The Wild Beyond the Witchlight - Beadle & Grimm's Platinum Edit.
Enjoy a wild romp through a world of whimsy, fancy and horrors indescribable. This story sees you through a land of fairy tales, both benign and dark.
$39.99
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Thursday - 1:00 AM UTC
Jul 16 / Session 5
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"Once every eight years, the fantastic Witchlight Carnival touches down on your world, bringing joy to one settlement after the next. Its owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light, know how to put on a good show. But there’s more to this magical extravaganza than meets the eye! "The carnival is a gateway to a fantastic Feywild domain unlike anything found on the Material Plane. Time has not been kind to this realm, however, and dark days lie ahead unless someone can thwart the dastardly schemes of the Hourglass Coven." Join a wondrous game of beauty, whimy, and occasional terror fitting of fairy tales. Connor is the author of several fey supplements and adventures for the Dungeons & Dragons product line, with deep knowledge and passion for real world myth related to all things fey. Experience an emotional story where you can see your hero's actions make a difference and their stories matter. Want to learn to play D&D? Or maybe you want to step up your game even farther, or experience adventures in a way you haven't before? New and experienced players alike will marvel at the beauty and artistry of the storytelling. This campaign will breathe fresh life into your experience with Dungeons & Dragons. Players can decide a number of things for this game - general themes, play style (e.g. high theater, "beer & pretzels"), (dis)use of mature themes, how long we play, and more. This experience is curated to group tastes, by a DM skilled in running a score of different feeling games. Upon completion, Connor can seamlessly roll players wishing to continue into another campaign book, so the story doesn't need to end! You will be spoiled in this game. Players have complete access to a D&D Beyond library worth over $1000. We use Roll20 Premium as our VTT, Zoom communications (higher quality video, sound, and stability to Discord - plus encryption), and sound effects via Syrinscape. No expense is spared in making the absolute best game for you. Plus nearing the end of the campaign, the DM will personally send you a thank you gift for participating in the campaign. Don't wait. Connor's games tend to fill very quickly, and new games aren't offered often.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Combat Lite
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(104)
5 years on StartPlaying
902 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES, FRIENDSHIP & ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES - RELIABLY DELIVERED! This is what you receive when you share one of my tables. I am a 30+ year facilitator of RPG games and public play events (including conventions), with over 40 production credits both written and streaming for Wizards of the Coast, DMs Guild, Grim and Perilous Games, and more. I promise top quality experiences delivered completely and safely with accents, sound effects, vibrant description, and even cosplay. Learn more about me, including viewing my products at: http://thehealerdm.carrd.com/ I provide mental health services to youth and families in a public school, so while I predominantly run games for adults, I am very comfortable switching gears to run for kids and families. The skills required to share the game with kids are a little different, and I'm happy to introduce your family to the world of gaming. Experiences I Offer? * Long-term campaigns (with thank you gifts at completion, for real) * One-shot adventures I have published (or am looking to publish with your help) * Company events * Child and adult birthday parties * Celebrations and special events * Gaming learn-to-plays Why Gaming? I enjoy the creativity of this hobby. The shared stories of triumph over adversity build powerful bonds between players. Many of my friends today I made around a gaming table or at gaming events. The connectedness this hobby creates is good for the soul, even offering healing. I promise my campaigns will deliver these to you. Why Hire Me? Every gamemaster on this site is unique. I bring my own set of skills to the table that make me a great pick for the right group. * I am a mental health therapist. The skills that make you a good therapist - communication, listening, understanding, collaboration, empathy - make you an amazing Gamemaster. A lot of my real world work is with kids and families, and I enjoy running games specifically for children and families. * This Master Ain't Sitting on a Mountain. I ran thousands of games (well over 10,000 hours of playtime) and contributed much to the industry, resulting in better player experiences. I am proud of my experience, but I remain a normal and approachable guy. Players meet up with me at cons all the time, and I promise a meal if we can make it happen. * No Holds Barred Gaming. You will feel like Batman because you will have all the cool toys. I share Zoom Pro, Syrinscape soundboard, Roll20 virtual tabletop (when requested), and online play resources (such as a complete D&D Beyond library, or through Google Drive). For D&D, we will use high production value versions by Beadle and Grimm's when available. On campaign completion, I even mail cool swag for players to keep as mementos! Kind & Safe Spaces My charity and advocacy work is well respected in the gaming community. I founded D8 Summit Charities, a 501c3 charity connecting gamer donors to local causes. I speak often about the homeless and the hungry and the sick, and the difficulties marginalized voices and veterans in our society face. Many games I run are explicitly for D8 Summit Charities and other worthy causes. I create specialized safe spaces for minority gamers, children, the neurodiverse, and gaymers. I may offer a discount for marginalized players and veterans upon request.
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Creating your character
Characters are created collaboratively. During the Session 0, players will have fun with games designed to build character concepts. Following, access to the D&D Beyond campaign will be provided for players to flesh out their concepts based on these games. Players will have access to all official D&D products for creating their characters.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will require a webcam and mic to play this game. They are required safety tools, so this isn't optional. Players will need Zoom software along with account, as well as D&D Beyond and Roll20 accounts. Only free accounts are required, with all fees for our game paid for by the DM (although players are free to subscribe to these services if they'd like). Players should download the Beyond20 Chrome extension before playing.
What Connor S - The Healer DM brings to the table
I bring substantial software and technology to these games, including numerous premium subscriptions, high speed Internet to handle the connections, high quality video and sound, and a green screen. I also purchase neat swag to send to players as a thank you for joining us to game.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Connor S - The Healer DM creates a safe table
A Session 0 is used before the start of all new campaigns, and attendance is required. During this meeting, we get to know each other, discuss the game, and talk about potentially problematic themes. We will be using Safety Tools during this game, including the X Card and Lines & Veils. The use of a camera and microphone is utilized for relationship building and as a safety tool, and as such is required for DM and players.
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Safety tools used