The Crooked Moon | 2024 5E
Surrounded by looming walls of shrieking fog and forever trapped between dusk and the Witching Hour, Druskenvald is a nightmarish realm.
$30.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Thursday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You are about to embark upon a journey into the unknown, where uncanny folk with strange superstitions revere the Old Ways, and creatures of folklore lurk on the isolated fringes of civilization. At the stroke of midnight, a ghastly fog rolls in, and with it, the blast of a haunting train whistle that sounds more like a choir of wailing souls. When the old black locomotive rolls out of the gloom, you know deep in your trembling heart that you have a one-way ticket to the afterlife. The Ghostlight Express thunders its call, and it’s time for you to hop aboard. You’re off to Druskenvald. Druskenvald is a realm made from the stuff of nightmares. Equal parts dreamland and afterlife, it beckons forth departed souls to be reborn into strange new folk that call this sinister place home. Lurking within the shadows of the night that never stops are ancient and terrible things that even the lord of the land forgot. Whether living or dead, heroic or humble, none are safe from the beasts that stalk the deepest woods and darkest hearts beneath the Crooked Moon. 💀⃤ The campaign spans from level 1 to level 14 and can extend to level 20 if the players are up for the additional challenge, allowing them to experience high-level adventures and challenges in Druskenvald. 💀⃤ Experience horrifying and eerie folk tales as you explore the mystery behind the Crooked Queen and the land of Wickermoor Hollow 💀⃤ Homebrew additions, including rules, unique monsters, magical items, and boons, will introduce exciting new elements for you to explore and experience. 💀⃤ A curated playlist to set the tone for each encounter and major boss. 💀⃤ We will be using the 2024 5th Edition ruleset and the following source books for character creation: Player’s Handbook (2024), Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, The Crooked Moon Part One: Player Options & Campaign Setting (2024), Eberron: Forge of the Artificer. Join the adventure now to experience a Folk Horror campaign like no other, where your choices shape the future of this world!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(26)
3 years on StartPlaying
216 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi there, adventurer! I’m Ina, a Dungeon Master with over 8 years of experience weaving stories, running thrilling encounters, and building unforgettable worlds. I’ve led everything from fast-paced one-shots to a three-year Neverwinter campaign, and I currently run several ongoing adventures on StartPlaying, including Curse of Strahd, Out of the Abyss, and stories set in the world of Exandria. At my table, you’ll find a welcoming, inclusive environment where roleplay, exploration, and combat each get their chance to shine. I love adding personal touches to published modules, designing unique homebrew items, and tailoring each campaign so that every player feels like a vital part of the story. I draw inspiration from Critical Role and Dimension 20 and iconic fantasy series like LOTR. I enjoy blending drama, humor, and high-stakes adventure so that our sessions feel alive, character-driven, and memorable. My goal is to create a space where players can laugh, roleplay, fight epic battles, and tell stories together that they’ll remember long after the story ends. If you’re looking for a DM who balances narrative depth with fun and flexibility, I’d love to welcome you to the table. ⚔️Grab your dice and join the adventure!
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen before our first session. I will run a session 0 with the players to make sure everyone is comfortable, answer any outstanding questions, and ensure that everyone has their character ready with backstories concluded before session 1. 💀⃤For your Ability Scores we use Point Buy system or Standard Array. 💀⃤You have access to all classes, subclasses, species, feats, backgrounds and spells in the official material published in the Player’s Handbook (2024), Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, The Crooked Moon Part One: Player Options & Campaign Setting (2024) 💀⃤ Once you have created your character, including the backstory, I will review it and we will have one one-on-one calls that will last anywhere between 15 – 30 min to incorporate your characters to the world, make any necessary amendments and iron out any final details before session 0, where we can speak with everyone at the table about expectations, our characters, lines and hopes for the campaign and maybe create pre-established relationships if you so wish to do.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a Discord Account and a Roll20 account. A decent mic, headset, and computer are also required. Create the character you wish to play by following the character creation rules published in the listing, and please have a general idea for the character's backstory you wish to present to the DM before your one-on-one call. You will be able to review the character sheet for approval during the one-on-one call before our session 0.
What Ina brings to the table
As a DM, I will be sharing the link of the campaign on Roll20, providing access to all the content and materials needed to create and play your characters. Roll20 is an accessible VTT with dynamic lighting and useful tools for both players and DM. I will also provide ambient music to set the tone during travel, exploration, and combat. Maps, tokens, and spelltokens to create a visually dynamic battlefield. The combat encounters are challenging and fun. There is always room for the Rule of Cool in my games.
Homebrew rules
📜Critical Hits: Roll double the damage dice and add any modifiers. 📜Death Saving Throws: These occur privately. 📜Assisting Skills checks: Helping a fellow player with a skill check and providing an advantage requires you to have proficiency in the relevant skill.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Ina creates a safe table
I will be sending you the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist to establish our lines and veils and ensure a safe environment for everyone. These will be discussed during our session 0. The safety tools will also be available in Roll20 for you to use should the need arise. A typical session will involve everyone joining Discord and accessing the Roll20 campaign. Once everyone is situated and ready, we will jump right into the game.
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