Midgard: The Old Margreve
Twelve eerie adventures in Midgard's ancient, magical Old Margreve forest for 5E D&D, featuring dark fairy tales and the "Old Ways". Will you survive?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC
Mar 12 / Session 11
Session Duration / 2.75–3.25 hours
Campaign Length / 25–40 Sessions
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Dive into the heart of the Old Margreve, an ancient, living forest teeming with dark magic and forgotten secrets, brought to life in Kobold Press's thrilling anthology for 5th Edition D&D! As a player, you'll navigate this sentient woodland inspired by chilling Eastern European folktales, where the trees themselves watch your every move, siphoning spells, rusting your gear, and rewarding—or punishing—your choices with dynamic mechanics like Status charts that twist encounters in unexpected ways. Perfect for characters levels 1-12, this Midgard setting transforms your campaigns into immersive tales of wonder and peril, where every step could awaken the forest's ancient fury or unlock its hidden boons. Embark on spine-tingling adventures and cosmic horror interludes that weave dark fairy tales into a connected saga of mystery and mayhem! Picture defending a besieged village from a monstrous servant of an evil tree in "Hollow," bargaining with giant bees for immortal honey in "The Honey Queen," or proving your worth in the ritualistic "Challenge of the Fang" wolf hunt. Recurring haunts like the Bluebell Coaching Inn and enigmatic spider crones tie it all together, offering endless hooks for epic storytelling—whether you're a lone wanderer or part of a heroic party, these tales will pull you into a web of intrigue that demands cunning, bravery, and a touch of luck to survive.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(49)
4 years on StartPlaying
973 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Knows the Rules, Creativity
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome, adventurers, to the realm of pen, dice, and paper! I am your guide, a creative writer, game designer, and fervent enthusiast of role-playing games. My journey began over 35 years ago in a cabin in the woods, where I first rolled the dice as a player of Dungeons & Dragons. Since then, I've more often taken up the mantle of Dungeon Master, weaving tales and guiding heroes through countless adventures. Based in Florida, I share my life with my wonderful wife and our three adventurous 'hobbits'. Here, in the world of Tabletop RPGs, I believe the true magic lies in the Story, the Characters, and the Choices they make. These elements combine to create those unforgettable, truly epic moments that define our journeys. Join me, and let's embark on a narrative adventure where your choices shape the saga.
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Creating your character
Characters will be made inside of Foundry VTT. PCs start at Level 1. All official sourcebooks for D&D 5e 2024 and can update from 2014 and Midgard sources as well. You may choose for Ability Scores: Standard Array, Point-Buy, or Random Rolls (done in game).
Party Comp: 4th Level Monk, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Fighter
What to expect
Preparing for the session
1. Players need a stable internet connection 2. Download Discord (Free) with Mic for audio (video not needed)
What Daniel Shelton brings to the table
I bring to the board a Foundry VTT with dedicated servers as well as many licensed products for 5E D&D. Further, I have adapted Midgard to Foundry. In addition, I have a wealth of knowledge and familiarity of TTRPGs as a DM so that you have a solid and positive experience in gameplay. I am an author that brings to the table a rich world in which to explore and I am a teacher that uses those skills to help players understand how the game is played.
Homebrew rules
Updated Midgard 2014 to the new 2024 rules, Levels of Exhaustion upon reaching 0 hit points, and many custom magic items.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Daniel Shelton creates a safe table
This game contains the themes of war, danger, and evil not appropriate for the faint of heart. I am also very approachable with any concerns that you may have.
Content warnings
Safety tools used