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Tales Of Gemmora [D&D 5E] ·♦· Player-Driven Living Sandbox
Hear the Adventurer's Call. Explore floating islands, shape a living world, and become part of a welcoming group you'll look forward to returning to.
$20.00
/ Session
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6 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮 “The skies still remember the fall.” This is an ongoing, cinematic, player-driven D&D 5e campaign set among the floating islands of Gemmora. A world shaped by a cataclysm that forced humanity to survive among the clouds. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or joining your first long-term campaign, my goal is simple: create the kind of table people genuinely look forward to returning to. A place with good laughs, memorable stories, welcoming players, and the excitement of discovering what happens next together. You’re not legends. Not yet. You’re new adventurers answering the Call in a fragile age, where courage, wit, and connection matter more than crowns. I build the world. You decide what becomes legendary. Your choices, bonds, risks, and victories will shape what this world becomes. ·♦· ─ · ·· · ─ ·♦· The World Above ·♦· ─ · ·· · ─ ·♦· After the fall, the High Magycorum raised vast islands into the Western Skies: an act of desperation and hope. With no standing armies, broken trade routes, and scattered nations, the Adventuring Guilds rose to fill the gaps: messengers, explorers, protectors, and problem-solvers. That’s where you come in. Every island holds its own stories, mysteries, allies, and dangers. The world reveals itself through curiosity—not quest markers. ·♦· ─ · ·· · ─ ·♦· What You Can Expect ·♦· ─ · ·· · ─ ·♦· ✾ A Table You'll Look Forward To Returning To I'm building more than a campaign—I'm building a welcoming group. My hope is that every other week feels like sitting down with friends to laugh, roleplay, and tell an unforgettable story together. ✾ Start with Confidence Session 0 is free, and Session 1 is 50% off. This way you can get a feel for the table, my DM style, and the group before committing. ✾ Explore the Floating Isles Chart unknown skies, descend into ancient ruins, and navigate the shifting politics of island states. Each journey reveals more of the world. ✾ Shape the World with Your Actions Your choices leave lasting marks. Allies remember you. Enemies adapt. The world evolves because you were there. Be who you want to be, the story will follow. ✾ Forge Bonds That Matter Build friendships, rivalries, found family, mentorships, romances, and unforgettable moments with both the world and your fellow adventurers. ✾ Build Your Bastion in the Skies Create a base of operations that grows with you—a haven, a stronghold, a network of allies shaped by your journey. ✾ Play Your Way: Story & Combat in Balance Every group naturally finds its own rhythm. Whether you love roleplay, exploration, mysteries, or tactical combat, I'll lean into what your party enjoys most.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(15)
2 years on StartPlaying
13 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
About me
My journey as a DM began in childhood, wandering the forest for hours pretending I was a mage or ranger. I fought invisible foes, spoke to imagined spirits, and built stories out of branches and stones. That instinct to create worlds never left me. Videogames later opened doors into richer, stranger realms. Their stories and emotions shaped my sense of narrative, connection, and choice, creative a moral compass I guide myself with. Even now, everything I play, read, or experience becomes another thread I weave into my worlds. I discovered tabletop roleplaying during the pandemic and found a joy I hadn’t realized I was missing: the joy of co-creating. Across almost a decade, I’ve learned to listen, to read the table, to balance tension and release, and to blend player ideas seamlessly into the narrative. I’ve learned to craft stories not for players, but with them. Besides that, in my day to day job, I have to build many interpersonal relationships and interact with a wide range of personalities and character types. I believe these soft skills have translated really well into how I approach storytelling, helping me step more easily into the characters I create and better understand and connect with the people in my party. And through it all, one rule guides me: we’re here to create something beautiful together. So let’s respect each other, stay curious, and enjoy the time we share.”
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Creating your character
Before the campaign begins, we’ll have a free Session 0 call to talk through the world, the tools we’ll use, and your character’s role in the story. Characters are built on D&D Beyond, with shared access to sourcebooks, including the 2024 edition.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need an account on: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 - used for group chats and hosting the session's voice call. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞-𝐕𝐓𝐓 - the game platform used to host the session 𝐃&𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 - where the character creation takes place
What haru' brings to the table
✾ Crafted for Immersion Handcrafted maps, carefully chosen assets, atmospheric music, and animated elements help bring every session to life while keeping combat clear and engaging. ✾ Characters That Grow in the Story Your character is more than a stat block. Growth happens through choices, consequences, relationships, and meaningful moments. Your story evolves with the world, not beside it. ✾ A Living, Reactive Sandbox This is an open world that responds to what the group enjoys most. Whether you lean toward roleplay, exploration, or tactical combat, the campaign evolves to match that direction. ✾ Pacing with Purpose I focus on strong session pacing: knowing when to let moments breathe, when to build tension, and when to move straight into action. ✾ Everyone Has the Spotlight I'm here to help everyone feel comfortable jumping into roleplay, contributing ideas, and sharing memorable moments. Whether you're naturally outgoing or a little shy, everyone deserves time in the spotlight. ✾ Collaborative, Welcoming Play This is an easygoing, respectful table where players are encouraged to co-create memorable moments and be part of the action from the start. ✾ A Note From Me Hi! I'm the DM behind Tales of Gemmora. I love creating worlds that react to player choices, giving every character meaningful moments to shine, and watching strangers slowly become an adventuring party that genuinely enjoys spending time together. Whether we're laughing over ridiculous plans, celebrating impossible victories, or sitting in silence after an emotional scene, my goal is always the same: to create the kind of game people are excited to come back to every other week. If that sounds like the table you've been looking for, I'd love to have you aboard. Signed haru' Perfect For Players Who… ✔ Looking for a long-term group to call home ✔ Enjoy cinematic storytelling and immersive narration ✔ Want their character to matter beyond combat ✔ Like a balance of roleplay, exploration, and meaningful combat ✔ Appreciate strong pacing and spotlight moments ✔ Enjoy collaborative storytelling and group chemistry Might Not Be a Fit If You… ✘ Are looking primarily for hack-and-slash gameplay with minimal roleplay ✘ Want a rigid, pre-written story with little agency ✘ Are uncomfortable with roleplay or shared narrative moments ✘ Prefer optimization-first play over story and character growth
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Computer or Mobile Device
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Safety
How haru' creates a safe table
In Session 0 we will discuss in depth about the Safety Tools, and how I can create a safer environment for you and the game.
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