This class is a multi-day Dungeons & Dragons campaign where we play Out of the Abyss.  It will use the 5th Edition rules and will incorporate situations that require critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, role-playing, and imagination.  Ideally, the student should read and explore the player's handbook of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition before the first class.  Newer players (students new to D&D) are welcome and will be guided and advised as needed.  Resources and references will be provided as needed, to facilitate a better understanding of the rules and game mechanics.

We are a community-driven class, which means that we care about our friendships and community over all else. This is a safe space for players to explore their identities and play whatever kind of character they would like to as long as they are supportive of other players, characters, and our community (and the character fits the guidelines below).

This adventure will take the players from 5th level to 20th level, depending on how long they participate in the campaign.  We will use dndbeyond.com for creating and tracking characters and refer to it during sessions, as needed.  You may also use paper character sheets if you wish.  The Dungeon Master will use the Roll20.net virtual tabletop to run the game.  Players will not need an account on Roll20.net.

The adventure will involve this rough outline.  It is intentionally vague, so as to not give away the story or potential progression and also reflects the fact that the players will have a large part in dictating where the adventure goes. This outline is only intended to show the start of our adventure and to give you a rough idea of what the sessions are like.

⇢ First Class: Meet & Greet and story Intro/The players will meet one another and have the opportunity to discuss their character, preferred playstyle, and goals going forward.  We will introduce the story and background of the adventure and if time permits, start the first quest.

⇢ Second Class: Based on the choices of the group, the next step will be to start choosing a direction to take the adventurers.  Once the decision is made, the story will start to unfold, based on the decisions of the adventurers.

⇢ Third Class: Each week will follow a similar format.  The session will be directly influenced and guided by the group from the previous week.

⇢ Fourth Class: The group will likely face a larger challenge every 4 weeks or so.  The larger story points will unravel as the group puts together clues, speaks with supporting characters (NPCs) in the story, and takes appropriate actions.

⇢ Fifth Class: The group will likely face larger challenges and continue the story.

⇢ Sixth Class: The group will likely face larger challenges and continue the story.

⇢ Seventh Class: The group will likely face larger challenges and continue the story.

⇢ Eigth Class: The group will likely face larger challenges and continue the story OR complete the adventure. IF we do not finish the campaign, the next eight weeks will be posted.

Out of the Abyss explores the horrors and serene beauty of the Underdark, the hidden realm beneath the surface. Phosphorescent mushrooms, dangerous enemies, and unlikely friends fill near-endless caverns and strange locales. The party, hunted by Drow, must make their way back to the surface...but what of the nightmares that haunt their sleep each night? Something is stirring under Faerun, and all of civilization may yet be at risk. 

Out of the Abyss is designed to run up to 20th level.

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Guidelines:  All sources are acceptable for character creation, as long as it is published D&D material.  Playtest sources will be considered on a case by case basis and require approval.  All characters must use the Point Buy method for Ability Score Generation.  The Character should start at 2nd level.  Feats and Multiclassing are allowed but must follow requirements.  No Homebrew material outside of my own is allowed unless reviewed and cleared before the game.

This class is LGBT-friendly and a safe space for players to explore their identities. Racism, sexism, and bigotry will not be tolerated under any circumstances.  Players will receive a warning about their behavior, and parents will be contacted on the first offense. Further offenses will result in action up to and including the removal of the player from class without a refund. Our community and our friendship is the most important part of the class. "It's not me, it's my character" is not acceptable in this case, and the player should look for campaigns where the community is not the focus. There are many.