The Wayfarer’s Pact (Ongoing Epic Fantasy Campaign)

Creating your character

Characters will use the 2024 D&D 5e ruleset and will be created in Roll20. New players are fully welcome, I’m happy to help with character creation and rules at any time. Your character’s starting level will be set based on the current party so that everyone begins on even footing. If you’re joining a new arc, you’ll start at the party’s current level, making it easy to jump into the ongoing story. Ability scores are generated using 4d6 (reroll 1s), drop the lowest, rolled in Roll20. This keeps characters powerful, balanced, and fun to play. You may use any official D&D 5e sourcebook for races, classes, and backgrounds. Homebrew and third-party content are welcome with approval, just message me in advance so we can make sure it fits the world and stays balanced. If you’d rather not build a character from scratch, pre-generated characters will be available, and I can also help you tweak or customize one to make it your own.

Preparing for the session

Before your first session, you’ll receive a welcome message with links and instructions. To get ready, you’ll need to: - Create a free Roll20 account (for maps, dice, and character sheets) - Join the campaign’s Discord server (for voice chat, text channels, and announcements) - Make sure you have a working microphone and a stable internet connection If you’re new to any of these tools, no worries, I’m happy to walk you through setup before your first game. Pre-generated characters are available if you want to jump straight into play.

What Henry Kacik brings to the table

I run cinematic, story-driven D&D with a strong focus on player agency and meaningful choices. You can expect a world that reacts to what you do: NPCs remember you, factions change, and your victories and failures leave a lasting mark on the campaign. Sessions feature: Immersive roleplay with memorable NPCs and character voices Tactical, exciting combat using maps and dynamic encounters Exploration and mystery in a living fantasy world I embrace creative solutions and the Rule of Cool when it makes the story better, while still respecting the structure and balance of D&D 5e. This game is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative, whether you’re brand new to D&D or a veteran player.

Homebrew rules

I use a small number of quality-of-life house rules to keep the game fast and fun: -Potions can be used as a bonus action (or an action for max effect) -Crits on skill checks auto succeed (a crit is a crit). -Nat 1s on skill checks auto fail (a crit fail is a crit fail).

How Henry Kacik creates a safe table

Player safety and comfort are a top priority in The Wayfarer’s Pact. Before the campaign begins, I will share a Lines & Veils form where players can privately note any topics they want avoided entirely (Lines) or handled gently and off-screen (Veils). These boundaries are respected at all times. We will also have a brief Session 0 to go over expectations, tone, table culture, and any concerns players may have. This helps ensure everyone is on the same page about the kind of story we’re telling and the kind of table we’re creating. During play, we use X, N, & O Cards digitally through chat: X = stop or rewind content N = something is uncomfortable, please shift O = everything is good Players can also use Open Door at any time to step away, take a break, or leave the session without pressure or explanation. After intense scenes or difficult moments, I will check in with the table to make sure everyone is feeling okay. Short debriefs and optional aftercare help ensure the game remains fun, safe, and collaborative for everyone. This campaign is intended to be welcoming, inclusive, and respectful — your comfort always comes before the story.