Candlekeep Mysteries: Beginner Friendly Mini Adventures šāØš®
As you approach the towering walls of Candlekeep the air around you feels charged with knowledge, as if the very stones hum with secrets of centuries.
$20.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 9:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
As you step into the ancient halls of Candlekeep, the scent of old parchment and ink fills the air, and the weight of centuries of knowledge presses gently on your shoulders. Before you lies a world of forgotten lore, where each tome holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. Your journey begins with a single bookāa mystery wrapped in strange symbols or hidden meaningsāthat beckons you to dive deeper. Within its pages, youāll be drawn into bizarre and magical realms, where puzzles test your wit and enchanted obstacles challenge your resolve. Sometimes, the answers lie in the quiet corners of a forgotten library or behind the smile of an eccentric scholar. Other times, they take you into dangerous territories, where arcane traps and summoned creatures stand in your way. Candlekeep offers more than just a battle of swordsāit is a place where your mind must sharpen as keenly as any blade. In these adventures, youāll unravel mysteries older than time, face oddities from beyond the planes, and explore the strange, magical worlds that exist between the lines of ancient texts. Every page turned in Candlekeep reveals more than just wordsāit opens the door to adventure, danger, and discovery beyond your wildest imaginings!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(4)
2 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
Hail and Well Met, Adventurer! My name is OlĆ© and Iām excited to welcome you to a world of whimsy, limitless possibilities and epic stories! My family and I have been lovers of D&D since 2019! I've been a DM with the help of my two dogs, Denver and Dru (my assistant DMs, if you will, since they are with me at nearly every online game), and a player of various TTRPGs including The Lost Mine of Phandelver, Curse of Strahd, Rime of the Frostmaiden, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire the Masquerade, and countless homebrew and other game systems. Whether you're here for the depth of narrative or the thrill of battle, I'm here to help you create an exciting and memorable adventure with companions that you'll never forget! š² Here's what you'll find in my games! šļøDiverse Game Styles: Live sessions, Special Events hosted by the illustrious OnlyDragons community, and Adventurers League one-shots! š Fair Play: I run the game by the rules, no fudging dice here! Your victories are all yours! š®Dynamic Storytelling: For 20 years, I spent most of my time as a Mass Communication Specialist in the U.S. Navy telling peopleās stories and highlighting their adventures at sea and abroad! In the Forgotten Realms, I thrive on helping people create adventures with the same zeal and thrilling explorations. While Iām not a professional voice actor (yet) you can expect everything from silly kobold voices, wile old wizards, ancient crones, and the breathless voices of the undead! š»Foundry VTT: Games hosted using Foundry VTT on a dedicated 24/7 server for both live and asynchronous play. šļøCustom Visuals: Professional images, self-made dynamic battle maps, and integrated HeroForge minisācompletely free for players! šI am part of a professional gamemaster team with over 200 players! Together we host events, tournaments, and one-shot adventures! āBefore becoming a professional Gamemaster, I spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a Mass Communication Specialist before retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 2024! I have a huge passion for introducing new players to the magic of their first adventure, so all of my games are always beginner friendly! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- š What are you waiting for?! Jump in with the link below! https://discord.gg/onlydragons Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, if you love rich roleplay and strategic combat, thereās a spot at our table for you! Sign up and let's embark on a journey where your choices lead to real, hard-earned triumphs. Letās roll the dice and get this adventure started! š²āØāļø
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Creating your character
We will discuss character creation at Session 0. Players can have an idea of the type of character that they'd like to play, but do not actually have to make one until we discuss them. Character creation is limited to the following source books: Player's Handbook 2014, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Also, please remember that this is a collaborative storytelling game where we work together to complete the module and tell a unique story of it along the way. That works for everyone when we get along and work together!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need at least a microphone and headset/speakers as our primary means of communication will be Discord. Cameras are welcome, but not necessary. If you've never played DND before and don't really know or barely know the mechanics, great! We're more than happy to go as slow or fast as we need to make sure that you learn as we go. If you know the rules and have played before, great! We learn best from each other.
What GM OlƩ brings to the table
VTT, custom maps, custom player tokens, D&D Beyond content
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How GM OlƩ creates a safe table
In Candlekeep Mysteries, players can expect to embark on a series of intriguing, standalone adventures filled with puzzles, mystery, and exploration. Each adventure begins in the legendary library of Candlekeep, where a mysterious book serves as the key to unraveling a unique story. While there will be combat encounters, the focus often lies in investigation, problem-solving, and character-driven roleplay, making each adventure feel like a discovery of hidden lore and secrets. Players will encounter magical phenomena, extraplanar oddities, and cryptic puzzles, requiring creative thinking and teamwork to succeed. The adventures vary in tone, from lighthearted exploration to more dangerous and intense challenges, offering something new and exciting in every session.
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