The Fifth Season: Stress Fractures
The Fifth Season | Campaign
About the adventure
In this world, community—the comm—is everything, because in community there is support and a chance to persevere. Beginning the game, you are residents of a community brought together to investigate recent crop thefts. Your duty is to prevent mob justice in the face of recent disturbances. The Fifth Season Roleplaying game is set in the world of the Broken Earth trilogy of novels by N.K. Jemisin. This game welcomes beginners. Rules will be explained as we play. My tables are queer, disability and neurodivergence friendly. I encourage creativity, exploration, and roleplay. Let's prepare for the next disaster in the Broken Earth together. The Fifth Season RPG uses the age system. We'll be using Roll20 and Discord.
5.0
(31)
2 years on StartPlaying
47 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 75%
Game Master Reviews (31)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Creativity
Teacher
Will
New review
Played 1 sessions
Al ran such a fun daggerheart one shot for us! It was my first time playing and they were so good at explaining any rules for the group and creating a game where each player got to have their moment. Thank you!
Matt
New review
Played 1 sessions
al was a great Gm, very helpful and patient as we walked through the start up. I liked how open to ideas they were. Great game, thank you.
Ray
New review
Played 1 sessions
Really fun. Very helpful in learning the new Daggerheart system. Hit all the high points and made sure everyone felt safe and stayed with in the group's line and veils. Thank you.
Ergo
New review
Played 1 sessions
Enjoyable experience and a good teacher.
Mak
New review
Played 1 sessions
This GM is a fantastic intro-er to the world of Daggerheart! Very open to a looser play style, we all got to ask any questions, and we all had fun making our characters! Highly encourage!
Guild
New review
Played 2 sessions
Al is an outstanding game master, especially for newcomers to tabletop RPGs. They have a natural talent for teaching rules in a way that's clear, engaging, and never overwhelming. Their patience and encouragement create a welcoming space where new players feel supported and confident to dive in. Sessions run smoothly thanks to their strong grasp of the system and ability to adapt on the fly, keeping the game fun, focused, and flowing. Highly recommended for both seasoned players and first-timers!
Additional details
How to prepare
You will need a mic. Camera optional. We'll use Roll20 for playbooks and rolling dice. You'll need to login to the game on Roll20 through a web browser. We'll use Discord for voice/video. You'll need a Discord account. I will go over the rules at the beginning of the session but I'll provide a rules summary for those that would like to read the rules beforehand.
What I provide
I will prepare Roll20 and bring the Fifth Season Quickstart and deep knowledge and love for the Broken Earth Trilogy.
Gameplay details
Players will fill out a palette document before the first session. The document can be added to at any time. Script Change buttons are available in Roll20 and Discord. Players can also say Script Change/phrases like "Stop" or "Rewind" to invoke the safety tool.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Pregenerated characters are available in Roll20. Players may peruse the characters in Roll20 and pick them before the session if preferred. The GM is available to answer questions in the days leading up to session zero.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
3 Hour Duration
1 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+