Ostoyan Masquerades|Grim Hollow|Lvls 1-15|Dark Fantasy
The land of Ostoya is shrouded in blood and darkness, it feeds just as the vampiric Crimson Court does: on all who wander too far in the night.
About the adventure
After crawling your way out from the undead mazes in the Under City, you enter a world not much better off. Ostoya is a sunless land ruled by The Court, vampiric gentry who rule with an iron fist because they must, for the international threats to the land are the only thing distracting them from fighting each other, and only barely. All that is beyond you for now, however, as wherever you crawled into is fraught with much closer problems who are eager to collect their pound of flesh.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Combat Heavy
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Monthly / Thursday – 6:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Deja Gonsalves
she/they
5.0
(9)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
15 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
27y.o. Creative writer from Athens GA. I got into tabletop and DnD right before starting college, then took off during my college years in the local RPG club. After graduation in 2020 and the everything that happened, having my crew of ttrpg buddies and baddies to go after kept me sane. Now I want to extend that magic to others also looking for a bit of creative release in a hectic world. I've played mostly DnD 5e and am gradually adjusting to the recent updates in 5.5, and also have some experience with the Lancer rpg system.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
Magne
Played 9 sessions
I just finished a session with Deja, and I had an awesome time. She is clearly an experienced DM, not only knowing the rules and how to create an excellent game session, but also easy going and providing a fun and safe environment to enjoy the game. If you are looking for an adventurers dive into the world of DnD, look no further! Highly recommended.
Ryan
New review
Played 5 sessions
Deja is a fun, friendly and creative DM who runs highly enjoyable games. They make sure everyone is included and having a good time. What more could you ask for? Highly recommended!
Arturo
New review
Played 4 sessions
The game was really fun and Deja made it a very comfortable experience. She allowed for different implementations and clearly included our character backstories into the campaign. I had to leave because of scheduling issues but if I have the time I'd love to repeat!
Drew
Played 1 sessions
I've only played one session with Deja so far, but it was honestly one of the best sessions I've had in a long time! The world was so fun to jump in to!
Dune
Honestly excellent. Deja is a really organized DM which is what I need. She does all the worldbuilding, note taking, etc ahead of time, so the players can relax into our roles and focus on the story and combat. She's also super easy to talk to and is great at explaining the rules and game mechanics to noobs. 10/10!
Jamie
Deja is a very creative and enthusiastic DM! A wonderful storyteller who works with her players to create a story they can all enjoy. In my games with her, I've found she strikes a wonderful balance between RP and combat, both advancing the story and allowing the players to have fun. If you're looking for a DM who's as into building the story as you are, Deja is the DM for you! <3
Character creation
Creating your character
We will be using discord for voice and organization and google drawings for active play. Feel free to create your own level 1 character prior to session 0, and if using any homebrew content it must be from a published source. We will also be using a backstory template sheet for characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A discord account and mic for base access, camera optional.
What Deja Gonsalves brings to the table
Over the years I've found I enjoy working with my players a lot for what happens in a session or a region, especially those with a more robust backstory that I can then incorporate into populating a town or a lair for a mini-boss. I leave a lot of room for roleplay, but don't skimp on combat either, especially during travel. I plan grand arcs and webs of villainous networks for my players to unravel or tie knots in as they see fit. I'm also very easy to amuse, so good jokes and meme chats in the discord aplenty. I value an organized 'home base' for campaigns, you can expect a book keeping tab, a dice rolling tab, and an index of npcs/locations to name a few tools in my belt.
Homebrew rules
We will be using the Grim Hollow Homebrew Campaign Guide and some of its mechanics such as Grievous Wounds/Permanent Wounds, Transformations, and Advanced Backgrounds
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Mobile Phone
Headphones
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Deja Gonsalves creates a safe table
Session 0 will better detail the content within the game, as well as determine the nature of how player characters meet and escape the Undercity to enter the world. We will be using lines and veils, as well as some hard boundaries as discussed in session 0. This is dark fantasy, grim world where the gods are dead and the undead rule with business-like cruelty. The party may represent the good left in this world against the horrors of its descent into darkness, or you all may succumb to evil just as many have before you, but be warned this campaign is not for the light of heart or easily disturbed.
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