Whisper of the Verdant Maw (Free session 0)
Tension mounts as your caravan departs for Thistlebrook, while a creeping hunger begins to stir within the depths of the Whisperwood.
$15.00
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Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Your journey begins on the road from the bustling town of Wayfare to the logging village of Thistlebrook. Whether you are a hired blade protecting the wagons, a merchant looking to harvest the rare herbs and exotic woods of the Whisperwood, or a traveler seeking a fresh start, the safety of the caravan is your only shield against the increasingly wild frontier. Thistlebrook has long been a haven for those seeking the riches of the forest, but the wood has begun to change, and the "Verdant Maw" is starting to open. This is a campaign of creeping change and escalating stakes. It begins with the mundane—panicked goblins fleeing the deep woods and ruins found overgrown overnight. But as you delve deeper, you will witness a world in collapse. You will encounter the Verdant Fever, a terrifying infection where the forest begins to rewrite the biology of those who venture too far, turning skin to bark and blood to corrosive sap. As the campaign progresses, the world will become more aware of the threat as the Whisperwood transitions from a familiar forest into a corrupted nightmare. Architecture will crack under the pressure of unchecked growth, and the air itself will thicken with cloying corrosive mists. Survival in the Whisperwood isn't just about the monsters you fight; it’s about whether you can keep your humanity before the forest claims you, root and stem.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.8
(8)
1 year on StartPlaying
21 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Rule of Cool
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings adventurers! I’m Arden, your guide through worlds of magic and mystery. My mission is to create unforgettable stories and immerse you in worlds where your imagination can run wild. My main approach to DnD is that it is a place for collaborative storytelling, where a group of stranger come together to weave an epic story all their own. With years of experience in storytelling and a passion for creating new stories, I hope bring creativity, adaptability, and a touch of magic to every campaign and one-shot. No matter if you are a seasoned adventurer or just embarking on your first adventure, I'm dedicated to making each session a memorable one.
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Creating your character
Players will be expected to make either a level 3 or level 5 character accirding to group preference. Any race/class combo is allowed, and we will be rolling for stats in Discord. Each player will have 4 points to spend on magic items, common will cost 1 point, uncommon will cost 2 points, and consumables are 50% the cost. As for the theme, your character should have a reason to be on the caravan to Thistlebrook. Perhaps you are a herbalist seeking rare spices, a woodcutter whose livelihood is threatened by the "root-cracks," or a pragmatic mercenary who has noticed the birds have gone silent. Characters with a connection to nature, a strong sense of community, or a drive to protect the world from unnatural change might find themselves particularly compelled by this threat. Morally gray backgrounds are fine, but you must be willing to stand together against the encroaching green; out in the Whisperwood, the only thing more dangerous than the trees is being alone.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Required: - Internet Access - Microphone - Free Roll20 and Discord accounts Recommended: - Free D&D Beyond account - Beyond20 browser extension - Please make your displayed name across StartPlaying, Discord and Roll20 the same, so there's as little confusion as possible Example: Character's Name (Username) - Have a quiet space to play so we don't have distracting background noise
What Arden brings to the table
Maps, background music, and an epic fight to remember! Discord voice with private channels for Players. Roll20 VTT DnD Beyond with shared resources and most books needed for character creation/items/feats.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Arden creates a safe table
If at any point you feel you need to step away or something comes up and you need to leave, feel free to do so. If something you don't want comes up, feel free to message me, and we can fade out or skip. We will be taking a 10-15 minute break at about the halfway point to stretch our legs, refill drinks/snacks, etc.
Content warnings
Safety tools used