D&D 5th Edition

Our next Looking-For-Group (LFG) Happy Hour has been scheduled for May 6th at 6PM ET at Quincy Hall!. For folks who have never been, this is the perfect event for people to either run their next game, find their next adventuring party, or just make some new friends! The event is absolutely free and friends/family are welcome! **Can't make it? No worries! Join the [DMV D&D Group](https://discord.gg/xhEJ7V3uvu) to stay aware of future events!**

Join us for **Eberron: Confidential!** Stories of noir, pulp, adventure and everything in-between await! Whether it's the crime ridden alleys of Sharn where the Boromar and Daask are in open gang warfare, or the far flung territories where adventure and treasure wait in hidden depths; there's something for everyone in Eberron! ***Note***: Please join the event even if its full! We are trying to gauge community interest so we know how many DMs we should recruit to support our player population! **Questions & Concerns:** If you have any questions, please feel free to message me either on Discord(@vinbear) or here on Meetup. **Links:** [Natural Ones Community Discord Link](https://discord.gg/Zj58w85XuW) [Eberron Lore Playlist by Jorphdan](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJqE7QBvDyc-PqjO6EyBIYAG9P6HXnv3F) **This week's plothooks:** Table 1: DM Evan: In the Lhazaar Principalities, Pirate Lords-to-be vie and jostle for position, influence, and wealth. The party have joined the fleet of Captain Naeyvlyn Tourescho as they intersect a quarry purported to carry treasure which many eyes are seeking. Table 2: DM Vince: The Boromar have heard of Agents who failed to follow through on their arrangement and stole merchandise from a job. Then they had the audacity to try selling an illegal, untested drug to the honest hardworking folk of Lower Sharn. They have hired the party to find these would-be-drug dealers and stop their illicit actions. Feel free to make a character or use one of the Pre-Generated Characters available (Provided at the event) **Character Creation Guidelines:** [D&D Beyond Link w/ Shared Content](https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/7563996667606540) **Rulebooks:** *PHB, DMG, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, Eberron: Rising from the Last War, The Pugilist Class(2024), Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, Mordenkainen presents: Monster of the Multiverse, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Book of Many Things* **Character Level:** *4* **Fixed HP option** **Multiclassing w/ pre-requisites (2024 classes only)** **Attributes:** *Point buy or Standard Array (no rolled stats)* **Species:** PHB or Eberron races preferred. **Backgrounds:** If taking a Dragonmarked Heir, must match species to appropriate Dragonmark. **Starting Equipment / Gold:** *Per starting class and background OR gold option offered by either. Can then sell off or purchase basic adventuring gear, weapons, and armor based on standard pricing.* *100gp for a Common Magic Item (+base cost if weapon/armor).* **Permanent Magic Items / Loot Budget:** 2 Loot Point (LP) *(LP Budget will increase as community narrative progresses)* *Uncommon Magic Item = 1 LP* *Rare Magic Item = 2 LP* *Very Rare Magic Item = 3 LP* **Firearms: Availability, Pricing, and Proficiency** *Artificers are considered proficient with all Firearms* *Pistol(100gp), Musket(75gp), and Shotgun are considered Simple weapons.* *Revolver and Rifle,Hunting are considered Martial weapons.* *Shotgun, Revolver, and Rifle,Hunting can only be acquired with LP and increases the base cost of a Loot item by 1 compared to the usual Loot Budget.* *For example:* *Revolver(Common) = 1LP* *+1 Revolver(Uncommon) = 2LP* *+2 Revolver(Rare) = 3LP* *+3 Revolver(Very Rare) = 4LP*

