Image by Aubrey Beardsley
Are you the hunter...or the prey? | Hope & Fear: Andaluria
Death hunts in the dark. Unfortunately, the dark lingers too long now. Your job is to hunt the hunter; to find and destroy it before it consumes you.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
4 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
Top Game Master
One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.
Report Adventure
StartPlaying Money Back Guarantee
If your game doesn't happen, we guarantee a refund. Just reach out to StartPlaying Support. Refund Policy
Meet your party members
2/5
About the adventure
Or you become the hunted. Can you stalk the monsters through capitol city streets and the realms of the wealthy...and still keep your humanity? In this game, you will.... 🟤 Tread the night as members of a sacred order of monster hunters, slay the evil, and become heroes of the people. 🟢 Investigate horrible deaths while a dark secret obscures the truth, and the lines between fact and fiction are not always clear. 🔵 Pursue your prey through twisted city streets, forbidden vineyards, and the ballrooms of the wealthy elite 🔴 Navigate treacherous political relationships, where a sudden imbalance could inflame old hostilities and stoke the fires of rebellion "Death by Wine" is set in a gothic city where beauty and terror are intertwined; where vibrant, passionate life during the day vanishes as the darkness descends once more.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(43)
3 years on StartPlaying
344 games hosted
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
The first time I walked into a game store in 1992 and learned to play D&D, I was immediately hooked. Not on the game--that came later--but on the energy of the place, on the shared community, and on those beautiful, clicky-clacky dice! TTRPGs quickly became my favorite form of entertainment, and within a couple of years I was running games of my own. I continued running them through college, marriage, and the start of my family, but after my second child was born we moved away and I hung up my GM hat until 2020. I later discovered 5th edition online, and it re-ignited my passion for the hobby. This version of D&D is closer to the way I like to play than any other, so I started DMing again in 2021. I jumped on board with SPG in 2023, and I love having this chance to connect with new players, start new games, and tell new stories together!
View Profile →Character creation
Creating your character
1️⃣ Upon registration, you'll receive onboarding instructions and a link to my Discord server. 2️⃣ Once you join the server, I'll connect with you on Discord in a 20-30 min call to get to know you a bit and answer any questions you have. 3️⃣ Character concepts will be discussed during session 0, with character creation taking place towards the end so that those who don't need help can leave if desired. ℹ️ Players who join after session 0 will need to participate in a 1-on-1 session 0 during onboarding. This can take up to 2 hours and is billed at the regular session rate.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Needed web accounts (all free): ⭐Discord ⭐Foundry VTT Needed equipment: ⭐Webcam and mic ⭐Stable internet ⭐A quiet setting with minimal background noise ⭐Desktop or laptop computer (no tablets) Needed characteristics: ⭐Experience: None! Teaching beginners is one of my favorite parts of being a GM. I will work with you to make sure you understand what's going on. ⭐Willingness to cooperate with other players. ⭐Willingness to roleplay--to try to react the way your character would. You will not be expected to use a "character voice" or speak in first person. My games are a safe place for players to explore getting into character at the rate they feel comfortable.
What Krystal brings to the table
⭐ A safe, encouraging space for inter-party roleplay. ⭐ Creative, out of the box ideas, and the ability to flexibly respond to player choices ⭐ A strong emphasis on character backstory and goals; and fitting them into the wider story. ⭐ Special voices/characteristics for many NPCs. ⭐ Immersive music and sound effects. ⭐ A dynamic game experience. This as one of my greatest strengths: I'm never static as a DM; I'm always researching, learning, growing, collecting new ideas and content, responding to player feedback.
Homebrew rules
Daggerheart's optional massive damage rule is in play, and we will be using unique mechanics from the Dark Heart of Andaluria campaign frame.. Any other additions or modifications to the rules will be discussed and agreed upon together during session 0.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Krystal creates a safe table
This game is rated: R This game is for players 18+, but does not contain adult content. As a female gamer, I know how hard it can be to take a chance on a new group. My number one priority is that everyone at the table feels safe and comfortable, so that everyone has a great time. To ensure this, I carefully select players for each individual table, and I am proactive in enforcing our community guidelines if needed. The cornerstone of my community is to make sure we continue to offer each other grace and patience, and to provide accommodations and supportive tools at the table as needed for those with neurodivergence or disabilities.
Content warnings
Safety tools used