Shadows over Hillltop
Hilltop faces precise hobgoblin raids! Track the warband’s trail, survive their ambushes, and uncover a legion ready to strike
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Thursday - 11:30 PM UTC
Mar 5
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Hilltop is a frontier town on the mend. The Darkening has finally ended, and sunlight has returned to the Silver Marches, but peace has not. Rebuilding farms and reforging defenses has drawn the attention of a disciplined hobgoblin legion whose raids are anything but random. Something bigger is moving behind the treeline. This adventure blends investigation, tactical combat, and atmospheric exploration. Players will follow the aftermath of coordinated raids and make choices that determine whether Hilltop stands or falls. The hobgoblins you face are not disorganized marauders; these are trained soldiers executing a plan, and every encounter is designed to feel sharp, dangerous, and deliberate. If you enjoy unraveling enemy strategy, navigating ambushes, protecting vulnerable communities, and turning the enemy’s precision against them, this adventure is for you. Hilltop’s fate rests on how well you can read the battlefield, adapt on the fly, and survive the shifting tactics of the Legion of the Black Wolf. Whether you're a veteran strategist or just love a good mystery in the snowbound north, this one-shot offers a focused, story-driven experience full of clues, decisive fights, and the rising tension of a war that isn’t finished yet.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(15)
3 years on StartPlaying
83 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have a love of storytelling and a drive and passion to share it with others. I've been successfully running several Dungeon and Dragons games over the past 8 years, and I'm fortunate enough to have one game run the entire time. I think this is a game for everyone and the more accessible it is to people the better. From mentoring new dungeon masters, and creating a library of homebrew content, to running games for brand-new players on a cruise ship, I've gotten to do so many things thanks to this hobby.
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Creating your character
Character creation should happen before the game starts. Please design a character at 6th-level, with a free feat at level 1 (variant human will not get an extra free feat). For stat generation, I encourage either using 2d6+6 or 4d6 drop lowest. This game assumes using the 2014 legacy ruleset, and anything published under the 2014 rules is fine. If there is homebrew content you would like to use, drop me a line, and I'm sure we can make it work!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to enjoy the game online, you will need access to Discord, a microphone, and the rules for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. This fast-paced game assumes the player has at least a general familiarity with the rules and their character sheet. Have a character created ahead of time, and if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me!
What Caleb Mitchell brings to the table
I use Owlbear Rodeo as a VTT and custom maps and tokens for player characters! Ambient music and various character voices will be used to help set the mood. If you have a fun idea for your character, I always try and embrace the rule of cool when appropriate to let your character shine!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb Mitchell creates a safe table
Once a booking is confirmed, you'll be sent a copy of the consent checklist. Before the game starts, an explanation of all safety tools will be conducted, breaks scheduled, and a final confirmation of everyone's tolerance for possible triggers.
Content warnings
Safety tools used