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🌲Humblewood🔥 | Cozy | RP in the Woodlands | Beginners Welcome

🌲Humblewood🔥 | Cozy | RP in the Woodlands | Beginners Welcome

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

🪵 Campaign Overview: The great trees of Humblewood rise like ancient guardians, their branches woven with birdsong, mist, and magic. Among them, nestled in mossy hollows and timbered treetop towns, live the folk of the wood—beastkin and birdfolk who’ve long cherished a peaceful way of life. 🦡🦉🐿️ But peace, like the forest, is never still. Lately, something has shifted in the quiet rhythms of the wood. The stars seem dimmer. The wind carries strange scents. Campfires refuse to catch, or else blaze too brightly. And the dreams—those soft, troubling dreams—of fire among the branches and glowing eyes in the fog. 🌫️🔥 The elders of Alderheart say it’s nothing. Just an early frost or bad stew. But some of us know better. We’ve heard the embers crackling beneath the roots. In this campaign, you and your fellow players will explore the Humblewood not as hardened warriors or treasure-hungry mercenaries, but as caretakers—as neighbors, friends, and folk with a deep love for the land and its stories. Together, you’ll unravel a mystery that threatens to upend the balance of nature and home. Along the way, expect shared meals, sleepy taverns, forest festivals, and moments of real connection—interwoven with daring rescues, haunting ruins, and enemies who burn with forgotten purpose. 🎭 Tone & Style: This is a cozy campaign, first and foremost. That means: 🧶 Roleplay is central. We’ll focus on character bonds, quiet moments, and personal growth. 🫖 You’ll feel the world—warm mugs, creaky floorboards, candlelight through leaves. ⚔️ Combat will happen, but it’s meaningful and infrequent—when it does, it matters. 📖 The story leans into folklore, mystery, and the power of community. Think Redwall meets The Wind in the Willows with a pinch of Princess Mononoke. 🌟 Who This is For: This game is perfect if you: Are new to D&D and want a welcoming, low-stress table 🎲 Love the idea of animal folk stories with real emotional depth 🦝 Want a beautiful, character-focused narrative that unfolds over time 📜 Prefer gentle, immersive roleplay with cozy vibes and emotional stakes 🛖 Crave a campaign that’s just as much about baking forest pies as it is about uncovering lost ruins 🥧🧭 🪵 Campaign Themes: 🕯️ Light in the Dark – Small acts of kindness shining through looming shadows. 🌱 The Living Wood – Nature isn’t just background. It breathes, speaks, remembers. 🧵 Threads of Community – What does it mean to belong? What will you protect? 🔥 The Ember Unseen – Whispers of an ancient force hidden beneath bark and bone. 📅 Campaign Info: 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Player Slots: 4–6 🌍 Setting: Canon Humblewood + original story arc ⏰ Sessions: Weekly or bi-weekly (depending on group availability) 🎙️ Vibes: Story-rich, beginner-friendly, warmhearted but mysterious So… light your lantern. Take one last sip of blackberry tea. The path ahead winds through old woods, forgotten songs, and

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Roleplay Heavy

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.

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Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Teacher

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Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (60)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Creativity

Teacher

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GM Samurai

Played 1 sessions

Absolutely 💯 great time!

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Pompo

Great learning one-shot.

Joe avatar

Joe

Played 28 sessions

The best of the best. Totally creative and open minded. Will be a repeat at his tables.

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Grey

Played 9 sessions

Always well-prepared and great at personalizing the game for the group and each individual!

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Laura

Played 8 sessions

David is the DM you’ve been looking for. Hands down, he’s in the top 1% of DMs. Not only do you get to sit at a table with a brilliant, kind, organized, and delightful storyteller, his world attracts a community of awesome people. I signed up for a game and got so much more than I bargained for. I feel like I unlocked the cheat code on StartPlaying by finding David. Whether you are a new player or seasoned, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

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Brian Kamras

Played 11 sessions

David (The Kindly Cleric) is a great DM and a great friend. He's been my main DM for several years now and I've played several campaigns with him. If you're a new player and need to be shown the ropes, David will make. you feel comfortable and get you out of your shell.

Additional tables

1 available

1 SEAT LEFT

Bi-weekly / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC

May 17 / Session 6

5 / 6 Seats Filled

Additional details

How to prepare

- Requirements: Players need a webcam, microphone, and free accounts on DnD Beyond, Discord, and Alchemy RPG. - Pre-Game Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the basic rules and have your character ready if possible. Join our Discord for updates and pre-game discussions: https://discord.gg/TfnwPFydK7.

What I provide

- Resources: As a GM, I use Alchemy to enhance our sessions with custom maps, tokens, images, music, and atmospheric effects. - Roleplaying: Leveraging my background in acting, I bring NPCs to life with distinct personalities and voices, adding depth to our storytelling.

Gameplay details

- Session 0: We will have a session 0 to establish safety tools, discuss expectations, and set the scene for our adventure. - Lines and Veils: A link to our Lines and Veils document will be shared prior to Session 0. We'll review this together to ensure everyone's comfort. - Aftercare: Post-session check-ins are standard to address any concerns and to discuss the game's emotional impacts. - Safety Signals: We use X, N, and O cards digitally. You can message these in chat or hold them up on video during our sessions to communicate your comfort level in real time.

Content warnings

• Animal Death

• Cults

• Fire

• G-rated

• Violence

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character Creation: Characters will be created during first session using D&D Beyond. Stats are determined through standard array or point buy. Players should refer to the Player’s Handbook and other sources we agree on during Session 0.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Alchemy

D&D Beyond

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/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 6:00 PM UTC

May 7 / Session 0

2-3.5 Hour Duration

3 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Wed, May 07 | 6:00 PM - Session 0

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages