Heroes of the Realm | The Kingdom needs You
When novices fail, established heroes answer the call. Bring your hard-won skills and resources to face threats that would crush lesser adventurers.
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Bi-weekly / Friday - 1:00 PM UTC
May 1 / Session 0
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
----------------------------- "If something unexpected happens, he can improvise seamlessly and even elevate the story to new, deeper levels. From a storytelling perspective, he’s a genius." — Raul Ib ----------------------------- YOU ARE NOW HEROES. For fourteen centuries, The Five have ruled Narthanor after overthrowing the Old Gods. Magic flows through every corner of this realm: Airships connect continents, Speaker Stations create worldwide communication networks, and most citizens can touch the Weave itself. But something is wrong. Terribly wrong. - Beasts extinct for millennia have been sighted in the wilds, overrunning frontier outposts. - While a great city is lost to shadow, the darkness is breathing outward, tainting the surrounding lands and turning livestock into hollow husks. - A black asteroid has crashed into the mountains and contact with nearby settlements has ceased entirely. - And so much more! This is YOUR Narthanor. This is YOUR story. ----------------------------- "Every choice our party makes feels impactful. I always had the feeling that plot-points from all characters' backstories were taken into account and made part of the story." — Ryeera ----------------------------- --- WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE --- HEROIC-LEVEL PLAY: Starting at level 3, you have emerged from the ranks of ordinary adventurers to become true heroes. You are on the verge to becoming heroes of kingdoms and about to leave your mark on the realm. - TOTAL FREEDOM: This is a true sandbox campaign. Want political intrigue? Done. Pirate adventures? Absolutely. Mystery investigation? Let's go. The twelve+ nations and six continents are yours to explore. - HIGH MAGIC: Narthanor is a realm where magic is commonplace. The air itself is infused with it. That's why every character gets some form of additional spell casting options. - ALL OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Every official species and class is playable. We'll work together to find where your character fits in this diverse world. - COLLABORATIVE WORLDBUILDING: While the framework is established, you'll help define the details that matter to YOUR character's story including your established reputation and past achievements. ----------------------------- "If you ever want to feel yourself and your character seen by a GM, play with Hermann! He is someone who has understood what it really means to play together." — Laurentius Siegfriedsson ----------------------------- --- PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT --- - To play competent, established heroes with real influence - Agency and meaningful choices with world-shaking consequences - A living, breathing world that reacts to their actions - The freedom to pursue the stories that interest them most - High fantasy with political depth and cosmic mystery Session Zero included to build characters together, establish your past exploits, and determine which corner of Narthanor calls to you.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(13)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
9 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, World Builder
About me
I’ve been playing and GMing for over 20 years. I love telling stories together with my players: The dice set the stakes, and we discover the plot as we go. I thrive in improvisation and I use published modules for inspiration when they serve the table. Right now I GM for three in‑person groups (2 D&D + 1 Daggerheart) and two online groups (D&D), and I play in another campaign (D&D) with friends. My tables are collaborative, character‑forward, and paced to keep decisions meaningful. Expect clear session outlines, safety tools up front, and flexible rulings that favor fun and momentum over rule‑lawyering. If you bring curiosity and a character you care about, I’ll bring a living world, memorable NPCs, and challenges that reward creativity.
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Creating your character
We'll start discussing character concepts before Session 0 in our private Discord server. This is where you can share ideas, ask questions about the world, and start thinking about who your level 5 hero is and what they've accomplished. During Session 0, we'll flesh out characters together, including: - Finalizing your character's mechanical build - Establishing your reputation and past exploits - Determining how you know each other (or will meet) - Integrating your backstory into Narthanor's world Starting Level: 3 - Stat Generation: We will use the Heroic Array (17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 8), and then go quickly through the levels and add more and more to it. - Resources: All official content is available, plus Unearthed Arcana with approval. Homebrew ideas need to be checked and approved, but I'm pretty lenient, as long as it's balanced ;) Come with ideas, not finished sheets. We'll build your heroes together!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To play, you'll need: - Discord Account (free): Our primary communication hub. Create one at discord.com if you don't have one already. I'll send you a server invite once you're booked. - D&D Beyond Account (free): For character sheets and rules reference. Sign up at dndbeyond.com. I'll share campaign access for any resources you need. That's it! Everything else happens in our Discord server and during our sessions.
What Hermann brings to the table
A Living, Breathing World: - Vivid scene-setting with detailed descriptions that help you picture exactly where you are - Ambient music and sound effects to enhance immersion - Visual aids: maps, images, and handouts when they add to the story - A world that reacts to your choices. Your decisions matter and have real consequences - I'll reflect that as level 3 heroes, you have the resources and reputation to shake regions Player-Centered Storytelling: - Your backstory matters: I weave character backgrounds into the main narrative so everyone gets their moments to shine - Complete player agency: This is a true sandbox. I follow where you lead, not the other way around - Collaborative creativity: Got a cool idea? Let's make it work! I embrace creative solutions and the Rule of Cool while keeping the game fair and balanced A Safe, Inclusive Space: - Open communication: We discuss boundaries and comfort levels in Session Zero - Welcoming to all: LGBTQ+ friendly, and judgment-free
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Hermann creates a safe table
Your safety and comfort are my top priorities. Here's how we'll maintain a welcoming table: Before Session 0: - I'll send you a confidential Lines & Veils form to fill out privately. This covers content you want completely avoided (Lines) and content you're okay with existing in the world but don't want spotlighted (Veils) - All responses are kept confidential and will be respected without question or explanation required During Session 0: - We'll discuss table expectations and comfort levels as a group (without requiring anyone to share private boundaries) - I'll explain our safety tools: X-Card (stop this content now), N-Card (no, let's not go there), O-Card (okay, this is getting intense, let's pause) - We'll establish how to use these tools in our digital format (quick Discord message or video signal) - We'll talk about content rating for the campaign and any themes we want to explore or avoid Throughout The Campaign: - Safety tools are always available—use them at any time, no questions asked - You can always message me privately if something comes up - We'll do brief check-ins at session start and end - If anything uncomfortable happens, we'll address it promptly and adjust course - Your Lines & Veils can be updated anytime After Difficult Sessions: - We'll do a brief debrief if the session was intense - I'm available for private follow-up conversations if needed This is a collaborative story. Everyone should feel respected, heard, and safe.
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Safety tools used