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The Hawkwood Journals
Explore, observe, research. That's what's important to the Hawkwood Society, but what's important to you?
$30.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
You have joined The Hawkwood Society. Your goal is to research monsters and magical phenomena and document your findings in your Field Guide(s). There have been reports of an owlbear in the woods close to the village of Lone Point. Your task is to observe and reduce any threat to the villagers. -You begin at level 1 using milestone levelling -FoundryVTT- Including customisable digital dice! -Free Session 0 plus additional DM time if required -All sessions will be recorded to relive every moment (privacy level to be discussed and no cameras recorded) -An inclusive table no matter experience, background or identity I’m Michael, a UK‑based DM with five years of experience running inclusive, story‑driven campaigns. My tables focus on character choices, emotional stakes, and collaborative storytelling. If you enjoy mysteries, memorable NPCs, and consequences that matter, you’ll feel right at home.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
11 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
About me
I’ve been DMing Dungeons & Dragons for five years, but the fascination started much earlier. When I was about ten, I discovered my dad’s old AD&D books tucked away in my nan’s loft. The artwork, the strange creatures, the promise of whole worlds inside a rulebook—it stuck with me. In 2021 I finally joined an online group and quickly found myself behind the screen as the Dungeon Master. Since then, creating adventures and watching players shape the story has become one of my favourite things to do. For me, D&D is collaborative storytelling at its best: I build the world, you decide what to do in it, and together we discover what happens next. I genuinely love having to rip up my notes mid session as everything goes.....different Outside the game I work helping people find employment and new opportunities and a history in Learning and Development, with global awards a testament to my ability of fostering inclusive environments. At my table you can expect: • A welcoming and inclusive table where new and experienced players alike can enjoy the game • Player-driven storytelling where your choices genuinely shape the world • Immersive worldbuilding filled with memorable NPCs, mysteries, and consequences • A balance of roleplay, exploration, and combat depending on what the group enjoys most Away from the screen I’m a happily married father to one human child and three very demanding furry ones. Fantasy has always been a huge part of my life, from books and films to music and, of course, D&D. There’s something magical about stepping into another world for a few hours and telling a story together. If you’re looking for a game where your character matters, your choices have weight, and the goal is simply to have a great adventure together, you’ll fit right in.
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Creating your character
What event led to your character being interested in researching monsters and/or magical phenomena? Anything from the official published works is acceptable, and anything third-party or homebrew please talk to me about it. We will complete character creation at session 0 so it would be helpful if you had a loose concept to bring to the session rather than a ready built character that may not fit the rest of the group. You will be starting at level 1 and we will be using point buy for stats.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a Discord account and an external microphone to ensure you're sound is clear. You will receive the invite to my Discord Server, please ensure to fill out the before we play form.
What Spiritwood Games brings to the table
NPCs are fully voiced with their own personalities, while music and sounds help bring scenes to life. I run a reactive game where your decisions matter. The world doesn't wait for the party to act. Factions pursue their own goals, rumours spread, and the consequences of your choices, whether heroic or disastrous, can ripple through future sessions. If you solve a problem creatively instead of swinging a sword, the world will respond just as naturally. My approach balances the Rules as Written with flexibility where it enhances the story. The rules provide consistency and fairness, but I'm love to reward clever ideas, memorable roleplay, and inventive solutions. If your plan is unexpected, I'll look for ways to make it work rather than reasons it can't. Whether you're brand new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, you'll find a welcoming table where questions are encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to shape the story. Sessions are recorded so you can revisit memorable moments, with any public use always discussed and agreed upon beforehand.
Homebrew rules
-Bonus action to switch weapons -Players do an in character recap of the previous session
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Pen & Paper
Webcam
Physical Dice
Platforms used
Safety
How Spiritwood Games creates a safe table
We will ensure to discuss safety tools as part of session 0. This is a requirement to play at my table, I actively encourage open conversation as a group or a private 1-2-1 chat with myself around anything you wish to see avoided, fade to black or actively encourage.
Content warnings
Safety tools used