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How the Lich Stole Christmas Holiday One-Shot

How the Lich Stole Christmas Holiday One-Shot

You're a foul one, Mr. Lich! Your flesh smells like decay! For the crimes you have committed, there will be hell to pay!

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

4

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
FULL
$10.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Sunday - 5:00 PM UTC

Dec 14

Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours

5 / 5 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Sun, Dec 14 | 5:00 PM

This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Meet your party members

5/5

About the adventure

Oh, no! In the idyllic village of Hoovale, it seems that all of the children have been taken, and likely taken by the evil and dastardly lich that lives in the hills near the town. You’re a foul one, Mr. Lich Your flesh smells like decay For the crimes you have committed There will be hell to pay When the heroes come to save Christmas Day

Game style

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Game themes

Meet the Game Master
Veteran
Disabled
Neurodivergent

3 years on StartPlaying

243 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher

About me

Hello, fellow adventurers and dream-weavers! I'm The Daily Dungeon Master, also known as Chex on Discord. With over 27 years of dungeon mastering, I've journeyed through every edition from the nostalgic AD&D to the dynamic realms of 5th edition—and yes, even that notorious 4th edition! I've also run Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, and lots of the 3rd Edition adjacent games (d20 Modern, Future, Apocalypse, etc...). Why choose me as your DM? It's simple: dungeon mastering isn't just a hobby for me; it's a deep-seated passion. Here’s what you can expect when you join one of my tables: -Tailored Adventures: Your play style sets the tone. Love epic battles? Prepare for heart-pounding combat. Adore intricate mysteries? Puzzles and intrigue await. Crave deep character development? Watch your backstory become the backbone of our campaign. -Inclusive World-Building: I strive to create inclusive environments that welcome and celebrate diversity, both in characters and players new and veteran alike. Everyone has a place at my table. -Interactive Sessions: Expect sessions where your choices truly matter. I use dynamic storytelling techniques to make the world react to your decisions, creating a living story where everyone contributes to the narrative’s unfolding. -Community and Connection: I believe in building not just a campaign, but a community. Our adventures are spaces where friendships are forged in the fires of dragon's breath and the quiet moments between battles. Spotlight on a Recent Adventure: In my Sunday Selsuria campaign (an open-world homebrew campaign I wrote and designed myself, originally designed as a West Marches-style campaign but adapted for a single party to play!), a full two-thirds of the party was captured by hobgoblin slavers only for the wizard to escape with crafty use of his remaining spell slots (they were captured mid-long rest), linking up with the uncaptured party members, and performing a daring rescue of the party and others that had previously been captured. Afterwards, while escorting the whole group back to the town, they defeated an encampment of cultists along the way. The cultists worshipped some entity that was not within the known pantheon of deities, and is just known to them as "He Who Whispers in the Dark," an entity worshipped by strange and usually evil creatures throughout the area. Who is this entity? Feel free to join us and find out as we recently had a slot open up due to life events causing a change in schedule for a player (https://startplaying.games/adventure/cm6v1o087000m1ox4k304omf4). Join the Adventure: Are you ready to explore new worlds and test your mettle against formidable foes? I'm looking for heroes like you to bring our next story to life. Message me now to reserve your spot in my upcoming campaigns or to discuss your ideal adventure. Or, join me on Fridays and Thursdays for my “Learn to Play” games (RuneQuest and Call of Cthulhu)! Follow My Journey: Stay updated with behind-the-scenes looks, tips, and more on my BlueSky, theDailyDM. Dive deeper into my DM philosophy and see the action unfold in real time on my website: www.thedailydungeonmaster.com Let’s turn your gaming dreams into reality and create memories that will last a lifetime. Adventure awaits, and the dice are calling your name!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Character creation should be via dndbeyond.com, and the use of the Beyond20 browser extension (or any extension to allow rolls on dndbeyond.com to appear in Roll20) is needed or advanced notice of needing a character to create on Roll20. Characters will need to be 4th level, standard array or point buy, standard gear + 2 potions of healing, no magic items.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Players should have a mic, as we will be using voice chat via Discord. Having a basic understanding of D&D is great but not required as myself and usually other players are willing to help. Players should have a dndbeyond.com account (free and optional if using a Roll20 Character), as well as a Roll20 account (free) with which to play, as well as Discord. You can reach out to me on Discord at any time: chex0152; a picture or token needs to be provided so that I can create a token for each player.

What The Daily DM/Chex brings to the table

I will provide a great professional experience! -Professional VTT maps with dynamic lighting. -Handouts where needed -Ambient music where/when appropriate -An experienced dungeon master who can think on his feet!

Homebrew rules

1) Drinking a potion is a bonus action 2) If you engage in the schtick, you get DM inspiration, no limit.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How The Daily DM/Chex creates a safe table

Links to the Discord channel/server and Roll20 campaign will be provided upon entry into the game (via SPG). The session 0 will be a short 10-15 minute discussion prior to play checking character sheets, gameplay expectations, house rules, etc... The game is G-Rated, so I don't expect a lot of issues here.

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Safety tools used

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