James is out of town this week, so let's draft my variant of the famed 100 Ornithopters cube, featured in [this video by Rhystic Studies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pddm1gbBuWE). My list is slightly different, but keeps the same design philosophies, although there might not be exactly 100 Ornithopters. The cube has no creature tokens, no creature lands, and no ways to kill your opponent without the card having something to do with controlling or having Ornithopters. My cube list is below: [https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/100ishornithopters](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/100ishornithopters) The event will take place at a **NEW LOCATION** in Arlington, near Ballston Quarter, and the Ballston metro, accessible through the Orange and Silver lines! Feel free to contact me through Meetup or call me at 9194578870 if you have any questions about getting to the location. **CONDUCT POLICY** We cultivate a safe, friendly atmosphere. Please keep other's feelings close to mind. Derogatory comments of any kind are unacceptable, as is behavior that may make others uncomfortable, such as rage-quitting. If the stresses of the game are getting to you, we encourage you to politely sit out for a while. Thank you!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Uncle Julio's with dinner and drinks. If it's nice, we can sit outside on their porch. Afterwards, we can either go see a movie or play games at Dave&Busters! Or we can walk around the lake first and burn off calories. Or we can just go home. Have a look at their menu: https://unclejulios.com/menu/#lunch MESQUITE GRILLED SPECIALTIES Bacon Wrapped Camarones Six jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack and fresh jalapeño, bacon wrapped and mesquite grilled. Served with Mexican butter, homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and frijoles a la charra Camarones Diablos Six spicy mesquite grilled jumbo shrimp. Served with Mexican butter, homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and frijoles a la charra Honey Chipotle Salmon Mesquite grilled fresh salmon fillet\*, honey chipotle glaze, pineapple pico de gallo and cilantro rice Agave Chicken Mesquite grilled chicken breast with agave queso sauce, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, hickory smoked bacon, cilantro rice and frijoles a la charra Slow Smoked Pork Ribs Smoked with a sweet and savory dry rub. Served with homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and frijoles a la charra Pechuga de Pollo Mesquite grilled chicken breast. Served with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, sautéed peppers and onions Carne Asada Hand-cut marinated 21-day aged skirt steak. Served with homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and frijoles a la charra OUR FAMOUS FAJITAS Chicken Fajitas Mesquite grilled chicken breast served with Mexican butter OPTION OF: SERVING SIZE FOR 1 OR 2 Honey Chipotle Chicken Fajitas Mesquite grilled chicken breast with bacon and a honey chipotle glaze Chicken & Steak Fajitas Mesquite grilled chicken breast and tender cuts of midwestern grain-fed steak, hand-trimmed by our butcher. Served with Mexican butter Skirt Steak Fajitas Our original tender cuts of midwestern grain-fed fajita skirt steak aged for 21 days and hand-trimmed by our butcher OPTION OF: SERVING SIZE FOR 1 OR 2 Filet Mignon Fajitas Tender cuts of grain-fed Midwest filet\* with our scratch made agave queso sauce on the side OPTION OF: SERVING SIZE FOR 1 OR 2 Grilled Vegetable Fajitas Mesquite grilled including zucchini, yellow squash, portobello mushrooms, sautéed peppers and onions. Served with black beans and cilantro rice OPTION OF: SERVING SIZE FOR 1 OR 2 Carnitas Azteca Fajitas Savory braised pork with honey chipotle glaze, lime crema and fresh cilantro Guadalajara Jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack and fresh jalapeño, bacon wrapped and mesquite grilled, with mesquite grilled chicken and steak fajitas. Served with Mexican butter Juarez Slow smoked pork ribs, with chicken and steak fajitas Plato Grande Chicken and steak fajitas, slow smoked pork ribs and bacon wrapped camarones OPTION OF: SERVING SIZE FOR 2-3 OR 4 Lobster Y Fajitas Broiled lobster tail, with mesquite grilled chicken and steak fajitas. Served with Mexican butter (Friday, Saturday & Sunday Only) Jalisco Spicy mesquite grilled jumbo shrimp, with mesquite grilled chicken and steak fajitas. Served with Mexican butter Shrimp Al Pastor Fajitas Seared shrimp served with house-made mango habanero sauce Ahi Tuna Fajitas Pan seared rare ahi tuna\* served with chipotle crema sauce Salmon Jardin Mesquite grilled salmon\*, drizzled with homemade chipotle crema sauce SPECIALTY TACOS All aboard mates!

**NEW GAME LOCATION at Spider Kelly's** Let's play board games. Not the ones your ancestors played but the really cool ones of the new millennium. We play everything from fun, social games to light to heavy strategy games. Don't know how to play? Not a problem - we're happy to teach. It's a great chance to learn new games or play your favorites with non-competitive people who like to laugh. You can build a railroad, eradicate a plague, or explore the far reaches of the galaxy in one evening. While many will bring their own games, you can show up gameless and still play. We play at the Spider Kelly's in Clarendon on Wednesday from 6:30-10:00. It's within walking distance from the Clarendon metro. **Find us in the far left room.** Look for a group that has containers and carrying bags with multiple games. We're very fortunate to have this great venue for our game nights and they take care of us for 3-1/2 hours, so please spend a minimum of $10 on food or drink and tip generously (at the very least $2, even if 20% of your bill would be $1). Thanks!

Ladies’ Knight is a welcoming **bi-weekly women’s chess social and community** designed for **beginners through advanced players**. Play, socialize, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment alongside other women. There won't be structured chess lessons, but enjoy a relaxed, social chess atmosphere to improve your chess strategy and tactical skills while connecting with other women in the DMV chess community.

If you've never played volleyball but want to learn, start playing, and add a fun new hobby to your list, this event is the perfect place to begin! **What to expect:** We will warm up and then host will demonstrate the skill of the day and run drills to practice the skill. Afterwards we will play and host will be assisting the attendees to correctly implement the techniques they just learned. Level: Beginners Cost: Free Field Type: Outdoor grass Notes: 1. If you can, please **bring a volleyball ball** and write your name on it. We usually play with [WILSON AVP OPTX ](https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Official-Volleyball-Yellow-WTH00020ID/dp/B0812JPZFT)ball, but other cheaper balls are acceptable. 2. This event is **exclusively intended for beginners**. 3. Our goal in this event is to help participants develop their skills to reach the **Advanced Beginner** level. Here's a description of what an advanced beginner player looks like: [Smiley Social Volleyball Skills](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/) We host this **4 session** training annually over 4 wednesdays where attendees can learn the following skills: 1. Basics: How to warm up and volleyball pepper, How to play safe and Rotation 2. Passing: Bump pass, Over hand pass and Setting 3. Serving: Under hand serve, Overhand float serve and Overhand Topspin serve 4. Spiking: Arm swing and Footwork 5. Blocking: Blocking and Defense techniques **Dinner after the game:** We will go to dinner after the game if more than 5 people like to join. **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Liability Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco) 3. [Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/)

The STILL UNNAMED party has gotten a foothold in the mountain, but the kobolds are getting their act together and the defense is stiffening. What awaits them next? Dragon Mountain is a boxed set for AD&D released in 1994 that the DM played through with his favorite character ever, and has spent years translating/porting it to 3rd-ish edition to share the experience with others.)

* **Table 1: D&D 5th Edition:** Dungeonauts: Portal to Elsewhere For new players interested in joining, "Dungeonauts" is an introduction to D&D, with players exploring different worlds and planes. New players welcome, pre-generated character sheets available. * **Table 2: D&D 3x Edition:** Dragon Mountain Dragon Mountain is a boxed set for AD&D released in 1994 that the DM played through with his favorite character ever, and has spent years translating/porting it to 3rd-ish edition to share the experience with others. * **Table 3: D&d 5th Edition:** "TBD" * **Table 4: Monsters of the Week** * **Table 5: Board games** Each month we have players enjoying board games from a variety of genres. Feel free to bring your favorite, or come learn something new. We'll order pizza and share whatever snacks & drinks people bring.

