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Monster Hunters of Grim Hollow: Lairs of Etharis / 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Brave the monster filled lands of Etharis: a land of rotting cities, lurking horrors, and hunters one step from becoming monsters.
$30.00
/ Session
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3 players following this game
Weekly / Thursday - 9:30 PM UTC
Oct 29 / Session 29
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 40–60 Sessions
7 / 7 Seats Filled
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Schedule
About the adventure
First Session is Half Off!!! Note: The listing may show 8 players, but the campaign is actually capped at 7. A few current players are away for the foreseeable future, so I'm temporarily opening their seats to new players. If you join and are able to stay weekly, you'll simply become part of the permanent roster! Welcome to Etharis, the place where hope is scarce, and heroes are rarer. This campaign takes place in a world buckling under the weight of its own rot. The forests hide aberrations older than memory, the mountains cradle lost empires swallowed by hubris, and the great cities decay from within as cults, tyrants, and desperate survivors claw for power. In Etharis, danger isn’t an event, it’s the very atmosphere. Every shadow can hide a monster, and every bargain can hide a curse. You play those who willingly walk toward these horrors. Hunters, inquisitors, cursed wanderers, would-be saviors, and doomed souls seeking one last chance at redemption. This is a game for players who enjoy morally gray choices, personal stakes, and the thrill of standing between civilization and the abyss. The people of Etharis don’t need legends; they need survivors willing to make the impossible choices others won’t. Themes of corruption, temptation, and transformation lie at the heart of the story. Blood magic, lycanthropy, necromancy, fey bargains, forbidden oaths: these aren’t distant dangers but ever-present possibilities. Your characters will face monstrous foes, yes, but they’ll also confront the monstrous potential within themselves. Every power has a price, every victory leaves a mark, and every chapter brings you closer to the question: What are you willing to become to save this world? This campaign is for players who love dark fantasy, rich atmosphere, and character-driven storytelling. Expect gritty combat, investigative hunts, moral dilemmas, dangerous alliances, and a living world that reacts to your choices. I run games focused on narrative depth, consequence, and the slow-burn tension of watching characters evolve... sometimes heroically, sometimes tragically. If you want a game where victory feels earned, danger feels real, and the darkness feels close… welcome to Etharis.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
About me
Greetings daring adventurers! I'm Trace Wolfgang (they/them), a seasoned Game Master with a passion for storytelling in D&D 5e since 2017. As a GM since 2019, I've crafted immersive adventures and built vibrant player communities. My focus is on creating exciting, collaborative stories where your unique characters shine. This isn't my narrative; it's OUR shared narrative, and I'm dedicated to making it welcoming and fun for everyone. Whether you're a veteran or new to roleplaying, you'll find a space where you feel valued and excited for what's to come. If you're ready for an adventure that transcends the ordinary, join me at the table. If the schedule doesn't quite fit, let's chat and find a solution that works for all! Let's create unforgettable tales together. Reach out with any questions or to dive into the magic of storytelling. May our dice be kind, and our adventures legendary!
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Creating your character
Characters are Created and Finalized at Session 0 but if you want to pre-plan here is what you need! 🧙♂️ Level 1 Character 📊 Standard Array Stats 🆓 Free Level 1 Feat (only if your background doesn't provide one!)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🌐 Steady Internet Connection 🎮 Discord Account (https://discord.com/) 📚 D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/) 🦉 Owlbear Rodeo Account (https://www.owlbear.rodeo/) 🎙️ Working Microphone for Voice Chat 📷 Working Webcam (Optional) 🎲 Favorite Pair of Dice (Optional) If you need help setting any of these up, let me know!
What Trace Wolfgang brings to the table
💻 D&D Beyond Pro Account (Access to all sourcebooks!) 🗺️ Map Making/Optimizing Software to create and use unique maps! 👥 Thriving Dynamic Discord Server full of info to learn how to play D&D! 😄 A love for improv, having fun, and making awesome memories!
Homebrew rules
Plenty of fun house rules that we all vote on and add to during Session 0!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Trace Wolfgang creates a safe table
Session 0 will take place over Discord (Link will be sent!) This is where we will go over character creation, lines and veils, safety tools, and get to know one another! If you don't feel comfortable doing a voice or acting in the game, that is totally ok! We are here to have fun, so do what would be most fun for you! We will be using D&D classes and characters and the campaign will likely go from Level 1-20
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