Middle-Earthlings

About the adventure

After the fall of Smaug, King Bard of Dale has sent messengers across the lands, tempting would-be adventurers with this offer: And so, Free Peoples of the North, gather up your courage and bring it to me. I have plans for the North such as you will scarce believe, but I need your strength to turn plan to deed. In return for playing your part in our rebirth, I will pay well in gold, land and the satisfaction of knowing you lead your people from the shadows into a brighter future. Greetings! Join as part of a group of Player-Heroes venturing into the Wilderlands in Middle-Earth, in the time between the Battle of Five Armies and the Fellowship of the Ring. Together we will craft your story, in one of the best-known fantasy settings of our time, and see what mark you make upon the world. I plan to start this game in June or July, running on Saturdays from 4pm-7pm EST, or 6pm-9pm PST. ____ Why hire a professional DM? Your time is valuable. Trusting your story to a professional means that you will get the most for that time, granting a break from the average day to day in which you can immerse into a world of adventure. Losing a campaign to schedule conflicts or player inconsistency is a struggle all of us have been through. Hiring a DM means that you will have a guarantee of the game playing regularly. The quality of your campaign immersion and the level of DM preparation can make or break a session. You are paying for a devoted storyteller who knows your character, the rules, and the lore of the world to give you the best experience possible. Why go Indigo? I will write the campaign to fit you and your party, tailoring sessions to best fit your needs and play style. Prefer role-play and exploring handcrafted towns? Taming the wilds to ensure the safe passage of goods and travelers? A mix of both? Your campaign will be whatever suits you, with a plot and adventuring companions that complement your play style. If you are interested, please email me at indigostorytimes@gmail.com to start the interview and integration process!

Additional Details

How to prepare

Players must have a reliable microphone, working sound/headphones, and stable internet. Players must also be willing to join a game-specific group chat (over on Guilded), and follow basic server rules/codes of conduct. These things make the game smoother, diminishing time spent in distraction attempting to solve technical issues (though when these do inevitably happen, I am always happy to help).

What I provide

I bring you the world and its inhabitants, through description and art (both provided in the source material and made by me). All you will need to bring to a session is yourself and the majority of your attention (as there is no escape from distraction in the world of today.)

Gameplay details

LotR for 5e uses D&D 5e rules as its base, with a few modifications (including game-specific races and classes, Shadow points, and modified rules regarding rests and magic healing) that will be covered thoroughly in the Guilded group chat and in session 0 (which is free).

Content warnings

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Safety tools used

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How will character creation work

We will do character creation in session 0, after discussing the race and class options, as well as the theme we want for the campaign. I expect we will discuss characters and classes in the Guilded group chat for this game, as well.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.