The Spirit of Sunhold | Homebrew | Learn to Play | Large-Scale Strategy | $20
You have been summoned to the island of Sunhold to defend its people from a hidden cult. Will you banish the horrors? Or will you join their ranks?
About the adventure
Welcome to the island of Sunhold, adventurer! Lord Wiscan has summoned you to his court for a dire purpose: the esoteric Sunservant cult terrorizes the people of Sunhold, horrifying aberrations stalk the island's forests, and a malevolent spirit pulls the strings from its mountain lair. Hold on to your homunculus, adventurer--the fate of Sunhold is in your hands! This is a homebrew module that responds to the decisions and playstyles of its players. This is a D&D 5e adventure for a party of 4-6 easy-going players who are looking for a fun but low-stress campaign. I take the rules seriously, but fun always comes second, and comfort first. Expect a high fantasy setting with magic, medieval weaponry, and supernatural creatures! Art credit: Christian Auriel.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Custom / Monday – 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Will Sikich
he/him
5.0
(10)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
4 years on StartPlaying
78 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity
About me
Will is a PhD student studying English literature, cultural studies, film, and tabletop role-playing games. He is also long-time player of Dungeons and Dragons and a TRPG enthusiast. He loves diving deep into role-playing scenarios and creating high-stakes, fun environments for his players. His preferred systems include D&D 5e and Vampire: the Masquerade Fifth Edition (V5).
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Inclusive
Creativity
Clare
Played 56 sessions
Will is excellent at creating a rich, captivating world for adventures. He goes out of his way to incorporate PC backstory into campaigns, and lets players approach the world in their own way. As a new player, I have felt that Will has been very accommodating of my need to learn. If you want a campaign with depth and detail, this is the GM for you.
Drewcilla
Played 47 sessions
Will is incredibly nice and talented. He has built an awesome world with lovely characters and he really cares about us having fun and being challenged.
Minna
I LOVE playing with Will, he is such a fun DM. The world he's built for us to explore is curiouser and curiouser, with more things to uncover every session. Our enemies are challenging, but effectively conquered (we beat a Beholder with just the 3 of us and some hired NPCs!) Will gives us lots of options for how to go about progressing the game, with still enough structure we're not scratching our heads, except for when there are fun puzzles to collaborate on. He's incredible knowledgeable about the rules, and is super easy to take notes from if you're a beginning player. tldr WILL IS AMAZING!!!
Tyler
Will is a super creative person in general, which translates perfectly to a gaming situation.
Erik
Will showcases great ability to adapt to players actions while keeping the story he wants to tell intact.
Mindossasta
This GM strikes the right balancing between planned story telling and going with the flow. He is terrific at adapting to the players ideas, especially if they were unexpected. I have never seen a DM so quick on his feet.
Character creation
Creating your character
We will be making characters at session zero, so just bring yourself. Characters will be at level 3, and they can include materials from any official 5e sourcebook, as well as approved homebrew sources. Again, we will be rolling stats with the option to default to a standard array.
Lovecraftian/cosmic horror on a mysterious island. Beginner friendly, reactive world, high stakes, fortress-building, high level play, queer-friendly game space. Good for players looking for role-play, horror, investigation, and political intrigue. Games every Monday! Players are currently at level 12!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with a working microphone and access to Discord and D&D Beyond. I will help players set these things up at session zero.
What Will Sikich brings to the table
I bring access to all current official D&D 5e sourcebooks on D&D Beyond, a dedicated Discord server, and a homebrew narrative module. I am not a professional voice actor, but I always try my best to create engaging gameplay experiences with fun NPC voices and personalities.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Will Sikich creates a safe table
Gameplay at my table centers on roleplay, player comfort, and fun. I am more than willing to bend the rules for the sake of the enjoyment of the table, but I also work to ensure that my games feel fair and well-balanced. Content Warning: This campaign will include descriptions of violence, as well as tense role play situations. My goal is always, however, to ensure that I place only characters in peril—not my players. Breaks are always allowed, and players can message me at any time if they need something to change about their experience. Player comfort is extremely important to me. I maintain an open door policy regarding player feedback and requests, and I will always ensure that everyone at the table feels as safe as possible. We will have a session zero at no cost, wherein I will go over character creation and what players can expect from the campaign. We will be rolling stats with the option to default to standard array.
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