Wild Beyond the Witchlight / Learn to Play 5e! / 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Years after a fateful visit to the Witchlight Carnival, you return... only to be swept into a whimsical and perilous journey through the Feywild.

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

1–11

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
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$30.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Tuesday - 9:00 PM UTC

Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours

5 / 7 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

First Session is Half Off!!! As a daring youth, you trespassed the boundaries of the Witchlight Carnival, slipping past its gates without a ticket and vanishing into a night of impossible wonders. When you returned, something was missing: something intangible, yet deeply personal. Now, years later, the carnival has come back, and with it, a chance to reclaim what was taken and uncover the truth behind the magic that changed you. Beneath the laughter, lights, and sugar spun delights lies something unsettling, and this time, you’re not leaving empty handed. What begins as a return to a nostalgic carnival quickly spirals into a journey beyond the veil, into the Feywild realm of Prismeer... a fractured domain shaped by emotion, story, and strange, whimsical logic. Here, delight and dread walk hand in hand. You’ll bargain with eccentric archfey, navigate surreal landscapes, and encounter creatures as charming as they are dangerous. This is a world where kindness can be as powerful as a sword, where names hold weight, and where the right words, or the wrong ones, can change everything. This game leans heavily into roleplay, creativity, and player choice. Combat is not always the answer, in fact, many encounters can be solved through clever thinking, negotiation, or emotional insight. I run a highly immersive, character driven experience where your backstory matters, your decisions shape the world, and your relationships with NPCs can open (or close) entire paths. Expect a balance of whimsical humor, eerie atmosphere, and heartfelt storytelling, with moments that range from absurd to quietly haunting. This adventure is perfect for players who love roleplay heavy games, moral choices, and a touch of fairy tale strangeness. If you enjoy stories where emotions have power, where the line between joy and sorrow is ice thin, and where your character’s growth is just as important as the quest itself, then step right up: the carnival is waiting, and it remembers you!

Game style

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

Meet the Game Master
LGBTQ+
Queer

2 years on StartPlaying

626 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher

Average response time: 10 hours

Response rate: 100%

About me

Greetings daring adventurers! I'm Trace Wolfgang (they/them), a seasoned Game Master with a passion for storytelling in D&D 5e since 2017. As a GM since 2019, I've crafted immersive adventures and built vibrant player communities. My focus is on creating exciting, collaborative stories where your unique characters shine. This isn't my narrative; it's OUR shared narrative, and I'm dedicated to making it welcoming and fun for everyone. Whether you're a veteran or new to roleplaying, you'll find a space where you feel valued and excited for what's to come. If you're ready for an adventure that transcends the ordinary, join me at the table. If the schedule doesn't quite fit, let's chat and find a solution that works for all! Let's create unforgettable tales together. Reach out with any questions or to dive into the magic of storytelling. May our dice be kind, and our adventures legendary!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Characters are Created and Finalized at Session 0 but if you want to pre-plan here is what you need! 🧙‍♂️ Level 1 Character 📊 Standard Array Stats 🆓 Free Level 1 Feat There will also be pre-generated character ideas to use if you need help creating a character!

What to expect

Preparing for the session

🌐 Steady Internet Connection 🎮 Discord Account (https://discord.com/) 📚 D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/) 🦉 Owlbear Rodeo Account (https://www.owlbear.rodeo/) 🎙️ Working Microphone for Voice Chat 📷 Working Webcam (Optional) 🎲 Favorite Pair of Dice (Optional) If you need help setting any of these up, let me know!

What Trace Wolfgang brings to the table

💻 D&D Beyond Pro Account (Access to all sourcebooks!) 🗺️ Map Making/Optimizing Software to create and use unique maps! 👥 Thriving Dynamic Discord Server full of info to learn how to play D&D! 😄 A love for improv, having fun, and making awesome memories!

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How Trace Wolfgang creates a safe table

Session 0 will take place over Discord (Link will be sent!) This is where we will go over character creation, lines and veils, safety tools, and get to know one another! If you don't feel comfortable doing a voice or acting in the game, that is totally ok! We are here to have fun, so do what would be most fun for you! We will be using D&D classes and characters and the campaign will likely go from Level 1-9

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