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Act 2: Into the Shattered Obelisk | Venca Saga 3-20 | Level 3
In the cursed lands of Etharis, each changing season awakens new horrors. Will you survive the cycle, or be consumed by the darkness?
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Weekly / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
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About the adventure
Your adventure begins in the cursed lands of Etharis, where unnatural seasons, ancient evils, monstrous creatures, and desperate settlements threaten an already fragile world. What starts as a struggle for survival soon grows into something far more sinister, as the mysteries behind the changing seasons reveal forgotten powers, dark secrets, and a threat that could reshape the fate of Etharis itself. The tone is dark, gothic, and atmospheric, blending classic D&D exploration with supernatural horror, moral dilemmas, memorable NPCs, dangerous combat, and mysteries that unfold as the story progresses. We'll use D&D 5.5e alongside Grim Hollow's dark fantasy character options and mechanics. Newer players are welcome, but this is not a world where every problem has a heroic solution. Your choices, relationships, sacrifices, and the lines you're willing to cross will matter. Grim Hollow: Saga of the Seasons is an official Ghostfire Gaming module, that unfolds as one continuous campaign, with each season bringing new dangers, evolving mysteries, and consequences that carry into later chapters. The allies you make, the horrors you confront, and the decisions you leave behind will shape both your characters and the world around them.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(17)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
92 games hosted
Highly rated for: Visual Aid, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi folks! I’m Bauric, and Dungeons & Dragons has been one of the great joys of my life. Maybe you feel the same way. Maybe you’ve been playing for years, collecting dice you absolutely do not need, and building characters you may or may not ever get to use. Or maybe you’re brand new, a little curious, and wondering if this whole “roll dice and pretend to fight goblins” thing is actually for you. Either way, I think we’ll get along just fine. At my Table, I try to run games that feel welcoming, cinematic, and full of memorable moments. I love a good creepy mystery, a dramatic villain speech, a desperate last stand, and the kind of ridiculous table joke that somehow becomes permanent campaign lore. As a Dungeon Master, I care most about making sure everyone feels comfortable, involved, and excited to come back. New players are always welcome at my table, and experienced players will still find plenty of room for big choices, dangerous fights, strange discoveries, and character moments that actually matter. I primarily run D&D using the 2024 rules, with 5e material incorporated where it makes sense for compatibility. The rules provide the framework, but the story and the people at the table come first. Every group is different, so I tailor each game to the players, their preferences, comfort level, play style, and the kind of experience they want to have. Think I might be your kind of DM? Come join a game, send me a message, and let’s roll some dice.
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Creating your character
📊 Use Point Buy 📘 2024 rules as the foundation 🔄 2014 options when there is no 2024 version 🛠️ Homebrew & Unearthed Arcana require approval 📚 Grim Hollow classes, subclasses, and character options are allowed 📚 Other third-party classes and subclasses may be allowed with review 🤝 Connect your character to the party 🌑 Bring a reason to adventure through the cursed lands of Etharis 🩸 Build someone willing to face darkness, difficult choices, and the horrors lurking within 📜 Your character’s backstory matters. I’ll always take the backstory you give me and homebrew it into the campaign. Adventurers, monster hunters, mercenaries, scholars, occultists, soldiers, wanderers, outcasts, and reluctant heroes all fit naturally. Before the journey begins, we’ll make sure everyone feels connected, campaign-ready, and has a reason to stand together as the seasons turn and darkness spreads across Etharis.
The party is level 3. Party: Galen Marek - Human Fighter/Sorcerer Nazz - Human Great Old One Warlock Wyn Leonorin - Shadar-kai Wizard/Artificer Fitz Goldfall - Gnome Paladin/Warlock
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Things you'll need: 💬 Free Discord account 🐉 Free D&D Beyond account 🎙️ Working microphone 🌐 Stable internet 💻 Computer or laptop 🎧 Headset recommended 🧭 No character prep needed Once you join, you’ll receive the Discord, campaign, and Foundry links. We’ll handle setup together before your journey into the cursed lands of Etharis begins.
What Bauric brings to the table
😄 A little comedy amid the darkness 🎭 Strong character moments ⚔️ Dangerous, meaningful combat 🗣️ Plenty of room for roleplay 🌑 An unforgiving world of gothic horror and dark fantasy 🔐 Ancient secrets and supernatural mysteries 🍂 A land transformed by the changing seasons 🧭 Choices with lasting consequences 🤝 A table where everyone matters My goal is simple: you leave each session included, satisfied, and ready to tell someone what just happened.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Bauric creates a safe table
The cursed lands of Etharis should feel dangerous for the characters, not uncomfortable for the players. 🛡️ Tone, boundaries, and expectations covered in Session 0 📄 Shared Lines and Veils document 🔄 Boundaries can be updated anytime ❌ X, N, and O tools available during play 💬 Safety tools can be used in chat or by direct message ⏸️ Five-minute break every hour 🚪 Open-door policy 🤝 Quick check-ins during heavier scenes You can pause, step away, or check out briefly without pressure or explanation. The goal is a dark, immersive adventure filled with gothic horror and difficult choices, with a respectful and comfortable table behind it.
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