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The Wailing Forest - A D&D 5e Homebrew Horror Experience
$15.00
/ Session
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Custom / Monday - 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You wake up in a musty, dark cellar. You give your hands a tug to find you are shackled. How did you get here? You hear someone else cough. Who else is here with you? It's hard to see. Your eyes begin to adjust, you can see cages and shackles, broken furniture and bodies. A scream curdles your blood from somewhere outside, and then silence. You hear your heart beating in your ears as you attempt to escape your shackles. Almost... almost. Wait... are those footsteps above? This game takes place in a homebrew world. Can you find your way out of this fractured plane before you are killed? You will be actively chased by a overpowered murderer. This is a survival horror/slasher horror game with a dash of mystery. How did you get here, who is chasing you, and how will you escape? This game is for the person looking to get a thrill, to get scared, and get a story in the process. This game is expected to take 5 sessions.
Meet the Game Master
About me
Welcome, adventurer. I'm Josh, better known as The Dark Mage. I specialize in immersive horror, dark fantasy, and character-driven storytelling. Whether you're braving the mists of Barovia, surviving the ruins of Drakkenheim, or uncovering mysteries best left forgotten, my goal is simple: make every session feel like stepping into a living world. I have hosted hundreds of games for players across a wide range of experience levels, from complete beginners to veteran roleplayers. As a martial arts instructor with nearly a decade of teaching experience, I excel at helping new players learn the game while providing experienced players with meaningful challenges and memorable stories. My games emphasize: • Deep immersion and atmosphere • Distinct NPC voices and personalities • Character-driven roleplay • Meaningful choices and lasting consequences • Challenging combat with purpose behind every encounter • High-quality Foundry VTT experiences I am particularly passionate about horror and dark fantasy settings. I love crafting tension, mystery, and emotional moments that stay with players long after the session ends. Every campaign I run is treated as more than a module—it's a living story shaped by the decisions, victories, failures, and relationships of the characters within it. When you join one of my tables, you're not just signing up for a game. You're stepping into a world where your choices matter, your character's story matters, and every session is designed to leave you excited for the next. The darkness is waiting. Pull up a chair and tell me your story.
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Creating your character
Characters will be lvl 13, and the characters will be made in D&D Beyond. I will use Session 0 to help you create your characters. We will be rolling 3 sets of abi's, you may choose the best set. I also always use max health.
Running Mondays at 9:00PM EST. Session 0 will be free! All sessions after $15/session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a computer to play this game, as I run all my games in Foundry VTT. A webcam is not required, but a good microphone and reliable headphones are highly recommended.
What The Dark Mage brings to the table
I will be running this game in Discord for voice, and Foundry VTT for immersion.
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Safety
How The Dark Mage creates a safe table
Players can expect fast paced combat and a rules light experience. There is a high chance for stress due to the nature of the game. Please communicate with me if a break is needed to catch your breath. Session 0 will be used for setting all expectations, character creation, getting to know foundry, and getting acquainted with each other.
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