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Tales of Xilkath
Come and play in a choice-based, open-world game where your decisions matter, your deeds are remembered, and there's always a new frontier to explore!
$25.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Friday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"Allow me to spin a yarn, weary traveler, of a balm for the soul and a tonic for aching bones. Xilkath is, above all things, a place for one to become new! From the healing pools of Aman'Tau to the plush duck down beds of the Swan's Song Inn, the land of Xilkath is a paradise for any who seek risk and reward, though we all pray for less of the former and more of the latter... I, dear reader, am your reliable and oft long-winded purveyor of pubs and pop-ups, Smittle D. Roofus! Here to tell you of the wonders of the land of Xilkath. Come along as I dazzle your senses with vivid retellings of my journey into the land of Xilkath and allow me to transport your mind to the wide open world, the life giving people, and the tummy-tickling delights of a land in prosperity!" -Travel Guide Smittle D. Roofus. Welcome to Xilkath, an open-world homebrew D&D 5e setting for those seeking an epic, high-fantasy adventure full of magic, monsters, and sight-seeing in a beautiful continent full of diverse locations and challenging encounters! The game will be character and party-choice based, with detailed and expansive lore, custom maps, tokens and art all included in the session price, top-tier music and sound effects, and detailed, interactive maps to make the experience as immersive as possible! You will play in a party of adventurers, stumbling gracefully into one event after the next, eventually culminating in an overarching scheme, the strings of which being pulled by powerful individuals, dark entities, and otherworldly powers beyond your wildest imaginings. You will enjoy challenging but rewarding fights during the day and a warm campfires and RP with your party mates by night. Imagine the feeling of the wind whipping past your face as you ride your horse through rolling green hills, delving into dark dungeons to search for treasure and powerful magical items, and employing sword and sorcery to fell great foes, then riding proudly back into town as the sun sets to the cheers of tavern-goers, the chance to tell your tales to (and have them embellished by) the local bards, and sleeping in a soft bed with smoked meats and ale in your belly. In short, you'll play a hero among heroes, setting the world right and being the force of good in the world you wish to see. Your choices will matter. Your actions will change the world. Your deeds will be remembered for decades to come. Are you brave enough to kick down the door? Let's roll some dice!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
36 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, World Builder
About me
I have been playing for 15 years and GMing for 10. I love new players, new groups, getting to know new people, and most of all running D&D! TTRPG's are my passion along with Voice acting, art, and music production. I use all of those passions to run my games and I feel that over my experience with running games I've developed those skills to be able to create incredible experiences for my players!
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Creating your character
You'll work with me to create a character for the campaign. a discord call with me, where we'll hammer out the details of your character, roll your stats and talk about their appearance for me to use, to make your free token! Character creation is free and can either be done in a group or individually, your choice! Character creation sessions and session 0 are both always free! And in the unfortunate event that your character dies and you wish to make a new one, that session will also be free. We will be playing D&D 5e. No homebrew, only published resources, and I allow some 2014 things to be ported over if they don't yet have a 2024 equivelent.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Once you join the campaign, we'll be playing on Roll20 VTT and joining a discord server for voice and audio streaming! Also, it's where all the lore, diary entries, and character art will go!
What The Man of Long Letters brings to the table
I will provide a tailored gaming experience for you, using my years of experience with voice acting, improv, writing and production to craft a narrative and gaming experience that you'll not soon forget. Along with free art/character tokens, to boot!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How The Man of Long Letters creates a safe table
Safety and player comfort are very important to me. Session zero will cover lines and veils, and there will be an open door policy to discuss any problems with the content of the game, or conflicts with other players. I will always be fair with everyone and do what's best for the group. My players having fun in a safe space will be my chief responsibility, and something I always endeavor to prioritize above all else. This is supposed to be fun, after all!
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