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Old Blood to Build the New

Old Blood to Build the New

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot

About the adventure

The local adventurers guild has a mission for you. Mysterious cult activity is popping up that could put the Emperor , and even worse . . . local profits, at risk. You have been cleared to stop this using any means necessary. Investigate the culprits, put an end to such villainy, get paid. [Expect combat and roleplaying] [Content warning for combat, blood, sacrifices]

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Women/Femme Identifying

2 years on StartPlaying

12 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Creativity

Average response time: 9 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (19)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Storytelling

Creativity

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Spinelli

Just played my first game with Bri the Bold! She not only made the experience fun but she helped this not so techy savvy person ease her nerves about playing online. I'll be honest, I've tried playing in gaming stores with other DMs and there was always something off with the chemistry. Either they were too basic/generic or they were too strict and ruined the potential narrative. My last experience turned me off from playing with strangers for quite some time. Its not easy feeling comfortable at a table when you don't feel like you belong. Or when you're the only woman playing with a bunch of guys. Luckily, that wasn't the case with Bri the Bold. She was fun, easygoing, skilled and most importantly, made me feel safe to play.

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Chris

Played 4 sessions

Bri is just the best. So I've been out of playing DnD for a while and my regular group wanted to get back playing together again. So we decided to choose Bri as a DM for a one shot as a way to dipping back in. I admit I was a bit nervous heading into it as I didn't want to come off as rusty or inexperienced. From the start Bri was so welcoming, nice and made it very easy to get back into the groove of things. She's great at storytelling, really gets into the characters and is very open to player's roleplaying/decisions. Basically she makes it very easy to just have fun. After getting done playing, I'm already wanting to jump in another game. I would definitely use Bri again as a DM and would highly recommend her to anyone.

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Justin

Played 1 sessions

I've been wanting to run/play Coyote and Crow ever since it first launched on KickStarter but was apprehensive about making sure that I was able to represent and unfamiliar culture in a respectful way. After browsing the available GMs, I decided to contact Bri and gave her a brief summary of my anxieties and expectations. She delivered a wonderful story and provided us ample room to really make our characters our own. When establishing the world and our characters, she was incredibly kind in gently reminding us of things that seem strange or unfamiliar from a western perspective. The game itself was also really fun in how opportunities were presented for creative problem solving, strategies beyond just combat. I strongly encourage anyone looking for an inclusive table to consider Bri the Bold as she is certainly worthy of the name.

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Brandon Logans

I had an absolute blast with Bri as a GM. We played Coyote and Crow, which was a new system for her. She brought us into the world, and guided us through a successful one shot. The arc of our little narrative was so much fun, and it time literally sped by! Really appreciated the breaks interspersed, and how they tried to make the NPCs all sound different. 10/10 would play again with her!

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Meebs

did a great job learning the system and had so much fun. reat bite-sized adventure. What a great first-time experience!

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Rachel Wershow

Played 2 sessions

Bri did a oneshot with my stepson and me. It was very age appropriate and fun. Good ratio of puzzle to combat. Good voices. Creative.

Additional details

How to prepare

Please bring a mic for voice chat, web cams are optional. Also bring some art for your character.

What I provide

I will bring the Forge VTT for maps and ambience (aka Foundry). I will bring DND Beyond content and music to set the tone.

Gameplay details

Will send over the Monte Cook Consent checklist via discord. Make your character on DND Beyond. Join the Forge VTT for maps Discord link: https://discord.gg/VWpekNBUE6 DND Beyond link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/36069881542115286 Forge VTT link: https://forge-vtt.com/invite/bribold1-the-toymakers-gift/b88a22b2-e0dd-4df7-ad03-ba2373d67cd9 Beyond 20 link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/beyond-20/gnblbpbepfbfmoobegdogkglpbhcjofh?pli=1

Content warnings

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Cults

• Death

• Execution

• Fire

• Forced Blood Draining

• Gore

• Hostages

• Kidnapping

• Language/Cursing

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Paralyzation

• Scars

• Violence

Safety tools used

Breaks

Lines and Veils

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

LVL 5 characters! Point buy or standard array for ability scores. Take 1 uncommon magical item for free. Please have your characters done before the session starts. Feel to ask me if you have any questions

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

3 NEEDED TO START
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Tuesday - 11:30 PM UTC

Apr 29

3-5 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 3 players have joined