Explore D&D&History: Barometers and Benedictions (Section E)

$180.00

Embark on an epic journey with this campaign, which weaves together history and adventure.

Gentlefolk and Scholars of the Royal Academy, look not to the horizon, but to the Heavens! For too long, we have been shackled by the leaden weight of the Earth, crawling across the maps like ants upon a tapestry. But just this year, 1709, Father Bartolomeu has unlocked the "Sublime Geometry" of the sky, proving that the wind is not merely air, but a river of divine grace waiting to be sailed. The Passarola stands ready, for beyond the Atlantic mist lies Hy-Brasil - the island that exists between a wish and a dream - and within its golden orchards grows the Sun-Heart Lily, the only cure for a King's mortality and the key to a New Age of Enlightenment.

We require not just soldiers, but philosophers of the sword, navigators of the soul, and poets who can speak to the very spirits of the storm. Will you remain grounded in the dust of history, or will you take to the air, and imprint your names onto the stars? Step aboard, and prepare to witness the world as only the angels and the eagles have seen it. The Astral Levees are rising, the barometer is set to "Wonder," and the sky is calling your name!

Embark on an epic journey with this campaign, which weaves together history and adventure.

Gentlefolk and Scholars of the Royal Academy, look not to the horizon, but to the Heavens! For too long, we have been shackled by the leaden weight of the Earth, crawling across the maps like ants upon a tapestry. But just this year, 1709, Father Bartolomeu has unlocked the "Sublime Geometry" of the sky, proving that the wind is not merely air, but a river of divine grace waiting to be sailed. The Passarola stands ready, for beyond the Atlantic mist lies Hy-Brasil - the island that exists between a wish and a dream - and within its golden orchards grows the Sun-Heart Lily, the only cure for a King's mortality and the key to a New Age of Enlightenment.

We require not just soldiers, but philosophers of the sword, navigators of the soul, and poets who can speak to the very spirits of the storm. Will you remain grounded in the dust of history, or will you take to the air, and imprint your names onto the stars? Step aboard, and prepare to witness the world as only the angels and the eagles have seen it. The Astral Levees are rising, the barometer is set to "Wonder," and the sky is calling your name!

Academic Fine-Print for Grownups:Students in this class will make imaginary characters. They will interact as their characters to fly the Passarola airship, discover the mythic island of Hy-Brasil, and find the Sun-Heart Lily.

Students will be immersed in real-world history via a fictional, fantastical narrative. Optional homework about life in Portugal during the early 18th century, geography of the time, physics, botany, and the Catholic Church during the Early Modern Period will be assigned, and they can gain credit in the game for completing it. Students will gain insight into these topics, as well as teamwork, improvisation, and math skills.


For your Curriculum Records, we will cover: 

  • History

  • Ethics

  • Intro to Academic Research 

Dates and Location: 

Section E: Ages 12+ will meet on Wednesdays from 4-6pm Eastern, and will run from Wednesday, March 25 through Wednesday, May 20. All 8 classes will be held over Zoom. (There will be no class on Wednesday, April 8.)


Requirements: Age 8+, or at the instructor's discretion. No prior knowledge or experience of Dungeons and Dragons is required, as instructions for creating a character will be sent ahead of time. Students will be given access to an online dice roller, so physical dice are not required.


Class Etiquette: I expect and require gentle, respectful language in my classes, and ask that all students come to class prepared to treat each other with kindness. These classes are a great opportunity for your kiddos to practice social/soft skills, with the underlying perspective that we’re all in this together.