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

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

The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5e, Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

This game is welcome to people of all backgrounds, genders and orientations. If you have any issues with inclusivity, this may not be the game for you! Beginners and Veterans alike are welcome, and I'm happy to help you build your characters! Since the Battle of Five armies, a looming shadow creeps over the land. Word of War in Gondor, Orcs awake in Moria, Mirkwood is haunted by the ghosts left behind by The Necromancer and the Folk of Bree see more southerners arriving, while whispers in the Barrows make travellers wary. You have been called to Bree by a mysterious figure and where the road may lead, who can say? Join a band of Free Folk and join a quest for Gold, Glory and to bring light into places the Shadow dwells in the rich setting of Middle Earth!

2 years on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (20)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Teacher

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Syrena

New review

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!

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Chris Morgan

New review

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!

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Micah “WavyRicardo”

New review

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.

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Tsimak

New review

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.

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Romer

New review

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!

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Cory Cole

New review

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

Additional tables

2 available

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Tuesday - 5:00 PM UTC

0 / 7 Seats filled

4 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Friday - 3:00 PM UTC

0 / 7 Seats filled

Additional details

How to prepare

Have a discord account, a webbrowser, a D&D beyond account (optional), a Forge account, a microphone and a character concept (I can help!) and a friendly attitude! I will offer access to the full D&D Beyond catalogue, as well as access to a Foundry Server.

What I provide

Full colour maps on Foundry VTT with dynamic lighting and other fun effects! Ambient music for Combat, Exploring or Socializing! Character voices, a rich cast of NPCs and opportunities to develop relationships that are full and rewarding! Dynamic and Challenging Combat that can surprise the Meta and presents stakes! Narratives tailored to the Player Characters, making the stories personal and meaningful!

Gameplay details

PG 13 with any Adult themes discussed in session 0. This is a light hearted game with moments of drama for mature adults.

Content warnings

• Violence

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Bleed

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

We will use the rules presented in Free League Publishing's The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5e to make characters in D&D Beyond and Foundry.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

D&D Beyond

Foundry VTT

Discord

More upcoming games
3 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 3:00 PM UTC

3-3.5 Hour duration

0 / 7 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 3 players have joined