Lord of the Rings 5E: The Shadow Rises ($25 USD)

My group was on the verge of giving up on our D&D campaign until we came across Northern Dungeons. We had been through two campaigns with two separate GMs that fell apart as we encountered an issue of player voices being dismissed or ignored. We then decided to try one last time and go the professional route in hopes of finding a GM open to collaborating with players to create a world where we could finally tell the stories we had spent years crafting. Our group was very lucky to have come across Nothern Dungeons. Their energy, openness to ideas, and willingness to collaborate and work with their players to create something amazing are the exact qualities we were hoping to find in a GM. We wanted to play a mature game that addresses mature themes. Northern Dungeons has navigated this exceptionally well and has been attentive to our safety and comfort around the table. I'm a player who can go a little overboard with backstory and world-building as part of the creative process. I love to create living, breathing characters with rich histories and ties to the world they live in. It's nice to have a GM who is willing to go above and beyond to get to know the characters I've created and is committed to giving as much justice to them as they can. It has been a joy to play in session and see my characters finally come to life. If you are looking for a GM who is professional, does great voice impressions, and is dedicated to working with players to help them achieve their visions for their characters and the campaign as a whole, I believe Northern Dungeons would be perfect for the job!

Fistan is amazing at weaving a backdrop that you, the player, get to immerse themselves in and control. Interesting encounters and colorful NPCs help round out this already stellar experience. I could not recommend him more!

one thing i really appreciate is having a vision about my character and having a dm that not only helps me see that vision come true but will also make the vision brighter. they are homebrew friendly and have even made homebrew items, spells, and classes to help fit the vision. they are very descriptive in there story telling and world building. a small thing but something that always stands out is just the detail in some small things like the food a waiter may serve. dont play on a empty stomach you will be hungry lol. all in all if been a great 2 years running our current campaign.

The absolute best DM I have ever had. He has an insane knowledge of the rules, is an incredible story- and world-builder, and is amazing at improvising interactions during play. It is clear he really enjoys working with players to integrate their character into he overall game narrative. Any kind of game you want to play, he will work with you to make it fun and unique. Would recommend for anyone just starting out, or anyone who has been playing for 20+ years.

An amazingly creative GM. I have been playing with this GM for just under 2 years on a weekly schedule. He is both engaging and creative. As a brand new player in 2023 I was, kindly, walked through learning both how to play and the understanding of how to use the online platform. Questions and refreshers with character sheets and rulings are encouraged and supported. the GM has provided and cultivated a safe space for me to expand and grow in my own creativity. My Monday Night game has become a Joy and something I look forward to every week!

Fistan is an amazing dungeon master! the characters and worldbuilding that are done by him are excellent.