Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting | 3 Hunters | Game open |
Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of monster hunting in 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons?
About the adventure
**Embark on an Epic Monster Hunting Adventure with Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting!** Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of monster hunting in 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for an exhilarating campaign featuring Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting, where every session is packed with excitement, strategy, and discovery. **What Awaits You:** 🗺 **Tracking**: Hone your skills as a master tracker. Follow the clues, decipher the signs, and embark on quests that take you deep into unknown territories in pursuit of legendary beasts. ⚔️ **Hunting**: Engage in heart-pounding battles against a horde of unique monsters. Each creature offers a fresh challenge, demanding courage, cunning, and teamwork. 🔪 **Harvesting & Crafting**: After the hunt, the adventure continues! Harvest valuable resources from your prey and use them to craft powerful gear and magical items. Discover recipes and cook up meals that grant extraordinary abilities. 🧙♂️ **New Player Options**: Expand your horizons with brand new races and classes. Whether you wish to play a fearless Monster Hunter, a cunning Trapper, or a resourceful Crafter/Chef, Heliana’s Guide offers exciting new ways to customize your character. Unlock unique feats and gain the companionship of awesome familiars to aid you on your journey. **Why Join This Campaign?** 🌟 **Immersive Storytelling**: Dive into a rich, narrative-driven world where your actions shape the story. Your choices matter, and every decision can lead to new adventures and unforeseen consequences. 🎲 **Dynamic Gameplay**: Experience a game that seamlessly blends traditional D&D elements with innovative monster hunting mechanics. From thrilling chases to tactical combat and creative crafting, there’s never a dull moment. 👥 **Community & Camaraderie**: Join a group of passionate adventurers and forge lasting friendships. Whether you’re a veteran hunter or new to the world of monster tracking, everyone is welcome. Together, we’ll face the dangers and delights of Heliana’s world. **What You Need to Know:** - **System**: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition - **Supplement**: Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting - **Experience Level**: All levels welcome! New to D&D? No problem—we’ll guide you through every step. - **Sessions**: Weekly sessions with flexible scheduling options - **Duration**: Each session runs 3-4 hours Prepare your weapons, gather your allies, and get ready for the hunt of a lifetime. Sign up now and be a part of an unforgettable adventure with Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting. The wilds are calling—will you answer?
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
Game themes
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday – 3:00 AM UTC
Jul 16 / Session 16
2–4 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Brian
he/him
5.0
(18)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
2 years on StartPlaying
140 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Friendly & neurodivergent GM who has been playing tabletop for over 10 years; known as Brian or Lava(online). For my games I act, employ voices, and love to engage players in anything they need. I love DND 5E, DMing has become a passion and it is something I take seriously at trying to be the best DM that I can. I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly! Now using local currency prices! *-----------------------------------------------------------* GOALS ON THE SITE: I am looking to create a full time experience to my players at high quality value. Eventually I am looking to have a small number of tables in order to give more attention and time to the players/tables. I love to focus on quality and engagement with my players. *-----------------------------------------------------------*
View Profile →Reviews (18)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
World Builder
John Jr King
Played 89 sessions
He is a great DM that tries his best to help his players. he is also very patient and understanding
Viking
Played 53 sessions
Great DM ! Gives you a lot of freedom in your character and how you want to play them. World building is totally amazing. Listens to his players and make sure everyone has a great time !
