Play by Post (PBP): Grim Hollow (The Children of the Ash)
A coming-of-age tale in a world that does not forgive magic.
$10.00
/ Session
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Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–12 hours
Campaign Length / 20–50 Sessions
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You were born in a land where magic is a curse. The Church’s witch-hunters scour the countryside, burning all they call “corruption.” A whispered spell, a flicker of light and the pyre awaits. You are one of those children. When the Inquisition descends on your village, you must flee into a world that promises salvation but delivers only new monsters. The question is not if you survive but who you’ll become by the time you do. __Campaign Overview__ Part I: The Children of Ash (Lv. 1–4 | “Youth” Arc) Play as children (~12 y/o) hiding forbidden power in a land that hunts magic. This arc centers on survival, secrecy, and moral discovery a contained story ending in your escape… or your capture. Part II: The Ashen Road (Lv. 5+ | “Adulthood” Arc) Years later, the survivors return to a changed Etharis, traveling vampire baronies, fey glades, and war-torn empires to learn whether they truly escaped evil or merely traded one tyranny for another. Part III: The Cinder Crown (Lv. 10 + | “Ascension” Arc) As the gods die and the night lengthens, the last sparks of magic flicker the same magic once hunted in your youth. You must choose: protect it, extinguish it, or become something beyond both mortal and divine. The story ends where it began in the ashes. --------------------------------------- Play-by-Post Format - Hosted on Discord - 2-3 GM posts per day; flexible replies - Separate channels for RP, rolls, OOC - Focus on atmosphere, worldbuilding, and long-form storytelling
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Meet the Game Master
4.9
(31)
3 years on StartPlaying
254 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a storytelling DM and love to make adventures and tales for characters. A newly abroad college student also trying to turn my passion into a job, so I hope to rise and gain better.
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Creating your character
- System: D&D 2024 + Grim Hollow 2024 - Starting Level: 1 - Tone: Roleplay-heavy, emotional, morally gray - Origins: Any fitting secrecy & persecution themes (DM approval for overtly magical or monstrous concepts) - Must be A young adult/kid for Part I
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Youll be sent an invite to the Discord channel, which will have all the lore and necessary information. All you need is a Discord Account, and D&D Beyond Account.
What Slosh brings to the table
I run immersive, character-driven games focused on narrative growth, faction intrigue, and creative problem-solving. My GM style leans toward Rules-as-Intended, with generous use of the Rule of Cool when it enhances the story, character moments, or thematic flair. You can expect: ⚔️ Enjoy creative and challenging combat scenarios. In this world, there are many fun and tough combat encounters, and some might require more brains than brawn. 🦇 Gothic horror, witch trials & survival themes 📜 2024 PHB & Grim Hollow Content through DND Beyond ✍️ Deep RP & slow-burn growth “This is a story about surviving a world that fears you and deciding whether to become what it always believed you were.”
Equipment needed to play
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Safety
How Slosh creates a safe table
We will go over the trigger warnings and topics dealt with during Session 0
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