Shadows of the Witherwild
Mini-Campaign adventure of 3 to 4 sessions—Venture into the darkest places within the Witherwild of Mystery, Corruption, and Courage.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Sunday - 1:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 3–4 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Shadows of the Witherwild A 3–4 Session Adventure of Mystery, Corruption, and Courage The Witherwild has always been strange—alive in ways a forest shouldn’t be, whispering secrets through hollowed trees and shifting paths. But recently, something deeper has taken root. The woods have grown wrong. Branches twist like grasping hands. Wildlife moves with unnatural purpose. Travelers vanish without a trace. Even the air tastes of rot and old magic. Local wardens and druids can no longer sense the forest’s spirit. Something has severed the bond. Now, a small band of heroes is called upon to venture into the heart of the Witherwild—far beyond the places where maps hold meaning—to uncover the source of the corruption and decide the fate of the forest itself. Campaign Premise Over the course of 3–4 sessions, players will: - Choose as party through a non-linear adventure - Encounter creatures twisted by dark influence - Uncover ancient Witherwild lore and forgotten pacts - Track the spreading corruption to its source - Confront a force capable of reshaping the land itself Tone & Themes - Dark fantasy with a sense of creeping dread - Exploration of a living, reactive wilderness - Mystery surrounding the forest’s transformation - The party choices that shape the final outcome - Heroic resolve against an overwhelming, ancient power Player Experience This mini‑campaign is perfect for players who enjoy: - Atmospheric storytelling - Character‑driven decisions - Environmental challenges - Unraveling supernatural mysteries - A blend of roleplay, exploration, and tense encounters
Game style
Organized Play
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
About me
My name is RoscoGrowler, and I have over 10 years of experience running tabletop RPGs across a wide variety of game systems. While I’ve GM’d players through countless worlds, my primary focus is now on Daggerheart, where I enjoy creating immersive, character-driven campaigns filled with rich storytelling, tactical encounters, and collaborative roleplay.
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Creating your character
Characters will be created in Demiplane and will be finalized during Session 0. When creating a character, review the Witherwild campaign framework to see how it may affect your community, ancestry, and class.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Demiplane account is needed: https://app.demiplane.com/ Roll20 game link: https://app.roll20.net/join/21087911/J7WwFg Discord channel: https://discord.gg/nv4SfSkv
What RoscoGrowler brings to the table
I really enjoy the interactive storytelling between myself and the players at my table. I'll encourage you to be creative and just have fun portraying the character you wish to play at your own comfort level. I would like every play be aware that the game will be streamed on Twitch(voice only)
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How RoscoGrowler creates a safe table
We'll have a discussion on Safety during Session 0, so everyone will have an opportunity to express themselves for Subjects, Line, Veils, X-Cards.
Content warnings
Safety tools used