What the Fey Took: A Witchlight Carnival Tale

Creating your character

We will create our characters during our Session 0. We will use point buy or standard array, whichever you prefer. Use any material available in the campaign via content sharing. PHB 2024 The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn Lorwyn: First Light Eberron: Forge of the Artificer One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack If there is a specific homebrew class you would like to play - let's chat about it, but I would like to stick to the materials mentioned above.

Preparing for the session

Join the Discord and start thinking about what kind of character you would like to play and what they might have lost. We will also work on this in Session 0, so no pressure, but deep backstories are also welcome. We will use Discord for voice, webcam and chat. DnD Beyond for Character Sheets and Maps.

What Susann brings to the table

I aim to create a welcoming, story-rich table where player choices matter and characters are at the heart of the adventure. This campaign leans heavily into roleplay, exploration, and social encounters, with combat used intentionally rather than constantly. The Wild Beyond the Witchlight is a fairy tale with teeth, and I love letting emotional moments, clever ideas, and character connections shine. I’m not a professional voice actor (unless “slightly different voice but with confidence” counts), but I love creating memorable NPCs for you to interrogate, befriend, annoy, bargain with, or accidentally adopt. I use ambient music and sound when it fits to help set the mood, and I enjoy running high-impact combat encounters when they make narrative sense and the table is excited to throw down. But keep in mind, there is plenty of room for creative solutions. Talking your way out of trouble is often just as valid as drawing steel, especially in the Feywild. I generally stick to the Rules as Written to keep things fair and clear, but I’m always open to the Rule of Cool when it adds to the story and the moment feels right. Sessions are collaborative and curiosity-driven. I love when players surprise me and we discover the story together. My webcam will be on, and I strongly encourage players to have theirs on as well. It really helps with roleplay and table connection. Sessions are run on Discord, and I use a transcription bot to help me improve and create session summaries. New players and veterans alike are welcome, and I’m always happy to help with character creation or refining character concepts. Above all, I strive to run an inclusive, respectful, and LGBTQ+ friendly table where everyone feels comfortable, heard, and excited to return.

Homebrew rules

We are playing DnD 5e (2024 rules) I use Crunchy Crits - When you crit, roll your normal damage die, add the maximum value of that die, then add your modifiers.

How Susann creates a safe table

We will use Pause a Minute during the games and Lines and Veils will be filled out before Session 0 and outlined during Session 0. After each session, I'd like to do a quick stars and wishes - these can be done anonymously. I like using them to make sure you're getting the most out of the game. Pause a Minute: It lets players halt gameplay anytime. Say it aloud - or enter PAM in chat a DM to me to trigger a brief timeout. The group pauses briefly, then regroups after a quick check-in. You could use this when: Something in the game feels uncomfortable A subject appeared unexpectedly You need clarification Tension around the table seems too intense You just need a minute to take a breath