Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms: A Mini-Campaign of Spirit
Descend into the Yokai Realms, battle kaiju, forge spirit bonds, and master ancient arts in a mythic adventure where legends walk and shadows breathe.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 5–15 Sessions
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Beyond the veil of the known world lies a realm where legends breathe, mountains walk, and spirits bargain with mortals who dare meet their gaze. Welcome to the Yokai Realms. This mini-campaign plunges players into a mythic land inspired by Japanese folklore and kaiju fantasy, where balance is fragile and every action echoes through the spirit world. Ancient guardians stir. Monstrous yokai roam untamed regions. Forgotten pacts are unraveling. And something vast and terrible has begun to wake. You are not chosen heroes by prophecy alone. You are wanderers, emissaries, hunters, scholars, warriors, and survivors pulled into a living world that reacts to who you are and how you act. Yokai are not simply monsters to slay. They are forces of nature, tricksters, tyrants, teachers, and judges. Some may become allies. Others will test your resolve, your morality, and your very soul. This campaign blends: Cinematic combat against yokai, kaiju, and corrupted spirits Rich roleplay with strange courts, wandering kami, cursed villages, and rival factions Meaningful choices that shape the land, the spirits, and your reputation Mythic progression, including supernatural techniques, spirit boons, and folklore-inspired powers Expect a tone that balances wonder and dread. Moments of beauty and humor sit beside horror and tragedy. The world is vibrant, dangerous, and deeply personal. ⚔️ What Makes This Game Special Encounters designed as set pieces, not grindy slogs Yokai with personalities, motives, and moral ambiguity Player backstories woven directly into the spirit world A setting where violence has consequences and diplomacy has teeth Themes of balance, legacy, corruption, honor, and transformation 🧙♂️ System & Structure System: D&D 5e Length: Short-form mini-campaign (ideal for players wanting a complete story arc) Experience Level: New players welcome; veterans will find depth and challenge Playstyle: Roleplay-forward with high-impact combat Whether you want to negotiate with fox spirits, stand against towering kaiju, or uncover the truth behind a crumbling myth, this story gives you space to shine. Step lightly. Speak carefully. Steel your resolve. The Yokai are watching.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
3 years on StartPlaying
113 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Visual Aid, Voices
About me
Hello Adventurers! My name is Kyle. I have been playing 5E since it's publication and have been DMing now for the past 5 years. I also was the Game Master for the show, MythCraft: The Podcast, released on the Homebrew Network found here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295708/share. I have put in well over 5000 hours of campaigns and have picked up quite a few skills along the way. I have taken voice acting classes and use a voice modulator to offer more immersion into the games. I also wrote my thesis for my Masters on the therapeutic applications of D&D in group therapy sessions and enjoy utilizing the game in that fashion as well. I utilize both published and homebrew aspects in my games and like to focus on immersion and roleplay but am also very combat balanced as well. Come give me a chance and let me introduce you to the world of D&D 5E! Hope to see you there!
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Creating your character
Character creation will occur in Foundry as all classes/subclasses/races in the module are built there. If you are wanting SRD content, DDB can be used as well.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord, DDB and Forge accounts. All content is paid for and provided.
What Kyle S. brings to the table
I utilize soundtracks, voice acting, soundboards and animated customized full color maps. I also offer token art for your character as well.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules and mechanics will be discussed in Session 0 as there is a lot.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kyle S. creates a safe table
I utilize X, N and O and I also have Open Door. I am a therapist in my day job and ensure players are comfortable.
Content warnings
Safety tools used