Solo play! Beowulf: The Hermit's Sanctuary
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
In BEOWULF your lone Hero sets their will against the world of Monsters, and travels the Whale Road seeking out deathmongers, hellbeasts and the misbegotten kin of Cain, and slaughtering them for the good of humanity. While each Hero is a member of a singular class in the rules system, you’ll find that the sample characters possess great variety in their capabilities, background and outlook. Whether your character is a doomed hero who believes in the Old Ways, and the long defeat against the forces of darkness that will ultimately swallow all light, or whether they are a follower of the Church with its promise of redemption, forgiveness and eternal life, fighting monsters is what it’s all about. You’ll ride the Whale Road with your trusted retainers, seek out the truth of what sickness ails each kingdom you encounter, and slay the monster that inevitably lies behind it. You’ll meet new friends, take what treasure your sword arm provides, and become a gracious ring-giver, sharing your wealth and glory with your loyal band of Followers, buy a bigger ship and a sharper sword and await the next call to arms!
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.
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
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.
This campaign can START ON 16 May or at a LATER date. One of the oldest recorded stories in Western Europe, Beowulf is the ultimate tale of hero vs. monster – and now a dramatic, 5e setting. BEOWULF Age of Heroes has been crafted for one player and one GM. Discover a fierce setting of wild seas and savage monsters, of meadhalls and of heirloom swords that bear legendary names. Gain Followers, take Inspiration from unique Portents, and take a voyage along the Whale Road. Play the ‘Hero’ class, and choose from six sub-classes based on your ability scores. You can be the mighty Bench-Breaker, the wily Riddle-Reaver, or the sturdy Ox-Blooded. And you can come from a range of setting-specific backgrounds: you might be the Chosen One, or Adrift and seeking answers. You may be an Avenger, or of Noble Blood. https://youtu.be/8Sgv7_rAAHg?si=cIu21ucDMeNQmUKh
4.9
(13)
1 year on StartPlaying
180 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord voice chat supplemented by images and battle maps as needed. You will need an account on Discord. Access to the dedicated server will be open prior to the game. Owlbear Rodeo may be used. No subscription is necessary. Characters will be made or provided on Discord. Pre-made characters are always available. Players will make their character during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session.
What I provide
Decades of Experience running a multitude of games and game systems both for fun and professionally as part of team building operations. Ready access to discuss the campaign, concerns and questions. I will be available through discord to answer questions. Players who need direct assistance can schedule a time to chat directly. Each layer will be provided with a direct and private means of communication. Access to relevant books and rules will be provided. Custom and Curated Battlemaps. Battle maps and tokens will be provided on Owlbear Rodeo. I will also provide maps and images as needed on Discord. NPCs with Motivations, Likes/Dislikes, Personalities, Quirks...no more cardboard standees. Tactical Combat with Roleplay. Official Digitally Produced Adventures by the publishers. Or custom, if you want... Premade Characters are available.
Gameplay details
Players should expect a fast paced combat and a rules light gaming experience. The content warnings will vary depending on the game choice, but it is highly likely the game will have levels of violence involving player characters and non-player characters, with death always being a possibility. SAFETY TOOLS ・During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils. ・A 10 minute break will occur roughly halfway through the session. Additional breaks are always available on request. ・Further details of all tool implementations are provided within the discord server. Feel free to ask any questions for clarification.
Content warnings
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Cannibalism
• Character Death
• Classism
• Death
• Extreme Violence
• Gore
• Lifechanging Injury
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Paralyzation
• Snakes
• Violence
• Spiders
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Characters will be made on Discord. I will send you and invite to the campaign on Discord. Pre-Made Characters are available on request.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Owlbear Rodeo
$50.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 8:00 AM UTC
2 Hour Duration
0 / 1 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages