The Secret of Bone Hill ~OSR Module Campaign~(Beginners and Vets)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Homebrew Game | Campaign
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Custom / Wednesday - 5:00 PM (UTC)
2-2.5 Hour duration
1 / 1 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages
About the adventure
The Barony of Restenford is a land buried beneath mist, superstition, and the losses of a war from generations past. Tales are varied on the nature of the war but most believe that the monsters and dark things rose up and banded together to break the living order of the mortal folk...and that the war spent both sides. That the forces of chaos were banished to the Under, that mortals barely survived and that much knowledge and many wonders were lost. Many come to the lands escaping strife, seeking after rumors and legends, to seek their fortune in trade or plunder of lost relics from beneath the sleeping land. Explore lands worn down by darkness and a war which spent both sides, brave haunted ruins and hidden dungeons and unearth secrets and treasures. The most infamous location is known as Bone Hill, the ruins of the Scarlet Prince's fortress and the site of the last great battle in these lands...a battle from which the lands and people have yet to recover. Legends of the place promise wealth, fame, and power to adventurers, and for those who have a higher quest; hope. Play-Style This is a sand-box with many plots to stumble into. Enjoy hardcore-style play with tactical combat, unbalanced encounters, and clever monsters! Make choices that affect the world! Create a character that will become a hero, make a name for themselves, and work to fight the growing darkness! Play in the spirit of OSR in the D&D Basic module updated for 5e! I like intense, gritty combat, immersive RP, and detailed exploration. I have a list of table rules available on my Discord server so players can get a feel for my style before playing. It is very much a sandbox, with NPCs, locations, and secrets to unlock, and many opportunities craft, con, trade, explore, fight, and plot! Liveplays and videos: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR3ja21GwFHHT51fEW0i1_g Twitch (follow) https://www.twitch.tv/dmfaenor
The PCs have taken care of the network of bandits, crime families, and dark fey, scheming nobles, and now set their sites on the titular location: Bone Hill! It is a place of old, dark magic, and the remnants of a hidden sect who worship a dark fey lord, Arik of the Red Gloom. The expect undead, both mindless and awakened, and they know that the area itself is suffused with an ancient curse of necromantic origin, capable of taking over their bodies should they die there. A great time to join this OSR sandbox if you just like to come in for the clench or prefer joining at a higher level. Party is level 9. Message me on discord, and feel free to come sit in and check the game out. New players will have a private session to make their character, set expectations, and get caught up with the world story, and the fee for the private session will be refunded after the players has played for a few sessions. This is part of an ongoing campaign of modules from older editions of D&D adapted for 5e! Join us for intense combat, wilderness survival, resource management, tactical planning, lore-puzzling, and more. PCs are currently lvl 8 and we plan on continuing to level 20!
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Additional details
How to prepare
Make sure you have stuff ready before game: Notepad to keep game notes and questions Water Snacks Fidget toy Mic, headphones, discord setup Inspiration: miniatures, art, lighting, etc
What I provide
Roll20 will be used for evocative 2D maps, game notes, die rolling, character sheets (D&DBeyond is fine, too!) and tokens. Discord is used for voice, music, and sharing game art images.
Gameplay details
-Content Warning: Violence, creation of suspense, descriptive combat, NPC and potential character death. Combat will be dangerous. Horror and survival elements may not be suitable for some players. -Hard NOs: Torture, sexual abuse. I do NOT include these in my games. If any players attempts to force this they will be kicked. -Romantic scenarios, as well as "bad stuff" may happen "off-screen", but may only be hinted at in the vaguest of terms (that way players are each free to use their imagination if they choose) -I am familiar with the safety toolkit, and make all of them available in-game. Please be respectful of these tools and do not abuse them for game advantage. They are here to help players, not characters. Tools available: X/N/O cards are available for players- O=player ok to continue, N=players is becoming uncomfortable with content/events, X=players needs to stop or withdraw for a moment and reassess their experience. Script change-players can request Stop, FF, RW events if they are becoming triggered or feeling unsafe. The group can take Breaks as needed Open Door- If a player has to leave the session or campaign for reasons of emotional or psychological safety that player will be allowed to return as they desire. - Additionally I am *very* open to aftercare, debriefing, session wrap with highlights and stars and wishes! -Character creation/session 0 will give players an opportunity to mention specific triggers and needed boundaries, and each player will be expected to respect the boundaries set. Violators will be kicked.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Since the campaign is in session I will offer a free voice session to help you build you character, learn the important setting details, and get you caught up on the game so far, for establishing style, tone, expectations, boundaries, campaign length, table rules, house rules, etc. Characters are 8th level. Races are open as long as the character can blend in with humans or the players is interested in standing out.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord