Where The Ghostlight Stops | Folk Horror | D&D 5.5e

Creating your character

We will build your characters together during Session 0 to ensure everyone's backstory ties cleanly into the world using the Fateweaving system. Before our first session, you will just need to think about your character concept, as all character sheets will be built and maintained directly on D&D Beyond. We will start at Level 1, and stats will be generated together during Session 0 using standard array or point buy so the party remains balanced. To keep the aesthetic grounded in folk horror, character choices for species, subclasses, and backgrounds will be drawn exclusively from *The Crooked Moon* sourcebook. However, you are free to pull spells, feats, and equipment from any official 5e / 5.5e D&D books to customize your build.

Preparing for the session

To get ready for our first session, please complete the following steps before Session 0: First, create a free account on D&D Beyond if you do not already have one, as this is where we will build and manage your character sheets. Second, set up a free Discord account and ensure you have the Discord app downloaded to your device, as this will be our primary hub for voice chat, campaign updates, and out-of-character chatter. Finally, make sure you have a reliable, working microphone tested and ready to go in Discord so we can communicate clearly during our games. Once you have these ready, you will receive an invite link to our campaign Discord server and D&D Beyond campaign slot.

What Hooli brings to the table

As your GM, I bring a deeply immersive and flexible approach to the table. I focus on creating a rich, sensory atmosphere using curated ambient music, custom maps, and evocative character and monster imagery to bring the fog-choked valley of Druskenvald to life. While *The Crooked Moon* features high-stakes, tactical combat with dynamic boss phases, my goal is always to keep the action fast, creative, and memorable. I lean heavily into the Rule of Cool—if you have a clever, cinematic, or thematic idea that isn't strictly covered in the rulebooks, I will almost always find a way to let you try it. I prioritize storytelling, player agency, and satisfying character moments over rigid adherence to Rules as Written. You can expect a supportive, collaborative environment where I provide all the visual and audio tools you need to get lost in the story, while you bring the creativity to push the narrative forward.

How Hooli creates a safe table

During our session zero, we will go over characters, house rules, table expectations, team building exercises, scheduling, and most importantly, our safety system. Our safety system is color-based and functions similarly to "X, N, & O." The colors represent different levels of comfort and consent: - Green means everything is good to go. - Yellow means proceed with caution or check-in. - Red means stop immediately and address the issue. I want to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone to enjoy the game, so please don't hesitate to use these colors if you need to communicate your comfort level during our sessions. I will also provide a checklist during our first session to ensure that we are all on the same page and have a clear understanding of the rules and expectations for the game.