What the Wild Demands | A Witherwild Campaign
Fanewick does not die quietly. Forests overbreathe, rivers twist, flowers rise from blood. An invading nation seeking a cure breaks balance and wakes
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 10–30 Sessions
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The Witherwild is a dark fantasy campaign set in the living land of Fanewick, a place where nature has grown restless and remembers every wound inflicted upon it. An invading nation, desperate to cure a deadly sickness at home, has begun stripping this land for a miraculous resource. In doing so, they have shattered an ancient balance. Now the world grows unchecked. Forests encroach, beasts twist into new forms, and the land itself responds to fear, violence, and hope. This game is about survival, consequence, and choice. You will explore strange, beautiful, and dangerous places where every decision leaves a mark. Violence is possible, but never simple. Mercy can be powerful. Desperation can be disastrous. Characters are deeply tied to the world, whether as locals defending their home, soldiers questioning their cause, or wanderers caught between duty and conscience. Play in this campaign is narrative-forward and cinematic, focused on character relationships, moral tension, and collaborative storytelling. The rules of Daggerheart keep the spotlight on momentum, emotion, and meaningful risks rather than tactical grids or heavy math. Expect intense moments, quiet character scenes, and a world that reacts to what you do. This game is for players who enjoy story-driven play, moral ambiguity, and worlds that feel alive. You don’t need prior Daggerheart experience. Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to let your character be changed by the story are all you need. 🌿
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Realm Building
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(27)
4 years on StartPlaying
313 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Gavin, a seasoned dungeon master with 8 years of TTRPG experience, invites you to embark on a journey of immersive storytelling and unforgettable adventures. With a passion for creating a welcoming atmosphere, Gavin uses Discord for voice, employing a theatre of the mind approach complemented by captivating battle maps featuring animations and effects. Dive into a world where ambiance and NPC art come to life, enriched by Gavin's diverse range of character voices. Expect rule-bending moments in the spirit of the "rule of cool," allowing players to unleash their creativity and make their mark on the story. Gavin's commitment goes beyond the game mechanics; he crafts epics tailored to each character's background and objectives, ensuring every player has their moment to shine. Your stories won't end with the session – they'll become tales told for months to come. In this safe space, Gavin prioritizes player comfort with tools like Lines, Veils, and X-Cards, creating an environment free from prejudice and abuse. Repeat offenders are swiftly shown the exit, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the magic of TTRPGs without compromise. Join Gavin's table for an experience that transcends the rules and leaves you with lasting memories.
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen in session 0 as we collaborate on our backstories with other players at the table. We will generate our character sheet in FoundryVTT as this is the VTT of choice.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To join the adventure, you’ll want a reliable internet connection, a clear microphone, and a modern web browser. Chrome or Firefox work best and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. 🎧🌐 Webcams aren’t required, but they’re warmly encouraged. Seeing each other’s reactions, triumphs, and terrible dice luck adds an extra spark to the table. We’ll be using Discord as our central hub for voice, chat, and coordination, so a Discord account is essential. Once you’re set up, you’re ready to step into the game. 🎲✨
What Gavin brings to the table
When blades are drawn and tensions rise, I’ll deploy high-resolution battlemaps through Foundry VTT to bring every clash into sharp focus. Terrain, positioning, and the flow of combat will be clear and cinematic. 🗺️⚔️ Beyond the battlefield, the world breathes. Ambient artwork, carefully chosen music, and evocative character illustrations will weave together to deepen immersion, setting the mood for quiet moments, rising dread, and hard-won victories alike. 🎶🎨
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Pen & Paper
Platforms used
Safety
How Gavin creates a safe table
Player Safety & Comfort 🎭⚔️ Your safety and comfort come first. Daggerheart can get intense, and we want everyone to have fun without stress. Here’s how we keep things safe at the table: 1. Lines & Veils Before we start, you’ll get a Lines & Veils form. Lines = content you don’t want in the game at all Veils = content that can be mentioned, but not shown in detail We’ll go over this together in Session 0 so everyone knows what’s okay and what’s off-limits. 2. Session 0 Check-In We’ll talk about: Boundaries and Lines & Veils How we stay in character and avoid metagaming How combat, exploration, and roleplay work in Foundry VTT 3. Safety Tools During Play We use X / N / O signals to keep communication clear: X = Stop immediately N = Pause / slow down O = Okay / continue You can send these via Discord or show them on webcam if you like. If something crosses a line, we pause or adjust the scene right away. 4. Aftercare Some parts of the story can be intense. After sessions, I’m available on Discord to chat, check in, or talk about anything that came up in-game. 5. Respect & Privacy Your choices matter. You don’t have to share anything you’re not comfortable with, and no one will be pressured into roleplay or content they don’t like. We want the game to be fun, immersive, and safe for everyone. With these tools, you can dive into the story, take risks, and explore the world of Daggerheart knowing your comfort comes first.
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Safety tools used