Mythic Bastionlands!
In a land of broken legends and impossible vows, you are not adventurers—you are knights already burdened with myth.
$25.00
/ Session
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3 players following this game
Weekly / Friday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
Campaign Length / 6–8 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In a land of broken legends and impossible vows, you are not adventurers—you are knights already burdened with myth. Mythic Bastionland, by Chris McDowall, is a stark, evocative roleplaying game where each player begins as a legendary knight, defined as much by their oath as by their flaws. There are no leveling tracks or traditional classes—your identity is forged through your Bastion, your Myth, and the strange world you wander. The setting is fragmented and dreamlike: crumbling kingdoms, forgotten gods, and uncanny landscapes where meaning is often more important than logic. Characters are powerful from the outset, but that power is precarious, shaped by choices, consequences, and the weight of their own stories. The game is built for fast, intuitive play with minimal rules and maximum interpretation. Resolution is simple and decisive, encouraging bold action and creative problem-solving rather than mechanical mastery. The focus is not on accumulating power, but on confronting the unknown, fulfilling (or failing) your vows, and navigating a world that feels ancient, symbolic, and often indifferent. Sessions tend to unfold like dark folklore—episodic, mysterious, and filled with moments of strange beauty or quiet dread. Perfect for players who enjoy narrative-first play, surreal exploration, and mythic storytelling, Mythic Bastionland offers a distinct alternative to traditional fantasy RPGs. It rewards curiosity, embraces ambiguity, and places the burden of meaning directly in the hands of the players. This is a game about what it means to be a knight when the world no longer makes sense—and whether your legend will endure, transform, or be forgotten.
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(27)
3 years on StartPlaying
589 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
You bring the characters. I'll bring the world. Together, we'll make it ours. I run living worlds where your choices matter. Bring me your character. I'll give you a world worth exploring—and then we'll discover together what happens when you start changing it. My games are story-rich, player-driven, and built around meaningful choices. NPCs remember what you've done. Decisions have consequences. Character backgrounds become part of the campaign. Stories develop in directions neither the players nor I necessarily expected when we started. With nearly 600 games hosted on StartPlaying and decades of tabletop RPG experience, I've guided adventurers through everything from sprawling campaigns to deadly one-night adventures. I welcome seasoned veterans and first-time players alike. I love sandbox campaigns, dangerous old-school adventures, mysteries, horror, exploration, and the occasional glorious dungeon crawl. My gaming library spans Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Mutant Crawl Classics, Call of Cthulhu, Traveller, Top Secret, Shadowdark, Dolmenwood, Mörk Borg, CY_BORG, Pirate Borg, and plenty more. But the system isn't the most important part. The players are. You bring the characters. I'll bring the world. Then we make it ours.
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Creating your character
Characters will be made during session zero. You do not need to know anything about character creation, how the game works, or anything about the game. We will cover all of this together.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The Theater of the Mind (audio portion of the adventure) will occur on Discord supplemented by images and battle maps as needed. You will need an account on Discord. Access to the dedicated server will be open prior to the game. Owlbear Rodeo may be used. No subscription is necessary. Characters will be made or provided on D&DBeyond. Pre-made characters are always available. Players will make characters during session zero; or, we can make one prior to the game session. A pre-made character can be provided.
What Mark brings to the table
I am bringing decades of games experience, a robust community, in depth characterisation and the flexibility to adapt to player styles and choices. I will provide free access to a starter set of rules and guide you through character creation on D&DBeyond. I will supplement the narrative with images and maps on the Discord Server. Access to Battle maps and tokens will be open on Owlbear Rodeo. You will also have the option of enjoying thematic music and sound effects while you play.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Mark creates a safe table
Each player will be provided with a private Discord channel for the discussion of issues or concerns before, during and after sessions. The content warnings will vary depending on the game choice, but it is highly likely the game will have levels of violence involving player characters and non-player characters, with death always being a possibility. SAFETY TOOLS ・During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils. ・A 10 minute break will occur roughly halfway through the session. Additional breaks are always available on request. ・Further details of all tool implementations are provided within the discord server. Feel free to ask any questions for clarification.
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