Ashes of Angmar | LotR5e Witch King Campaign | LvL 2
Long before the hobbit found the ring, the North bled under the shadow of Angmar, and your small tale is about to be swept into a great war.
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Bi-weekly / Thursday - 1:30 AM UTC
Mar 19 / Session 7
Session Duration / 2 hours
Campaign Length / 30–40 Sessions
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
-> TLDR: This campaign is about ordinary folk: scouts, smiths, wanderers, drawn into the slow-burning terror of the Witch-king’s war in the North. It’s ideal for players who enjoy grounded character journeys, Middle-earth’s rich history, escalating tension, and the feeling of standing at the edge of a storm. -> Experience a world teetering on the brink of ruin, where ancient strongholds crumble, kings lose sleep to whispers in the dark, and every quiet village may soon lie in ashes. -> What to expect as a player: 🔹 Forge your legend with a lifepath-driven character creation system. 🔹 Explore a massive open world steeped in Tolkien’s lore and mystery. 🔹 Shape the story with character-driven goals and open-ended quests. 🔹 Forge meaningful alliances with rangers, nobles, or secretive wanderers 🔹 Experience gritty, tactical combat and haunting, atmospheric storytelling. -> This campaign will begin in the borderlands of Bree-land, as each character receives news: A ruined watchtower, missing scouts, and whispers of black sorcery are only the beginning. The shadow is coming.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(41)
5 years on StartPlaying
1156 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello there! I'm Kenny, an experienced professional and full-time gamemaster. With a background in creative writing (B.A.), game design (A.A.), and certifications in narrative design, I bring both structure and spontaneity to every session. I've also designed my own adventure paths, campaign settings, and mechanics, giving me a deep understanding of how story and mechanics can work hand-in-hand. My true passion lies in collaborative storytelling, weaving unforgettable adventures through improv, roleplay, and the dynamic systems of TTRPGs. Whether you're new to the table or a seasoned dice-roller, I’m here to help you explore new worlds, tell epic stories, and, most importantly, have a blast doing it!
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Creating your character
☑️ Join the group Discord and fill out the Consent Form ☑️ Gain your Role to access your group and meet the others ☑️ As a group, roll Attributes in the public chat In Session Zero: ☑️ Roll or select options from the Lifepath system ☑️ Establish connections between party members ☑️ Roll your starting wealth and equipment ☑️ Get into the game with a hot start
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ♦️ Biweekly ♦️ Two-hour Sessions! ♦️ Pregens can be provided THE FELLOWSHIP (LEVEL TWO) ♦️ Elf, Scholar/Champion ♦️ Ranger of the North, Scholar ♦️ Man of Bree, Messenger ♦️ Elf Warden ♦️ YOU
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ Discord account and a clear microphone. Video is optional. ✅ Physical or digital dice, either works just fine. ✅ Once in the Discord server, you will be given a role that will reveal the next steps for your Character setup.
What KT Beauchamp brings to the table
☑️ A sandbox setting tailor-made for the group that will be expanded upon as we play together. ☑️ A powerful virtual tabletop, Owlbear Rodeo is quick to learn and versatile during gameplay. ☑️ A fully moderated Discord Server for use as our game hub. Complete with links to all necessary sites and reference guides. ☑️ Art used for tokens and locations ☑️ LotR 5e core rulebooks and many third-party expansions - including Strongholds and Followers and Flee Mortals! I bring hundreds of hours of player-driven GMing experience to the table and degrees in Creative Writing and game design to facilitate compelling narratives and create unique mechanics for the players.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How KT Beauchamp creates a safe table
Players can expect heavy amounts of roleplay in many different situations and encounters. NPCs will be inclusive, varied, and engaging to interact with. Many will be romanceable if interested. During session zero we will discuss the origins of our characters. This game will be run using Owlbear Rodeo This simple and versatile platform lends itself well to the improv-heavy, sandbox-style game I enjoy running. This, combined with Theater of the Mind, ensures total and complete freedom for the players, as anywhere they want to go can be drawn on the map and performed. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all players, I use the following safety tools: ✅ A consent form all members of the group must complete. This will determine Lines & Veils ✅ Session zero to discuss concerns, boundaries, and themes before the game begins ✅ Open door policy. Contact me any time with questions or concerns ✅ In games of darker themes I enjoy running loose and humorous games when possible. The object of the game is to have fun. ___ --> What a player will experience in this Campaign | Rating out of five skulls | Roleplaying - 💀💀💀💀💀 Exploration - 💀💀💀💀 Tactics/Combat - 💀💀💀 Politics - 💀💀 Puzzles - 💀 RATING: R CONTENT WARNING: This campaign deals with dark and existential themes. The stories told in this game can be violent and distressing. This is not a game for children.
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