Legend in the Mist: When Shadows Wake
The mist is rising, and with it, ancient evils. Will you answer the call beyond the edge of your world?
$26.50
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 2:30 AM UTC
Dec 16 / Session 7
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Legend in the Mist, a cinematic fantasy campaign where ordinary lives are the spark of extraordinary legends. This game begins in a quiet town nestled in the folds of a mist-shrouded valley, where whispers of ancient evils and forgotten heroes echo through tavern tales and crumbling stone. As the mist recedes, players will journey into the wider world—one filled with haunted ruins, fractured kingdoms, and secrets long buried beneath ash and time. This campaign is perfect for players who love character-driven storytelling, emotional stakes, and the thrill of uncovering a world’s hidden truths. Whether you're new to tabletop roleplaying or a seasoned adventurer, you'll find space here to grow your character from humble beginnings into a mythic force. Expect a blend of exploration, mystery, and moral choices, with plenty of room for personal arcs and collaborative world-shaping. We’ll play with a focus on narrative immersion, evocative descriptions, and meaningful consequences. Combat will be cinematic and purposeful, but the heart of the game lies in relationships, discovery, and the legends you choose to leave behind. If you enjoy folklore, rising darkness, and the slow burn of becoming something greater than you were, this is your story.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(55)
4 years on StartPlaying
973 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the art of TTRPG storytelling, running weekly games for players of all experience levels. My philosophy as a Game Master is simple: I love creating cinematic, character-driven narratives where heroes aren't born, they're made. I thrive on guiding players from their humble origins to become legendary figures, ensuring every victory and every setback feels earned and meaningful. My expertise extends across a vast library of systems, allowing me to tailor the perfect game for your group. I am highly experienced in a multitude of games, including: Fantasy: D&D (all editions), Pathfinder, The Witcher TTRPG, One Ring 2e, Dragonbane, Cosmere, Legend in the Mist Sci-Fi: Starfinder, Star Wars FFG, Star Trek, Dune, Cyberpunk Red, Fallout 2d20 Horror & Mystery: Vampire: The Masquerade 5e, Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5e, Hunter: The Reckoning, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green Superheroes & Modern: Marvel Multiverse, Masks: A New Generation, Kids on Brooms Narrative & Action: Blades in the Dark, Savage Worlds, Tales of Xadia, Avatar Whether you're looking to explore a classic fantasy world, navigate the neon-drenched streets of a cyberpunk future, or uncover cosmic horrors, I provide a professional, engaging, and unforgettable gaming experience. Let's tell a story that will be talked about for years to come.
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Creating your character
Pregens are available for last minute joins to session, Character creation will be done in session 0 as a group. Players joining a game after session 0 will have 1-on-1 paid session 0 with me to catch you up on the story, the party, variant rules being used, and help making a character and find a good way for them to be brought into the story that you are happy about.
Character creation will be done in session 0 as a group. Upon joining game, players will see a Discord link under prep materials. Once joining Discord server, myself or one of my mods will walk you to through getting added to the game chat for the game you have joined. VTT access and character creation will be done as a group in session 0, so that the party can be built as a group and we can find fun ways to link characters. Players joining a game after session 0 will have 1-on-1 paid session 0 with me to catch you up on the story, the party, variant rules being used, and help making a character and find a good way for them to be brought into the story that you are happy about.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord, decent Microphone.
What Dylan brings to the table
VTT with player access at all times. I used a voice changer for more otherworldly voices, and I try my hand at character voices for the rest. I have catered music for every game, and players will be able to make requests of music for character moments. Players can expect tactical and immersive combat, as well as deep RP. Rulebook and material provided by Son of Oak for their launch event with Startplaying, Discord community of fellow TTRPG lovers.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Dylan creates a safe table
All players will fill out a Lines and Veils sheet, and I will work with that for the campaign development. During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils, along with X card safety tools
Content warnings
Safety tools used