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Mines of Moria: Through Durín’s Doors | No AI | All Welcome 🌈
Following the Battle of Five Armies, Durin's kin seek to reclaim Khazad-dûm. Delve and wrest this home from orcs, goblins, and worse...
$25.00
/ Session
Details
1 player following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 25–30 Sessions
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
"For a thousand years, a shadow has lain on Moria..." Rally forces, gather supplies, light your torches, and set out for the Mines of Moria! In the wake of the Battle of Five Armies, the Mines of Moria and the ruins of Khazad-dûm await the enterprising Free Folk that would secure it. Contend with goblins, orcs, and worse in the dark. Plumb for treasure, glory, and knowledge of the doom that befell the dwarven metropolis. ⛓️💥 Join with other Free Folk: Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, and Men 🤝 Become a Captain, Champion, Messenger, Scholar, Treasure Hunter, or Warden 🗡️ Sharpen your blades, polish your shields, and don armor 🔥 Tread carefully in the complex of ruins, caves, and mines Uncover lost treasure, artifacts, and lore 😈 And more awaits within Moria! The One Ring RPG 2e offers adventuring in the style of the Lord of the Rings. Moria: Through the Doors of Durin is set between the conclusion of The Hobbit and the first chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, when Free Folk celebrated the death of Smaug. Contend against the looming Shadow, dangerous bands of orcs and goblins, as well as the vices in your heart. What do you seek in the depths? This is an open-ended, megadungeon sandbox campaign. Bring your knowledge of Middle-Earth lore or spin up your own tales in this expansive and iconic setting!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
46 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I offer: 🏳️🌈 A welcoming, inclusive play style 🔥 Player-focused flair and action 🧭 Open-ended storytelling following player cues 🎭 In-game action, horror, awe, and comedy ⚖️ Settings with themes of justice and transformation 📆 Over a decade of game mastering experience 🖋️ Know-how with dozens of systems Even in the midst of death-defying adventure or bone-chilling horror, I aim to be a warm and welcoming game master. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC players can expect respect at my tables. I've run games for children, seniors, and all ages in between. Safety tools such as the X Card are always part of my table. I suffuse hope, respect, and warmth into every session I run. That's why I go by the Gentle GM. At thirteen, three of us huddled around the Dungeons & Dragons 3e starter set, laughing at a natural 20 to breakdown a door with the fighter's head. In high school, I found the Call of Cthulhu rulebook and made investigators, still clueless how to actually play. In 2014 with the launch of D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e, I committed to running these games and an old love sparked brilliantly to life! I've since taught dozens their first TTRPG! I'm an inveterate game dabbler. If you're curious if I run a particular game, just ask! I'm up to the challenge to try something new you're excited to play. I run games full-time. You can expect preparation and dedication at my table. Local cafes and bars also host my game sessions and workshops. My newsletter and itch page also share game design reflections and projects. Images are used with permission from James' RPG Art, https://jamesrpgart.com.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be part of the zero session. New players are welcome and pregenerated adventurers will be available. If you are interested in creating a character, you are encouraged to review The One Ring 2e Adventurers, Characteristics, and Valour and Wisdom chapters: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/the-one-ring/. TOR2e characters have many features that help capture the spirit of The Lord of the Rings. These will be reviewed in the zero session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need: 1) Discord profile and to join the Gentle GM server 2) A mic and headphones (webcam is encouraged, but not required) 3) Computer access to Foundry (Foundry on tablet is experimental) Players can use physical dice if they prefer. Discord also offers Dice Golem for dice rolling.
What Caleb | The Gentle GM brings to the table
My players say it better than I can: "Caleb’s tables feel inclusive and safe. I love how he encourages player creativity. He tailors his games to the play group." - Cindy "Caleb's storytelling, world-building, knowledge of different systems, and ability to create an inclusive, safe space for every single player at the table is (and I say this with my whole chest) exceptional. If you are looking for a GM that will support, encourage, and wrap you up in the most amazing worlds, Caleb is that GM." - Jenna "When you sit down to play a game at one of his tables, you feel like you interact with the world and story better than I have felt anywhere else... it's like being given the keys to your dad's classic car on date night. Every game with Caleb is a breath of fresh air. I've played and run games for years now, and Caleb truly brings player involvement and agency to a different level than I see elsewhere." - Matt You can expect: A story defined by the player characters and your choices Patience and support in moments of uncertainty Colorful characters and fantastical settings Theatrical acting for side characters with a touch of voiceacting Celebration of character success and plot beats Respect and consideration of my players and their consent
Homebrew rules
NA
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb | The Gentle GM creates a safe table
For safety tools, you can expect: 1. The X Card hard pauses the session. No explanation needed. 2. Open Door: Step away or leave without penalty. 3. Content Warnings: These are in the listing. Any questions? 4. Rating: I'm expecting a PG-13 game with fantasy combat and potential character death. 5. Lines: What content do we want to exclude altogether? 6. Veils: What content do we want to fade to black? 7. Fast forward/Rewind: Jump ahead or revisit due to sensitive content.
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Safety tools used