Tilted Cone
Played 40 sessions
If you're lucky enough to play in a campaign run by Brian, treasure every session—because this is what role-playing games are meant to be. From the very first game, it was clear that he had an extraordinary grasp of storytelling, world-building, and player engagement. The world Brian crafted was rich with lore, brimming with detail, and alive with dynamic NPCs who felt just as real and fleshed out as our own characters. Whether we were deep in the political intrigue of a crumbling kingdom or trudging through the eerie silence of an abandoned city, every setting was immersive and full of possibilities. What really sets Brian apart is their ability to balance narrative depth with player agency. Our decisions mattered—not just in combat, but in shaping the world itself. Story arcs evolved based on our actions, and consequences—both good and bad—always felt earned. Even off-the-cuff improvisations by the party were seamlessly woven into the narrative tapestry, often becoming major plot points down the line. Mechanically, Brian runs a tight and fair game. Combat is challenging, tactical, and never drags; puzzles are clever and rewarding; and every encounter—be it social, exploration, or battle—feels intentional and well-paced. They have a gift for reading the table, keeping everyone engaged, and adapting to the group's playstyle and energy. Above all, Brian fosters a gaming environment that is inclusive, respectful, and collaborative. New players feel welcomed and supported, while veterans are given room to shine. There’s laughter, drama, surprise, and a genuine sense of camaraderie every time we gather around the table. If you're considering joining a game run by Brian, stop considering and do it. You’re in for a truly unforgettable adventure. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 10/10 would get blown up again!
Bryce
Played 36 sessions
Narrative and story driven. He loves his world, and is enthusiastic about finding a home for you and your backstory in it. A good "mechanics are the seasoning on a roleplaying main course" type GM
Troy
Played 19 sessions
Just started with him, but so far I love his DM style. He's very open to working together to achieve what you want as a play out of the campaign.
Mark
Played 12 sessions
Great knowledge of the world
Character creation
Creating your character
We will have a session 0 where we can make characters and setup our group of hunters. There is a discord server setup for the session group and will have everything that you will need to keep track of the campaign. There will be full allowance of the 5e official sources but we can discuss builds and supplements that you were looking to add. I am more than willing to sit with you personally and build out a character to help anyone get started or flush out a idea. It should be something we can really dive into and create for you to enjoy and have fun with.
We currently have 3 people in the game. We have 1 tamer, 1 monk, and 1 wizard. We are looking for more, so come join.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need the following: A Discord account and join the server A Roll 20 Account At least a good Mic w/ optional Webcam if they would like. A Good stable internet connection is required. Need to answer messages from the dm and follow the instructions sent. Anything else that you would like to bring to the table
What Brian brings to the table
I will be bringing: A fully setup discord server with instructions laid out for you(I am available for messaging if help is needed) A full roll 20 setup with maps and information A mic so you can hear. A best attempt to voice act and act out the characters and scenes Full 5e compendium to be used by anyone Solutions and supplements to character building or world alternatives
Homebrew rules
I know a guy, Flanking, Bonus action to drink a potion, Milestone
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Brian creates a safe table
I allow anyone to reach out to me if they need to discuss something and I will be available to reach at any time. That being said we will have a session 0 to be sure that the table works well together. Lines: I allow the topic of discussion of sex but I will not be describing scenes, however if this gets out of hand or becomes a clear discomfort to another player I will speak to you about it and submit required reprimanding. Causing direct discomfort to another player is not allowed. General discriminatory behavior is not allowed at my table against players and will result in an immediate removal from the game. (Transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, racism, xenophobia, cont.) Understand that everyone is at the table to play TOGETHER and that it is not one person's story but the parties. The DM has final say over any situation. I welcome feedback from the party but I have the final word. Non planned/consensual PVP is not allowed at the table. Meta gaming is not allowed(Must separate character knowledge and player knowledge) Veils: Hijinks amongst players characters in the story. Joking atmosphere allowed the same as a comedy club(upon consent to play at the table after session 0) Other rules: I expect players to be in charge of their characters and abilities. I typically run experience by milestone. For character creation we will be taking a vote for stat allocation. Rolls, Standard, Point-buy. Players will retain their player agency and can flavor something to how they would like but we will use the mechanics of the game to solidify game play. Anything else beyond this will be discussed during session 0 and I am open to questions that are not detailed here.
![[Thurs] PF2E Kingmaker, Tame the wilds Found your own nation.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspg-images.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdb3a52d9-e166-4a1c-a134-a058c67e8401&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_5QvVsNHJGfVD56SFJJ3mVj8am5sY)
