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Secrets and Sorcery: A Día de los Muertos-Inspired Adventure
The veil between the living and dead is thin and something stirs in the Borderlands. An adventure inspired in El Dia de los Muertos hispanic folklore
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 2:00 AM UTC
May 13 / Session 29
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
🌙 Spirits, Secrets, and Sorcery: A Día de los Muertos-Inspired Adventure 🕯️ The veil between the living and the dead is thin… and something stirs in the Borderlands. Strange omens appear in ofrendas, the whispers of the departed grow restless, and an ancient force—long thought to be a myth—begins to awaken. As the chapters unfold, you will piece together a larger mystery hidden within folklore, uncovering forgotten prophecies and long-buried secrets that could change the fate of Faerûn forever. What truly lies beyond the veil? And who—or what—is trying to break through? 📖 About the Campaign This adventure is inspired by pre-Hispanic myths and the traditions of El Día de los Muertos, bringing a unique and culturally rich experience to Faerûn. Set in the mysterious Borderlands, your journey will be filled with haunting fables, forgotten ruins, and spirits who still have stories to tell. What to Expect ✨ A richly atmospheric setting where the dead are honored, but not always at rest. ⚔️ A balanced mix of combat, roleplay, and exploration, with player choices shaping the world. 🎭 Encounters inspired by Mexican folklore, supernatural events, and deep mysteries waiting to be uncovered. 🌎 A unique take on Faerûn, with magic, tradition, and suspense woven together. 🕵️♂️ A major hidden threat slowly revealing itself as the campaign progresses, leading to a grand climax. 🛠️ Game Details Level 8 characters Roll20 for VTT, Discord for voice, and D&D Beyond for character creation Rulebooks Provided: Player’s Handbook, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, Monsters of the Multiverse, Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything ✨ Now is the perfect time to join— the rift is about to open and mysteries are unfolding. Secure your spot and step into a world where the past is never truly gone… and the spirits are always watching. 🌟 What Players Say About the DM 🗣️ “Atari was an exceptional GM for my first online Dungeons & Dragons adventure. He created a comfortable and welcoming environment, guiding us through the mechanics with ease. His storytelling was unique and engaging, making the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!” 🗣️ “I was intimidated as a noob, but Atari made me feel right at home. He let me be authentic and confident asking dumb questions. :)” 🗣️ “Atari is one of the most flexible DMs I’ve had the pleasure to adventure with. He made me feel special and like my choices really impacted the story.” 🗣️ “My favorite part about playing with Atari is that he makes sure every player gets their moment. He asks what each player wants to bring to the story and ensures
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(89)
3 years on StartPlaying
227 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive
About me
Hey there! I’m a seasoned bilingual Dungeon Master with years of experience running long-term campaigns, games at conventions (GenCon, WonderCon, Comic-Con), and online events like Carnaval Rolero. Whether in English or Spanish, I create immersive, story-driven adventures tailored for all types of players—from absolute beginners to seasoned veterans making sure every player gets their moment in the spotlight! As a proud member of LatineLounge, I help carve out spaces in conventions for Spanish-speaking players, ensuring that more people can experience the magic of tabletop RPGs. I have been interviewed in podcasts to talk about my experience as a Pro-Gm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtKkB7pidz4&t=2109s See this Daggergeart Youtube Video if you want to see what is like to be at one of our tables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlnZS_6CD8U&t=99s What I Offer: 🎲 Learn-to-Play One-Shots! – Perfect for new players looking to dive into D&D for the first time. 🎭 Character Art Commissions! – I work with talented artists to bring your characters to life. 🔄 Guest Player Opportunities! – By joining one of my campaigns, you can guest star for free in other sessions from other campaigns or one-shots! 🌐 A Thriving Discord Community! – Join my dedicated Discord server to chat between sessions, share character stories, and connect with other players! 📺 Twitch Streaming – Want to share the adventure with others? If the party is up for it, we can stream our sessions live on Twitch so everyone can join in on the fun! Overall, players describe my games as welcoming and engaging, where everyone shines, creativity is rewarded, the mood is set, and every session feels unforgettable. I run both online and in-person games (Orange County & Los Angeles). Whether you want to learn the game, dive into an ongoing campaign, or test your luck in a one-shot, I’d love to roll some dice with you! 📌 All my links here! - https://linktr.ee/gmatari
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Creating your character
Character creation will be done before the session. Character creation will be done in DnD Beyond using Standard Array and with the rulebooks mentioned above.
Secrets and Sorcery - a DnD 5e campaign based on Hispanic Lore and traditions and heavily influenced by El Dia de los Muertos. This adventure is just getting to the middle of the campaign! Great time to join the campaign! These are the current campaign characters (all level 8). The party is made of players that started playing D&D recently and are extremely friendly and helpful with new players! Join us!! Aylin - Aasimar Paladin Diane - Aasimar Cleric Enrico - Elf Rogue Tezca - Tabaxi Barbarian
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need to have a laptop / PC that is able to run Roll20. Players will need a free account of DnD Beyond and Roll20. GM will use camera. Use of camera by players is completely optional but encouraged. Sessions can be streamed if everyone in the session agrees.
What Atari brings to the table
I will bring maps, music, the adventure, will share rulebooks, and will generate tokens for the players.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Atari creates a safe table
A discord invite will be sent once you join the game in Startplaying. From there, we will talk in the Discord Server Chat regarding character creation and expectations of the adventure. Stars and Wishes will be asked after the second session.
Content warnings
Safety tools used