The Battle Of The Mountain
Hey cousin—grab your pickaxe and your ale. It’s just another day mining deep in Barak-Duraz. We dig, we joke, we get paid. And if we accidentally kick
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–6 hours
Campaign Length / 4–10 Sessions
0 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Grab your pickaxe and your ale — it’s time to dig deep! Welcome to Barak-Duraz, the mountain city carved from living stone, where dwarves sweat, laugh, fight, and die for the glory of their halls. In this game, all PCs are dwarves — tied to proud clans, new subraces, and unique traditions. You’ll explore ancient tunnels, uncover mysteries beneath the mountain, and get your hands dirty in the mines… all while the mountain remembers every step you take. Expect a balance of fun dwarven banter and serious adventure. Each session includes at least one combat, but there’s also plenty of mystery, roleplay, and cultural depth. Your choices shape your reputation among the clans, the fate of the mountain, and the secrets that have been buried for generations. This is a friendly space for new and experienced players alike. Violence is fantasy-style, mostly combat and monster encounters, with dark moral choices—but nothing graphic, no torture, and nothing that will leave you traumatized. Just dwarves, stone, and the occasional explosion of ale… or giant. Whether you’re digging, drinking, or defending your hall from ancient threats, the mountain calls — will you answer?
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Lite
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, World Builder
Average response time: 15 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I've been a Game Master since 2018, exploring a wide range of systems including Warhammer Fantasy, 40k, and Star Wars 5. My passion for tabletop gaming has taken me across the globe—I’ve run games at Spiel in Germany (2021), joined Dragon Legion’s DM bootcamp in Iceland (2019), and was a featured DM at AthensCon in Greece (2024). Beyond running games, I’ve taught aspiring DMs how to find their voice, embrace improvisation, and build sessions that deliver both fun and meaning. I’ve also performed in live TTRPG shows with improvisational and themed storytelling. I run both published adventures and original campaigns set in my homebrew worlds—most notably an underwater fantasy setting. Over the last few years, I’ve specialized in short campaigns (5–10 sessions), similar in style to Dimension 20.e
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Creating your character
There are two ways there is going to be premade Characters Or I can give you the new subraces and backgrounds that you can make your self
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You need to have discord account where I will send you the discord server and a roll20 account where we going to play the fights
What Xristos Smeros brings to the table
What I Provide as a GM: I run games with rich roleplay, cinematic combat, and immersive music to set the tone. My sessions have a clear structure but also allow for unexpected twists and discoveries, keeping players engaged and the story alive.
Homebrew rules
The new backgrounds going to give you a boost on a ability score And there are going to be 3 new dwarf subraces
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Xristos Smeros creates a safe table
I prioritize a safe and comfortable table. In Session 0, we discuss tone, boundaries, and expectations, and I provide a Lines & Veils document for players to review and adjust at any time. During sessions: X / N / O tools are available digitally or via private message, so you can signal discomfort discreetly. Any boundaries or concerns are respected immediately. Content is adjusted on the fly to ensure everyone feels safe.
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