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The Forest Won't Stop Growing!! | The Witherwild | Learn to Play
A forest god was wounded. Now the land fights back. Explore Fanewick, build its story together, and decide what's worth saving.
$40.00
/ Session
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4 players following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 9:30 PM UTC
Nov 15 / Session 8
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 50–100 Sessions
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The forest is growing out of control. A nation desperate to save its people stole the eye of an ancient forest god. Now the seasons have stopped, the land won't stop growing, and both sides are paying the price. You'll play ordinary people caught in the middle of it all. • Protect what matters Your village. Your family. Your home. Everyone has something worth fighting for. • Explore a living forest Ancient ruins. Hidden shrines. Giant beasts. Faint Divinities who might bless you, trick you, or ask for help. • Every side has a story The invaders aren't monsters. The defenders aren't saints. People are trying to survive, even when they make terrible choices. • Shape the world together We'll build parts of Fanewick during Session 0. Your community, its traditions, local gods, old rivalries, and the stories that matter to your characters become part of the setting. • Build relationships that matter Friends. Rivals. Family. The quiet moments are just as important as the dangerous ones. • Find another way Not every problem needs a fight. Mercy, understanding, and compassion can change the course of the story just as much as steel. This is a story about grief, hope, and the people caught between them. The world is changing. The question is what you'll do about it. [[Beginner & LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly]] -------------------------------- 📣See what Carlos has to say about my GM'ing: "I'd been curious about DnD for ages, but always held back b/c the whole "roleplaying" thing felt intimidating. Enter Leland, who made my first session absolutely magical. Even before we started, Leland was amazing. He walked me through character creation with so much patience and enthusiasm that I actually felt excited instead of nervous. Once we jumped into the game, it was clear immediately how much heart Leland pours into his campaigns. His voice acting?🤌. Every npc has their own distinct personality and voice, which brought the whole world to life. What really sets Leland apart for me is his genuine welcome to newcomers and his encouragement to participate, using simple prompts that let everyone shine at the table. He champions ideas, encourages creativity, and creates a supportive atmosphere that makes you feel like you've been playing ttrpgs forever. I was having so much fun that I didn't hesitate to join a second campaign of his! If you're on the fence about trying a ttrpg, Leland is your person. He turned my hesitation into pure excitement, and I look forward to our weekly sessions! Couldn't recommend him more highly."
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(143)
4 years on StartPlaying
1411 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 67%
About me
Hey everyone, I’m Leland. Some of y’all probably know me online as Leopold the Just. I’ve been obsessed with tabletop RPGs since the early 2000s and somehow still love this hobby just as much now as I did back then. Outside of GMing, I’m usually at concerts, playing board games, getting lost in strategy games and RPGs, camping, traveling, trying good food, wandering through museums and aquariums, or planning my next tattoo. As a GM, I lean hard into strange mysteries, creepy places, emotional roleplay, and NPCs that stick with people long after the session ends. Some games feel cozy. Some feel awful in the best way possible. Sometimes both happen in the same night. If you like character-driven stories and worlds that react to what you do, you’ll probably fit in just fine at my table. --- What to expect at my table and in the community: • Story-first sessions with a big focus on character growth and roleplay • Fast, cinematic combat that stays tense and easy to picture • A world that reacts to what you say and do • Group storytelling and shared worldbuilding where your choices leave marks behind • A relaxed, inclusive space where people can show up as themselves • $5 community one-shots for active members that mix players from different campaigns together • Community hangouts outside the games too: video game streams, board game nights, watch parties, and more! So pull up a virtual chair and let’s tell some stories together!
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Creating your character
Given that this is a new game, we will get together during session 0, and make them together! We will follow the step by step instructions in the book as a group, and then take some time to establish relationships between these characters afterwards, using collaborative lore building methods.
Party make-up, so far: Guardian, Assassin, Witch, Ranger
What to expect
Preparing for the session
⚔️ Download the zoom desktop client here: https://us05web.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting (This is where we will host our games during live play. Video is completely optional.) ⚔️ Join the Discord community and connect with fellow adventurers. ⚔️ I will also provide a Roll20 link for the campaign. Sign up or log in to Roll20 and join the campaign using the provided link. ⚔️ Have a Demiplane account ⚔️ If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Leopold or fellow players in the Discord community. ----------------- New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx
What Leland H. (Vacation: 10/18-11/3) brings to the table
🎲 Access to a Discord server to chat with other players and stay connected between games 🎲 Roll20 link for virtual play, including maps, character sheets, and chat 🎲 Connections with affordable character artists who can render your character exactly how you imagine it 🎲 Detailed maps to help you track the world and your place in it 🎲 Help with character creation, whether you’re new or just want a second opinion 🎲 Storytelling that focuses on choices, consequences, and moments that stick 🎲 Roleplay and voice work to bring NPCs and scenes to life 🎲 Balanced challenges built for smart choices, not just strong stats 🎲 A space where everyone is welcome and treated with respect 🎲 Support for new players and space for veterans to dig deep into the story 🎲 Music, sound, and visuals to set the mood and build the world 🎲 A table where everyone gets time to act, react, and shape the session 🎲 Sessions that aim to tell stories worth remembering, together
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Leland H. (Vacation: 10/18-11/3) creates a safe table
I'll have everyone submit lines/veils/interests via DMs, then I will distribute a pdf document for the other players to have on hand or have it as a handout in the VTT of choice. Then we'll go over them during session 0, along with making characters and doing some collaborative storytelling to establish relationships between said characters. I typically post a custom agenda the day before session 0 begins.
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