Wear a Crooked Smile
Brave the dark wood, beware the witching hour, and weave your own dreadful folktale! Stop an ancient evil from rising in power before it's too late!
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
4/5
About the adventure
In this adventure, characters find themselves in possession of a ticket to ride the Ghostlight Express, a spectral train that ferries souls to the afterlife. This trip through the mists of death leaves them stranded in the mysterious valley of Wickermoor Hollow, where isolated peoples are terrorized by restless dead, wicked hags, ravenous monsters, and many other creatures of the night that never ends. What you can expect: - A very dark story that pulls no punches - Making choices when there is no good option - A real, genuine threat of character death and emotional trauma But also! - A unique, personalized story for your character to follow that seamlessly weaves into the overall narrative - Unique playable species, including werewolves, fiends, plague rats, ghouls, and more! ============================= Personally, I have found this adventure to be one of the best written, cohesive adventures out there and well suited for those who enjoy deep roleplay but also intense, meaningful combat. So bring your friends! No reason you should suffer alone, right? *insert evil DM laugh here* (Note: We don't take ourselves that seriously! The story is super serious, but we aren't!)
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.6
(20)
3 years on StartPlaying
98 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
About me
Hey there, I'm Gnomes, and I'm super stoked you're checking out my page! I've been a DM for several years now, and honestly, it's one of my absolute favorite things to do. There's just something magical about bringing a world to life and seeing players dive into the adventure. While I definitely believe in the importance of the rules to provide structure, I also think the best D&D moments come from letting your imagination run wild. So, expect a game where the rules serve the story, not the other way around. For me, telling a good, engaging story is key, and I love weaving narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat and maybe even tug at your heartstrings a little. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or brand new to the world of tabletop roleplaying, I'm always happy to have you at my table. I genuinely enjoy teaching the ropes and helping new players discover the joy of D&D. So, if you're looking for a fun, collaborative, and story-driven experience, let's roll some dice together!
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Creating your character
We will create characters together during a Session 0. A few general tips though: - Point Buy/Standard Array for stats - Core Rules + Expanded + Crooked Moon sources only - Starting at level 1
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You'll need a working mic, camera is optional. Discord and DnDBeyond accounts needed. Have a decent understanding of the rules already will help, but vast experience is definitely not necessary!
What Gnomes brings to the table
I will provide all necessary source material through content sharing on DnDBeyond and a Discord server to play through. We will use DnDBeyond Maps when appropriate and Theater of the Mind otherwise. I lean toward Rule of Cool but firmly planted in what's written as well. The goal is to have fun and tell a story! I will try to include audio/music but I'm still learning to incorporate all of that so bear with me! Beginners welcome!
Homebrew rules
Resurrection mechanics may be altered
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Gnomes creates a safe table
We will go over most content expectations during session 0 and discuss any major potential issues. I will also have a basic questionnaire to fill out about playstyle and such. Open Door policy. If anything comes up during a session, mute/camera off, send me a message, anything at all to get my attention and I will stop the session to address the concern right then.
Content warnings
Safety tools used