Shadows of Decay: Battle for the Arn Woods

Shadows of Decay: Battle for the Arn Woods

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Tuesday – 11:30 PM UTC

Feb 25

3–5 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

About the adventure

In this adventure, you will delve into the heart of the Silver Marches' ongoing struggle against a sinister undead cabal threatening the region called the Court of Decay. A horde of the undead has appeared in the east, threatening to overrun the land. As courageous heroes of the Silver Marches, you will undertake a dangerous mission to sneak behind enemy lines, gather vital intelligence, and assist in launching a decisive strike against the undead forces to save the realm from an army of the undead. 🔍 What to Expect: Stealth and Subterfuge: Sneak past enemy patrols, gather crucial information, and outsmart undead adversaries as you infiltrate the enemy stronghold in the Arn Woods. Thrilling Combat: Engage in epic battles as you fight alongside allies in a daring assault on an undead stronghold. Face off against undead minions and confront powerful undead leaders in intense combat encounters. Critical Decision-Making: Make tough choices that will help shape the outcome of the war and help determine the fate of the Silver Marches and its inhabitants. Race Against Time: Time is of the essence as you race to complete your objectives before the undead forces can overwhelm the region and plunge it into darkness.

Meet the Game Master
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent

2 years on StartPlaying

62 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Creativity

About me

I have a love of storytelling and a drive and passion to share it with others. I've been successfully running several Dungeon and Dragons games over the past 8 years, and I'm fortunate enough to have one game run the entire time. I think this is a game for everyone and the more accessible it is to people the better. From mentoring new dungeon masters, and creating a library of homebrew content, to running games for brand-new players on a cruise ship, I've gotten to do so many things thanks to this hobby.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character creation should happen before the game starts. Please design a character at 8th level, with a free feat at level 1. For stat generation, I encourage either using 2d6+6 or 4d6 drop lowest. Anything with published content is fine, and if there is homebrew content you would like to use, just drop me a line, and I'm sure we can make it work!

The current party

This adventure for 8th level characters jumps right into the action, with your characters selected by the Council of Peers to support the military of the Silver Marches against an Undead horde. Who will you choose to be and what makes your skills valuable to the Silver Marches? Tension and danger lurk around every corner in the Arn Woods after it has been infested by Undead. You'll have to use your wits and be tactical if you want to avoid alerting the horde. Your objective: gather vital intelligence on the Court of Decay's plans and unearth any weaknesses that may tip the scales in favor of the Silver Marches. But beware, for the cunning gaze of the Court of Decay's minions are not easily deceived. Chilling Wraiths and menacing Shadows lie in wait as Ghouls and Zombies patrol the woods. As you delve deeper into enemy territory, you will face intelligent undead who will stop at nothing to thwart your efforts if they catch wind of your mission. Escape unharmed and deliver your intelligence to help save the realm!

What to expect

Preparing for the session

In order to enjoy the game online, you will need access to Discord, a microphone, and the rules for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. This fast-paced game assumes the player has at least a general familiarity with the rules and their character sheet. Have a character created ahead of time, and if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me!

What Caleb Mitchell brings to the table

I use Owlbear Rodeo as a VTT and custom maps and tokens for player characters! Ambient music and various character voices will be used to help set the mood. If you have a fun idea for your character I always try and embrace the rule of cool when appropriate to let your character shine!

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Safety

How Caleb Mitchell creates a safe table

Once a booking is confirmed, you'll be sent a copy of the consent checklist. Before the game starts, an explanation of all safety tools will be conducted, breaks scheduled, and a final confirmation of everyone's tolerance for possible triggers.

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