Rats! Raiders and a massive gem PlaybyPost! Beginner Friendly!
An astral convergence threatens to open portals to other dimensions. Stop the evil plot! Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons!
$17.50
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Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2 hours
3 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Strange celestial events in the sky are causing the wild magic to flow strong and unpredictable! The druids say an astral convergence threatens to open portals to other dimensions. Others pooh-pooh the story as classic centenary doom cults. There are stories of heroes who pursued an evil sorceror claiming he would open the a gateway during a similar convergence...the heroes disappeared but so did the sorceror. Nothing came of the so-called plot; thus it has faded to legend. A century has passed...rumors abound as the same convergence is due to happen this year. Astrologers say it will be a stronger converegnce. Is this the same doom-sayers predicting the end of the world? Again. Or are evil forces are at work behind the scenes gathering components to open a gate and dominate the world? The rumors circle on a gem called the Eye of the Night. True or not, the Eye of the Night would be a perfect lens from which to view the convergence... Come play in this is a Play-As-You-Can Westmarches campaign. Weekly, a scene will unfold. The plot will progress! Evil forces will advance their schemes in this world spanning campaign. Will you stop them? Show up for the chapters you can play. Or play them all...from 1st to 13th level culminating in a battle royale as you try to stop evil. Fast-paced exploration, deadly encounters, and strange magic, this campaign is a wild ride from the first encounter to a final desperate stand against enemy forces. As YOUR story unfolds, investigate abandoned ruins, uncover long-buried secrets, and confront hidden threats.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Dungeon Crawl
Play By Post
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(21)
2 years on StartPlaying
465 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
I run story-rich, player-driven adventures. You bring the characters—I’ll bring the world—we will make it ours together. My GM style is relaxed, story-rich, and collaborative. Whether you want kick-down-the-door dungeon crawls, exploration, westmarches, horror, or mysteries in the dark, I’ll tailor the game to your players. One-shots are brisk and punchy, delivering a complete adventure in a single session. Campaigns are dynamic and sandbox-style, shaped by your preferences, backstories, and play style. I’ve run many games and campaigns across a variety of systems: • D&D • Dungeon Crawl Classics • Mutant Crawl Classics • Call of Cthulhu • Traveller, • Top Secret • Shadowdark • Mörk, Cy_Borg, Pirate Borg My shelves are stacked with classics and modern gems alike—I’ve got you covered. If not, I can run it. I’ve run games for everything from bachelor parties to birthday surprises, corporate team-building events to reunions. My tables are welcoming, flexible, and focused on making sure everyone has fun. The best games are forged in shared challenges and the camaraderie that comes with them. Let’s tell some amazing stories together!
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Creating your character
We will all create characters together at our session zero, we will make sure we all know what each other would like to play and build a rounded party together. Pre-Made Characters are available.
Chapter 2: The heroes have saved the Druid Thistle and been asked to be the protectors of a fist-sized gem known as The Eye of the Night. Now they are adventuring to the Arvale City to research the gem and a device known as the Oculum Infernae on their way to a holy shrine known as Blessings Be rumored to be connected somehow...and there is anoother hidden concern of a spread of lycanthropy... This is a Play-By-Post game run in a dedicated Discord Server with multiple channels for information, lore and communications. 📅 Posting Schedule: 🔹 Most days there is one Long DM Post usually in the morning (UK Time) which carries the narration, story progression, and an evolving world. 🔹 Bonus Posts will occur for light interactions, skill checks, roleplay, and mischief! 🔹 Check In Once a Day (or more). A post keeps the story moving. 🔹 Chats, Dice Rolling & Planning occur on the Discord Channel. 🔹 Life Happens...just drop a note and your place will be held but the story will progress. 🎯 Enjoy on the Journey If it was live is would be a Play-As-You-Can campaign. Each chapter will be run as a mini-campaign. The players are adventuring with a Druid, Fighter and an NPC Sprite. They are currently first level. Come play and you will progress through the chapters with a truly epic battle at 13th level. Join up and try the first chapter! Currently, a druid and a sprite companion that he picked up is traveling to the commune of Fairweather. He and the psrite wanted to see "The Eye of the Night" a fabulous jewel under the stewardship of a Druid only known as Thistle. The rumors were that was an enormous topaz, maybe magical...and Thistle wasn't human. When they arrive, the commune lies in ashes. Burned barns, windmills, silos, butchered livestock, and slaughtered farmers mark the path of a brutal raid...a raid of destruction. Was it the gem that brought doom to the doorstep? Can a single stone truly be worth so many lives? Where is Thistle? Are there survivors? Where is the Eye of the Night?
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord 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 D&DBeyond. Pre-made characters are always available. Players will make characters during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session. A pre-made character can be provided. Some players also enjoy the background music and effects of Syrinscape. A free account is now required for you to log into the site. Once you have the free account, a pregame link will provide you the immersive sounds. While fun, the music and sounds are not required.
What Mark brings to the table
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. Premade Characters for anyone who wants them.
Homebrew rules
We will craft the house rules we want to play in the first session...or play by the rules as written. You decide! Sword & Sorcery games are fun with luck, fleeting luck and modified critical hits...but we can play they way you want!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Mark creates a safe table
Each player will be provided with a private Discord channel for the discussion of issues or concerns before, during and after sessions. 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.
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