The Lantern Keeper Presents: House of Doors
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
At the edge of an endless horizon stands a house of infinite doors. You don’t remember how you got here, or why, only that you can't seem to leave -- not the usual way anyhow. "One of these doors will take you home." Says the keeper of the house, "You just have to find it." Each day, a handful of doors unlock, "They'll lead you to where you're meant to be, even if it's not where you wanted to go, to choices you must make, to truths you must face. Somewhere in this maze of worlds lies the answer to why you are here, why you were chosen, and what it will take to finally leave." Some doors open to adventure. Others open to revelations. And some, well, perhaps, should've never been opened at all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Through this campaign (likely level 3 - 13 but open to extension), you'll step into the past and walk among forgotten empires, and be a part of legends chronicled by Homer and Songling; you'll face the unknown in distant realms where machines whisper secrets of fate, where realities defy logic; you'll unravel the myths of gods and monsters, spirits and fey, or lose yourself in the shadows of a city that never was. If you enjoy rich, collaborative storytelling, immersive, character driven mysteries, and uncovering secrets in different worlds inspired by mythologies and folklores, this campaign is for you. Using the Paint the Scene technique from Carved by the Brindlewood, you will also have opportunities to collaboratively build the worlds we explore, as they will be evolving based on your imagination. I'll also work with you to weave your own personal arcs into the larger story, with your choices shaping the unfolding narrative. The campaign consists of many smaller mysteries, each a thread in the larger tapestry of why you are here and what it will take to find your way home.
5.0
(44)
3 years on StartPlaying
33 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need a microphone and reliable internet connection. Video is encouraged but not required. Please make sure you have beyond20 extension on your browser as well.
What I provide
I'll be using Roll20 as VTT, D&Dbeyond to organize character sheets, as well as musical ambience. I'll be creating customized tokens and magic items for the campaign. I will be using maps for certain combats when the terrains are more complex but most of my combats will be run on theatre of the mind maps. My combats also encourage creative problem solving and de-escalation. It is my belief that there's never a combat you can't talk your way out of (unless of course there's no way of communication, but even they, running away is always an option). I'm on the rules of cool side of things but I prefer to make sure the whole table is on the same page about things beforehand to make sure it's fair for all. Above all else, I'll bring my years of experience as a theatre director/playwright/performer for in depth role play.
Gameplay details
We will go over lines and veils during one on one onboarding, as well as session 0 to make sure everyone's on the same page. I'll also be going over safety tools and X, N, O cards during session 0. I prefer them to be communicated through message as that's the safest and quickest way.
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
Once you've signed up for the game, I'll do a one on one session with you to discuss your character concept and gameplay goals. Please be sure to create a level 2 character before our session 0, during which we'll discuss character connections, group expectations, as well as safety tools. You may decide your subclass then as you finalize your character at level 3 after session 0. (Solo Session 0 is free, Group session 0 will be discounted if it runs less than the planned amount of session time) We'll use point buy for stats or you can roll 2 sets of stats and pick the set you prefer. I do not include guns in my game so refrain from gunslinger subclass, or talk to me about how to flavour firearms differently.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 10:00 PM UTC
3-3.5 Hour Duration
3 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+