The Ravenvine Masquerade
Beneath the facade, they’re all masquerading. A gaudy gala in a posh ballroom; yet their joy is fading. I’ll take all that you have, I’ve been waiting
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Thursday - 4:00 PM UTC
Dec 4
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
“You look dashing tonight, darling.” She whispers in his ear, her hand brushing on his chest. Gleaming hazel eyes, a spring meadow with stars in place of the flowers; he can’t resist her gravity. Gentle hands tug at a wool blazer, before he can blink, they’re delicately weaving their path through the jovial crowd. She surrounds him, a cyclone of fierce passion, his eyes never leaving hers; simply entranced. The evening draws to an end and like a sly fox on a midnight hunt, she fades away. He searches for her, yearning for the kindred connection; never realizing that all of his riches were gone, until it’s too late. Haunted screams followed by the dull crunching of steel on bone; the crowd erupts into chaos as the executioner’s blade meets its target. Riots course through the streets of Angiir, only to be quickly silenced by the Golden Brilliance. Another Lucky Fellow sent to the chopping block; the sorrowful cries of the citizens echo throughout the city, a reminder to the nobles that they are the minority. What better way to exact revenge upon those who stand high and mighty above the commonfolk, than to use their own hobbies against them. The extravagant gala, held at the Ravenvine Ballroom, shall be much more than a posh gathering of the elites and their goons. No, this gaudy event shall be a glorious display of unwavering force by the Lucky Fellows gang, payback for losing Astorel, and most of all a reminder that they are the few… and we, my friend, are the many. Laughter and loquacious chatter fills the air, accompanied by the sweet aroma of fresh pastries and savory meats. A crystalline sky sits within arms’ reach; floating high above the mountains, parallel with the clouds that roll by. The ballroom swarms with brilliantly stunning attire, vibrant emotions, and ambiguous masks that hide much more than faces. As the clock strikes midnight, the streets come to life; a beautiful city elvish and fey architecture, miles and miles above the treacherous terrain below.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello all! I am Jake Neff, otherwise known as Neffy. I am a highly invested GM with over 3 years of DMing experience. My friends and I began playing Dungeons & Dragons 5E during the Covid years. With no available DM at the time, I was asked to give it a shot and have been thriving in the chaos ever since. I have been hosting a continuous campaign every weekend for the past two and a half years; constantly challenging and engaging with the party in a world of my own craft.
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Creating your character
Before our journey begins, I like to reach out to my players so I can discuss with them how the campaign will run, how characters can be built, and to set expectations for the story. As players are creating their characters, I insist that they focus on building a rich story rather than be combat focused. Though I love intense battles and heated moments, I do believe that players find my stories more enjoyable when their characters are tied into the plot. Generally, I ask players to write at least a paragraph backstory so I am able to establish connections within the world that align with the characters. Unless my players decide otherwise, I like to give them a set of 9 rolls that can land between the numbers of 5 and 17, for their character's abilities. They have the chance to mark 3 unsatisfactory rolls off, placing their rolls as they please. I most often use Quest Portal for character creation, but I am open to other sites and apps. Characters for this campaign will be jumping into the story as level 10 adventurers; ready to take on the challenges ahead.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before my sessions begin, I ask my players to add me on discord so we are able to contact one another. I also suggest downloading Google docs so players can access the Lines and Veils list, as well as the Stars and Wishes doc. I tend to use Quest Portal for my character creation, though I am open minded to other sites/apps, as well as paper and pencil and physical dice. As for the virtual tabletop I use, Owlbear Rodeo is one that I've found to be very user friendly and easy to grasp.
What Neffy's Adventures brings to the table
As one of my players, you can expect a wide range of story development methods. From my best attempts at voices for my characters, to illustrative descriptions of the surrounding environment, to a large variety of music set for the tone of the session, I like to try my best to make players feel as if they're in my world. From a normal day in the city; relaxing in the tavern, to intense battles that draw upon instinct and emotion; I ensure that players are engaged with my world. Though the rules are important and should be followed, I am not one to take away from the enjoyment of my players, only to shove a rule in their face. If a player's actions make for an interesting story while still maintaining a balance, I do allow for some rules to bend.
Homebrew rules
Most of the games I have run and currently run are often some form of homebrew. With that being said, I allow for plenty of homebrew rules that make the story that much more interesting. Firstly, I allow for potions to be rolled for as a bonus action, but I also allow for a player to access the full amount of said potion by using an action instead. Another one of my homebrew rules is requiring a roll on revives, such as revivify. To make stories more interesting, when a character is attempting to revive a dead compatriot, they are able to make sacrifices in order to increase the chance of said revival. My players start at a base roll of 10 on their first death, with each sacrifice having a chance to lower the base roll if successful. Upon dying a second time, the base roll increases by 1 permanently.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Neffy's Adventures creates a safe table
During my games, I like to ensure that my players feel heard and understood. In order to best do this, I will always send out a link to my Lines and Veils document, as well as my Stars and Wishes document. At any point during my sessions, I urge players to message me an X,N, or O; depending on how they feel about the current situation. The X can be used if situations are crossing any lines and the scene needs to be stopped. The N can be used if I am approaching any lines or veils that make a player uncomfortable. The O can be used to inform me that players are doing okay, especially in tense situations. After each session, I like to discuss how it went and ensure that the players had fun. I then urge my players to fill out the Stars and Wishes document, where I can be informed of things they enjoyed about the session and some themes or ideas that they would like to see more of. Before session 1, we will discuss what the players would like to see out of the campaign, then moving onto the rules of the world around us, and finally discuss how the players' characters fit into the journey. All safety and comfort options will be discussed prior to beginning the campaign.
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