Descent Into Avernus: Citizens of Elturel
A Level 5 Epic — Heavily Reforged Descent Into Avernus
This is a campaign set amidst absolute chaos.
The grand city of Elturel, once a shining beacon of faith and order, has been wrenched from the mortal world and cast screaming into the wastes of Avernus, the first of the Nine Hells.
But you are not distant adventurers summoned to solve this tragedy—you are citizens of Elturel. You lived there. You bled for it. And now, you’re caught in its fall.
The Companion: Light Turned Lie
High above the city once shone the Companion, a second sun. Worshiped as the cities god for protecting it in the past from all manner of horrors. Now, it hangs in the sky as a sickly black orb, pulsing with infernal energy.
Its light no longer protects.
It condemns.
Whispers say the Companion was never divine at all—that it was a devil’s bargain, paid in full. Others say it was corrupted and can yet be saved.
However all anyone knows is that without its light, Elturel will fall.
Survive the Fall
Devils, demons, and desperate mortals rampage through the streets. The sky burns. The city crumbles.
Your first task is simple: survive.
Gather what allies you can from shattered temples, crumbling walls, and fractured houses of power. Protect the innocent—or exploit them. You will choose: will you rise as a shield, or fall as a sword?
Begin with Power—Earned Through Fire
Every character begins at level 5, already tested by hardship, with a unique boon tied to their past in Elturel and the fall itself. These small gifts hint at infernal corruption, divine intervention, or desperate survival—and each opens new roleplay paths.
Browse the full list of boons here:
Starting Boons Document
Shape the Future
As chaos engulfs the city, powerful forces rise from the ruins:
- Broken paladins fighting for redemption
- Cults seeking infernal favor
- Desperate nobles offering coin, secrets—or betrayal
- Celestial agents whispering from the shadows
Every choice matters. Whom will you trust? Who will betray you? What are you willing to sacrifice to save your city—or seize it for yourself?
Descend Into Hell
When the final defenses of Elturel fall, you will descend into Avernus itself. There, in a land of endless war and infernal contracts, you must seek out the chains that bind your city and destroy them before Elturel is lost forever.
But Avernus changes everyone.
Will you resist corruption, or wield it?
Will you walk out of Hell as a hero—or something far worse?
Narrative Depth, Tactical Danger
This campaign is designed for players who enjoy weighty moral choices, tactical combat, and immersive roleplay. Your character’s beliefs, history, and ambitions matter here.
Whether you’re a grieving knight, a devil-kissed refugee, or a bitter survivor, the decisions you make in the burning streets of Elturel will echo into the very heart of the Nine Hells.
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Seats are limited. The city is falling.
You were born in Elturel. Now fight for its soul.