Clifftop Observatory | How to Run Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

[@JNJTabletop]

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[@aaronasissoard1098]

I like the Tiamat idea like sparkrender was trying to harness the power of different colored dragons to gain power on par with Tiamat. I think I’m going to make Aidron the wizards friend. I’ve had the idea since Michaels character said “he never turned into a dragon in front of me” it adds closure to that arc for the Wizard

[@JNJTabletop]

That could be fun. Two quick questions for that, why did he tell the wizard about the observatory and why do people believe he died… if you can settle those questions, you’re probably good to go!

[@aaronasissoard1098]

@@JNJTabletop his death is a non issue for me as it was never brought up that his friend is dead. They are old classmates who had discussed a place that his friend now believes to be the cliff top observatory.

[@JNJTabletop]

Sounds like you’re well on your way!

[@therealjoshT]

We love you, Michael ❤

[@alarin612]

Thanks for the shout out, guys. I really like the mini-Tiamat idea, though.

[@PleasanceWolf]

My party entered the Clifftop Observatory. Found 5 unfinished statues made of dragon bones, that are needed for the ascension ritual. Spoke to Mek and Minn that were working on them... and helped them finish the statues?? They realized their mistake when the boss battle began. In the end, the counter ran out and the boss managed to absorb the power of 3 statues. He got away with 4 hp left. I was so sad for them. But now I have a potential hook for a new campaign.😂 Your videos were a great help to plan my first time playing dnd. Thank you. I rewrote some parts of the original story with some of your ideas. I feel like that made it so much better.

[@JNJTabletop]

Wow! You pulled a fun fast one on them! 🤣 We’re so happy to hear that we helped out and that you’ve got more adventures on the way!! Happy gaming!

[@Jeebzy]

Thank you guys so much for all of the videos on Stormwreck Isle. I am DMing for the first time and running this adventure and these videos helped me so much while prepping! I truly appreciate your effort!

[@JNJTabletop]

We are so happy to hear that! You're gonna do great and if you need help, just ask away either on one of our videos or in our discord!

[@andrewgiles1977]

These have been outstanding… watched everyone in this playlist. Used to play 2e many years ago, but haven’t played in a long time. So this will be my first run through of 5e… Gonna be running this for a few family members and this will defo give me advantage in confidence. Good job. 👊🏼

[@JNJTabletop]

So happy to be of help and happier that you’re getting back into the swing of things! Welcome back!

[@davidsheppard3452]

Awesome mini series. This was some of the best Dragons of Stormwreck Isle content I've been able to find. Both entertaining and informative. I've definitely been inspired to add some of your ideas into my own game.

[@JNJTabletop]

Ah thank you! So glad you found it helpful and entertaining!

[@JnJake]

Seriously though, Michael is the best

[@alarin612]

That ritual caster book idea is fantastic. When I run 5e, I don't let heroes pick feats for ASIs. I reward them with feats they work towards or earn at the end of quests, or are "changed" with when they drink from sacred fountains and such. Giving them Magic Initiate or Gift of the Metallic Dragons for reading a draconic message is perfect.

[@The_mind_of_Mitch]

How has no one mentioned that maybe the ritual could somehow be connected to Sharruth the red dragon that was imprisoned under stormwreck isle? Imagine the ritual succeeding then after sparkrender disappears, volcanic activity stirs all over the island? Could become another adventure entirely, or there's the REAL big bad boss fight right there.

[@JNJTabletop]

Definitely a fun direction to go in! Not sure if you intend to have the group fighting Sharruth or not but how would you handle that vs level 3 characters?

[@The_mind_of_Mitch]

@@JNJTabletop with more thought I'd probably move it to a new campaign, place a bunch of fillers in to help bump the PC's up some more levels, maybe add a few allies that could help, a few dragon slaying magical items and even bring Runanra into the fold once they finally face Sharruth!

[@alarin612]

Sparkrender disappearing is genius. I might make him disappear just when he hits zero HP.

[@alarin612]

I wasn't going to like this video but then you made the lantern joke.