Tales of the Darkening of Mirkwood | Beginners Welcome
Mirkwood: once known as Greenwood the Great, it lies at the heart of an ever growing shadow. Can your heroes stand against its spread?
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$14.00
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Weekly / Monday - 10:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 6–20 Sessions
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
This campaign is set in and around Mirkwood, five years after the death of Smaug, the Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities. Dwarves rule under Erebor once more, and the Men of Dale have rebuilt their city with an eye toward peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, dark forces continue to dwell in the shadows of the Lonely Mountain and the forest formerly known as Greenwood the Great. Goblins and worgs still live in the Misty Mountains, and yet worse monstrosities wake in the pits and moors of the Wilderland, waiting for their moment to strike at the unsuspecting residents of the lands surrounding the Anduin. Finally, and most horrible, is the Shadow that dwells within the hearts of Men, eager to twist their passions to work in the service of the Dark Lord. Are you willing to stand up to the darkness, whether in search of justice, glory, or treasure, and to drive bring Light to the Darkness? Can you travel the forgotten paths of Wilderland, battle the servants of the Shadow, and resist the same the corruption of the soul that causes brother to rise up against brother and subject against lord? Let us hope so, as Mirkwood darkens and the lands of Men once again see a Shadow growing in the East.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(3)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
I have been playing (mostly DMing) tabletop roleplaying games since roughly 1985 and have never found an activity that I enjoy more. Not just a D&D aficionado (though I have played every edition of that game), I have significant experience with at least 20 roleplaying systems, ranging from sci-fi to horror. A former teacher, I excel at describing settings, explaining rules, and making those at my table comfortable. I try to keep things appropriately serious, when the situation calls for it, but mostly I aim to make sure everyone's smiling and having a good time, so expect to laugh at my table. Though I prefer to play in person, I have run and played in several online games and know how to make sure the technology keeps up with the fun of the game. I can't wait to see some new faces at the table!
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Creating your character
Characters will be created via onboarding with me before the first session. No books are necessary for players.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
No preparation needed, beyond making a Roll20 account and setting aside an hour or so to meet with me before playing to make a character.
What Oliver brings to the table
I bring voices, years of experience running tabletop roleplaying games, and strong knowledge of the lore and history of Middle Earth, not to mention a deep desire to run a fun and exciting story for every player.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Oliver creates a safe table
Lines and veils will be discussed at character creation. I use digital X cards during play.
Content warnings
Safety tools used