The Curse on Humble Hill - Charity 1-Shot (Lvl 1 for beginners)
Humble Hill wanted a miracle. Instead, it endured a nightmare. Can you break the curse and restore faith to those left without hope?
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Mar 1
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The road to Humble Hill is quiet in a way farmland should never be. The air carries a faint sourness, birds are scarce, and the wind seems to pass over the hills without a sound. When you crest the last rise, the hamlet comes into view: a handful of cottages gathered around a small shrine to Chauntea, surrounded by fields that should be lush with growth. Instead, the crops look wrong. Some stalks are unnaturally tall and swollen, others blackened and twisted into sickly shapes. Patches of soil are stained gray-green. A cow lies dead near a fence, crows perched upon it. No one works the land. Villagers watch you with wary, hollow eyes as you enter. Doors close. Children are pulled indoors. At the shrine stands Watchful Sister of the Land Liana, a priestess of Chauntea with dirt on her hands and worry in her eyes. Restore the farms. Stop the faltering of livestock. Perhaps. But can you restore the people's faith? ____________________________________ This adventure is tailor-made for newcomers of Dungeons & Dragons 5e (2024 edition). Characters will start at 1st level for this adventure. **NOTE: This is a regulated story to ensure time accuracy within the allocated time frame specified. As such, this is not a sandbox-oriented adventure as you may experience within a campaign. My adventures contain 3 parts - Opening, Adventure, and Epilogue. To meet expectations of players participating, I may make adjustments as we play to meet the expectations players have signed up for, which includes managing the time so it doesn't end too early or take too long than was expected.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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About me
I’ve walked the realms since the days of first edition, back in the misty age of the 80s—but that’s not the tale you’ve come to hear, is it? What you truly seek is the experience. Take a seat by the fire and lend me your ear, for I see the same restless spark in your eyes that lit mine all those years ago. If you’ve ever lost yourself in the pages of a fantasy tome, or watched heroes clash steel beneath storm-dark skies, then you already know the call. That deep, undeniable yearning to step into the story—not just read it. To feel the weight of a sword in your hand, or trace your fingers over the brittle vellum of an ancient spellbook. To behold mountains that scrape the heavens, and to ride snarling beasts through emerald forests older than time. Yes... I know that call well. No more waiting. The winds of Faerûn stir once more, and destiny is calling your name. Let's go...
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Creating your character
• A link to a DnD Beyond Campaign will be provided. • Point Buy for Abilities. • Everyone starts at 1st level. • A list of additional DnD Beyond character setting options will be provided on Discord. • No time to build a character? No problem. I have choice of several than can be provided.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
• I am available at your disposal on Discord with any questions, concerns, or requests. • A free DnD Beyond account is required. • A free Discord account is required to join my Discord sever: • A computer with a microphone is required. • A computer with a camera is optional. We will be using DnD Beyond Maps that are fully intergated with your DnD Beyond Charaters created, ensuring a smooth experience that is focused more on the action and less on technical issues.
What Oscar (Starwood Adventures) brings to the table
I use music and sound effects to help build the experience. The focus is always on story first, mechanics second. I take character backgrounds into account where it makes sense in the story if I can. Most of my games will always aspire to provide an equal balance of every areas of enjoyment - combat, puzzles, and role play. I try to ensure there is something in every adventure for everyone, and will alway try to ensure everyone is getting attention and being heard. I love VTT like all of you, and for me, it's a passion I want to share and allow others to express as they wish. Please NOTE: The basic player rules are provided free for use by D&D Beyond for character creation. For other sources beyond this, players are responsible for their own source materials.
Homebrew rules
CHARACTER CREATION: - Centred around the Forgotten Realms. - Legacy selections in D&D Beyond will not be allowed. MESSAGE ME IN ADVANCE to discuss anything from Eberron, Obojima, Strixhaven, Humblewood, Exandria, Ravnica or the creation or Gunslingers.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Oscar (Starwood Adventures) creates a safe table
• This is safe place environment. Any violation of Start Playing's terms and conditions will not be tolerated, as well as any verbal abuse of other players. • Please feel free to reach out to me before/during/after adventures for any feedback regaridng content you find sensitive not discussed/mentioned so that I can accomodate before, during, for in time for the next adventure. Your say matters. • Concent checklist will be provided • Breaks of 5-15 minutes when players choose to take them. • Open Door: Players may leave the table at any time and return when they feel they want to. • Stars & Wishes: Your feedback is important and I will stay behond after the game to discuss things that worked and didn't. I am also available online for these discussions as preferred.
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