**Adventure Description:** A reclusive patron of Candlekeep has passed away and the Avowed have asked you to travel to his mansion in the Wood of Sharp Teeth, where his servants wait to hand over his collection. **This event is hosted using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition Adventurers League rules. It is a Tier 1 game suitable for players of all experience levels.** **Becoming a member in our Discord and accepting our Code of Conduct is required for play at all of our events. You must join and accept the Discord rules before signing up to any MeetUp events. These rules include but are not limited to:** * **Assigning your name and pronouns as your server nickname;** * **Confirming your age as 18 or older;** * **Participating in a respectful environment for both our AL DMs and your fellow players.** **If you do not join the Discord and accept these rules prior to signing up for an event, you may be removed from the MeetUp event or be required to join the Discord and agree to the Code of Conduct at the game table prior to playing.**

A retired paladin’s disappearance and rumors of his manor being haunted cause the local Temple of Selûne to hire adventurers to investigate. What secrets does the manor hold? **This event is hosted using the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition Adventurers League rules. It is a Tier 2 game suitable for players with advanced experience who have previously played in multiple Tier 1 games.** **Becoming a member in our Discord and accepting our Code of Conduct is required for play at all of our events. You must join and accept the Discord rules before signing up to any MeetUp events. These rules include but are not limited to:** * **Assigning your name and pronouns as your server nickname;** * **Confirming your age as 18 or older;** * **Participating in a respectful environment for both our AL DMs and your fellow players.** **If you do not join the Discord and accept these rules prior to signing up for an event, you may be removed from the MeetUp event or be required to join the Discord and agree to the Code of Conduct at the game table prior to playing.** \*\**[Join us on Discord!](https://discord.gg/mG24YCk7wj) Attending this event indicates that you agree to follow NOVA Adventurer’s League’s Code of Conduct, which can be found in the #code-of-conduct channel on our Discord.*

GM Jason will run an Ultraviolet Grasslands session. Stay with me, here: what would happen if we mashed up Oregon Trail with Dying Earth with Mad Max? Well, UVG answers that question (that nobody ever asked) with this heavy metal psychedelic fantascience pointcrawl game. Please the horned catlords by hitching your lime green fox-ocerous pony to your wagon and heading west to see if you can’t trade all this vampire wine for some profit! None of those words will make any more sense to you after playing, probably, but we’ll have an amazing time exploring! This might be the first session in a mini-campaign, so we will start with rolling up new characters! New players welcome! No prep needed! **Where**: Your Hobby Place in Old Town Alexandria Looking for a place to play in-person RPGs and make new friends? Burnt out on internet D&D? Interested in trying games like Shadowdark and Dungeon Crawl Classics? Look no further than DMV RPG - Open Table! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started with tabletop role-playing, our group offers a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all gamers to gather and embark on epic adventures together. From Dungeons & Dragons to sci-fi sagas, there's something for everyone here. Join us for regularly scheduled meetups, make new friends, and unleash your imagination in a fun and collaborative setting. Let the games begin! **Rules**: always teachable at the table **Gaming is for everybody**: Welcoming, inclusive, and safe **Pregens**: the GM will have pre-made characters so you can jump right in **Game**: Old School & New School, but likely lightweight **Multiple GMs**: We run games in a rotating GM format, so come to play and make friends, but we'll be looking for your interesting one-to-three shots to try.

Looking for a fun way to meet your fellow DMV geeks outside of game nights and conventions? Well come join us on May 8th for our next Nerds Night Out event with our friends over at DC Gaming Group! Nerd Nite Out is bar crawl that brings together geeky folks in a casual setting. Each bar crawl we will explore a couple of bars (all within walking distance from each other) in a different neighborhood. Whether you’re new to the city or someone who has been here for a few years, this is the perfect event to make some new friends (or catch up with old ones!) Our next Nerds Night Out will take place on May 8th at 7PM ET and start at Metrobar in the NoMa area! **Want to stay in the loop? No worries! Join the [DMV D&D Group](https://discord.gg/xhEJ7V3uvu) to stay aware of all future events!**

***Septima*** is a competitive, highly interactive strategy game of witchcraft. As the leader of your coven, you must prove your worth in the town of Noctenburg to become the successor of Septima, the High Witch. Practice your craft and gain Wisdom by collecting herbs, brewing potions, healing the townsfolk, mastering charms and rescuing your brothers and sisters from the trials. But beware: magic, even if used for good, invokes suspicion in the townsfolk...

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia