The Stars of Acheron

The Stars of Acheron

On the rock of Bral in the sea of stars, there is adventure, treasure, and fame to be had. With a touch of luck, you might become legends!

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–12

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
1 SEAT LEFT
$25.00

/ Session

Details

Bi-weekly / Sunday - 4:00 PM UTC

May 3 / Session 19

Session Duration / 2–4 hours

3 / 4 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Sun, May 03 | 4:00 PM – Session 19

Sun, May 17 | 4:00 PM – Session 20

Sun, May 31 | 4:00 PM – Session 21

Sun, Jun 14 | 4:00 PM – Session 22

Sun, Jun 28 | 4:00 PM – Session 23

Sun, Jul 12 | 4:00 PM – Session 24

Sun, Jul 26 | 4:00 PM – Session 25

Sun, Aug 09 | 4:00 PM – Session 26

Meet your party members

3/4

About the adventure

In the vast reaches of wildspace, a salvaged spelljamming vessel a crew of misfits, mercenaries, and mystics are chasing a signal from beyond the stars. Players must navigate a volatile cosmos teeming with danger and wonder. From duels aboard drifting wrecks to negotiations with sentient nebulae, every choice carves a path through myth and madness. This campaign blends space fantasy with eldritch mystery, encouraging bold action, creative problem-solving, and deep character arcs. Whether you're a gunslinging giff, a psionic gnome, or a warlock bound to a black hole, your story is written in starlight. The void is calling. Will you answer?

Meet the Game Master
Veteran

2 years on StartPlaying

71 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, World Builder, Creativity

About me

If I had to sum myself up in a single sentence, it would be this: For the love of the game. Telling stories is in my DNA. Meeting new people, throwing dice, and crafting memories, this is what I live for. I’ve been rolling dice longer than some adventurers have been alive. Over 35 years of storytelling, world‑building, and late-night laughter have shaped me into the GM I am today, a gamer who genuinely loves this hobby and the people who make it so unforgettable. Along my own adventure, I’ve worn just about every hat in the RPG world: Player, GM, convention director, community builder, blogger, and Kickstarter consultant. Every role has taught me something. Every table has left its mark. That experience is the foundation of how I run games today. My games are built on immersion, agency, and momentum. I want you to feel like the world is alive, breathing, reacting, remembering. YOUR CHOICES MATTER. I tell the story, but your actions shape it. And the story always keeps moving. I run games for the love of the game, the characters, the chaos, the camaraderie, and the memories that stick with you long after the session ends. I take pride in creating a welcoming, inclusive space where every player feels heard, respected, and excited to jump into the adventure. As a GM, I’m genuinely invested in your fun. That’s why I do this, and I’d love to do it with you. If you’re ready to roll some dice, shape worlds, and make memories worth laughing (or crying) about for years to come, I’d be honored to have you at my table. Grab some dice! Let’s craft some stories together!

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Character creation

Creating your character

We will create characters in the first session of the game as well as go over the virtual tabletop and character backgrounds

Safety

How Runkle Plays Games creates a safe table

Any safety questions will be answered at session 0 to ensure each player knows and is comfortable with them.

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