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one long, atmospheric story hook that leans into dread, intimacy, and creeping horror rather than epic heroics.
$40.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 60+ Sessions
2 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The bone trader Fibekruk has built its āestateā into the cool caverns of this forest-adjacent hillside. The caverns include its bone manse , a nest for its tamed knifewings, a storeroom, and private chambers. Outside the caverns is the forest, which hides the huts of Fibekrukās faevlin minions, their refuse pit, and a ruined cottage used as a storage space. The bone trader is busy polishing and cleaning its bone collection; its recent efforts have brought it a measure of success, allowing it to move from animal bones to much more prestigious (and tasty) human bones. The creatures it has pressed into service rest comfortably in their nest, content that the faevlin bring them enough snacksāand that the faevlin themselves are always available as snacks if necessary. A small tribe of nine faevlin are spread out across the Bone House. One is assisting the bone trader with its work. Two are moving supplies into the ruined cabin. Two more are searching the refuse pit for trinkets and gold. Two are out hunting (and can return if the characters take too long exploring or dealing with the lair) while two are sleeping in the huts at the camp. If the faevlin have recently abducted anyone, the abductees are imprisoned in the animalsā nesting chamber.
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Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
18 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Knows the Rules, Creativity
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Iāve been into D&D and tabletop games since I was 10, starting out with just a small group of friends and a big imagination. I was the āpoor kid in the rich kid gangā back in college, but that didnāt stop me from diving deep into GMing and storytelling. One of my longest-running campaigns lasted 7 yearsāshaped and sharpened alongside a close friend who helped me grow into the GM I am today. Iād say Iām a pretty chill guy who just genuinely loves games, geek culture, and bringing people together. Whether it's comic books, conventions, movies, or nerding out over lore, Iām all in. Outside of games, I work in tech as a team lead and spend weekends volunteering with animal careāwhich is super rewarding. Iām also a challenger of the big C, so I try to live with a āfun time, not necessarily a long timeā mindset. That means I'm here to enjoy the ride and make sure others are too. If anything I ever say or do in a game doesnāt sit right, please donāt hesitate to bring it up. I take feedback seriouslyāand Iāve been told Iām pretty good at it! Between leading teams and teaching others, especially when it comes to RPGs, I really enjoy helping folks grow and feel welcome at the table.
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Creating your character
This campaign will start at level 3. Players are encouraged to first decide on the kind of character they want to playāfocus on the concept first, the character sheet later. Each player may choose one common and one uncommon magic item to start with. Links to D&D Beyond and other player materials will be provided once youāve joined the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should follow the level list per treasure provided on my discord, games will commonly always start at level 3 unless it's a specific group of first timers playing the game, i can upon request makes the games at lower level, all material, campaing links will commonly be provided inside the apropriate tab for players to see upon joining the table inside startplaying.
What Magic&Mysterium brings to the table
Throughout the game, you can expect high-quality music to enhance the experience. I use tracks from well-known RPG composers, carefully selected license-free music from YouTube, and ambiance tracks from Patreons I supportāsome of which include animated maps and immersive soundscapes for that extra touch of atmosphere. When it comes to combat, I like to tailor the experience based on the level of roleplay the players bring to the table. I always give opportunities for players to describe finishing blows and dramatic moments, and I aim to match that energy with roleplay and cinematic flair. Ideally, I enjoy dynamic, roleplay-heavy combat scenes, though they can slow things down a bitāso I adjust based on the groupās preferences. Youāll also have full freedom to explore the setting and interact with the world however you like. While the story will naturally move forward when the group pursues a main goal, I fully support side quests, downtime scenes, beach episodes, base-building roleplayāyou name it. If it brings your characters to life and adds depth to the story, Iām all for it. If the campaing extendes itself for a period of at least 6 months, and you partake on it during this period, at the end once the campaing ends, a portrait character comission with all the characters of the group will be paid by me to the group at no additional cost, its a bonus service i provide to my players as a thank you for their time, experience and dedication.
Homebrew rules
Potions: All potions can be used as a bonus action. Explosive Healing: If a healing die rolls its maximum value (e.g., a 4 on a d4), it "explodes" ā you roll an additional die of the same type and add it to the total. Flanking: When flanking is applicable, it provides a +2 bonus to attack rolls instead of granting advantage. Puzzles & Riddles: Players may request a roll after 10 real-life minutes of attempting to solve the puzzle. All puzzles can be completed either through dice rolls or correct answers.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Magic&Mysterium creates a safe table
During Session 0 or upon joining the game, all players will have the opportunity to fill out a consent checklist form, which includes their soft and hard limits. I will personally check in to see if there are any questions about what each item refers to, and clarify anything that might be confusing. Players can feel confident that their boundaries and interests will be fully respected.
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