Shadows on the Borderlands | 5.5e DnD Adventure
Kendall Keep stands as the last safe haven on a dangerous frontier, but trouble is closing in from every direction. With threats gathering beyond the
$7.50
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3 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Oct 28 / Session 4
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Shadows on the Borderlands, a D&D campaign of dangerous wilderness, mysterious threats, and classic heroic adventure. You’ll begin at Kendall Keep, a remote stronghold on the edge of civilization. What starts as a series of local jobs and small problems will gradually grow into something much larger. Expect a mix of tactical combat, exploration, investigation, roleplay, and player-driven decisions. Kendall Keep serves as your home base, giving you a place to meet characters, gather information, prepare for expeditions, and decide where to go next. Beyond its walls lies a wilderness filled with dangerous creatures, rival factions, forgotten places, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. The campaign is designed to reward creative thinking. You won't always have a single obvious solution to a problem—you might fight your way through, sneak past danger, negotiate with an enemy, investigate the situation, or come up with an approach I haven't anticipated. Your choices will influence what happens in the world and how future situations unfold. New and experienced players are welcome. If you're new to D&D, I'll help you learn the rules as we play. If you're experienced, you'll have plenty of room for tactical decision-making, character development, exploration, and creative problem solving.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Organized Play
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
4 games hosted
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey there! I’ve been diving deep into D&D for the last few years as a player, and recently made the leap behind the screen to start DMing. My background in journalism gives me a unique perspective on storytelling. I know exactly how to find a good the hook and keep the narrative moving forward. I work hard to ensure every game is an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space where everyone can relax, throw dice, and have a blast. At my table, you and the rest of your party are the main event. My goal is never to force players into a plot or push my own agenda. Instead, my focus is to help tell the story of your characters, bring them to life, and watch them shine. Your choices will shape the world around you, meaning even a familiar module will feel like a unique adventure driven by your decisions. Join me for an adventure, and let's see what story your character writes.
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Creating your character
Characters will begin at Level 1 and should be created before the first session. We will have a session zero to ensure everyone is ready to go! Ruleset: D&D 5.5e (2024 rules) Ability Scores: Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) Character Creation: D&D Beyond Character Options: Official DnD content and content compatible with 5.5e. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask Backstory: A short paragraph or two is plenty. Give your character a reason to be in or around Kendall Keep. New to D&D? I’m happy to help you create your character before the campaign begins!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To get ready for the adventure, please create a free account on Discord (for voice chat), Roll20 (our digital game board), and DnDBeyond (for your character sheet), and join the game links provided in your StartPlaying dashboard. You will need to create your character on DnDBeyond before our session starts, but don't worry if you are new to the game. I will be fully available on Discord ahead of time to answer your questions.
What Marc brings to the table
To make your adventure as seamless and enjoyable as possible, I provide a dedicated Discord server where we can chat, coordinate, and where I can help answer any character creation questions you have before the game starts. You will also get full access to our digital game board on Roll20, complete with clear maps, character tokens, and visual aids to help you easily navigate the environment. To help set the mood and bring the setting to life, I also utilize background music and ambient soundscapes during our session. My GM Style: What to Expect As your Game Master, my main goal is to ensure everyone at the table has a fun, relaxed, and memorable experience. I focus heavily on collaborative storytelling and prefer to embrace the Rule of Cool over strict, rigid rule-following, meaning I love to reward creative player solutions. While I keep the characters engaging, I don't lean heavily into dramatic voice acting, keeping the focus instead on clear descriptions and smooth gameplay. You can expect a supportive atmosphere with a balanced, narrative pace where exploration and clever problem-solving are highly encouraged, making it a perfect environment for both new and experienced players alike.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Marc creates a safe table
To keep our sessions fun and comfortable, we will establish clear boundaries by discussing our Lines and Veils privately via Discord ahead of time, ensuring we know exactly what content to avoid or gracefully skim over. We will also briefly review these boundaries together right before the session begins. During gameplay, we will use digital X, N, and O safety tools which you can easily signal at any moment either through the Roll20 chat or by direct messaging me on Discord. Whether you need to pause the action, adjust the content, or just let me know you are doing great, these tools ensure you can communicate your comfort level instantly and discreetly to keep the experience enjoyable for all.
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