one using:

  • Level 10 starting point
  • 2000 gp starting gold
  • Allowed Character Options

    • Player’s Handbook 2024
    • Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
    • Heroes of Faerûn
    • Options available in Foundry for this campaign

Power Level

Magic Item Limits

To maintain balance across the table, all characters must adhere to the following item limits:

Very Rare1 item
Rare2 items
Common5 items
Consumables8 items (potions, scrolls, etc.)

All items must be approved by the DM prior to Session Zero.

Player Tools

Campaign Notes & Journals

You will receive access to a private Notion workspace for this campaign.

  • Track NPCs, locations, and factions
  • Maintain session notes and journals
  • Organize spells, items, and objectives

This is your personal reference hub throughout the campaign.

Table Expectations

Safety Tools

This is a high-stakes, dark fantasy campaign involving powerful entities, cosmic threats, and complex moral decisions.

  • PG-13 / Age-17 tone
  • No sexual content
  • No harassment or discrimination
  • No PvP hostility

Boundaries will be discussed privately during Session Zero.

Checklist

Before Session Zero

  1. Join Discord
  2. Access Foundry
  3. Review this primer
  4. Prepare your Level 10 character
  5. Submit character for DM review