The Far Side of the Forgotten Isle 🏝️ Home Game Experience
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
What brought us here? ⛵ Your boat is destroyed 🏝️ You awaken on a strange island ⛓️ Your first thought is escape 🤫 But the island may hold the secret to your past...and future 🏰 What will you do when you leave? Whether crew, passenger, or prisoner, you find yourself aboard The Queen's Fury, a prisoner transport vessel on her first, and final voyage. Shipwrecked, you awaken among what remains of your fellow passengers, stranded on an island that exists on no known map. But all is not as it seems. The island seems to speak to you as if it knows you, unfolding echoes of your past, present, and future. Why were you brought here, and what awaits you once you escape? What to expect: 📜 A custom adventure. Your characters are the stars. All backstories WILL be used. 🗺️ Rewarding exploration. The Forgotten Isle is vast and full of mystery. And what of the perils of the outside world? ⚔️ Exciting combat. The unknown lurks in the shadows of The Forgotten Isle. Prepare for deadly fights where no two encounters are the same. 🗣️ Dynamic roleplay. The politics of the world both within and beyond The Forgotten Isle are fraught with obstacles. How will you react? 🎭 A perfect balance of comedy and drama. Fans of Critical Role, Dimension 20 and NADDPOD will find a lot to love. ...and much, much more! Come with me as we create a brand new world of adventure together in a campaign from levels 3-12 and beyond. Your characters drive the action. Your decisions shape the story. What will YOU do?
Current Level: 6 Current Party: Goliath Barbarian (Path of the Zealot) Changeling Bard (College of Eloquence) Dwarf Artificer (Artillerist) Human Cleric (Grave Domain) Aasimar Paladin (Oath of Devotion)
5.0
(23)
2 years on StartPlaying
351 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
Game Master Reviews (23)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
Emmet
Played 1 sessions
Olly runs an excellent game with an emphasis on player creative input and engagement. Very friendly and welcoming.
Rocco
Played 19 sessions
Olly is simply an amazing gm. The game was super fun, and he attended to all of my additional requirements to make the game as accessible as possible. I would recommend him to anybody who is looking to join a well run and fun game!!
Siku
Played 17 sessions
Incredible DM. He takes the time to make your character feel part of the story, not just a nameless adventurer. He is great at playing off interactions with NPC's making them memorable instead of just quest-givers. The threats also feel real and escaping them feels all the more rewarding. Olly also runs Foundry well and efficiently, making the game not feel bogged down by the minutiae of playing online. The music is also great! 10/10 recommend as a DM!
Andrew
Played 6 sessions
Olly is a fantastic DM. Very welcoming and helpful. I had a blast playing with him and his current group.
Kip
Played 46 sessions
Olly is a great all-around Game Master. Does he know the rules and how to deliver balanced and challenging combats? Yes. Does he fill his world with interesting NPCs with a variety of different secrets, motives, and personalities? Yes. Can he build a world that, right out of the gate, you know you could spend the next few years exploring? Yes. Does he include mysteries and puzzles without making them harder than we can handle? Yes. And is he happy to sit back and listen as our characters talk through our next steps, head over to a bar, and then bicker about unicorns? Yes. Most importantly, does he respect us all and want what's best for the group? Definitely, yes!
JC
Played 49 sessions
Olly, thy patience knows no bounds. Olly is a great GM that goes to lengths to provide a vibrant world and fun characters to interact with. Our game is filled with players that are chaos goblins and brimming with anarchic behaviour, and he navigates it (and us) with the skill of a well-seasoned GM. Characters and NPCs feel tangible, and you know he can hit the sweet spot when you catch yourself having genuine empathy for the NPCs and their depth of story (Still on the fence about Galthair). Highly recommend Olly, catch one of his games, you won’t be disappointed!
Additional details
How to prepare
New to TTRPGs, D&D or VTTs? All you need to get started is a free Discord account. Add me on there and I can answer any questions and guide you through the rest. Username: wernerhotdog From there you will need: -A free D&D Beyond account -An internet browser. Chrome works best! -A microphone/headset -A stable internet connection -A webcam is encouraged but not essential Accommodations can be made for anyone who does not wish to use the virtual tabletop.
What I provide
I provide: -A custom campaign developed around your characters -Sourcebooks shared on D&D Beyond -Evocative battle maps -NPCs with their own voices and motivations -Immersive music and soundscapes -A professional experience
Gameplay details
📜 A custom campaign - This is not a pre-existing setting. Your backstories will help develop the world. - Individually targeted quests will keep the stakes high. - Player buy-in is a must. As this world will be developed from YOUR backstories, it is essential that players are willing to put effort and thought into their characters. Thinking and feeling in-character is strongly encouraged. ⚙️ A perfect balance of the three pillars - Exciting combat will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Rewarding exploration means a new surprise is always on the horizon. - Deep NPC motivations provide high-stakes role-play encounters. 🗣️ Community guidelines - Collaborative thinking is a must. - Zero tolerance for harassment and abuse - Have fun and encourage others to do the same
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Character Death
• Death
• Fire
• Murder
• Violence
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Drowning
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Character creation will be done in D&D Beyond using my library of races, classes and subclasses. Looking for something I don't have? Let me know and I will purchase it for you to use at no extra charge. Characters should be built using the 2014 ruleset. Starting Level 3. Characters joining later join at the same level as the party. Advancement: Milestone Ability scores: Point buy or Standard Array Feats and Multiclassing: Yes All official content is allowed and encouraged with three exceptions: -No custom lineage -No Peace or Twilight Domain Clerics -No content from the 2024 ruleset Homebrew content will not be permitted
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
• D&D Beyond
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 8:00 AM UTC
Jun 16 / Session 46
3-3.5 Hour Duration
6 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+