The Secret of House Lindholm | Gothic Pirate Intrigue ☠️🩸😱
Vampires! Greek Gods! Pirates! Bacchinalia! Your deepest fears! If one or more of these things interests you, this is the campaign for you.
About the adventure
Ahoy! Welcome to a short roleplay-focused, player driven, privateering adventure. All levels of experience are welcome. We'll be starting at level 5 using milestone leveling, and will be running a session 0 to build characters and fit them into the homebrewed world. Speaking of which... ☠️🩸😱 In the shadows of ruins, jungles, and empire, pirates compete for glory and gold. Many an adventurer has risen to greatness on the waves of the Beloron sea, and you had hoped to do the same. Unfortunately, you are the crew of the Chimera, a ship that attracts misfortune like a man dressed in copper armour in a thunderstorm screaming "all the gods are bastards" on a bare hilltop attracts lightning. You did not have many options. In an effort to stay afloat, the Chimera has been commissioned by the reclusive Lord Lindholm to resolve a pirate problem. Raiders have been pillaging the supply lines to his territory, interrupting not only the livelihood of his people but also his personal alchemical research. Especially troubling, given the ongoing centuries-long war. Succeed, and you will be rewarded with treasure, great favour, and the possibility of further work. Fail, and enchanted pirates will be the least of your worries. May Hades have mercy on your journey...
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday – 9:00 PM UTC
Campaign Length / 8–12 Sessions
2.5–3.5 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Benjamin
he/him
5.0
(13)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(13)
1 year on StartPlaying
26 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
About me
Ahoy! I'm a professional DM and voice actor who's been playing for 11 years and running games for 9. At my table, you'll find games with an emphasis on roleplaying and fun, but that doesn't mean leaving your combat brain at the door either. For a taste of my standard British accent narration, check the Youtube link to my voice reel below. I consider myself a capable teacher of the game, having introduced dozens of new people to it over the years. To facilitate this, every adventure is tailored for the players - before each campaign begins, we'll talk through the kind of story you'd like to tell together, and how that squares with what I've got prepared. I approach D&D as a collaborative storytelling exercise, so while I have an extensive homebrewed world and adventures ready, every player has the chance to dictate the nature of the world they're playing in. As for the world itself, if you like pirates, greek gods, elements of the forgotten realms cosmology, and a tone shooting for somewhere between Tolkien and Pratchett, I'm the Dungeon Master for you!
View Profile →Reviews (13)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Voices
Creativity
Hobi
Played 22 sessions
I had an absolute blast playing in this game! The setting was rich and immersive, and the adventure—delving into ancient ruins to discover it's mysteries—was both engaging and full of interesting choices. Our group ultimately decided to destroy the weapon that was found in the ruins rather than risk its power falling into the wrong hands, and the way the DM handled our decisions made the world feel alive and reactive. The pacing, challenges, and storytelling were all fantastic, making for a truly memorable session. I will definitely be playing in this DM’s games again. Highly recommended!
Martin
Played 15 sessions
Ben has created a world that combines fun, tension, realism and humour. His voices are great, his plots are beautifully paced. The maps set the scene well. A great way to spend an evening.
Atelier
Played 7 sessions
Ben is an amazing DM. He runs very detailed and whimsical games whilst also knowing when to get more serious. Combats were all fun and inventive and allowed for the perfect amount of pc shennanigans. Absolutely recomend spending some time playing with him.
Darren
Benjamin made a very enjoyable campaign, that integrated each character's story into the main plot. This, along with interesting npcs added a great deal of richness and personal investment into the campaign at large.
Sam Cook
Ben hits the nail on the head when he says his tone falls between Pratchett and Tolkien, well designed worlds with grand conflicts full of funny and intriguing characters. Would absolutely recommend him as your DM.
Jay
Revitalised my love for Dungeons & Dragons with a grand adventure I'll remember for years to come.
Character creation
Creating your character
The crew of the Chimera are down on their luck and looking to turn it around - wanted fugitives, disgraced priests, exiled nobles, underfunded wizards, and ambitious swashbucklers could all find themselves involved in this adventure. We'll be starting at Level 5, using roll4drop1 stats and milestone leveling. All WOTC official expansions are fine with the following exceptions, mostly for lore reasons: No Duergar No Guns and Gunpowder (artificers are fine if flavoured away from this) Most reasonable homebrew is fine, but run it by me first before hinging your entire character on it. We will also be running a session 0 to go further into character creation and help anyone who needs it to get their head around the numbers. Feel free to message me with any questions :)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before session 0, all you need is a webcam, a mic, a discord account, and somewhere to create your character - a paper sheet, dnd beyond, up to you. Before session 1, you'll need a roll20 account, an image for your character token, and some understanding of at least the rules that pertain directly to your character (their race, class and background for example).
What Benjamin brings to the table
☠️I encourage in-character roleplaying, reward creative choices, and make sure player choice has a big impact on the plot. Expect an engaging story that you have a say in - give me a backstory with a couple of colourful characters in it, and they'll more than likely crop up somewhere in the adventure. 🩸I run the game on Discord for speaking and Roll20 for combat. ☠️I make liberal use of in-character dialogue and encourage players to do the same. I also encourage players to argue their cases for things like unorthodox skill checks, however ask that they respect my final ruling. 🩸I use background music for those who want it, but one of the reasons I run games on discord is that it can be turned down or off individually. I can supply pdfs of all core rulebooks and some snazzy character sheets. ☠️And, finally, I'm a professional voice actor, so expect high-quality narration in terms of both content and sound quality - check my DM profile's Youtube link for some sample narration!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Benjamin creates a safe table
Session 0 will involve character creation, and a discussion of any triggers players might have for one's own character and the game in general. The game itself will largely be story driven, but that doesn't mean you won't have think tactically and rely on your companions when you do get into combat. Fun is what we're all here for, and sometimes nothing is more fun than a well-applied fireball.