Gloryanna X Ravenloft: The Good, The Bad and The Strahd

Creating your character

This game uses the 2024 5th Edition D&D ruleset! If you there's a 2014 option that has not yet been updated to the 2024 ruleset then you can use the 2014 version of that option instead. You'll be making a level 1 character, (or a character who's level matches that of the rest of the party). On Roll20, you will roll 4d6 and drop the lowest result. You will do this 6 times in a row and records these numbers. If you want to, you also roll like this a seventh time to try and replace the lowest total result. This is for your stats. If you're a bit confused let me know and we'll cover it over the microphone. Hit points can be rolled if you're brave or you can use averages. I don't mind either. For Homebound Features from 'Gloryanna: The First Volley' please do not power scale! The Homebound Features are bound to your characters backstory and will be used as part of the campaign. You will choose 1 Homebound Feature from the book when your done making your character, (the book being 'Gloryanna: The First Volley' which will be provided to you). ie: If you like a Homebound Feature that is to be part of the Salikwayayi but your character is from the Sea Dragon Continent I will ask you to make that make sense. If you can do it in a proper way, there's no issue but if you can't then I'll ask you to choose another. All the subclasses, player species, feats, spells and items in 'Gloryanna: The First Volley' are available to you for your character creation! You can also use anything from any previously officially released 5E D&D book. Any homebrew outside of that is acceptable based on review from both me and the other players.

Preparing for the session

A good quality microphone/gaming headset. A good webcam is optional! Be sure to have or create an account for Roll20. Also be sure to install Discord and have an account on it. Do you have enough money for groceries? Double check your schedule and your income. I want people to have a good time but I don't want them going broke because of it. Check your schedules! Do you have enough time to play? Any big events coming up where you might have to drop out? Be sure. If you're ready to play, I will send you a link to my Discord server.

What DM Lewinston brings to the table

If you join my campaign, you all get a free copy of 'Gloryanna: The First Volley', (my book). It's a player's primer! Every option in that book is available to you as a player. If you'd like to bring in other homebrew material, bring it up with me first and I'll let you know if you can use it or not. For joining my game, I'll also create a character token for you for FREE, (if you want one that is). I will have something in mind for the story of the game! But I will also be utilizing your character backstories into the campaign as well. I use bad voice acting; I use rule of cool quite liberally and I stand by the saying that if players can do it, so can the DM. Combat will sometimes be theatre or the mind and sometimes there will be battle maps. I'll also be utilizing ambient music during the game. Almost all maps and artwork within this game are made by me and no AI is ever used. I have own app for keeping track of initiative and stat blocks! But if you prefer I roll on the Roll20 table, I can do that for you as well.

Homebrew rules

Everything found in 'Gloryanna: The First Volley' is usable in this game. Other homebrew is allowed upon review.

How DM Lewinston creates a safe table

Lines and veils are essentially a session 0 event! Basically, I will take note of things that you; as a player, do NOT want to see happen or appear in this game and I'll take lengths to avoid those things happening. If you forget something, don't worry as I'll also be using X cards. During the game, if you're very uncomfortable with the way a scene is head, drop a card down and I'll know to stop and dial something back. We'll also be taking breaks! I want to be clear that my table is a place for everyone to have fun. I'm respectful to my players needs and boundaries and I expect the same from my players in return. If you have an issue with players at my table because they may be of a different gender, romantic orientation, culture, ethnicity or religion; you will not welcome at this table.