The Rose Coliseum: Newbie Friendly One-Shot w/ Paul

Campaign: Weirdbridge
Adventure: The Rose Coliseum
Setting: Forgotten Realms

The Rose Coliseum is where aspiring adventurers go to be recognized for their gifts. Stepping into its arena means leaving with fame, fortune, rare magical items—or never leaving at all. Survive the trials, put on a good show, and the world will know your name.

As you approach, the structure feels ancient. Crumbling stone arches loom overhead, their columns wrapped in climbing roses, the air sweet with possibility.

The iron gates swing open. Do you dare enter?

Character Creation. If you have never played or made a character before, I recommend showing up and using one of the pre-generated characters. Otherwise:

We will follow the DND4N rules for character creation.
We will also use DnD4N Rules for Character Play for One-Shots
You are either lawful or chaotic good. For a table with new players or new-to-each-other players it is best for all characters to be good aligned.

Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 48 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking).
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.

Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)

6:00 pm - Session 0
6:30 pm - Play
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm - End

Seats at the table. Preferential seating given to those that have attended previous sessions and/or character creation sessions with the DM.

Please keep your RSVP updated so players on the waitlist can join and the DM can plan accordingly. Last minute RSVP changes (less than 48 hours) or no-shows are frowned upon.
The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
There is no required fee for this session, but a suggested tip of $30 is always welcome.

Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:

All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
“Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
Content themes and warnings can be found below.

This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.

Session 0. We will hold a brief mini session zero at the start of the session to help build party cohesion, set the ground rules, and get settled into your characters.