Tales of the Old Margreve: Adventures in the Dark Forest

About the adventure

Said to be older than the gods themselves, the dark woods of the Margreve have a mind of their own. Venture deep into the heart of the ancient forest and confront the darkness within! Hollow Men haunt remote villages, the wealth of the Honey Queen and a clutch of rare griffons is ripe for the picking, and a mysterious entity known only as Derende stirs beneath the roots and soil. Will you protect the forest from encroaching corruption? Or will you carve glory from its gnarled heart? This adventure anthology for Dungeons and Dragons from Kobold Press is inspired by Slavic folklore and dark fairy tales. Heroes will navigate fey bargains, savage wilderness, the twisted paths of the Margreve and its guardians, and perhaps even the machinations of the Baba Yaga herself!

Additional Details

How to prepare

Players will need a microphone and access to the Discord channel for this game. They will also need a free Shard account. Creating a character in advance is optional. No need to know the rules, I'm happy to teach!

What I provide

Players will get access to all of my character options on Shard, full color maps, and my best character voices!

Gameplay details

This is an ongoing campaign of linked adventures! Expect a balance between the module and pursuit of player goals. Adventures will include mysteries and supernatural investigation, combat with the horrors of the forest and wild beasts, and tilted negotiations with witches and other tricky fey!

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Lines and Veils
Open Door
Session 0
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters are currently at 3rd level. This game is running on Shard, and you can build your character on Shard in advance or use a pregenerated character from the GM. Point buy or standard array is fine, as are normal or purchased starting equipment.

Players can expect

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• 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.