The Hollow House
At the edge of the city of Waterdeep stands the Hollow House, abandoned, cursed, and whispering. Those who enter vanish without a trace.
$15.00
/ Session
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Bi-weekly / Thursday - 11:30 PM UTC
Dec 30 / Session 3
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
Campaign Length / 2–5 Sessions
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Just north of Waterdeep’s Field Ward, nestled between derelict villas and ivy-choked walls, stands the long-abandoned De Varn Estate. Once a proud noble home, it’s now a forgotten ruin, boarded up, sealed by city decree, and left to rot. Locals say it’s haunted. A few say it’s cursed. But lately, lights have been seen behind the windows, and people have begun to disappear. The Hollow House is a roleplay-driven, investigative horror adventure for four 6th-level characters, set within the city of Waterdeep. Players are hired, or compelled, to enter the estate and uncover what has awakened within. What begins as a ghost hunt soon reveals deeper layers: warped architecture, impossible shadows, and memories that don’t belong to you. This adventure is perfect for players who enjoy psychological horror, environmental exploration, and rich, slow-building tension. While combat is present, the heart of the game lies in unraveling the house’s tragic past, solving its puzzles, and surviving its games. Expect eerie imagery, shifting reality, and a creeping sense that the house itself is watching. If you’re a fan of The Haunting of Hill House, The Others, or Stranger Things style immersive storytelling, this is your invitation into the dark.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(14)
3 years on StartPlaying
74 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have a love of storytelling and a drive and passion to share it with others. I've been successfully running several Dungeon and Dragons games over the past 8 years, and I'm fortunate enough to have one game run the entire time. I think this is a game for everyone and the more accessible it is to people the better. From mentoring new dungeon masters, and creating a library of homebrew content, to running games for brand-new players on a cruise ship, I've gotten to do so many things thanks to this hobby.
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Creating your character
Character creation should happen before the game starts. Please design a character at 6th-level, with a free feat at level 1 (variant human will not get an extra free feat). For stat generation, I encourage either using 2d6+6 or 4d6 drop lowest. This game assumes using the 2014 legacy ruleset and anything published under the 2014 rules is fine, if there is homebrew content you would like to use, drop me a line, and I'm sure we can make it work!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to enjoy the game online, you will need access to Discord, a microphone, and the rules for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. This fast-paced game assumes the player has at least a general familiarity with the rules and their character sheet. Have a character created ahead of time, and if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me!
What Caleb Mitchell brings to the table
I use Owlbear Rodeo as a VTT and custom maps and tokens for player characters! Ambient music and various character voices will be used to help set the mood. If you have a fun idea for your character, I always try and embrace the rule of cool when appropriate to let your character shine!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb Mitchell creates a safe table
Once a booking is confirmed, you'll be sent a copy of the consent checklist. Before the game starts, an explanation of all safety tools will be conducted, breaks scheduled, and a final confirmation of everyone's tolerance for possible triggers.
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Safety tools used