Learn to Play: Legend in the Mist
The Spring festival of Ravenhome has angered something at the bottom of Skunk Glen. Your rustic, cozy home is in peril! What will you do?
$15.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
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About the adventure
**1 to 2 Sessions** Something has gone wrong in Ravenhome. For as long as anyone can remember, the villagers have marked the turning of the year by casting their worn-out tools, tattered clothes, and unwanted scraps into the depths of Skunk Glen. It was a simple tradition—out with the old, into the dark. But this year, things changed. The Alderman ordered a great bonfire instead, burning it all in one night of smoke and ash. Whatever dwells in the glen did not take kindly to that decision. Now the spring festival is unraveling. Food spoils in an instant. Tools twitch and move with a will of their own. A strange, creeping smoke lingers where it shouldn’t. And there are whispers—quiet, fearful whispers—that something in the ravine is taking more than it’s owed… even stealing the very names of those who stray too close. Legend in the Mist is a cinematic, story-driven RPG where who your character is matters more than what numbers they have. Instead of stats, you’ll use evocative tags like Tough Cookie, Silver-Tongued Liar, or Knows Every Back Alley. These tags shape the story and give you creative ways to approach problems. You won’t be chipping away at hit points. Instead, you’ll overcome threats by applying narrative pressure. Maybe you Scare-3 a lurking horror back into the shadows, or Convince-2 a desperate villager to stand down before things get worse. It’s all about how you approach the situation and what your character brings to the table. THIS IS A LEARN TO PLAY! We'll jump right into the action with Pregen characters. I'll supply everything you need.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
1 year on StartPlaying
97 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
About me
I’d love to tell you all about me, but instead...let’s hear from a few NPC’s that know me the best: NPC TESTAMONIALS: “Greg V? Yeah I know him, he made me up on the spot!”--Steve the Town Guard “Sure! I can tell you about Greg V’s GMing style...he’s attentive and imaginative!”--Steve the traveling merchant. “Excuse me? No , I don’t have a ‘British,’ accent. I’m from Waterdeep.”--Baron Steve of Waterdeep BORING TALK ABOUT ME, WRITTEN BY ME: Played my first game of D&D back in 2017, and was delighted to have found a new hobby and obsession! Over the last 7 years I’ve been lucky enough to run games in person at both conventions and in game stores. The first time I ran a game online was in the early days of the quarantine. I’ve become familiar with Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, and a smattering of Roll20. Gaming online has become a total comfort zone for me, but I am very lucky to be able to continue gaming in-person with a few different friend groups. D&D 5e will probably always be my “baseline,” but I’ve also become interested in several other game systems as well. I ran a few “Learn to Play” slots of Alien RPG by Free League at a local area convention. If you’ve heard of the new MCDM RPG that’s in development, Draw Steel, I’ve play-tested it as a player and am eager to run it as a “Director!” Additionally, I ran Dungeon Crawl Classics for several months in 2024. Most recently I've become interested in the Delta Green RPG! In terms of the “hobby” of tabletop rpg’s, I do spend quite a bit of my free time listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos, and reading articles about D&D, and Tabletop gaming in-general. TL;DR Enthusiastic, committed, friendly, and accommodating. Flexible and eager to run the games you want to play.
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Creating your character
We'll use Pregens. I'll send these to you!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
-Discord: We’ll use voice chat for clear communication and immersive storytelling. (So you'll need a microphone plugged into your device. No camera necessary, but I do tend to use one to aid in communicating.) -Owlbear Rodeo: Our virtual tabletop for maps and tokens, accessible via any web browser—no downloads required. (This means our game sessions will be a mixture of "theater of the mind," and map-based combat with digital tokens.) NO NEED TO do anything before our session!
What DM Greg V brings to the table
Greetings! I provide crystal clear audio with broadcast quality audio equipment, high definition camera to enhance my storytelling, and the improv chops to help you immerse yourself in a living world. I'll send you the pregens and any other resources needed. Also, by using Discord, you'll have a chance to network with many friendly people looking to make new RPG friends! I never know how to answer this question! There's no need for you to purchase anything, I'll provide all needed materials. This will be either a rules primer, or pregen characters, etc... Also, I believe strongly in fostering a positive environment to maximize everyone's fun during our gaming sessions. I pride myself in clear communication and living the idea that there is no such thing as a bad question! There will be no gate-keeping in our games! If you have any questions, please reach out!
Homebrew rules
None
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Greg V creates a safe table
This learn to play will begin with a discussion of my non-negotiables (also found in my DM Profile). Additionally, the discussion will include any important items that players want avoided in this brief campaign. The use of breaks will be used, not just as practical, "hey it's time for a quick break!" but also as way to reflect on where we've been, narratively, and to ensure players are comfortable. At the end of each game session, there will be a chance for another reflection on narrative themes and content. In general, I am always seeking player feedback to help make this the game you want to play.
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