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The Castle in the Fog

The Castle in the Fog

Tales of the Valiant, Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Long ago, sat high above the town of Rivers Hollow, nestled among the peaks of the Crooked Fingers Mountain, a mysterious and unusual looking castle stands alone and the subject of many myths. The people of the town look up at the silhouette of the curious structure with awe and terror for the many tales of its sole inhabitant leave them wondering as to who lives there and what plans they have. A few years ago, the dozen or so towering chimneys began belching purple coloured puffs of glowing vapor and a strange grinding sound would sometimes emitted from the castle followed by a minor tremor which has now become common and less panic inducing. Some among the town have even spotted a hooded figure standing on one of the balconies as if observing the lives of the people below perhaps like a hawk before snatching a mouse. The mayor of the town worried that some foul magic or twisted ritual is being conducted in the castle has sent letters to guilds all over the land seeking any who might be brave enough to venture up the mountain and uncover the secrets of the castle promising the riches of his family’s vault if they are able to put a stop to the unnerving events occurring. Now as you stand at the base of the mountain the rugged and unmaintained path winding up its side laying before you there is a hint of hesitation but you push on. What Awaits You in The Castle in the Fog ? Dive into a rich, immersive world where your imagination is the only limit! Whether you're a seasoned veteran of ttrpgs or a novice, this campaign is designed in such a manner as to encourage creativity, bring an enjoyable experience and maybe foster friendships along the way. Here’s why you’ll love it: - Rich Storytelling: A sprawling, character-driven narrative full of surprises and opportunities to shine. - Dynamic Gameplay: Balancing epic combat, intricate puzzles, and moments for heartfelt roleplay. - Your Story Matters: Tailored story arcs that make your character’s choices meaningful. - complete safe space: a completely neutral and safe space with no judgement and a 0% tolerance towards any behaviour that hurts others, inclusive and open for all. This campaign is very loosely based on films like spirited away and Howl's moving castle.

5.0

(7)

1 year on StartPlaying

24 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Teacher

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (7)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

World Builder

Teacher

Mark avatar

Mark

Played 3 sessions

Was a a great first game and made to feel very welcome

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Brayden Olson

Played 2 sessions

Mrhatman is the kind of DM that is focused on player fun above all else, and really goes the extra mile creating incredible details into his set and setting. But, need I say more than he actually speaks Huttese? My conversations with the Hutts have never been more thematic.

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Nathan McCarroll

cool guy, always happy to accomodate for everyone, great story, great guy, nuff' said

Sienna avatar

Sienna

rich world full of lore. helps with character creation and background when needed.

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Vengeful Snail

Josh is is very lovely and has a lot of patience for less experienced players. He will keep you on track but let you build and explore your own character.

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S Carne

Very rich and detailed world, descriptions of settings and characters are great, combat is really fun

Additional details

How to prepare

players will need a working microphone and an eagerness to play.

What I provide

I have 12 years experience in running session that tend to be beyond expectations that provide a unique experience filled with twists and turns, a free copy of the tales of the valiant rulebook is provided along with player options from official 2014 5e content and professionally made third party companies.

Gameplay details

Players will attend a session 0 to go over important details and potential problematic themes.

Content warnings

• Alcoholism

• Alcohol Use

Safety tools used

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

Players will create character concepts before the session but ideally create the characters during a session 0.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Roll20

1 SEAT LEFT
$5.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Sunday - 10:00 PM UTC

Mar 23 / Session 3

2-2 Hour duration

4 / 5 Seats filled

Schedule

Off Schedule

Sun, Mar 23 | 10:00 PM - Session 3

Sun, Mar 30 | 9:00 PM - Session 4

Sun, Apr 06 | 9:00 PM - Session 5

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages